The adventure-oriented electric truck’s powered tonneau cover has been riddled with issues from day one. Not anymore, says Rivian. Lire la suite…
The Rivian R1T Is Finally Getting A Long-Awaited Upgrade
Tests in the Alps: Daimler’s H2 trucks perform in the heaf of summer
Daimler Truck has tested the Mercedes GenH2 fuel cell truck in summer heat and thin mountain air in the Swiss Alps. Over 10,000 kilometres, the prototypes had to prove the reliability of their powertrain. From 2026, a small series of 100 vehicles is set to enter regular service. Read more…
CharIN and EMVCo advance EV charging payments
CharIN and EMVCo have announced a joint initiative to promote secure and interoperable payment solutions for EV charging. The project aims to align EMV-based open payments with ISO 15118 Plug & Charge systems, enabling a seamless and secure payment experience across the global EV charging ecosystem. Read more…
Li Auto reveals interior of i6 SUV with launch 1 week away
The Li i6 will be officially launched on September 26, with an expected price range of about RMB 250,000 ($35,150) to RMB 300,000.
Li Auto aims for stable monthly sales of 9,000 to 10,000 units for the Li i6 by year-end.
Hyundai confirms plans for new pickup, affordable EVs, and a 600-miles EREV
Hyundai was never the one to just dip its toes into the future of cars. Instead, the company is planning a cannonball dive. During the investor meeting held in New York, the South Korean automaker laid out one of the most comprehensive and aggressive growth strategies the industry has seen. The plan is a multi-front assault that includes a flood… Read more…
Dutch shipping companies electrify inland water route
The Inland Terminals Group (ITG), Zero Emission Services (ZES) and Nedcargo are launching a completely emission-free container transport service on inland waterways. The service will launch on the waterways between Den Bosch and the port of Rotterdam. Read more…
Huawei, GAC launch new brand to target premium EV market
GAC said it will prioritize the new brand — Qijing — allocating its best resources to ensure the brand’s long-term development.
Qijing vehicles will be equipped with Huawei’s most advanced intelligent technology, the company said.
Even Buses Are Getting Plug-In Hybrid Powertrains Now
Sweden’s Scania joins a very short list of bus makers that offer PHEV options. Lire la suite…
Panasonic plans anode-free EV battery by 2027
Panasonic is developing a new type of high-capacity electric vehicle battery, with the aim of delivering anode-free technology in around two years. If successful, the advance could increase the range of Tesla’s Model Y, for example, by almost 145 kilometres without enlarging the battery pack. Read more…
Volkswagen-Rivian software joint venture allegedly hits turbulence
Volkswagen is reportedly encountering extensive problems in its partnership with Rivian. As a result, electric models intended to run on Rivian software are apparently delayed. Furthermore, Rivian’s algorithms cannot simply be transferred to internal combustion engines, which Volkswagen now seems likely to keep in the line-up for longer. Read more…
Controversial electric moto influencer ‘Surronster’ appears to have been arrested
It looks like electric motorcycle influencer Surronster has landed himself in trouble south of the border, based on an arrest video posted to his social media channels. Read more…
Honda unveils first full-size electric motorcycle for Europe
Honda has introduced its first full-size electric motorcycle for Europe. The Honda WN7 will launch in November with a starting price of £12,999 in the UK. Reservations are now open. Read more…
Hyundai sets 2030 target with hybrid and EREV focus
Hyundai Motor Company has presented its long-term growth strategy at CEO Investor Day. By 2030, the group aims for 5.55 million global sales, with 60 per cent electrified. Alongside hybrids and its first EREVs, the roadmap includes region-specific BEVs and an expanded global production network. Read more…
Xpeng delivers 24,702 cars overseas in Jan-Aug, up 137% year-on-year
Overseas markets contributed 9 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries in January-August, as the company aims to increase this proportion to 50 percent over the coming decade.
Xpeng has doubled its overseas retail outlets to 275 locations.
Nio to launch special edition ET9 at Nio Day 2025 besides all-new ES8
The special edition ET9 will be launched before the third-generation ES8, around 7:35 pm Beijing time on Saturday.
The ET9 special edition should be the two-tone ET9 Horizon Edition mentioned by Nio two months ago.
US clean energy jobs hit 3.56M in 2024 but the feds may kill the boom
Clean energy jobs surged in 2024, growing more than three times faster than the rest of the US economy and adding nearly 100,000 new positions. That brought the total clean energy workforce to 3.56 million people, according to the 10th annual Clean Jobs America report from E2. Read more…
Leapmotor to debut D19 SUV on Oct 16, targeting higher-priced market
A Leapmotor executive previously said the first model in the D series targets a price point of around RMB 300,000 ($42,180).
Leapmotor plans to cover the market segment priced between RMB 60,000 and RMB 300,000 with 13-14 models across its A, B, C, and D series.
Nio Onvo launches updated L60 SUV, deliveries to begin next month
Onvo begins accepting locked-in orders for the updated L60 today, with deliveries expected to commence in mid-to-late October.
The updated L60 retains its starting price of RMB 206,900 ($29,080), featuring optimizations in energy efficiency, cabin, and comfort.
Orange EV and Optigrid unveil the Orange Juicer battery-integrated DC fast charger
We’ve been covering Orange EV for a decade, during which time we’ve seen a couple dozen other commercial EV startups go out of business. Part of Orange’s winning formula: the company targeted a segment that was (and remains) a perfect use case for EVs: terminal tractors (aka yard dogs or yard goats). Orange’s sister company,… Read more…
Dürr Systems debuts two-sided simultaneous electrode coater for battery-cell OEMs
German engineering firm Dürr Systems has expanded its portfolio of two-sided simultaneous electrode coating machines with a new coater that uses Siemens technologies to support tension-controlled coating capabilities. The company’s product is tailored to customers’ requirements for a complete electrode coating process that supports integrated solvent recovery and onsite refining along with state-of-the-art roll presses,… Read more…
