The world’s largest maker of electric cars just showed a rare sign of vulnerability. After years of unstoppable growth, BYD reported that its third-quarter profit and revenue actually decreased compared to the same period last year. But for anyone counting BYD out, its nine-month performance and massive global expansion tell a much different story. Let’s look at the rough patch… Read more…
Traton introduces new green financing framework
The Traton Group wants to promote the financing and refinancing of battery electric commercial vehicles. To this end, the company has published a group-wide Green Finance Framework. This enables investors to specifically support projects related to battery electric commercial vehicles. Read more…
Smart #5 goes on sale in the UK
The Smart #5 is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from £39,800. UK deliveries are expected to commence at the beginning of next year. Read more…
Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range
TENWAYS, the e-bike brand known for its increasingly sleek and refined yet affordable city e-bikes, is shifting gears with the launch of its newest model – the Wayfarer. Debuting today, the Wayfarer blends city practicality with trail-ready capability, offering a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 750W and a massive 85-mile (137 km) range. Read more…
UK government to ‘cut red tape’ around home EV charging
The UK Department for Transport has announced a slew of new proposals which it says would make it easier for renters or those without off-street parking to install home EV chargers. It now hopes to launch a consultation around the proposals. Read more…
Kia deprioritises EV4 launch in the US
The Kia EV4 Fastback was supposed to compete with the Tesla Model 3 in the US. However, Kia is now postponing the launch of the model indefinitely. The reason cited for this is the significantly deteriorated market conditions under the Trump administration. Read more…
Kia EV4 sedan isn’t coming to the US anymore
Back in April, Kia announced that it would bring the EV4 sedan to the US in the first quarter of 2026. If you’ve been patiently waiting for the moment when you can order one, we have some very bad news. The EV4 sedan’s US launch is now “delayed until further notice”, the brand says. Here’s what a Kia spokesperson had… Read more…
Toyota unveils new bZ4X UK pricing and model range
The upcoming bZ4X, which features substantial upgrades to its powertrain and numerous design tweaks, will be available to order from 3 November. Deliveries will commence from January onwards. Read more…
Niron Magnetics receives $10-million grant for US permanent magnet facility
US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has been awarded a $10-million grant from the Minnesota Forward Fund to support the construction of its production site for iron nitride-based rare earth-free permanent magnets in Sartell, Minnesota. The financing will help the company advance the development of Plant 1, a 190,000-square-foot facility. Construction of the plant, located on… Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck’s Glued-On Lightbar Is Falling Off, So Here Comes Another Recall
Tesla is recalling over 6,000 trucks after it received more than 600 warranty claims about detaching off-road lightbars. Lire la suite…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 surpasses 10,000 deliveries 40 days after launch
Nio launched the third-generation ES8 on September 20 with a starting price of RMB 406,800 ($57,200), commencing deliveries the following day.
The third-generation ES8 sold out its annual production capacity of 40,000 units on its second day of availability.
50 new electric buses for Aarhus
Aarbus, the public transport operator for the Danish city of Aarhus, has just signed a contract with Solaris for the delivery of 50 Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles are said to hit the road in 2027. Read more…
Hived to expand UK electric parcel delivery service
Hived, a UK-based electric parcel delivery logistics firm, is set to expand beyond London for the first time. The firm will establish services in a number of other UK cities and towns. Read more…
California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead
California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years… Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
