Shangjie aims to sell 20,000 units of the H5 SUV per month and has released a procurement plan for 400,000 units annually based on its future model roadmap.
Next year, the Shangjie brand will launch two new models, one a sedan and the other an SUV.
Leapmotor to launch B10 compact SUV in Europe on Sept 8
In 2025, the Leapmotor B10 will be available in over 20 countries and regions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America.
Europe will be the core overseas market for the B10, with the SUV priced at 29,900 euros ($34,820) there.
BYD launches Atto 2 compact pure electric SUV in Nepal
Atto 2 — known as Yuan Up in the Chinese domestic market — is BYD’s seventh NEV model launched in Nepal.
On August 6, BYD launched the Atto 1 hatchback in Nepal — known as Seagull in China.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200
Onvo’s insurance registrations last week totaled 4,104 units, marking the second-highest on record, up 8.28 percent from the previous week’s 3,790 units.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week decreased by 26.43 percent from the previous week’s 14,000 units.
BYD Yangwang U9 test car sets global EV top speed record at 472.41 km/h
The Yangwang U9’s new top speed surpasses the 391.94 km/h it achieved last October.
Earlier this month, Yangwang filed a new version of the U9 with peak motor power 2.3 times that of the current production model.
CarbonScape pioneers a process to produce graphite locally from forestry byproducts
Cracking the carbon code Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a critical ingredient in EV battery anodes, but it comes with some baggage. Most graphite is made from fossil fuels, and what’s worse, the vast majority of it comes from China, and establishing reliable sources of supply elsewhere is a long and complicated process…. Read more…
EV Minivans! VW ID.Buzz, Lucid Gravity expand electrics into family van territory
One’s a retro icon, electrified, the other’s a fast, sleek luxury seven-seater—but they both qualify as minivans if you squint. Remember minivans? The hugely practical family vehicles with three rows of seats, superb cabin access, sliding side doors, and features like hidden floor compartments and vanishing third rows? They hit their height of popularity in… Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss defies expectations in real-world range test
Electric trucks often present buyers with a tough choice: do you want rugged off-road looks, or do you want maximum driving range? The theory is that you can’t have both. Chunky all-terrain tires and lifted suspensions might be great for tackling trails, but are terrible for efficiency. Cue Chevrolet, which seems to think it has cracked the code with its… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG GT XX breaks 25 EV endurance records
The biggest complaints about electric cars seem to center on two things: how far they can go and how long they take to recharge. A cross-country trip in an EV often involves more planning than a military operation, with long stops at charging stations. Mercedes-AMG, however, just took a sledgehammer to that narrative with its GT XX concept, a vehicle… Read more…
Skoda gives us the tiniest glimpse at the Vision O’s interior
Skoda started teasing its upcoming Vision O concept at the beginning of this month, and then released a short video ten days ago. Today it’s back with another video, and this one gives us the tiniest possible glimpse at the concept car’s interior. The Vision O is what the next all-electric Octavia will be based on, so this is an… Read more…
UK consortium secures £8.1 million to scale battery recycling technology
A consortium of Jaguar Land Rover, LiBatt Recycling, WMG at the University of Warwick and Mint Innovation has secured £8.1 million to develop a large-scale process for recovering lithium, nickel and cobalt from end-of-life EV batteries. The project supports the UK’s drive towards a circular battery economy. Read more…
BYD starts exporting Thai-made EVs to Europe
BYD has reached a new milestone in its Southeast Asian operations by starting exports of electric cars from Thailand to Europe. The first model shipped is the Dolphin, positioned as a rival to the VW ID.3. Read more…
Nio lowers prices for the next-gen ES8 in China
Nio has unveiled the third generation of its large electric SUV model ES8 (called EL8 in Europe) in China and started pre-sales at prices starting at 416,800 yuan (around 50,000 euros). Nio founder William Li wants to increase sales with this move, as he says the company is fighting for survival. Read more…
Scientist exposes anti-wind groups as oil-funded. Now they want to silence him.
Oil-funded groups are engaging in strategic harassment to stop scientists from revealing the nature of their politically-linked disinformation networks – in what should be a surprise to nobody. Read more…
Save big on heat pumps and solar before Washington pulls the plug
Three years after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law, Rewiring America is rolling out a new effort to make sure homeowners don’t miss out on major savings.. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are growing fast in the US, and EVs are leading the way
Hyundai and Kia vehicles are popping up on US roads more than ever, and a lot of it has to do with EVs. The South Korean auto giants just hit another milestone as they gear up to introduce several new models. Read more…
China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone
Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries. Read more…
‘It Just Won’t Quit!’: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Hits 0% In Range Test. Then It Goes 50 More Miles
With over 200 kWh of battery capacity, the Silverado EV Trail Boss can comfortably go over 400 miles, despite wearing all-terrain tires. Lire la suite…
Trying To Buy An EV Before The Tax Credit Ends? You Just Got Some Extra Time
The IRS is giving EV buyers a bit of leeway as the EV tax credit is set to expire on September 30. Lire la suite…
EVs Are Always Cleaner, No Matter Where You Live. This Study Proves It
Researchers looked at lifetime vehicle emissions—including production emissions—and conclusively disproved a pervasive EV myth. Lire la suite…
