Aarbus, the public transport operator for the Danish city of Aarhus, has just signed a contract with Solaris for the delivery of 50 Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles are said to hit the road in 2027. Read more…
Hived to expand UK electric parcel delivery service
Hived, a UK-based electric parcel delivery logistics firm, is set to expand beyond London for the first time. The firm will establish services in a number of other UK cities and towns. Read more…
California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead
California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years… Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
Ford Owners: Your Phone App Just Got A Lot Better
The redesigned app makes it easier to access the climate settings, and there’s an upgraded charging screen. Lire la suite…
WeRide CFO accuses Pony AI of defamation in Hong Kong listing roadshow as rivalry intensifies
WeRide CFO alleges Pony AI used deliberately disparaging language about WeRide in its roadshow materials, calling it a deception of investors.
WeRide demanded Pony AI immediately correct all misrepresentations and reserved all legal rights.
Lucid’s new $50K EV promises Level 4 autonomy
Lucid Motors is finally planning a vehicle for people who don’t have a six-figure car budget. The American EV maker is developing a new midsize crossover, currently known only as “Project Midsize.” But Lucid isn’t just building a cheaper car; it’s partnering with tech giant NVIDIA to stuff it with some of the most advanced self-driving technology on the market.… Read more…
GAC Aion to start pre-sales of its 1st EREV i60 on Nov 3
The Aion i60 measures 4,685 mm in length and will be available in both EREV and BEV versions, according to a previous regulatory filing.
Hyptec, a sub-brand of GAC Aion, launched the EREV version of the Hyptec HL in August.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao hits 100,000 Bao 5 delivery milestone
The Bao 5, Fang Cheng Bao’s first model, has achieved an average transaction price of RMB 271,400 ($38,160) to date.
As of October 30, at least 3,395 Bao 5 units were delivered this month.
Xpeng to debut X9 EREV with 452-km battery range next week
The X9 EREV boasts a combined CLTC range of 1,602 km and will feature three of Xpeng’s in-house developed Turing AI smart driving chips.
The X9 EREV is expected to debut on November 5 during Xpeng’s 2025 AI Day event.
US reshores entire solar supply chain – as Trump puts $31B at risk
New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that the US solar supply chain has been fully reshored, with manufacturing capacity growing across every part of the solar and storage sector. Read more…
BYD Sealion 06 SUV hits 100,000th production milestone in 100 days since launch
The Sealion 06 is replacing the discontinued Song Plus — the only model in BYD’s Ocean series named after a Chinese dynasty.
The BYD Sealion family sold 54,065 units in September, becoming BYD’s second-highest selling model for the first time.
WattEV’s new Solid-State Transformer improves power conversion for heavy-duty electric truck charging
WattEV currently operates five truck charging depots in California, and has another 15 sites under development. The company is keen on the new Megawatt Charging System standard for heavy-duty EVs. Now WattEV has introduced a new compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate deployment of MCS fast chargers. WattEV’s Solid-State Transformer (SST) was… Read more…
New data reveals how often Tesla’s Robotaxis hit trouble
The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…
New data reveals how often Tesla’s Robotaxis hit trouble
The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…
Meet Racco: BYD’s first EV built to take on overseas markets
Racco will lead BYD’s global expansion as its first EV designed exclusively to sell overseas. Here’s our first look at the electric kei car. Read more…
Rivian’s onboard cameras save owner from a false accusation by police
Police in Colorado’s Columbine Valley recently tracked down a “porch pirate” who stole a package from a suburban home in Bow Mar, Colorado. The only problem: they got it completely wrong, and the accused had to resort to footage from her Rivian truck to exonerate herself. Read more…
bp pulse opens a huge airport EV fast charging hub in Houston
bp pulse has opened a new 40-bay EV fast charging hub near Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, marking the company’s latest move to expand its US charging network. The Hobby Airport hub is bp pulse’s second in Houston, as it opened its first US hub in early 2024 at bp’s Houston headquarters. Read more…
The Kia EV4 GT’s interior looks a little too familiar [Video]
Kia’s electric hot hatch will be here before you know it. After getting a sneak peek of the EV4 GT’s interior for the first time, it looks a bit familiar. Read more…
