Electric heavy trucks are rapidly gaining market share in China, driven by subsidies and the quick rollout of chargers. Reuters reports that this is cutting into diesel usage and denting oil demand from the world’s biggest crude oil importer. EVs aren’t the only factor in the diesel decline—the rise of LNG-powered heavy trucks and recently,… Read more…
Geely subsidiary presents electric camper in China
Geely’s commercial vehicle subsidiary Farizon is launching an electric camper called the X-Van in China based on its SuperVAN platform. The X-Van is available in a single variant and costs from 269,900 yuan – the equivalent of around 32,000 euros. Read more…
Half-year CO2 results: Suddenly, electric cars are gaining momentum
An ICCT analysis of CO2 fleet emissions shows that the car industry currently exceeds the EU limit by nine per cent. However, no manufacturer needs to fear fines. Why that is – and why Tesla, for example, is putting pressure on Stellantis – becomes clear when looking at the figures. Read more…
The US added 4,200 new DC fast charging ports, and that’s just Q2
Despite growing uncertainty around federal EV charging policy, fast-charging infrastructure in the US isn’t slowing down — it’s doing the opposite. Read more…
Meet the Honda N-ONE e: A small EV with a big personality
It may be small in size, but Honda promises the new N-ONE e is fit for a “daily partner” with a flexible interior, ample range to navigate the city, and it can even power up your home.. Read more…
Audi’s EVs Are Crushing It, Despite A ‘Challenging Situation’
The Q4 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron helped Audi boost its EV sales numbers by over 30%. Can it keep this momentum going? Lire la suite…
Tesla starts testing autononomous drive system in London
In its latest annual report, Tesla confirmed its intention to introduce a new version of ‘Full Self Driving Supervised’ in China and Europe this year. Now the company has published a video of the latest test drives in London, from a Model 3 Highland that comes standard with the hardware. Read more…
Audi-FAW launches pre-sales of the Q6L e-tron in China
Audi’s new Q6L e-tron has been available for pre-order in China since 26 July. The long version of the electric SUV measures 4.88 metres and exceeds the European model by around eleven centimetres. Prices start at the equivalent of around 42,000 euros. Read more…
China’s first pure electric tourist vessel powered by CATL batteries enters service
CATL provides the electric tourist vessel with batteries with a capacity of 3,918 kWh and a range of 100 km.
This validates the feasibility of pure electric technology in near-shore waters and provides passengers with a zero-emission, low-noise experience.
Cologne researchers are working on mini distribution grids including multiple households
In the GridMaximiser project, researchers at Cologne University of Applied Sciences have developed an application for the coordinated control of charging processes. To test the solution, the project team designed a distribution grid with six simulated households in the laboratory. Read more…
Cornwall to expand EV charging network with up to 2,000 charge points
Cornwall Council in southwest England has secured £5.5 million in government funding to deploy up to 2,000 new EV charging points, aiming to improve access to residential and on-street charging across rural and urban areas. Read more…
Slate Auto to build electric trucks in Indiana
The startup Slate Auto, which is backed by Jeff Bezos, wants to bring an affordable electric pickup truck onto the U.S. market with the Slate Truck. Production will start on the 130,000 square metre site of a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana. Read more…
‘Bound By Conformity’: Why Toyota Employees Say It’s Lagging In One Key Area
The world’s largest automaker may have a problem that goes well beyond EVs. Plus: Tesla knows it has to be in comeback mode. Lire la suite…
Aito M8 EV gets over 15,000 orders within 72 hours of going on pre-sales
Aito started pre-sales for the M8 EV on July 25, with a starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,690). Read more…
Rivian begins NACS rollout across its US charging network
Rivian has started upgrading its US-based Adventure Network with NACS connectors, beginning with select Outpost sites. The move signals a wider shift away from CCS, with dual-connector infrastructure planned across key regions through 2025. Read more…
Tesla Model S Owner Upgrades The Battery After 470,000 Miles: ‘Nearly Double The Range’
The decade-old EV was impressively bad at DC fast charging. Upgrading the battery made a huge difference. Lire la suite…
America’s EV Charging Network Is About To Skyrocket
Led by Tesla, ChargePoint and EVgo, the deployment of new public fast charging ports reached record levels in the second quarter. Lire la suite…
More US cities are offering free or heavily discounted electric bikes to residents
Electric bikes are booming in popularity across the US, and cities are starting to take notice. From famous programs like those in Denver to smaller initiatives around the country, local governments are rolling out rebate and incentive programs to make e-bikes more affordable, especially for lower-income residents. The goal? Get more people out of cars and onto two wheels. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘more affordable model’ shown in spy shots on Chinese social media
The long-promised “more affordable” Tesla model has been spied on Chinese social media, and it’s disappointingly about what we expected: a slightly decontented version of the Model Y. Read more…
WeRide gets approval to run robotaxi operations in Saudi Arabia
WeRide gets the green light to roll out robotaxis across Saudi Arabia, starting with a pilot in Riyadh with Uber and its local partner Ai Driver.
WeRide and Uber plan to launch a full-scale commercial robotaxi service by the end of 2025.
