As new battery cell-to-pack designs are commercialized in electric vehicle powertrains, the role of thermal adhesives has become increasingly critical. There is a growing need for innovative thermal adhesives that effectively bond battery cells to pack components while addressing performance and manufacturing challenges. This presentation will delve into recent advancements in thermal adhesives that not… Read more…
Bosch and Cariad work on “even safer” autopilot
Bosch and Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad are deepening their collaboration to develop an autopilot currently being trained on large data sets. The technology is already in trial use in test vehicles like the ID.Buzz and Audi Q8. The software stack is expected to be ready for first series projects by mid-2026. Read more…
Kempower approves forensic EV charging cable theft solution
Finnish company Kempower is the first EV charging station manufacturer to use a unique anti-theft solution from British supplier Formula Space. The latter developed CableGuard to combat the rise in thefts of charging cables for electric cars. Read more…
Ford’s new Universal EV Platform is a game changer that will unlock $30,000 electric cars
Ford claims its new midsize EV pickup will have a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y and more space than a Toyota RAV4. Starting at $30,000, it will also cost about the same as the RAV4. Here’s how the new Ford EV Universal Platform will make it happen. Read more…
Tesla opens second showroom and Supercharger site in India
Tesla has opened its second Indian showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity and its first Supercharger site in the city. The EV maker is also expanding charging infrastructure in the NCR and will soon add a location in Bengaluru, as it readies Model Y deliveries from September. Read more…
Tallinn City acquires further 30 trolleybuses from Skoda Group
Earlier this year, the city of Tallinn in Estonia ordered 40 electric trolleybuses from Skoda Group for use on public transport routes. Now, city authorities have confirmed they will purchase an additional 30 vehicles with delivery set for next year. Read more…
America Has Completely Blown Any Sort Of EV Transition
Nearly every other country is moving off gasoline more quickly than America. Plus: Volvo, Polestar and Volkswagen grapple with tariffs. Lire la suite…
Li Auto Jul deliveries breakdown: EREVs all decline, Mega continues to rise
L-series EREVs saw year-on-year declines of 40 percent to 53 percent in Jul deliveries, while Li Mega rose 330 percent year-on-year.
The Li L6 delivered 14,830 vehicles in July, accounting for 48.26 percent of Li Auto’s total deliveries.
Ford Wants to Beat China With Its Universal EV Platform
It’s all about simplification, slashing production costs and passing on the savings. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Will Change Everything
Ford’s “Model T moment” may be late, but there are some promising details and plenty to look forward to. Lire la suite…
Ford’s Universal EV Production System Reinvents the Assembly Line
Ford, creator of the assembly line, is now splitting it in three. Lire la suite…
This Is Our First Look At Ford’s New $30,000 Electric Pickup
Ford says its breakthrough affordable EV will offer the interior space of a mid-size truck in the footprint of a Maverick. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Will Have A Tiny Battery
Ford’s smallest electric pickup will have a battery that’s roughly half the size of the entry-level F-150 Lightning’s. Lire la suite…
2,250 kW from four motors: BYD doubles the power of the Yangwang U9
The Yangwang U9 electric hypercar was already well equipped with its 960 kW. However, a ‘track’ version is now awaiting approval in China, in which BYD is installing its latest generation of electric motors. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
University of Bayreuth claims AI agents are set to drastically shorten the early stages of battery research
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have used an AI-based multi-agent system to develop new electrolytes for the first time. This approach is expected to drastically shorten the initial stages of battery research. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 deliveries reach 6,042 in its first month as production ramps up
Xiaomi has run into a problem most automakers would envy. Its new electric SUV, the YU7, has attracted an incredible number of buyers. The challenge now is no longer convincing customers, but building them fast enough in a situation that tests the young carmaker’s abilities and its customers’ patience. When the Xiaomi YU7 launched on June 26, the response was… Read more…
Calgary to procude 120 electric buses from Volvo
The Canadian city of Calgary is procuring 120 electric buses. The Nova LFSe+ electric buses from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus will replace old diesel buses. Delivery will begin in 2027 and all 120 electric buses are expected to be in operation by the end of 2028. Read more…
China: EV sales rise while PHEV demand declines
In July, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,262,000 units, marking a strong 27 per cent increase year-on-year but a slight decrease compared to June. A closer look at powertrains reveals shifts in demand across segments. Read more…
