Webasto launched a new 800-volt thermal solution for electric vehicles. The ‘Heated Chiller’ is a 3-in-1 system that combines the classic chiller function for cooling, active battery temperature control, and interior heating in a single device. Read more…
Yasa develops axial flux in-wheel motor
The British electric motor specialist Yasa, owned by Mercedes-Benz, is developing an in-wheel drive that uses the 12.7-kilogram axial-flux motor, which recently achieved a power density of 59 kW/kg as a prototype. Read more…
Archer Aviation is planning an air taxi network around the Miami metro area including airports
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships in the Miami metropolitan area to establish a new air taxi network to support travelers around several key areas in Southern Florida, including local airports.. Read more…
Four additional EVs secure UK’s top-tier £3,750 grant
The UK government has expanded eligibility for its top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), adding four new battery-electric models. The Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman EV, and the 52kWh Renault 5 now join Band One as funding for the scheme increases and the programme is extended to 2030. Read more…
UCLS adds 33 Renault E-Tech Masters for zero-emission delivery contract
Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has added 33 Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L3 H2 Panel Vans to its fleet for a new zero-emission home delivery contract in the North of England. The investment expands the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles and accelerates its plan to electrify more than half of its 600-vehicle fleet by 2030. Read more…
BYD Thailand plant reaches 70,000th car production milestone
The plant, with an annual designed capacity of 150,000 cars, is BYD’s first wholly-owned overseas passenger vehicle manufacturing facility.
This milestone comes 16 months after the commencement of operations at BYD’s Thailand plant in July 2024.
CATL begins large-scale shipments of next-gen battery cells for energy storage
CATL’s 587-Ah high-capacity cells for energy storage have achieved 2 GWh in shipments, with this year’s volume projected to reach 3 GWh.
CATL’s production facility in Jining, Shandong, supports a daily output exceeding 220,000 587-Ah high-capacity cells.
Dongfeng’s new brand Yijing, built with Huawei, to launch 1st model in Q3 2026, report says
Yijing’s inaugural model will be an SUV offering both BEV and EREV options, slated for the third quarter of 2026.
The debut of Yijing’s first model will occur at the Beijing auto show in April 2026.
Nio Onvo unveils L60 Black Knight Edition, launch set for Dec 5
Onvo unveiled the L60 Black Knight Edition, limited to 666 units, with launch and deliveries scheduled for December 5.
The L60 Black Knight Edition primarily differs from the standard version through its black exterior trim, similar to the L90 Black Knight Edition.
BYD Dolphin compact hatchback reaches 1 million sales milestone
The Dolphin becomes the third model in BYD’s Ocean series to hit the one million sales milestone, following the Song Plus and Seagull.
The Dolphin was initially launched in China on August 29, 2021, as the first model built on BYD’s e-platform 3.0.
BYD Dolphin compact hatchback reaches 1 million sales milestone
The Dolphin becomes the third model in BYD’s Ocean series to hit the one million sales milestone, following the Song Plus and Seagull.
The Dolphin was initially launched in China on August 29, 2021, as the first model built on BYD’s e-platform 3.0.
Kia EV2 now has an official unveiling date
Kia presented the EV2 concept back in February, and now the brand is almost ready to fully unveil the car that’s based on it. The production EV2 will be introduced on January 9 at the Brussels Motor Show, at 10:40 AM local time. Kia says the EV2 is its entry into a “fully electric world without compromise”. It “combines emotional… Read more…
Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals
Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada. Read more…
Amid affordability crisis, White House plans to raise your fuel costs by $23B
The White House will formally announce its planned hike in US fuel costs by $23 billion tomorrow, according to Reuters. Read more…
BYD tried crushing its $180K luxury SUV with a 2-ton tree and it barely left a mark [Video]
The Yangwang U8L is among the most expensive Chinese vehicles, starting at about $180,000. To prove it’s built for just about anything, BYD dropped a 2-ton tree on it, three times, and the ultra-luxury pretty much brushed it off. Read more…
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm hit a big milestone: The first turbine at EnBW’s He Dreiht project has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity and sent it into the grid. Read more…
The new Porsche Cayenne Electric shifts off-road expectations
The shift to electric power is changing how we think about high-performance vehicles, and nowhere is this more apparent than with the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric. Traditional engines used to rule the off-road adventures, but Porsche is confident that its next-generation luxury SUV doesn’t just match the petrol model’s rugged ability – it beats it. Michael Schaetzle, the Vice President… Read more…
The Ford Bronco Hybrid You Really Want Is Coming—Sort Of
Unfortunately, it’s only for Europe and is nothing like the Bronco sold here in the States. Lire la suite…
Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform
Automotive OEM Flexis, a joint venture among Renault Group, Volvo Group and French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM, has chosen AMPECO to provide EV charging management for its commercial fleet operator customers. Flexis plans to begin vehicle production in 2026, and aims to build “a holistic electrification solution for the city logistics market.” The… Read more…
Ford’s EV sales plunge 60% in November with the F-150 Lightning still on hold
Ford’s EV sales fell by 60% in November from the year prior, following the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The F-150 Lightning is still on hold and could be scrapped altogether. Read more…
