Electrify America now provides real-time charger availability on Google Maps, showing station status, connector type, charging speed and operational readiness. The update allows EV drivers across the US to plan routes and stops using up-to-date information from the network. Read more…
Researchers explore balance between comfort and drivetrain performance in electric cars
The EU-funded research project EFFEREST aims to make electric vehicles more efficient, focusing specifically on the interaction between systems and components that manage interior comfort and powertrain performance. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq Heads To Europe With A Smaller Battery And Slower DC Charging
The European version of Cadillac’s smallest EV does get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though. But is that enough to convince buyers? Lire la suite…
The Leapmotor D19 brings flagship power, 720 km range, and an oxygen supply
Chinese automaker Leapmotor officially unveiled its new flagship – the D19, marking the brand’s latest effort to push the boundaries for large electric cars. The D19 is a full-sized, six-seat SUV built on the company’s dedicated D platform. Leapmotor will offer consumers two versions: a pure battery EV and an extended-range EV (EREV). This way, the company targets buyers who… Read more…
TU Dresden celebrates topping-out ceremony for new Smart Mobility Lab
TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…
TU Dresden celebrates topping-out ceremony for new Smart Mobility Lab
TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…
VW: Blume to step down from Porsche post in 2026, Leiters to take over
Oliver Blume’s dual role as head of Volkswagen and Porsche has been the subject of criticism for some time, especially since things have not been running smoothly at Porsche. Porsche has now confirmed that talks are underway with a successor to Blume as Porsche CEO – Michael Leiters. Read more…
BYD reaches 100,000th car delivery milestone in Thailand
Thailand has become BYD’s first market in the Asia-Pacific region to surpass 100,000 vehicle deliveries.
BYD operates a factory in Thailand that commenced production on July 4, 2024.
CDU criticises SPD paper on electric car subsidies
The SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag presented a list of key points on the planned electric car subsidies for low- and middle-income households. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is critical of some of the proposals, particularly the higher taxation of combustion engine company cars. Read more…
GM and Posco halt expansion of Canadian cathode material plant
General Motors and Posco have suspended the second phase of their cathode material plant in Bécancour, located in the Canadian province of Québec. The partners cite weak consumer demand for electric vehicles and political decisions in North America that have slowed growth in the sector. Read more…
China launches action plan to double EV charging capacity by 2027
China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled a three-year plan to double the service capacity of the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2027. The initiative aims to accelerate the construction of high-quality, efficient and inclusive charging networks to meet the needs of more than 80 million electric vehicles nationwide. Read more…
Leapmotor plans to launch first A-series model for China and Europe in Q1 2026, report says
Leapmotor’s new A-series model will be developed simultaneously for the Chinese and European markets, featuring a smaller size compared to the B-series models.
Leapmotor will launch two new A-series models in 2026.
Electrify America Adds Real-Time EV Charger Info To Google Maps
One of the largest DC fast charging operators in the U.S. just made life easier for EV owners. Lire la suite…
New electric unicycle hits an insane 93 MPH top speed
You know those electric unicycles that zip past you in the bike lane like a sci-fi fever dream? Well, InMotion just unveiled one that can do more than fly past you; it might actually outrun a motorcycle. The new InMotion P6 is a full-blown adrenaline machine on one wheel. Read more…
MG S6 EV makes an unplanned debut in Euro NCAP listing
Automakers tend to spend millions on dramatic reveals. They use smoke machines, laser shows, elaborate social media campaigns and celebrity endorsements to introduce their latest models. Then there’s MG. The company took the “accidental” unveiling to a whole new level as images of its new electric SUV, the MG S6 EV, showed it being subjected to a series of crash… Read more…
Xpeng launches updated G6 SUV in Malaysia
To date, the G6 has been launched in over 40 countries and regions.
From January to September, Xpeng’s exports totaled 29,723 units, a 125.2 percent increase year-on-year.
Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 order-flipping market collapses
The launch of Xiaomi’s first electric car, the SU7, created a frenzy that looked more like a tech gadget drop than a vehicle release. Hopeful entrepreneurs and tech fans rushed to place deposits, not necessarily to drive the sleek new EV, but to sell their spot in the long production queue for a quick and hefty profit. For a moment,… Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to switch to CATL batteries in some models due to CALB capacity constraints
This highlights potential supply crunches in China’s battery sector amid a recent surge of new vehicle launches.
Luxeed vehicle pricing remains unchanged despite CATL cells costing more than CALB’s.
BYD Denza to launch 5.2-meter N8L SUV on Oct 28
The Denza N8L large six-seat SUV targets the family vehicle market, with pre-sales pricing starting at RMB 319,800 ($44,890).
Measuring 5,200 mm in length, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
BYD recalls 115,783 Tang and Yuan Pro EVs in China
BYD is recalling a total of 44,535 units of the 2015 Tang series cars due to the risk of failure in pure electric drive mode.
71,248 units of the Yuan Pro are being recalled due to the risk of water ingress into the power battery.
