Astemo, a joint venture between Hitachi, Honda and JIC Capital, is to build a new production line for next-generation electric car inverters at its Bolton plant in northern England. Production is scheduled to start in April 2027. Read more…
China NEV retail at 727,000 in Aug 1-24, up 6% year-on-year
From August 1 to 24, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.285 million units, up 3 percent year-on-year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 56.6 percent from August 1 to 24, and 51.87 percent year-to-date.
K-Bus delivers lightweight electric buses to Italy
Austrian manufacturer K-Bus GmbH has delivered ten fully electric low-floor buses to Italy for urban operations in Catania. The vehicles, designated E-Solar City XL, are based on Mercedes-Benz technology and offer up to 200 kilometres between charges. Read more…
Minerva Carbon receives 1.8 million euros for research into battery technology
The Mülheim-based startup Minerva Carbon, a spin-off from the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research, has received around 1.8 million euros in funding from the EXIST program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The team is researching mesoporous high-performance carbon materials for batteries. Read more…
Thousands Of Tesla EVs Can Be Located In Real Time, Security Researcher Finds
TeslaMate dashboards that were likely made public by mistake could be accessed without a password. Lire la suite…
Technotrans launches new thermal management system at Busworld
Technotrans has announced a new battery thermal management system called zeta.trax for Busworld in Brussels in October. The system is suitable for on-road and off-road vehicles and features, among other things, a connection option to the high-voltage on-board network. Read more…
Electric Porsche Cayenne to offer 400 kW charging power
Porsche positions its second PPE-based electric SUV behind the Macan. It will not present a production model at the IAA in Munich, but further technical details of the electric Cayenne have now emerged, showing clear differences from the Macan. Read more…
Cybertruck steps outside of North America, South Korea is the first to get it
Even though Tesla took reservations from all around the world when announcing the Cybertruck, the company only delivered the vehicle to the US, Canada and Mexico. Now, South Korea is joining this list. In an official post on X, Tesla South Korea urged people who have reserved the Cybertruck to confirm their reservations over the next week. The vehicle’s starting… Read more…
‘No Longer Feasible’: European Carmakers Call On The EU To Tweak CO2 Targets
“We are being asked to transform with our hands tied behind our backs.” Lire la suite…
Review: Anthbot Genie 3000 – a wire-free robotic lawn mower that saves you time
The Anthbot Genie 3000 brings automated mowing tech to your backyard without the need for old-fashioned perimeter wires. It has GPS-grade precision and AI-powered vision, and I got to check out how well it works. With a mix of impressive strengths and a few growing pains, it’s a compelling entrant in the smart‑lawn space worth a closer look. Read more…
BYD to double sales outlets in Cambodia this year as local plant nears production
BYD aims to expand its sales network in Cambodia to 13 showrooms by year-end.
The company’s assembly plant in Cambodia is scheduled to commence production in the fourth quarter, with an annual production capacity of 10,000 NEVs.
UK: Zest charge points now available on Octopus Electroverse
British CPO Zest has partnered with Octopus Electroverse. All Zest charge points are now accessible via the Electroverse app, allowing public and fleet drivers to start, stop, and pay for charging sessions. Read more…
Will Porsche CEO Blume step down to focus on Volkswagen role?
According to a German media report, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has decided to step down to focus on his role as head of the Volkswagen Group. The search for a successor is ongoing, with both internal and external candidates under consideration. Read more…
Maruti Suzuki starts production of the e Vitara
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has commenced production of its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara. The Indo-Japanese joint venture is manufacturing the electric sub-compact SUV for both domestic and export markets at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. Read more…
Monta joins ChargeUK to accelerate the UK’s EV transition
Monta has joined ChargeUK, the UK’s national trade association for the electric vehicle charging industry. By becoming an Associate Member, the company aligns with organisations including Gridserve, Kempower, and Alpitronici n helping to shape policy and expand charging access. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U9 hits 472.41 km/h, but is it a record breaker?
Chinese automaker BYD announced its electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has reached a speed of 472.41 km/h in an engineering test. The company is claiming this achievement as a new global speed record for electric vehicles. While the number is undeniably impressive and places the U9 in truly elite company, the claim of a “global record” comes with some fine… Read more…
Nio Firefly’s 333-unit limited edition variant sold out within 30 hours
The special edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 133,800 ($18,680) including the battery pack, 11.69 percent higher than the base variant.
Analysts project Nio Inc’s August deliveries to reach 32,000 units, with 4,000 being Firefly cars.
Huawei-backed Shangjie H5 secures over 50,000 pre-orders within 18 hours of pre-sales
The Shangjie H5, with a pre-sales starting price of RMB 169,800 ($23,730), is the most affordable model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The vehicle received over 25,000 pre-orders within the first hour of its pre-sale launch.
VinFast to debut electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast will unveil its first electric bus models in Europe at Busworld 2025 in Brussels this October. The EB 8 and EB 12 are designed to meet EU standards, with ranges of up to 400 km and charging capability of 140 kW. The launch marks VinFast’s entry into the European public transport market. Read more…
Geely Galaxy teases ‘disruptive’ Starshine 6 hybrid sedan
The Starshine 6 is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the Starshine 8, which was launched in May.
The Starshine 6 is one of several new models Geely Galaxy has intensively rolled out as the brand has seen robust growth over the past year.
