Tesla emphasizes that the feature “is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver.” Lire la suite…
San Francisco Woman Has Solo Dance Party In Her Tesla While In The Driver’s Seat. How Safe Is That?
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Up To $9,800 Cheaper As Tax Credits End
Plus, Hyundai will continue offering discounts on the current Ioniq 5 through October. Lire la suite…
Mercedes & Athos Silicon announce partnership
Mercedes-Benz announces collaboration with Athos Silicon, a specialised semiconductor company founded by former engineers from Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America. This cooperation aims to accelerate the introduction and scaling of chiplet technology for autonomous driving, among other things. Read more…
All-new Chevy Bolt EV breaks cover at a Tesla charger
Automotive secrets are hard to keep. Sometimes, automakers go to great lengths to hide their future models, using wild camouflage and testing in remote locations. Other times, they just park an unreleased car at a public charger in Southern California and see who notices. General Motors seems to have chosen the second option for its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. An… Read more…
Geely sees record-high sales in Sept, driven by strong performance of Geely Galaxy
Geely Auto sold 273,125 cars in September, a 35.24 percent year-on-year increase, with Geely Galaxy sales surging 131.06 percent.
September PHEV sales hit a record 65,685 units, a 145.58 percent increase year-on-year.
Cologne Transport Authority orders 78 electric buses from Irizar
The Cologne Transport Authority (KVB) wants to significantly expand its electric bus fleet and has ordered 38 articulated buses and 40 solo buses from Irizar e-mobility – the largest order to date from Germany for the Spanish manufacturer. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery in October 2026. Read more…
US DOE takes equity stake in Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project
The US Department of energy (DOE) has restructured its loan agreement with Canadian mining company Lithium Americas for the Thacker Pass lithium project – by taking an equity stake in both the company and its joint venture with General Motors Read more…
GWM sales up 23.29% in Sept, overseas sales hit new high
GWM achieved a record-high overseas sales volume of 50,269 units in September, accounting for 37.62 percent of total sales.
September’s NEV sales reached a record 45,961 units, up 52.55 percent year-on-year.
Fleet electrification begins for South Africa’s state-owned power company
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned energy company, has just launched its first fleet of EVs. 20 electric light delivery vehicles and trucks are to be deployed across the company’s Distribution and Generation divisions. Read more…
ZF cuts 7,600 jobs in Division E
Following lengthy negotiations, ZF and employee representatives have agreed on a ‘restructuring alliance’ for the struggling Electrified Drive Technologies division. A sale of the division is off the table for the time being, as are site closures, but there will still be major personnel cuts. Read more…
BYD Sept NEV sales down 5.52% year-on-year as hybrids continue to decline
This marks the first year-on-year decline in BYD’s monthly NEV sales since March 2024, with PHEV sales falling 25.58 percent. Read more…
BYD Sept NEV sales down 5.52% year-on-year as hybrids continue to decline
This marks the first year-on-year decline in BYD’s monthly NEV sales since March 2024, with PHEV sales falling 25.58 percent. Read more…
Tesla launches its new Model Y in the USA
Tesla has release the 338 kW Performance version of the updated Model Y in the USA. The timing was fortuitous for the company: The sales launch coincided with the with the expiry of the US tax credit for electric cars. Customers had just a few hours left to secure this advantage when purchasing. Read more…
Tesla launches its new Model Y in the USA
Tesla has release the 338 kW Performance version of the updated Model Y in the USA. The timing was fortuitous for the company: The sales launch coincided with the with the expiry of the US tax credit for electric cars. Customers had just a few hours left to secure this advantage when purchasing. Read more…
Diesel Generators Cost Thousands To Run Long-Term. Liebherr’s Battery Wants To Fix That
Transporting hundreds of gallons of diesel every month in remote locations isn’t very efficient. Here’s where this mobile battery comes into play. Lire la suite…
The Polestar 3 Gets Huge Upgrades: 800V Architecture, Faster Charging, New Computer
The updated electric SUV also comes with a more powerful rear motor. The battery capacity, however, has been downgraded. Lire la suite…
VW partner QuantumScape plans to source ceramic separators from Corning
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is entering into a partnership with Corning, a materials specialist best known for its Gorilla Glass for smartphone displays. The partners plan to jointly establish mass production of ceramic separators, which QuantumScape needs for its solid-state batteries. Read more…
Daimler Buses builds public bus chargers
To support the use of electric buses on travel routes, Daimler Buses is becoming a charge point operator: the manufacturer has now announced that it will install its own public charging stations for electric buses from 2026 onwards, focusing on highly frequented tourist locations in Europe. It will start in Cologne. Read more…
Toyota to expand fast charging at Japanese dealerships
Toyota is set to install more high-powered EV chargers at its dealerships in Japan. The carmaker is now aiming to have 500 additional fast chargers operational by the end of March 2026. Read more…
NexStar Energy receives operating licence for cell factory
NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, has officially completed construction of its factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the receipt of its operating licence. Operations are scheduled to ramp up later this year. Read more…
