Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California within the next 2 months, pending regulatory approval, but no one other than Tesla shareholders appears to believe him. Read more…
MG unveils high-tech IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV
MG, a brand recently known for budget-friendly electric vehicles, is making a big pivot into the premium market. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the company unveiled two new models under a new high-tech banner, the MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV, challenging established giants in the electric car space. The IM Motors (Intelligence In Motion) brand, owned by… Read more…
Slate Truck: Why One Expert Calls This Mid-$20,000s EV ‘Really Innovative’
The Slate Truck isn’t just a new vehicle. It’s a new way to build vehicles for the American auto industry. Lire la suite…
VW closes first factory in China
Volkswagen and SAIC close their joint plant in Nanjing, China. Production has already come to a standstill. In Nanjing, the partners had mainly built combustion models such as the VW Passat and Skoda Superb. Production is now moving to a nearby plant. Read more…
EV Skeptics And Automakers Say They Want ‘Consumer Choice.’ I Don’t Buy It
Companies that make undesirable EVs and then fail to market them keep blaming buyers. That’s not fair. Lire la suite…
Now America Is Trying To Derail Canada’s EV Plans
Also: Panasonic is delaying its U.S. battery production targets, and the rollout of the new Nissan Leaf may be slower than expected. Lire la suite…
GKN Aerospace delivers electrical wiring for Clean Aviation’s hybrid aircraft project
UK-based components supplier GKN Aerospace has completed and delivered the first high-voltage Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for the Clean Aviation SWITCH project. The AC wire harnesses, designed, assembled and tested at GKN Aerospace’s site in Papendrecht, the Netherlands, enable megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion. Additional units will be shipped in July to Collins Aerospace’s advanced… Read more…
Cadillac is taking the luxury EV market by storm and this could be just the start
Cadillac claims to have already achieved “EV leader” status this year with a full lineup of luxury electric SUVs rolling out. Even with the federal EV tax credit set to end, GM’s luxury brand believes it’s well-positioned to weather the storm. Read more…
Panasonic reportedly delays production ramp at US battery factory due to low Tesla demand
Panasonic has reportedly delayed its plan to ramp up production at its new battery factory in Kansas due to low demand from Tesla, its primary customer. Read more…
‘I Don’t Think I Ever Want To Go To a Normal Dealership’: Man Buys Tesla. Then He Says Buying One Is a ‘Next Level’ Experience
‘Why are you still here, dude?’ Lire la suite…
The EV Revolution No One’s Talking About—And Why It’s At Risk
The commercial vehicle tax credit was a big driver for fleet purchases; with it gone, it could affect the market greatly. Lire la suite…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery inks strategic deal with CATL involving equity investment
Mirattery said that the strategic partnership covers equity investment, battery rental service operations and user services, and the joint construction of battery swap networks.
In March, a local media outlet reported that CATL would increase its investment in Mirattery.
Leapmotor launches updated C11 SUV with starting price of $20,900
Leapmotor continues to offer BEV and EREV options for the updated C11, with the BEV variants offering a CLTC range of 640 km.
The C11 was initially launched on September 29, 2021, with total deliveries reaching 256,785 units.
Do Higher Miles Even Matter For Electric Vehicles?
On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we debate the merits of 100,000-plus-mile EVs. Also, the Slate Truck may get more expensive. Lire la suite…
Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie teases first model as fall launch nears
Shangjie’s first Weibo post revealed that its first model will be an SUV.
The model is set to be launched in the fall and will have impressive smart driving capabilities, according to Huawei’s Richard Yu.
Cape Town orders 30 electric buses from Volvo
Following a public tender, Cape Town will procure 30 fully electric buses from Volvo Bus Southern Africa for its MyCiTi bus service. The first buses are scheduled for delivery in 2027. Read more…
JAC & CATL battery swapping station ready for commercial vehicles across China
In China, vehicle manufacturer JAC Group and battery manufacturer CATL and its subsidiary EVOGO have completed the first integrated battery replacement test for commercial vehicles using the “Choco-SEB” system. A complete battery change was possible in 150 seconds. The two industrial giants are planning expansion across China. Read more…
Munro Vehicles completes validation testing of its M Series 4×4 EVs with $23M in orders
Series M, the all-electric off-road centric model from Scottish startup Munro Vehicles, is on the cusp of prototype validation before reaching customers. With a new chairperson in place, Munro says it has over £17 million in preliminary orders for its unique 4×4 EVs. Read more…
Major electric bike maker recalls thousands of e-bikes after fork defect found
Giant Bicycle, a leading force in the bicycle industry, has issued a safety recall for thousands of its e-bikes due to a potentially dangerous defect that could cause the front fork to break. Read more…
Tesla seeks Robotaxi permits in California and Arizona, expands in Texas
Tesla is expanding its initial small Robotaxi offering in Austin, Texas, and planning to introduce Robotaxi services in California and Arizona. The company has applied for the relevant permits. At the same time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the imminent deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more…
