One way China wants to handle EV fires is to jettison the burning battery. But is that safe? Lire la suite…
This Chinese EV’s Fire Plan: Yeet The Entire Battery
Neptune Energy confirms massive lithium resources in Germany
Neptune Energy, a major oil and gas company, has just confirmed resources of 43 million tons of lithum carbonate (LCE) in the Altmark region in Germany. With huge potential for commercial extraction, it could become one of the key production nodes for battery technology in Europe. Read more…
Volkswagen joins ‘Task 53’ programme for bidirectional charging
The so-called ‘Task 53’ from a programme run by the International Energy Agency aims to improve interoperability in the V2G ecosystem – in other words, the interaction between electric cars, charging infrastructure and power grids. Task 53 has now found its first automotive partner: the VW Group. Read more…
NYC’s new 15 MPH speed limit for e-bikes goes into effect next month, but cars still get a pass
New York City’s new 15 mph speed limit for electric bikes is officially set to take effect next month, in what city officials claim is a move to improve street safety. But not everyone is convinced the crackdown is targeting the real threat on the roads. Read more…
Einride completes world’s first autonomous border crossing
The Swedish autonomous freight company Einride has successfully completed a border crossing using a cabless autonomous EV. The vehicle successfully went through border control and customs – without a human driver onboard. Read more…
Mercedes & Momenta announce autonomous driving collaboration
Mercedes-Benz is collaborating with Momenta, a Chinese specialist in AI-supported autonomous driving technologies, to develop a driver assistance system tailored specifically to China. The system is to enable assisted driving on highways, city streets and parking lots. Read more…
‘So Many Orders’: The Lucid Gravity SUV Gets A $7,500 Cut Even As The Tax Credit Ends
The $7,500 federal tax credit is going away at the end of September, but Lucid is giving Gravity customers some breathing room. Lire la suite…
Volvo unveils electric coach chassis with 700 km range
Volvo has presented a new coach chassis based on its BZR electric bus platform. The architecture supports a battery capacity of up to 720 kWh and is designed to enable ranges of up to 700 kilometres. The first units have already been reserved for customers in Nordic countries and the Benelux region. Read more…
Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van
Pre-series production of the VLE, the first vehicle based on the new VAN.EA architecture, has begun at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, Spain. The all-electric van is set to make its world debut in the first half of 2026. Mercedes-Benz had already given a preview of the vehicle in April with the Vision V. Read more…
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing appoints CEO, 1st model completes summer testing
Qijing has appointed an industry veteran with over 25 years of automotive experience as CEO, responsible for strategy, product planning, and market expansion.
Qijing’s first model has completed summer testing in Xinjiang, passing rigorous challenges in extreme high temperatures.
European EV registrations rise by 30 per cent
According to the European industry association ACEA, 120,797 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in August, 30.2 per cent more than in the same month last year. Registrations of electric cars so far this year remain significantly above the 2024 level. One manufacturer, however, has not been able to benefit from the growth: Tesla. Read more…
Stellantis pauses production at several European plants
Due to weak demand, carmaker Stellantis is pausing production at six European sites for several days, in some cases even for several weeks. The measure also affects the output of electric cars – including at the Eisenach plant in Germany. Read more…
This Small Lamppost Charger Could Make Owning An EV In Big Cities A Lot Easier
Voltpost’s new lamppost charger can be installed in just a couple of hours. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV deliveries speed up as production capacity increases
Xiaomi EV is planning to dynamically optimize vehicle delivery cycles, significantly shortening the time from order placement to delivery.
Expected delivery dates for some models are expected to be advanced by up to 6 weeks, and up to 2 months for others.
Mercedes begins pre-sales of electric CLA in China, priced from $36,340 with range up to 866 km
The electric CLA utilizes an 800-volt high-voltage electrical platform, and is one of the longest-range EV models in the Chinese market.
Its cabin and smart driving systems incorporate locally developed solutions to better align with local needs.
Xpeng sees 10,000th next-gen P7 electric sedan roll off line
This comes about one month after the next-generation P7 was launched on August 27.
Priced starting at RMB 219,800 ($30,860), the new P7 features significant updates compared to its predecessor.
Xiaomi EV, Leapmotor to launch EREVs with huge 80-kWh battery packs, report says
CATL is set to launch its new 8-series high-nickel batteries next year, which will be used in EREV models from leading EV startups.
This year, some EREV models have already begun incorporating CATL Freevoy batteries with capacities exceeding 60 kWh.
Kia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different
Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US. Read more…
NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost
Voltpost just rolled out the Voltpost Air, its next-gen lamppost EV charger in New York City, and this one comes with a key twist: it’s mounted 10 feet above ground. Read more…
Tesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation
Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options. Read more…
