In independent testing, the Dectravalve showed it can slash the charging time from 30 minutes to roughly 10 minutes. Lire la suite…
Breakthrough Device Promises To Cut Charging Times and Boost EV Range
GM starts production of the new Chevrolet Bolt
After several years on pause, a new Chevy Bolt is set to return to the US market next year. General Motors has now begun production of the electric model in Kansas. Compared with the first generation, it brings several technical changes. Read more…
IM LS9 arrives as a 1,500 km answer to range anxiety
The biggest fear for many drivers thinking about electric cars is “range anxiety.” Will the battery die on a long trip? IM Motors, a brand from China’s SAIC, just launched a new vehicle that promises to tackle this problem, but not in the way you might think. The new IM LS9 is a luxury SUV that promises to give drivers… Read more…
Como expands electric bus operations with new Yutong vehicles
Italian public transport operator ASF Autolinee has added seven new Yutong electric buses to its network in Como and completed a charging hub at its Lazzago depot. The fleet now includes 32 e-buses, supported by eight new high-power chargers. Read more…
Toyota kicks off battery production in North Carolina
Toyota has started battery production at its new $13.9 billion facility in Liberty, North Carolina. The plant will supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota’s hybrid and future electric models. Read more…
Onvo L80’s launch expected in H1 2026, says Nio’s William Li
Onvo had originally planned to launch the L80 five-seat SUV in the fourth quarter of this year but delayed it due to tight factory capacity.
The L80 shares the vast majority of its components with the L90.
Ford to start pre-sales of electric Bronco in China on Nov 18 in latest comeback effort
The electric Bronco is one of the latest major offensives in Ford’s comeback effort in China’s EV market, where the US automaker is consolidating resources.
The electric Bronco is an off-road SUV offering both BEV and EREV options.
Xiaomi’s electric car factory hits overdrive, SU7 wait times tumble
The tech giant Xiaomi is learning how to build electric cars, and it’s learning fast. In a market where new EV companies often struggle with “production hell,” Xiaomi is showing signs that it’s cracking the code. The company has dramatically cut the delivery wait times for two of its popular SU7 electric sedans, suggesting that its factories are hitting a… Read more…
Rivian And VW Aim To Sell EV Tech To The ‘Entire Auto Industry’
The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the “operating system” for the entire auto industry, Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid told reporters. Lire la suite…
Nio’s LiDAR supplier Seyond passes Hong Kong listing hearing, trading expected on Dec 10
Seyond is Nio’s sole LiDAR supplier, with 91.6 percent of its 2024 revenue derived from the EV maker.
Seyond will become the third Chinese LiDAR maker to list in Hong Kong, joining RoboSense and Hesai.
Xiaomi SU7 delivery wait time reduction reflects capacity expansion efforts, Goldman Sachs says
A potential new SU7 facelift release is finally arriving in the next couple of months, Goldman Sachs said.
Goldman Sachs anticipated that Xiaomi’s production capacity expansion plans will see further official progress in the coming months.
China mulls limiting cars’ default performance as EV crashes frequently occur
China plans to require passenger vehicles to default to a state where acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes less than five seconds upon each startup.
This aims to require drivers to consciously engage in specific actions when using high-acceleration modes, thereby enhancing their driving preparedness.
The Cadillac Lyriq just got a lot more affordable after lease prices drop by $115 a month
Cadillac’s luxury electric SUV is suddenly pretty affordable. The Cadillac Lyriq saw the biggest price drops this fall, with lease prices down $115 a month since October. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range
Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG. Read more…
The new 2026 Lexus ES is an upgrade in just about every way [Video]
Lexus claims the new ES “takes sedan styling, luxury, and refinement to a higher level” with a complete redesign. With the 2026 ES arriving soon, Lexus offered a closer look at the upgrades inside and out. Read more…
Peak Energy’s $500M deal will deploy the world’s largest sodium-ion battery system
Burlingame, California-based Peak Energy just scored a huge win for sodium-ion batteries. The company announced a multi-year deal with utility-scale battery storage developer Jupiter Power to supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems between 2027 and 2030. Read more…
Peugeot’s radical Polygon Concept previews the 2027 electric 208
Concept cars are often just wild designs meant to grab headlines at auto shows, but never see a production line. Peugeot, always wanting to be different, claims its new Polygon concept is a serious preview of its future design and its future technology. Apparently, this concept gives us a strong look at the next-generation Peugeot 208, and it’s clear the… Read more…
Waymo Will Finally Let Its Cars Take The Freeway
Waymo is officially taking its Driver program into the fast lane by offering freeway rides for the first time in three major cities. Lire la suite…
Full Circle Lithium expands US distribution network for lithium battery fire extinguishing products
US-based lithium-ion battery fire products manufacturer Full Circle Lithium (FCL) has added two new US distribution and representative partners, expanding its national network to 10 distributors for its FCL-X lithium battery fire extinguishing product lines. The company has entered into distribution and representation agreements with Golden Enterprises, serving New York, and SHUR-SALES & Marketing, covering… Read more…
Allegro MicroSystems unveils TMR current sensor for EV power electronics
US-based Allegro MicroSystems, which supplies power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has introduced a 10 MHz magnetic current sensor featuring its XtremeSense tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology. The ACS37100 TMR current sensor is tailored to the needs of EVs and clean energy power conversion systems. It is designed to give designers precise… Read more…
