Mercedes-Benz will temporarily halt production of all variants of its EQE and EQS electric model ranges in the US and for the US market from 1 September. The duration of the production stop remains unclear, as do the reasons behind it. Read more…
Yasa claims new electric motor record – 550 kW at just 13 kg
The British electric motor specialist owned by Mercedes-Benz has developed what it claims is the highest power density electric motor to date. Yasa’s prototype delivers 550 kW while weighing only 13.1 kg, equating to a power density of 42 kW/kg. Read more…
BYD to launch Sealion 06 SUV on Jul 24
The Sealion 06 will be available in both a hybrid Sealion 06 DM-i and a pure electric Sealion 06 EV option, with an estimated price range of RMB 160,000 ($22,300) to RMB 200,000.
The Sealion family is one of BYD’s best-selling models, with a record 34,757 units sold in June.
EU repordedly plans 100% EV quota for fleets by 2030
If the EU Commission has its way, rental car providers and company fleets will allegedly only be allowed to purchase electric vehicles starting in 2030. According to a German media report, such a requirement is indeed on the table. However, the decision is not final – and resistance is already mounting. Read more…
Vietnam setting bans on gasoline motorcycles next year, followed by cars
Vietnam is taking bold steps to clean up its streets – and quiet them down. Starting next summer, the major downtown areas of Hanoi will ban all gasoline-powered motorcycles as part of a program to cut down on emissions.. Read more…
Manitou and Hangcha commit to heavy equipment battery production JV
French equipment manufacturer Manitou has committed to a joint venture with Chinese forklift manufacturer Hangcha that will see the two companies develop and manufacture advanced lithium-ion batteries to support the electrification of the heavy material handler space. Read more…
IM Motors to debut extended-range system on Aug 1, becoming another EV maker to enter hybrid market
IM Motors will launch two extended-range models later this year: the updated five-seat SUV IM LS6 and the all-new six-seat SUV IM LS9.
IM Motors said that its extended-range technology utilizes high-capacity batteries, delivering an ultra-long driving range.
BYD reaches milestone of producing 13 million NEVs
BYD reached its 13 millionth NEV production milestone, eight months after its 10 millionth NEV was produced.
The 13 millionth NEV produced by BYD was a U7 sedan from its ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang.
These cars are losing value fast — that’s GREAT news for used EV buyers!
New car buyers like to talk about the latest tech and resale value, but most people don’t buy new cars. The used car market is 3x bigger than new, and if you’re content to let the last guy take that big depreciation hit by scoring a great deal on a reliable, low-mile used car you could save thousands on your next EV. Read more…
China’s EV Sports Car Nails Light, Cheap And Fun
Weight is the enemy of all things holy to a sports car, and EVs are usually heavy. But that doesn’t apply to the SSC SC01. Lire la suite…
Fiat launches beachy Topolino Vilebrequin as Stellantis ramps up EV production
The Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin is a new beach town cruiser that captures the elegance, glamour, and relaxed vibe of the French Riviera. More significantly, the updated EV also heralds Stellantis’ plans to double EV production at its Kenitra Assembly Plant in Morocco. Read more…
If you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roads
Electric bikes are a menace. They go almost as fast as a car (if the car is parking), they’re whisper quiet (which makes them impossible to hear over the podcast playing in your headphones), and worst of all, they’re increasingly ridden by teenagers.. Read more…
The Dodge Neon deserves a comeback – and Stellantis could do it tomorrow
The first all-new compact Mopar since the malaise-era K-Car, the Dodge Neon was a revelation. Its fun, approachable face, its “Hi.” marketing campaign, all of it was pitch-perfect for the uncertain times it was launched into. Now, a generation later, Stellantis faces similarly uncertain times – and a new Neon could go a long way towards helping the old Chrysler Co. do what it does best: come back from the brink. Read more…
Zeekr, Neta inflated sales figures by selling ‘0-mileage used cars,’ reports say
Under market competition pressure, some automakers have resorted to using “zero-mileage used cars” as a tool to create a false sense of prosperity in order to embellish their sales data.
From January 2023 to March 2024, Neta prematurely recorded sales of at least 64,719 vehicles.
Does Faraday’s FX Super One show us how Chinese EVs will get into the US?
Faraday Future unveiled its upcoming FX Super One MPV on Thursday, which appears to be a rebadged Great Wall Motors Way Gaoshan. Read more…
Review: The tech-forward Meepo Go electric skateboard is a smooth, speedy ride for all [Video]
Scooter here, back with another electric mobility review. This time, I tested out the Meepo Go electric skateboard. It is a sturdy, smooth deck designed for riders of all sizes, with some unique tech I had never encountered before. Be sure to check out my full video review below. Read more…
UK operator First Bus shares its EV charging depots with the public
First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators, operates a fleet of over 600 electric buses throughout the UK. Now, under the brand name First Charge, the company will allow businesses, fleet operators and even private EV drivers to share the charging infrastructure at some of its bus depots. The program will include 15… Read more…
I Drove The Nio Firefly In China. I Walked Away Mad
Nio’s pint-sized EV hatchback has big plans for Europe. It’s a shame we won’t get this one. Lire la suite…
China expands luxury car consumption tax coverage
The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
