Kia has confirmed plans for a sub-€25,000 electric city car as part of its upcoming EV line-up, alongside a next-generation SDV platform and range-extender technology for larger models. The brand continues to balance EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines to meet global demand. Read more…
Nio explains why its JV with JAC being terminated
Nio said the joint venture was established to support joint production, but with Nio obtaining car-making clearance, there is no longer a need for it to continue.
Nio said that the move will not have any impact on its production or business operations.
Nio explains why its JV with JAC being terminated
Nio said the joint venture was established to support joint production, but with Nio obtaining car-making clearance, there is no longer a need for it to continue.
Nio said that the move will not have any impact on its production or business operations.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 6: Nio 2,500, Tesla 5,010, Xiaomi 4,890
Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, had 5,110 insurance registrations in China last week, down 18.89 percent from 6,300 units the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week decreased by 75.77 percent from the previous week’s 20,680 units.
BYD deliveries in Thailand hit 90,000 units as local factory marks 1 year of operation
In Thailand, BYD sold 21,458 vehicles in the first five months of this year, up 66.5 percent year-on-year.
The BYD Chaser 05 plug-in hybrid sedan has already rolled off the production line at the Thai factory and is set to launch soon.
Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of A7 hybrid sedan on Jul 11
The Geely Galaxy A7 measures 4,918 mm in length and offers a combined range of up to 2,100 km when fully fueled and charged.
The Geely Galaxy saw a year-on-year sales increase of 232.00 percent in the first half of the year, contributing to Geely’s strong performance.
Leapmotor to launch updated C11 SUV on Jul 10, followed by B01 sedan at month’s end
Leapmotor has already launched one new model and updated two existing models this year.
The updated C11 SUV and the new B01 sedan have begun pre-sales, with starting prices of RMB 158,800 ($22,130) and RMB 105,800, respectively.
America – it’s a party now! Plus: an electric Honda Ruckus and updated BMW
Elon Musk isn’t happy about Trump passing the Big Beautiful Bill and killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit – but there’s a lot more bad news for Tesla baked into the BBB. We’ve got all that and more on today’s budget-busting episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kubota mini excavator goes from diesel to EV and back
Japanese equipment giant Kubota brought 22 new or updated machines to the 2025 bauma expo earlier this year, but tucked away in the corners was a new retrofit kit that can help existing customers decarbonize more quickly, and more affordably. Read more…
Tesla was forced to reimburse Full Self-Driving in arbitration after failing to deliver
Tesla has been forced to reimburse a customer’s Full Self-Driving package after an arbitrator determined that the automaker failed to deliver it. Read more…
FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 96% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first third of 2025. In April, solar provided 87% of new capacity, making it the 20th consecutive month solar has taken the lead, according to data belatedly posted on July 1 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz’s EV lineup helps it navigate tricky market, electric CLA shines
Mercedes-Benz is learning that selling cars in 2025 isn’t as simple as just building them. The automaker delivered a mixed bag of financial results for the second quarter and headline numbers show it sold 547,100 cars and vans in the second quarter, a 9% decrease compared to the same period last year. The company attributes the lower sales to a… Read more…
Sumida introduces new line of flyback transformers for automotive voltage conversion
Japanese magnetic components supplier Sumida has launched its new CEP1311F flyback transformer series for industrial, automotive, medical and telecom applications. In automotive applications, they can provide stable voltage conversion for vehicle electronics. The transformers are designed specifically for use with “no-opto” isolated flyback circuits, such as the Analog Devices LT8304-1 reference design. The CEP1311F (13324-T083… Read more…
Navitas showcases advances in GaN and SiC technologies for automotive
US-based power semiconductor company Navitas has developed gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies for EVs, motor drives and industrial applications as well as data centers. The company has released 650 V bidirectional GaNFast ICs and IsoFast high-speed isolated gate drivers for applications including onboard and roadside EV chargers and motor drives. The high-power… Read more…
The Porsche Cayenne EV flexes its power towing 3-tons in public
Porsche promises the new electric SUV will “set new standards,” and it’s already proving it. Ahead of its upcoming launch, the Porsche Cayenne EV proved its might by towing a 100-year-old classic car and trailer weighing around 3 tons in public. Read more…
Arizona brings a huge grid battery online ahead of peak demand
One of Arizona’s biggest grid battery storage projects is now online and helping power homes as the summer heat ramps up. Read more…
Heybike Hauler cargo e-bike hits $999 low ($500 off), EcoFlow DELTA Pro with transfer switch at $1,709 low + other units, Worx, more
It’s the calm before the storm as everyone prepares for Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event starting tomorrow morning (July 8), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still solid Green Deals coming in today. Leading the pack is Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that is back down at its $999 low for the second time. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s final early Prime Day flash sale on three units, with the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundle coming back around at a $1,709 low that also gives you a free transfer switch and RAPID 5,000mAh power bank, as well as savings on DELTA 3 and WAVE 3 bundles from $529. We also have Worx’s Nitro 20V 8-inch Cordless Pole Chainsaw at its best 2025 rate of $119, as well as EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower with a 5.0Ah battery and rapid charger at $365. Plus, there’s all the hangover Green Deals still seeing savings in our one-stop-shop July 4th hub in the links at the bottom of the page – with many of the savings ending tonight. Read more…
The Kia EV3 takes the crown as the most popular retail EV in the UK so far this year
Kia’s electric SUV is a hit in the UK. The EV3 was the most popular retail EV through the first half of 2025, pushing Kia to become the UK’s third top-selling car brand so far this year. Read more…
Porsche Cayenne EV: Why Top Gear’s Richard Hammond Would Tow A House With One
Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Richard Hammond demonstrates the new electric Cayenne’s excellent towing rating and power. Lire la suite…
Tested: The 2025 Porsche Taycan Is Still A Fast-Charging Demon
The Taycan offers a lot of performance, in more ways than one. Our test showed some of the best charging speeds we’ve seen outside of China. Lire la suite…
