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Tesla Will Now Rent You An EV
Rohrdorfer launches cement deliveries in Upper Austria with electric trucks
Austrian building materials manufacturer Rohrdorfer is adding three electric semi-trailer trucks to its fleet in Gmunden. Three eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks will be used to deliver cement from Rohrdorfer’s plant in Upper Austria. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers 48,654 cars in Oct, with YU7 SUV contributing 69%
From January to October, Xiaomi EV has delivered 315,376 vehicles, nearing its full-year target of 350,000 units.
YU7 deliveries in October increased by 50.49 percent compared to September, as Xiaomi EV allocates more production capacity to the SUV.
Xiaomi EV delivers 48,654 cars in Oct, with YU7 SUV contributing 69%
From January to October, Xiaomi EV has delivered 315,376 vehicles, nearing its full-year target of 350,000 units.
YU7 deliveries in October increased by 50.49 percent compared to September, as Xiaomi EV allocates more production capacity to the SUV.
The 2026 BMW i4 is faster than ever and it even goes farther
BMW is giving its most popular electric car a serious boost for the 2026 model year. The updated i4 arrives with a little bit more range and a decent jump in power for the performance model, now known as the i4 M60. Going into production in November, the changes focus on making the already great electric sedan even more competitive.… Read more…
Illinois launches $20 million funding round for public EV charging
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has opened a $20 million funding opportunity to expand public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. The programme will support new Level 2 and DC fast chargers. Read more…
Toyota launches Hilux BEV, confirms FCEV variant
In line with its multi-pathway approach, Toyota today launched the first-ever BEV variant of the Hilux at the world premiere of its ninth-gen model in Thailand. The company also confirmed that it will introduce a hydrogen-powered variant in 2028. Read more…
Denza’s planned launch in Europe faces delays
In June, BYD’s premium subsidiary announced that it would launch in Europe at the end of the year. However, the market launch has been delayed and is now targeted for the first quarter of 2026. Prices are expected to start at €75,000. Read more…
Lion Smart develops battery modules with Castrol
Lion Smart Production has entered into a partnership with Castrol to advance the development of a new battery module for high-performance EV applications. The aim is to combine the partners’ expertise in direct battery cooling. Read more…
China NEV retail growth slows in Oct as hybrids continue to decline
BEV retail sales came in at 812,000 units in October, up 20.4 percent year-on-year.
Hybrid vehicle retail sales were 469,000 units in October, down 9.96 percent year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
ZF unveils eTERRADRIVE for electric tractors
German supplier ZF presented the eTERRADRIVE, a fully electric transaxle solution, at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover. It supports tractors and agricultural tractors in the 60 to 100 kW tractor class and is compatible with existing interfaces and standards. Read more…
Toyota again delays battery factory construction
Toyota is reportedly postponing its plan to build a battery factory in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture. According to media reports, the carmaker intends to reassess the project next year in light of weakening demand for electric vehicles and make adjustments if necessary. Read more…
The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The trusty pickup will also gain a hydrogen fuel cell version, as Toyota pushes forward its “multi-pathway approach.” Lire la suite…
China eases export ban on Nexperia chips
The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. Semiconductors from Nexperia can once again be exported to Europe for civilian purposes – including for the automotive industry. Read more…
Tesla retail sales in China hit 3-year low in Oct
Tesla’s October retail sales in China came in at 26,006 units, the lowest figure since November 2022. Read more…
Li Auto’s EREVs reach 1.4 million cumulative deliveries amid declining sales
Cumulative deliveries for both the Li L6 and Li L7 have surpassed 330,000 units, while the Li L8 has exceeded 250,000 units and the Li L9 has surpassed 280,000 units.
All Li Auto L-series EREVs saw year-on-year delivery declines exceeding 50 percent in September.
NIU unveils bold new urban and off-road (but street legal!) electric motorbikes
NIU is back at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Show) with a fresh lineup of electric two-wheelers that push the boundaries of performance, design, and smart connectivity. The Chinese electric mobility giant, already known for selling over 5 million electric scooters and motorcycles across over 50 countries, used the Milan show to unveil its 2026 product range – and it’s clear NIU is looking to hang on to that leader status. Read more…
Firefly won’t integrate with CATL’s battery swap network, Nio’s William Li says
Firefly uses safer, higher-performance liquid-cooled battery packs, while CATL employs air-cooled packs primarily targeting the ride-hailing market, Li said.
Firefly will offer higher-capacity battery packs in the future, starting at least from 60 kWh.
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company
Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company. Read more…
Changan Nevo launches A06 sedan starting at $15,440
The Nevo A06 measures 4,885 mm in length and offers both BEV and EREV variants, with a starting price of RMB 109,900 ($15,440).
It will primarily compete in the Chinese market against models including the BYD Qin L and Geely Galaxy A7.
