In current generations of electric and hybrid vehicles, battery housings are mostly made of aluminium. With an innovative steel-based concept, Purem by Eberspächer is offering what it describes as a “more economical and sustainable option with a high level of safety.” Read more…
China NEV retail at 901,000 in Oct 1-26, flat from same period last year
Year-to-date, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales came in at 9.77 million units, up 22 percent year-on-year.
The retail penetration rate of NEVs in China was 55.9 percent from October 1-26, and 52.5 percent year-to-date.
Stellantis begins production of the new Jeep Compass
Jeep has started production of the new Jeep Compass at its Melfi plant in Italy. The model will also be available as a fully electric version, with additional electric models from the same factory to follow. Read more…
This Is Honda’s More Affordable Electric SUV
The Honda 0 α is a prototype previewing a new EV coming in 2027, but it won’t reach to the United States. Lire la suite…
Honda unveils two electric prototypes at Japan Mobility Show 2025
Honda has revealed two new electric prototypes at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo: the Honda 0 α SUV and the compact Super-ONE Prototype. Both models represent the next step in the company’s electrification strategy. Read more…
Stellantis, Uber and Nvidia announce partnership for robotaxis
Last week, rumours circulated that chipmaker Nvidia was preparing to launch a major robotaxi project. It has now become clear that this will not be a standalone venture, but a collaboration with ride-hailing provider Uber and automotive group Stellantis. In parallel, Mercedes-Benz and Lucid plan to use Nvidia technology to introduce Level 4 autonomy in luxury vehicles. Read more…
LiveWire reveals more details on its new lowerer cost S4 Honcho electric motorcycle
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just given us a closer look than ever at its upcoming lower-cost, smaller-format electric motorcycles ahead of their larger unveiling at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) next week. Read more…
Mazda’s X-Coupe Concept Looks Like A Modern RX-8 With A Plug-In Hybrid Rotary
Mazda said the striking four-door showcar can drive up to 99 miles on battery power alone. Lire la suite…
Iveco Bus to deliver 87 electric school minibuses to Italy
Iveco Bus has won a tender from the Campania Mobility Infrastructure and Networks Agency (Acamir) to supply 87 eDaily electric school minibuses. The vehicles will serve extra-urban routes across the Italian region. Read more…
Arcfox launches updated Alpha T5 SUV, shifts to offering both EREV and BEV options
The updated Arcfox Alpha T5 is a midsize SUV with a starting price of RMB 109,800 ($15,460) after discounts.
The Alpha T5’s EREV variants offer a 215-kilometer battery range.
MAN to deliver 100 electric buses in South Africa
MAN Truck & Bus has signed its largest electric bus order outside Europe, as South Africa’s Paruk Group placed an order for 100 fully electric Lion’s Explorer E buses. These vehicles will be built locally and should hit the road starting next year. Read more…
NEO Performance Materials opens permanent magnet facility in Europe
Canada-based NEO Performance Materials has officially opened its new permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Narva, Estonia, which started operation in May. The facility, which was co-funded by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund and completed in 500 days, is producing and shipping qualification sample magnets to meet contract obligations for automotive platforms. It has secured… Read more…
Leapmotor C16 SUV reaches 100,000-unit delivery milestone
The Leapmotor C16 measures 4,915 mm in length and starts at just RMB 151,800 ($21,380).
Leapmotor delivered 66,657 vehicles in September, marking its fifth consecutive month of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng’s best-selling Mona M03 reaches 200,000th production milestone
This means the Xpeng Mona M03 is poised to achieve a record-breaking delivery of about 19,400 units this month.
From January to September, the Mona M03 delivered 131,989 units, accounting for 42.14 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
The Toyota Corolla Goes Electric—And Then Some
The world’s best-selling car gets a futuristic remake that comes with electric, hybrid or gasoline power. Lire la suite…
Smart launches #5 EHD, joining China’s hybrid SUV race
The launch of the Smart #5 EHD marks the brand’s shift from offering only pure electric cars to also developing hybrid models.
The Smart #5 EHD measures 4,705 mm in length and offers a battery range of up to 252 kilometers.
Lilac completes direct lithium extraction pilot operations on the Great Salt Lake
US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has completed its lithium extraction pilot operations on Utah’s Great Salt Lake, a step toward building a commercial facility there. The pilot recorded strong performance results, including 87% average lithium recovery on 69 mg/L lithium brine, exceeding the FEL‑3 design basis of 84%, the company said…. Read more…
Dover Fueling Solutions adds NACS cable option to its fast EV chargers
Dover Fueling Solutions, a provider of energy dispensing equipment to gas stations and convenience stores, has added an NACS (SAE J3400) cable option to its Wayne PWR DC fast charger. The new NACS cable configuration allows DFS customers with Wayne PWR to select the setup that best meets their site needs, including CCS1, NACS or… Read more…
BYD unveils Racco mini electric K-Car in Japan
The Racco is BYD’s fifth model in Japan, targeting a popular segment in the country.
The Racco marks BYD’s second model tailored for overseas markets following the Shark hybrid pickup.
Forget the myths: EV batteries are now more than 99% recyclable
All those people who want you to believe mining for EV batteries is as dirty as drilling for oil? They don’t want you to know about recycling – and they really don’t want you to know about a new pilot recycling program is promising a radical leap in battery recycling efficiency, with recovery reportedly rates exceeding 99% for critical metals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese. Read more…
