CaetanoBus has been awarded a new €11.6 million contract by Porto’s public transport operator STCP for the supply of 30 e.City Gold electric buses. The order is the second consecutive one for CaetanoBus’ latest generation of zero-emission vehicles, equipped with CATL’s BC5 battery technology. Read more…
BYD enters Indonesia’s low-cost EV segment with Atto 1
BYD has launched the Atto 1—also known as the Seagull, Dolphin Mini, and Dolphin Surf in other markets—as its new entry-level EV in Indonesia, marking the model’s first entry into an ASEAN country. The company has priced it aggressively, starting from just 195 million rupiah (around €10,400), with deliveries scheduled to begin in October. Read more…
LiCAP launches 300 MWh dry electrode line in California
With support from the California Energy Commission, LiCAP Technologies has completed installation and testing of a 300 MWh roll-to-roll dry electrode production line, accelerating domestic supply of advanced battery materials for electric vehicles. Read more…
Tata Motors secures order for 100 Magna EV buses in India
Tata Motors has secured a new order for its Magna EV electric coach from Green Energy Mobility Solutions (GEMS). The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply 100 units of the electric bus to GEMS during the recently concluded Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Read more…
BEV growth slows in July as UK market awaits clarity on Electric Car Grant
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK rose 9.1% in July, significantly down on earlier 2025 growth rates. Delayed confirmation of Electric Car Grant eligibility and new fiscal pressures are dampening momentum as the sector seeks urgent policy support to meet ZEV targets. Read more…
SAIC MG begins pre-sales of new MG4 hatchback, starting at $10,270
The redesigned MG4 will offer a variant with semi-solid-state batteries, with pricing to be announced in September and mass deliveries set to begin later this year. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz unveils its new “face of light” ahead of new electric GLC’s debut
There’s no hiding the fact that some of Mercedes-Benz’s recent electric cars haven’t exactly been head-turners, often criticized for their smooth, soap-bar aesthetics that prioritized aerodynamics over character. Now the German automaker is responding with a vehicle that is impossible to ignore. In a teaser for its upcoming GLC electric SUV, Mercedes revealed a front-end design that has plenty of… Read more…
Stark VARG MX 1.2 launched as smarter, stronger, and absurdly powerful electric motocross bike
Electric motocross just got another serious upgrade. Stark Future has unveiled its latest evolution of the VARG MX platform – meet the VARG MX 1.2. With more powertrain efficiency, longer range, and a tech-infused new onboard computer that moonlights as a military-grade Android phone, this bike is maintaining the Stark VARG playbook of doing more than keeping up with gas-powered competition, it’s burying them. Read more…
GM unveils Buick Electra Orbit concept electric sedan developed by Chinese team
The Electra Orbit was envisioned and developed by the GM China Advanced Design Center.
Buick is one of the US automotive brands that has responded positively to the rapid electrification transformation in China.
Nissan announces UK prices for the Micra
Nissan has announced prices for the electric Micra, which was presented in May, on the first sales market: In the UK, it starts from £22,995. Nissan plans to open the order books on 1 September. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Will Flood The Market With 15 New EVs In Just Two Years
It’s all part of “the biggest product launch program” in the company’s history. Lire la suite…
Xpeng to report Q2 2025 earnings on Aug 19
In the second quarter, Xpeng delivered a record 103,181 vehicles, within the guidance range of 102,000 to 108,000 units.
Xpeng delivered 233,906 vehicles in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 270.26 percent.
Nio brand Firefly to launch in Europe next week
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio will begin deliveries of its compact car brand Firefly in Europe next week. Norway and the Netherlands will lead the rollout, with additional European markets to follow shortly after. Read more…
Tesla opens first Supercharger site in India
Tesla has inaugurated its first Supercharger location in Mumbai alongside the brand’s debut showroom. Featuring V4 hardware, the new site offers peak DC charging of up to 250 kW and supports the Model Y, now available with RWD and Long Range variants. Read more…
Changan Mazda launches series production of the EZ-60
Changan Mazda has started mass production of the EZ-60 in China. The crossover SUV will be offered as a pure electric car and as a range extender variant and is the second Changan Mazda model destined for global markets. The five-seater is also set to come to Europe as the Mazda CX6-e. Read more…
Joby Aviation to take over Blade Air Mobility
Toyota-backed electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation is to acquire the passenger business of helicopter operator Blade Air Mobility for up to 125 million US dollars. Read more…
Volvo Is In A Death Spiral. Here’s How It Happened
After posting a $1 billion operating loss in the second quarter, Volvo just had its fifth and biggest consecutive sales drop in July. Lire la suite…
New BMW iX3 is cleaner than an ICE after just 20,000 km
BMW has implemented “comprehensive measures along the supply chain, production and usage phase” for the new iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform – aiming to conserve resources and reduce its environmental footprint. The Munich-based carmaker also provides specific figures indicating when the iX3 offsets its CO2 footprint from production and becomes cleaner than an internal combustion engine. Read more…
Nio Onvo L90 among top 3 large SUVs in China with weekly sales of 1,976 units
In the large SUV segment, the Onvo L90 ranked third in insurance registrations last week, behind Huawei-backed Aito M8 and Aito M9.
Onvo is continuing to accelerate production and delivery speeds, with its Hefei factory operating at full capacity and working overtime, said William Li.
Foxconn Is Selling The Lordstown Factory That Was Supposed To Make EVs
The former General Motors facility built the ill-fated Lordstown Endurance electric pickup. Lire la suite…
