Tesla has put its foot in its mouth regarding its self-driving efforts during its quarterly conference call last night. The automaker admitted that ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’ on its HW4, despite Tesla highlighting how its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas is using HW4. Read more…
Xpeng repositioning G6 SUV, lower-cost production expected in Q4, report says
Xpeng is working on a plan to reduce the cost of the G6, with a potential reduction of up to RMB 20,000 per vehicle, according to a local media report.
Xpeng plans to begin production of a new SUV codenamed D03 at its new Wuhan factory in 2026, positioned similarly to the Mona M03.
From Tesla killer to badge engineering: Faraday Future’s new EV
US manufacturer Faraday Future recently unveiled an electric minivan called the FX Super One. As CarNewsChina reports, it’s a rebadged Wey Gaoshan 9 from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor, which is being delivered to the US as an SKD (semi-knocked down) kit to avoid tariffs. Read more…
Mercedes’ Solid-State EV Batteries Are Coming By The Decade’s End
The German automaker’s solid-state batteries promise up to 25% more range compared to regular lithium-ion packs. Lire la suite…
Ford Mustang Mach-E proves EV durability with 92% battery health after 250,000 miles
One of the most asked questions about electric cars is about the long-term health of their batteries. Critics point to battery degradation as a fatal flaw, suggesting that after a few years, an EV will be left with a fraction of its original range and a huge battery replacement bill. A 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E from Florida is the best… Read more…
EU can secure rare earth supply by tapping low-risk deposits, study finds
A new EU-funded study shows that exploiting a small share of low-risk rare earth deposits worldwide could reduce Europe’s reliance on imports. This approach aims to strengthen supply security for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies amid growing demand. Read more…
Cylib produces lithium from used EV batteries
The battery recycling startup Cylib has achieved a significant breakthrough. Together with Belgian materials company Syensqo, the young firm has produced high-purity lithium hydroxide from used EV batteries. This can be used as cathode active material (CAM) for new batteries. Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 06 SUV with starting price of $19,540
The Sealion 06 is available in hybrid and pure electric variants, with a starting price of RMB 139,800 ($19,540).
The Sealion 06 further expands BYD’s Sealion family, which sold a record 34,757 units in June.
Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan with starting price of $12,550
The Leapmotor B01 is priced from RMB 89,800 ($12,550) in China, a 15.12 percent reduction from the pre-sales starting price announced in late June.
The B01 is slightly larger than the Tesla Model 3 and has two variants equipped with LiDAR to provide better smart driving performance.
Mahle brings new range extender system to IAA
German supplier Mahle has announced the premiere of a new range extender system with a rated continuous output of 85 kW for the IAA in September. The unit is set to impress with its high efficiency and power density – and keep Mahle’s combustion engine business alive for longer. Read more…
DKV integrates MOVE charging points in Switzerland
DKV Mobility has expanded its charging network in Switzerland. Customers of the mobility service provider now have access to 2,200 charging points from Swiss provider MOVE Mobility. Read more…
BYD launches Seagull, its cheapest model, in Indonesia
The Seagull has been renamed Atto 1 in Indonesia, with a starting price of about $11,970. It is BYD’s sixth model in the country.
BYD sold 3,847 vehicles in Indonesia in June, a year-on-year increase of 141 percent.
BYD expands its ‘Song’ model family
BYD is preparing to launch the Song L GT in China – a sporty shooting brake based on the Song L EV, designed to expand the brand’s most popular mid-size line-up. The model appears in the latest MIIT catalogue, indicating homologation is nearly complete. Read more…
BMW uses Voestalpine material in its electric motors
BMW is installing a new electrical steel strip from Voestalpine in the electric motors of its new class of cars. A cooperation agreement for this important component has been established in Upper Austria: the steel product from Voestalpine’s Linz site is now on its way to Steyr. Read more…
Leapmotor, FAW to jointly develop EVs for export, report says
Leapmotor and FAW will collaborate on the development of new EV models based on Leapmotor’s B platform for sale in overseas markets, according to a local media report.
Leapmotor will also collaborate with FAW-Volkswagen on the development of models for sale in the domestic market.
Geely Galaxy launches updated E5 electric SUV with lower price and longer range
The updated E5 starts at RMB 109,800 ($15,340), a 2.66 percent reduction from its predecessor, and extends its range to up to 610 km.
One of the E5’s main competitors, the BYD Yuan Plus, currently starts at RMB 115,800 in China.
Nissan teams up with Octopus Energy for charging app
The new Nissan Charge app is here, giving access to more than one million charging points across Europe. This follows the integration of Octopus Energy’s own ‘Electroverse’ charging platform, greatly increasing the reach of the Nissan Charge access. Read more…
PandaGo and Silence to electrify food delivery fleets in Spain and Portugal
PandaGo and Silence have signed an agreement to deploy electric motorcycles to over 3,000 food delivery drivers in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to accelerate fleet electrification through connected scooters, battery swap networks, and integrated management platforms. Read more…
India: JSW Group turns to Chery to build own EV brand
Indian conglomerate JSW Group plans to introduce a new EV brand in 2027 and has turned to Chinese automaker Chery for technological support. The two companies appear to be in advanced stages of discussions for the potential collaboration. Read more…
Another carmaker refuses to adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra
When Apple announced its CarPlay Ultra infotainment system, it created a divide among carmakers – some immediately announced they would adopt Apple’s software. In contrast, others said they had no plans to do so. BMW just confirmed once again that it won’t be using Apple’s CarPlay Ultra and will double down on its iDrive infotainment system. After a substantial delay,… Read more…
