Instead of only building electric cars from 2030 onwards, the luxury brand is once again placing greater emphasis on combustion engines in the medium term. There will no longer be a fixed phase-out date in future, but electrification remains an important goal. The change of course at Porsche and Audi contributed to this decision. Read more…
China NEV retail at 697,000 in Sept 1-21, up 10% year-on-year
In the September 1-21 period, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 1.191 million units, up 1 percent from the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 58.5 percent from September 1 to 21, and 51.8 percent year-to-date.
China NEV retail at 697,000 in Sept 1-21, up 10% year-on-year
In the September 1-21 period, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales amounted to 1.191 million units, up 1 percent from the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 58.5 percent from September 1 to 21, and 51.8 percent year-to-date.
Xpeng raises $100 million through ABS issuance
Xpeng has completed RMB 710 million ($100 million) ABS issuance to supplement working capital and support the development of its leasing business.
The AAA-rated senior tranche carries a coupon rate as low as 2.28 percent.
Xpeng raises $100 million through ABS issuance
Xpeng has completed RMB 710 million ($100 million) ABS issuance to supplement working capital and support the development of its leasing business.
The AAA-rated senior tranche carries a coupon rate as low as 2.28 percent.
Kempower and EO install 300 bus charging points
The Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the UK. This is part of an ongoing three-year collaboration. Read more…
Kempower and EO install 300 bus charging points
The Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the UK. This is part of an ongoing three-year collaboration. Read more…
Lucid to expand dealership network in Germany
Until now, Californian electric car manufacturer Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now Lucid wants to broaden its distribution network and bring dealers on board. Lucid is initially targeting twelve to 15 cities, but plans to expand to even more soon. Read more…
Lucid to expand dealership network in Germany
Until now, Californian electric car manufacturer Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now Lucid wants to broaden its distribution network and bring dealers on board. Lucid is initially targeting twelve to 15 cities, but plans to expand to even more soon. Read more…
This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal
I know, it sounds too crazy to be true, but the Vigoz by French company Cixi is an honest-to-goodness pedalable vehicle with a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). And it looks pretty slick, too. Read more…
This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal
I know, it sounds too crazy to be true, but the Vigoz by French company Cixi is an honest-to-goodness pedalable vehicle with a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). And it looks pretty slick, too. Read more…
Local media reporter visited Nio’s F3 factory, here’s what was found
Sources at the facility said that Nio is working around the clock to ramp up production capacity for the all-new ES8.
The F3 factory currently lacks a formal front gate, and the project department responsible for constructing the facility has not yet withdrawn from the site.
Jörg Burzer succeeds Markus Schäfer as Chief Technology Officer at Mercedes
Jörg Burzer will take over responsibility for the Development & Purchasing division and the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mercedes on 1 December 2025. He succeeds Markus Schäfer, who is ending his career at Mercedes-Benz after more than 30 years. Read more…
Tesla Fan Attempts Coast-To-Coast FSD Drive, Ends Up With A $22,000 Repair Bill
The YouTuber attempted to do what Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested back in 2016. It nearly ended in disaster. Lire la suite…
Volvo with a radical fix for its flagship EV: free brain transplant for the EX90
When you buy a premium electric SUV from a brand like Volvo, you expect quality engineering and reliability. For owners of the Volvo EX90, the reality has been nothing but, with the Swedish flagship EV becoming a constant source of frustration. Reported problems ranged from keys that wouldn’t work – whether it was the phone-as-a-key, the keyfob, or the keycard… Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito adds 4-seat variants to M9 SUV, starting at $78,670
The Aito M9, one of the highest-priced models from a Chinese automaker, now offers 4-, 5-, and 6-seat configurations.
The model offers both BEV and EREV options to appeal to a broader potential customer base.
China Sept EV deliveries preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 35,000 units, Tesla 72,000, Xiaomi 42,000
Nio, Xiaomi EV, Xpeng, and Leapmotor are all poised to hit new highs, while Li Auto is set to continue its year-on-year decline.
September deliveries for Nio, Onvo, and Firefly are projected at about 15,000, 15,000, and 5,000 units respectively.
This Affordable, Mini-Sized Electric Truck Just Got Closer To Reality
Telo closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Tesla cofounder Marc Tarpenning. Lire la suite…
EVs Are Now Cheaper Than Gas Cars in America—But Not for Long
Historically expensive electric cars are now a bargain, thanks to the expiring EV tax credit and hefty manufacturer incentives. Lire la suite…
Greenlane sweetens electric truck purchases with charging perks
Greenlane, which provides public charging infrastructure for electric trucks, just rolled out a new dealer program called “Charge On Us,” which offers $500 in charging credits and six months of free Greenlane Edge subscription access with every qualifying electric truck purchase. The offer applies across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty models. Velocity Truck Centers, one of North America’s largest commercial truck dealers with 65 locations across the US, is the first partner to sign on. Read more…
