The British government has launched an investment offensive to accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility. This includes a multi-billion pound programme to support the domestic automotive industry, new funding for charging infrastructure – and purchase incentives for electric cars are reportedly set to be reintroduced. Read more…
BYD bids goodbye to Hedin in Sweden
Following Germany, BYD is now also parting with import specialist Hedin in Sweden and taking over responsibility for sales activities there itself. Hedin Automotive Sweden will be downgraded to an ‘authorised dealer’ as a result. Read more…
Hyundai Doesn’t Care If The Ioniq 6 N Won’t Sell: ‘It Goes Against The Business Case’
Car companies usually crunch the numbers before green-lighting a new model. Hyundai told Ioniq 6 N engineers to just “do it.” Lire la suite…
BYD, CATL partner with BHP to electrify mining operations
BYD and CATL have each signed MOUs with BHP to advance the mining giant’s decarbonization efforts.
BHP aims to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Nio shares surge in Hong Kong after Onvo L90 pre-sales spark optimism
As of press time, Nio surged more than 10 percent in Hong Kong, extending its winning streak to the sixth trading day.
Analysts believe the L90’s pricing is competitive and will drive Onvo’s sales growth.
E-quipment highlight: Perkins TracStar battery electric power unit
The off-highway equipment experts at Perkins and McElroy have teamed up to develop a plug-and-play battery electric power unit designed to help equipment OEMs and upfitters to seamlessly transition from diesel to battery electric power. Read more…
Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie releases official images of first model, to feature Huawei ADS 4 system
Shangjie has released the first official images of its debut model, the H5, which will be equipped with Huawei’s latest ADS 4 driver assistance system.
Shangjie is expected to launch the H5 in the fall.
Huawei-BAIC joint brand Stelato teases new S9T wagon
Stelato has begun previewing the S9T wagon, the second model under the new brand.
Huawei’s Richard Yu said last week that the Stelato wagon will be released this fall.
Upcoming electric Bentley blends 1930s style with 2030s tech
British ultra-luxe brand Bentley is teasing the upcoming, first-ever all electric model that will take it into the 2030s with a new concept car inspired by the iconic 1930 “Blue Train” Speed Six coupe – and it looks fantastic. Read more…
Tesla’s Grok AI Has Landed. Here’s What We Know
After sparking controversy for anti-Semitic social media posts, xAI’s Grok “AI companion” is now enabled on some Teslas. Lire la suite…
Electric Cars Are So Fast That A Ferrari Can’t Catch A Kia Now
The Kia EV6 GT is slightly heavier and less powerful than the Ferrari Purosangue. But it’s the quicker-accelerating car of the two. Lire la suite…
LiveWire gives suprise unveil of two smaller, lower-cost electric motorcycles
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company that was spun out of Harley-Davidson several years ago, has just shown off two fun-sized electric motorcycles designed to make powered two-wheelers more accessible to new riders, both physically and financially. Read more…
Lucid Air Grand Touring review
Lucid entered the world of EVs with a bang by introducing a powerful sedan called the Air with great styling and luxurious interior. It enjoys tremendous interest from the public and excellent reviews from customers and media alike. However, the high price tag and limited availability so far prevent the Lucid Air from matching the popularity of the Tesla Model… Read more…
“Electrical efficiency is the main factor” – Shunsuke Shigemoto on the new Nissan Leaf
With the third-generation Leaf, Nissan is ushering in a new era of electric mobility. More range, more efficiency, more space – and for the first time, vehicle-to-grid functionality. Chief engineer Shunsuke Shigemoto explains in this interview how Nissan has packed 15 years of BEV experience into a model designed to convince both EV newcomers and seasoned drivers. Read more…
Kia Lost Millions To Hail In 2023. Its New Protection System Is A Solar Plant
With 17,000 solar panels, Kia’s now-protected car park in Georgia will output up to 13 MW of power. Lire la suite…
This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes
Forget fumbling with cables or hunting for batteries – TILER is making electric bike charging as seamless as parking your ride. The Dutch startup recently introduced its much-anticipated TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger engineered to transform the user experience for e-bike riders. Read more…
Tesla launches new software update with Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car
Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles that includes the anticipated integration of Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car yet. Read more…
This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes
Forget fumbling with cables or hunting for batteries – TILER is making electric bike charging as seamless as parking your ride. The Dutch startup recently introduced its much-anticipated TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger engineered to transform the user experience for e-bike riders. Read more…
2025 Volvo EX30 Review: Not What We Wanted
When the Volvo EX30 was supposed to start around $35,000, I was going to buy one. Now, here’s why I’m glad I didn’t. Lire la suite…
The Lucid Gravity Just Smoked Rivian’s Quad-Motor SUV
SUVs shouldn’t be this quick, but here they are posting supercar-scaring acceleration numbers. Lire la suite…
