These might be the biggest discounts I’ve seen in a long time, with the GranTurismo Folgore getting a 25% price cut. Lire la suite…
Maserati Slaps Its EVs With Discounts Big Enough To Buy A New Tesla
Archer buys up Lilium’s patents
The takeover of the insolvent air taxi developer Lilium by the relatively unknown holding company AAMG has apparently failed: instead, the insolvency administrator has sold Lilium’s patent portfolio to its US rival Archer. This means that a revival of Lilium is likely to have failed once and for all. Read more…
Yutong expands rapidly in Europe with local strategy
Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong is stepping up its European presence with a comprehensive five-year strategy built on localisation, customer orientation and green development. With firm bases in the Nordics and the UK, and fresh ambitions in Germany and Southern Europe, Yutong is positioning itself as a long-term partner in Europe’s transition to zero-emission public transport. Read more…
Li Auto sets up overseas headquarters in Hong Kong, plans active local expansion
Li Auto established its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong earlier this year and is now actively planning to further expand its Hong Kong operations.
Li Auto will use Hong Kong as a strategic base to coordinate the globalization of its R&D, intellectual property management, and international supply chain operations.
Li Auto sets up overseas headquarters in Hong Kong, plans active local expansion
Li Auto established its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong earlier this year and is now actively planning to further expand its Hong Kong operations.
Li Auto will use Hong Kong as a strategic base to coordinate the globalization of its R&D, intellectual property management, and international supply chain operations.
DP World expands electric fleet tenfold at Jebel Ali Port
DP World has expanded its electric internal terminal vehicle (eITV) fleet at Jebel Ali Port from 14 to 146 units, creating one of the largest electric port fleets in the Middle East. The eITVs are used to move containers between quay cranes, yard stacks and terminal gates. Read more…
DP World expands electric fleet tenfold at Jebel Ali Port
DP World has expanded its electric internal terminal vehicle (eITV) fleet at Jebel Ali Port from 14 to 146 units, creating one of the largest electric port fleets in the Middle East. The eITVs are used to move containers between quay cranes, yard stacks and terminal gates. Read more…
“Beyond Hardware: Smart Charging at Scale” – Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility
The shift to electric trucks is gaining pace in Europe, but infrastructure and charging strategy remain hurdles. Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility outlines the challenges, innovations and trends shaping the future of electric heavy-duty transport. Read more…
“Beyond Hardware: Smart Charging at Scale” – Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility
The shift to electric trucks is gaining pace in Europe, but infrastructure and charging strategy remain hurdles. Marcel Rümenapf from Siemens eMobility outlines the challenges, innovations and trends shaping the future of electric heavy-duty transport. Read more…
BYD plans to build up to 300 fast-charging stations in South Africa by end-2026
BYD currently sells seven models in South Africa, including five pure electric vehicles and two hybrid models.
BYD’s dealership development in South Africa is in its early stages.
Germany: No decision yet on planned EV subsidies
Up to €4,000 in incentives for an electric car if the price and personal income remain below the upper limits – these figures were already circulating in relation to the planned EV subsidies for low-income households. However, political negotiations have not progressed that far yet. Read more…
Beijing Hyundai begins pre-sales of EO compact SUV, priced from $18,250
The Hyundai EO starts at RMB 130,000 ($18,250) in pre-sales, competing primarily against the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
As Beijing Hyundai’s first pure-electric SUV, the Hyundai EO aims to spearhead the joint venture automaker’s comeback in China.
Fratelli Foppiani receives first MAN eTGX electric trucks in Italy
Fratelli Foppiani Trasporti has taken delivery of the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks in Italy. The vehicles mark the start of MAN’s e-truck operations in the country and were delivered as part of the company’s 65th anniversary event, highlighting its fleet electrification plans. Read more…
202 new electric Yutong buses for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has taken delivery of 202 new Yutong electric buses for the capital Tashkent. The delivery is part of the government’s national transport modernisation plan, under which half of the city’s bus fleet is to be electric by 2030. Read more…
Norway to phase out electric vehicle VAT exemption from 2027
In its 2026 state budget, Norway’s government has proposed reducing the VAT exemption threshold for electric cars from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000, before removing the benefit entirely in 2027. The move has sparked strong criticism from the Electric Vehicle Association, which warns of a return to fossil-powered models. Read more…
Nio extends losses to 12% in Hong Kong amid concerns over GIC lawsuit
As of press time, Nio was down 12.21 percent to HK$47.54 per share, poised for its biggest single-day drop since April 7. Read more…
Xpeng exports over 5,000 EVs in Sept
In January-September, Xpeng’s exports reached 29,723 units, marking a 125.2 percent year-on-year increase.
To date, Xpeng has expanded into nearly 50 countries and regions, and last month commenced localized production in Europe.
GWM’s Wey brand launches Gaoshan 7 MPV, starting at $40,100
The 7-seat Gaoshan 7 is the latest addition to the Gaoshan series MPVs, joining the Gaoshan 8 and Gaoshan 9.
The Gaoshan 7 boasts a WLTC battery range of 172 km and a WLTC combined range of 945 km when fully fueled and charged.
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC sues Nio over losses from three years ago
The catalyst for GIC’s lawsuit against Nio was a short-selling report released in June 2022, which has since been refuted.
The case was temporarily stayed in a US court earlier this month pending resolution of a prior class action lawsuit.
Durapower and Kivanc Enerji partner on battery manufacturing in Turkey to supply US with packs and cells
Durapower Group, a Singapore-based lithium-ion battery provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s Kıvanç Enerji to evaluate the creation of a joint venture to manufacture battery cells and packs in Turkey, aiming to supply the US market and support regional EV supply chain resilience. The planned facility will target gigawatt-hour-scale production of Lithium… Read more…
