TU Dresden is currently building a new research and innovation centre called the Smart Mobility Lab (SML), which will feature a large-scale testing hall for connected and automated mobility on the ground and in the air. The university has now celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the facility, which is being constructed not in Dresden itself but at the Lausitz Research Campus in Hoyerswerda. Read more…
VW: Blume to step down from Porsche post in 2026, Leiters to take over
Oliver Blume’s dual role as head of Volkswagen and Porsche has been the subject of criticism for some time, especially since things have not been running smoothly at Porsche. Porsche has now confirmed that talks are underway with a successor to Blume as Porsche CEO – Michael Leiters. Read more…
BYD reaches 100,000th car delivery milestone in Thailand
Thailand has become BYD’s first market in the Asia-Pacific region to surpass 100,000 vehicle deliveries.
BYD operates a factory in Thailand that commenced production on July 4, 2024.
CDU criticises SPD paper on electric car subsidies
The SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag presented a list of key points on the planned electric car subsidies for low- and middle-income households. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is critical of some of the proposals, particularly the higher taxation of combustion engine company cars. Read more…
GM and Posco halt expansion of Canadian cathode material plant
General Motors and Posco have suspended the second phase of their cathode material plant in Bécancour, located in the Canadian province of Québec. The partners cite weak consumer demand for electric vehicles and political decisions in North America that have slowed growth in the sector. Read more…
China launches action plan to double EV charging capacity by 2027
China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled a three-year plan to double the service capacity of the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2027. The initiative aims to accelerate the construction of high-quality, efficient and inclusive charging networks to meet the needs of more than 80 million electric vehicles nationwide. Read more…
Leapmotor plans to launch first A-series model for China and Europe in Q1 2026, report says
Leapmotor’s new A-series model will be developed simultaneously for the Chinese and European markets, featuring a smaller size compared to the B-series models.
Leapmotor will launch two new A-series models in 2026.
Electrify America Adds Real-Time EV Charger Info To Google Maps
One of the largest DC fast charging operators in the U.S. just made life easier for EV owners. Lire la suite…
New electric unicycle hits an insane 93 MPH top speed
You know those electric unicycles that zip past you in the bike lane like a sci-fi fever dream? Well, InMotion just unveiled one that can do more than fly past you; it might actually outrun a motorcycle. The new InMotion P6 is a full-blown adrenaline machine on one wheel. Read more…
MG S6 EV makes an unplanned debut in Euro NCAP listing
Automakers tend to spend millions on dramatic reveals. They use smoke machines, laser shows, elaborate social media campaigns and celebrity endorsements to introduce their latest models. Then there’s MG. The company took the “accidental” unveiling to a whole new level as images of its new electric SUV, the MG S6 EV, showed it being subjected to a series of crash… Read more…
Xpeng launches updated G6 SUV in Malaysia
To date, the G6 has been launched in over 40 countries and regions.
From January to September, Xpeng’s exports totaled 29,723 units, a 125.2 percent increase year-on-year.
Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 order-flipping market collapses
The launch of Xiaomi’s first electric car, the SU7, created a frenzy that looked more like a tech gadget drop than a vehicle release. Hopeful entrepreneurs and tech fans rushed to place deposits, not necessarily to drive the sleek new EV, but to sell their spot in the long production queue for a quick and hefty profit. For a moment,… Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to switch to CATL batteries in some models due to CALB capacity constraints
This highlights potential supply crunches in China’s battery sector amid a recent surge of new vehicle launches.
Luxeed vehicle pricing remains unchanged despite CATL cells costing more than CALB’s.
BYD Denza to launch 5.2-meter N8L SUV on Oct 28
The Denza N8L large six-seat SUV targets the family vehicle market, with pre-sales pricing starting at RMB 319,800 ($44,890).
Measuring 5,200 mm in length, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
BYD recalls 115,783 Tang and Yuan Pro EVs in China
BYD is recalling a total of 44,535 units of the 2015 Tang series cars due to the risk of failure in pure electric drive mode.
71,248 units of the Yuan Pro are being recalled due to the risk of water ingress into the power battery.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to add new variants for 2 models after record Sept sales
Fang Cheng Bao will launch a long-range version for the Bao 5 SUV and a five-seat version for the Bao 8 SUV on October 20.
Fang Cheng Bao sold a record 24,121 vehicles in September, marking its first time surpassing the 20,000-unit mark.
Subaru teases Performance-E STI concept, giving hot hatch vibes
Subaru seems ready to reinvent its EV ambitions with a new hot hatch that will undoubtedly make people think back fondly to the days of the ICE powered Impreza WRX STI. The brand is now teasing a new concept dubbed Performance-E STI, which will be fully revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which starts on October 31. Subaru only… Read more…
‘World’s largest’ industrial heat battery is online and solar-powered
Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry. Read more…
Americans Are Increasingly Open To Chinese Cars, Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Market analysis firm Auto Pacific found that Huawei, Xiaomi and BYD are the three Chinese brands most considered by Americans. Lire la suite…
Electrify America brings real-time charger availability to Google Maps
Electrify America has announced that real-time availability information for its EV chargers can now be found inside Google Maps. So you get up to the minute information about charging stations across the Electrify America network, right inside the most used mapping and navigation app. With the real-time availability data, you can make faster decisions about where to charge and how… Read more…
