The Denza Z9 is available in hybrid and BEV variants, both with tri-motors. The other model in the Z series, the Z9GT, will hit the market on September 20. Read more…
Forsee Power inaugurates factory in Ohio
The French battery system manufacturer Forsee Power has opened its North American headquarters in the Columbus area in the US state of Ohio, including a production facility and research and development department. Read more…
GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops
General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like “flagship” sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they’ll get “ample” lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed… Read more…
Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal
Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio, and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. Read more…
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…
The US gov’t is finally doing something about giant pedestrian-killing SUVs
After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs. Read more…
US 100% duty on Chinese EVs to take effect Sept 27, report says
The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs, according to Reuters. Read more…
Porsche Macan gets 308-mile EPA rating ahead of sales debut
Porsche’s much-anticipated electric Macan is finally making its debut, and it’s bringing some impressive range figures along for the ride. The EPA has officially rated the Macan Electric at 496 km, while the sportier Turbo version gets a rating of 463 km on a full charge. While these numbers might seem a tad lower than the European WLTP ratings, which… Read more…
Electric hydrofoil sets world record
The all-electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 has set a world record. It is the first electric boat to cross the Baltic Sea and complete a journey between two countries. And it did have to charge along the route. Read more…
Ionity COO Marcus Groll to depart the company
Marcus Groll is leaving the fast-charging joint venture Ionity after almost seven years. The Ionity COO announced his departure himself on LinkedIn. CEO Michael Hajesch had already left Ionity in mid-May. Read more…
Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard undergoes restructuring
Canadian company Ballard has announced a global reorganisation to reduce spending in the face of slowing hydrogen infrastructure development and delayed fuel cell adoption. That also includes jobs being cut. Read more…
GM & CATL in talks regarding joint battery factory
General Motors is negotiating the purchase of LFP cells for electric cars, which could be produced by the Japanese electronics group TDK in a new plant in the USA under a technology licence from CATL. Read more…
Xpeng to mass produce 1st hybrid model in H2 2025, report says
Xpeng’s first EREV model is under development, internally codenamed G01, and will primarily target the RMB 200,000 ($28,190) plus price band, according to local media. Read more…
Special tariffs: EU Commission rejects counter offer from Chinese EV makers
EU officials say they will not lower tariffs on EVs made in China, even if manufacturers increase their prices. Even though one main argument for the special duties is that Chinese EV makers can sell their cars at a significantly lower price than EU competitors since they are subsidised by Beijing. Read more…
Stellantis suspends production of the electric Fiat 500e
Due to weak demand, the automotive group Stellantis is pausing production of the all-electric Fiat 500e for four weeks. For the same reason, working hours has already been reduced at the Mirafiori plant near Turin in the first half of the year. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot Trainers Were Told To Ignore ‘No Turn On Red’ Signs: Report
The automaker reportedly wanted its driver assistance system to “drive like a human, not a robot that’s just following the rules.” Read more…
BYD’s workforce exceeds 900,000, with nearly 110,000 R&D personnel
BYD’s total workforce exceeded 900,000, the most of any of the more than 5,300 Chinese A-share listed companies and 400,000 more than the second-place company. Read more…
Volvo’s Car Subscription Program Is Dead
Care by Volvo brought in new customers for the automaker, but now it’s all about “operational efficiencies.” Read more…
Li Auto sees 100,000th Li L6 roll off line
The Li L6 is Li Auto’s lowest-priced model, with monthly deliveries exceeding 20,000 units in each of the last three months. Read more…
Dongfeng brings its NEV models to HK, to open 3 local showrooms within this year
Dongfeng has launched its compact model Dongfeng Box in Hong Kong, and showcased other models including the Voyah Dream and Dongfeng 007. Read more…
