With past fines forgiven and the penalty for future infractions set at $0, the CAFE standards are effectively dead. Lire la suite…
The Feds Just Let Carmakers Off The Hook For Years Of Fuel Economy Fines
2026 Subaru Uncharted First Look: An Electric Crosstrek?
The Uncharted is Subaru’s fashionable new EV with 300+ miles of range and a feature-packed cabin. Lire la suite…
A New Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid With More Electric Range Is In The Works
Volvo’s flagship SUV is getting a bit long in the tooth, so a new generation is in order, according to the company’s boss. Lire la suite…
Used Quad-Motor Rivian R1Ts Are Getting Cheap. Here’s What Living With One Is Like
A new Quad-Motor Rivian R1T will cost over $110,000. A used Gen1 model can be had for less than half. Is it a good purchase? Lire la suite…
IM Motors files for LS9 to target large extended-range SUV market
The IM LS9 will be IM Motors’ first hybrid model, as domestic EV makers have increasingly shifted away from focusing solely on the BEV market in recent years.
The IM LS9 is IM Motors’ flagship model, measuring 5,279 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,160 mm.
Geely Galaxy files for new Starshine 6 hybrid sedan to maintain strong growth momentum
The Starshine 6 is smaller than the Starshine 8, meaning its starting price may be lower than the latter’s RMB 125,800 ($17,520).
Geely Galaxy has seen strong growth over the past year, selling 548,408 vehicles in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 232.00 percent.
UBTech shows how its humanoid robot can work 24/7 with autonomous battery swap
UBTech’s new generation humanoid robot Walker S2 supports battery swap and can autonomously complete battery replacement in 3 minutes without shutting down.
Nio, Zeekr, and BYD had tested UBTech’s humanoid robots on their production lines.
Buick teases Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China
The Buick Electra L7 measures 5,032 mm in length and targets the premium sedan market priced at the RMB 300,000 ($41,790) level.
Buick is the latest automaker to adopt extended-range technology in the Chinese market, following several other international automakers that have already announced similar plans.
China expands luxury car consumption tax coverage
The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
Dongfeng M-Hero begins pre-sales of M817 off-road SUV featuring Huawei tech
The M817 is the first result of the strategic partnership between M-Hero and Huawei, featuring the ADS 4 assisted driving system and HarmonyOS cockpit.
The M817’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 329,900 ($45,950).
Geely Galaxy adds 2 lower-priced variants to A7 hybrid sedan ahead of Aug launch
The Geely Galaxy A7’s pre-sales starting price has been lowered to RMB 97,800 ($13,620), with the official launch set for August.
Deutsche Bank expects the A7’s monthly sales to exceed 10,000 units, competing with the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
Liberty Plugins’ new CodeConnect Wallbox Charger enables EV charge station management with no internet connection
Charge station management specialist Liberty Plugins has partnered with charger manufacturer Wallbox to launch the US-made Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger. The new product combines the Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger with Liberty’s patented CodeConnect encryption technology to enable management features such as access control and payment without the need for an internet connection. The Liberty… Read more…
Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for LFP battery cell production
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, building on a $2.3-billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin… Read more…
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Heat exchanger manufacturers… Read more…
MP Materials announces deal with Department of Defense to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
MP Materials has formed a public-private partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) aimed at developing a US rare earth magnet supply chain. Rare earth magnets are used in the majority of EV traction motors, as well as smartphones, robotics, and various defense-related applications. Over 90% of the world’s rare earth magnets are currently… Read more…
Würth Elektronik’s new ePDM 70-150 power distribution controller for vehicle electrical systems
Würth Elektronik ICS has introduced a new power distribution controller for vehicle electrical systems. The ePDM 70-150 is an intelligent solution that combines logic processing, communication, advanced diagnostics and high-current outputs in a compact device. The ePDM 70-150 is designed for demanding control and power distribution tasks. It’s equipped with 9 analog and 13 digital… Read more…
Panasonic Energy begins mass production of EV battery cells at new factory in Kansas
Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of 2170 cylindrical battery cells at a new factory just outside Kansas City. The company plans to establish an annual production capacity of approximately 32 GWh in the future. The Kansas Factory is Panasonic’s second EV battery production site in the US. The company’s Nevada Factory in Sparks, Nevada… Read more…
LG is powering in-car streaming for European Kia models
Today, LG has proudly boasted about its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powering in-car streaming for Kia’s EV3 in European markets. The EV3 will be joined by the upcoming EV4 and EV5 in using this platform. The ACP was first deployed in Korea, home to both Kia and LG, and following its success over there, it’s now arrived in Europe.… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
