BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu delivered the 10,000th N9 to UBTech founder Zhou Jian.
Zhou is one of several prominent entrepreneurs among BYD owners.
Xiaomi YU7 show cars to be available in 92 cities in China in Jun
On May 29, the YU7 will be available in 13 stores in Beijing, Xiaomi EV said.
The YU7 made its debut on May 22 and will be officially launched in July.
Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
Tesla has been spotted working on what appears to be a mild design update for the Model S and Model X, two vehicle programs that have been in decline. Read more…
Chery offers discounts on multiple models across 4 brands as price war rages
Chery is offering discounts on a number of models, with a combined discount of up to 47 percent after subsidies.
After BYD offered extensive discounts, several automakers followed suit.
BYD, Xiaomi overtake Tesla as top EV brand choices in China, says UBS
“In China, we see intense competition and Tesla is no longer seen as the technology leader.”
In China, Tesla fell to 14 percent as a top EV brand choice, down from 18 percent last year, and now behind both BYD and Xiaomi.
The world’s largest floating wind platform will snap together like IKEA furniture
Floating offshore wind tech company Aikido is working with Norway’s Marin Energy Test Centre (METCentre) to launch a massive 15-megawatt (MW) demonstration project called AO60. Scheduled for deployment in 2027 off the coast of Haugesund, AO60 will be one of the largest floating wind platforms ever built. Read more…
Plenty of Tesla alternatives and a new Ford Pro team to help pay for them
For years, Tesla has been the go-to EV recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first electric cars, but Elon Musk’s political antics are causing people to shop elsewhere. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ll discuss some options … and how you might be able to pay for them. Read more…
Tesla can’t buy land in Australia because CEO Elon Musk is so ‘[redacted]’
Tesla is trying to use a piece of property in Australia, near Adelaide, in order to build a battery factory and Tesla showroom. But it’s facing steep opposition from locals, most of whom cite dissatisfaction with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as their reason to oppose the project. Read more…
Tesla’s European sales keep falling while EV market booms
More European drivers than ever are choosing to go electric with sales of electric vehicles climbing impressively. Yet one of the biggest names in the EV game seems to be hitting a big speed bump. While the party is in full swing for many EVs, Tesla’s invitation appears to have gotten lost in the mail, with its sales numbers telling… Read more…
Tesla’s European sales keep falling while EV market booms
More European drivers than ever are choosing to go electric with sales of electric vehicles climbing impressively. Yet one of the biggest names in the EV game seems to be hitting a big speed bump. While the party is in full swing for many EVs, Tesla’s invitation appears to have gotten lost in the mail, with its sales numbers telling… Read more…
RJ Scaringe teases R2’s rear suspension, telling followers the new Rivian EV is ‘sooo good’
Less than a week after sending a beautifully wrapped fleet of R2 validation prototypes out into the wild, Rivian founder and CEO has shared more of the design work at HQ, including a look at the EV’s multi-link rear suspension. Read more…
BYD takes control in another key EV market as its global push heats up
The world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker is rapidly expanding overseas. After taking control of vehicle sales in Germany last year, BYD is about to do the same in another key overseas EV market.. Read more…
EV Sales In Europe Keep Surging, With One Exception
Deliveries of gas cars were down over 20%, too, with hybrids taking up a lot of the slack. Read more…
Tesla Is Hiring Humans To Control Its ‘Self-Driving’ Robotaxis
Tesla seems to be hiring plenty of remote operators who will monitor the self-driving taxis to ensure safety. Read more…
Xiaomi’s Q1 results confirm electric car business is gaining momentum
There are no more doubts that Xiaomi is now making serious noise in the electric car market. The tech giant’s jump into the EV world isn’t just a side project; the latest financial results show the company is quickly becoming a real contender, even as the wider EV industry faces a bit of a slowdown. It seems making phones and… Read more…
Eaton and ChargePoint partner to offer turnkey EV charging solutions, advance V2X
Intelligent power management company Eaton will partner with EV charging provider ChargePoint to integrate EV charging infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. Eaton and ChargePoint will deliver chargers, electrical infrastructure and engineering services as turnkey offerings. The companies aim to “streamline the purchase, design and deployment of… Read more…
There’s a hidden number on every e-bike. You should find yours right away
There’s a number hidden somewhere on basically every electric bicycle – or pedal bicycle – including the one in your garage. If you haven’t found it yet, you should do it today. Here’s why. Read more…
Vibracoustic develops air springs for premium electric pickup truck
Germany-based Vibracoustic, which specializes in providing systems to reduce automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), has engineered components to enhance the driving comfort and experience of a premium electric pickup truck. The company has developed air springs as well as integrated jounce bumpers and top-mount isolator elements to limit discomfort in the cabin when driving… Read more…
CATL’s first 100-second swappable EV batteries debut, proving how far ahead China is
The first vehicles with CATL’s new ultra-fast swappable EV batteries are now being delivered in China. CATL’s new “Choco-SEB” battery pack can be swapped in 100 seconds, making it just as quick as filling up at a gas station. The new EV features ultra-fast charging and starts at under $24,000 as China widens its lead on the global auto industry. Read more…
Navee ST3 Pro e-scooter with quad suspension at new $850 low, ECOVACS A2500 RTK robot mower $1,500 low, Lectric, more
Just because Memorial Day is over, doesn’t mean the savings are slowing down on eco-friendly tech, and today’s Green Deals feature a mix of new and ongoing discounts at some of the best prices of the season. Headlining today is Navee’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $264 in savings on its two latest e-scooter series, which includes the new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter with a damping arm suspension system, Apple Find My, and plenty more down at an $850 low, along with some free gear too. Next, we have ECOVACS’ new Goat A2500 RTK Robot Lawn Mower returning to its $1,500 low for the second time, as well as Lectric’s XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $404 free bundled gear starting from $999. Lastly, we spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Smart Extra Battery dropping back to its $429 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals and ongoing Memorial Day EV sales in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ongoing increased savings on the Ride1Up Portola e-bike, and more – and don’t forget to browse our Memorial Day EV hub for the hangover savings while they last. Read more…
