The world’s most safety-focused automaker is launching a “smart seatbelt” on the upcoming EX60. Here’s how it works. Read more…
Tesla Tells Employees To Take Responsibility For Morale Problems
A leaked recording of a training during Tesla’s week-long production shutdown outlines a serious morale problem at Tesla. Read more…
Hyundai is dropping its shares from Ola Electric
The South Korean automotive group Hyundai has sold all its shares in the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric. Hyundai subsidiary Kia has also reduced its stake in the company to a minimum. The withdrawal could be due to the fact that Ola Electric has apparently put its plans for its own electric cars on hold. Read more…
Finnish grocery chain Kesko electrifies fleet
Kesko, which operates K-Market and other grocery outlets across Finland and Europe, has just announced a major electrification of its commercial fleet. As well as introducing electric vans and trucks, the company is set to install HGV charging at all its grocery trade logistics centres. Read more…
BYD to nearly triple its dealer network in South Africa by 2026
BYD plans to expand its dealer network in South Africa to 20 stores by the end of this year and increase to 30 to 35 stores by 2026.
BYD currently sells six models in South Africa, including six BEVs and two hybrid models.
BYD to nearly triple its dealer network in South Africa by 2026
BYD plans to expand its dealer network in South Africa to 20 stores by the end of this year and increase to 30 to 35 stores by 2026.
BYD currently sells six models in South Africa, including six BEVs and two hybrid models.
Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment
Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…
Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment
Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…
EU announces 13 critical raw materials projects in third countries
As part of the Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU Commission has selected 13 projects for strategic raw materials outside the European Union, in addition to the 47 raw materials projects within the EU already announced in March. All 60 projects are intended to secure access to critical raw materials for European countries. Read more…
EU announces 13 critical raw materials projects in third countries
As part of the Critical Raw Materials Act, the EU Commission has selected 13 projects for strategic raw materials outside the European Union, in addition to the 47 raw materials projects within the EU already announced in March. All 60 projects are intended to secure access to critical raw materials for European countries. Read more…
Wärtsilä to supply propulsion for electric ferries in San Francisco Bay.
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the propulsion systems for three all-electric high-speed ferries to be deployed in San Francisco Bay. These will be the first all-electric high-speed ferries to be built and operated in the US. Wärtsilä’s contract partner is All American Marine (AAM) on behalf of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the largest public ferry operator in California. Read more…
APM Terminals electrifies port logistics with the help of CATL
Port operator APM Terminals and battery manufacturer CATL want to jointly develop battery-electric container technology. The Dutch port specialist expects this to offer further electrification potential for its global terminal network. Read more…
TUI and Smart to partner on co-branded EVs
smart and TUI are set to offer special edition electric SUVs as both company cars and rental vehicles for customers. Initially, this will include TUI-branded editions of the smart #1 and #3 cars, but there are plans to offer a special edition of the smart electric SUV #5. Read more…
‘Lowest In Decades’: Carmakers Pull Back On New Models, Especially EVs
Plus, dealerships are begging automakers to stop sending them EVs, and the waitlist for the Xiaomi SU7 is nearly a year long. Read more…
BYD Seal 06 EV to be launched on Jun 7
The Seal 06 EV will be launched on the first day of the Chongqing auto show on June 7, following its pre-sales at the Shenzhen auto show on May 31.
The pre-sales price range for the electric sedan is RMB 120,000 ($16,720) to RMB 150,000.
Graphite One signs supply deal with Lucid Motors
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid has signed a new supply contract for graphite material with the company Graphite One. The agreement stipulates that Graphite One will supply Lucid and its battery cell suppliers with natural graphite from Alaska from 2028. Read more…
Oregon reopens EV rebate programme
Following its suspension last year due to high demand, the US state of Oregon has reopened its Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. It’s anticipated that the programme will run for longer this year thanks to the release of additional funds. Read more…
China NEV retail up 30% year-on-year to 1.06 million in May, preliminary CPCA data show
This marks the first time this year that China’s NEV retail sales have returned to above 1 million units.
The penetration rate of NEVs in China’s retail market was 53.5 percent in April and 49.76 percent so far this year.
FAW-Volkswagen plans to build two CMP-based electric cars in Tianjin from 2027
The FAW-Volkswagen joint venture plans to start production of two new electric cars based on the Compact Main Platform (CMP) designed by Volkswagen specifically for China at its plant in Tianjin in 2027. As is well known, VW wants to launch a major model offensive with its various partners in China. Read more…
Naples’ new electric bus fleet enters operation
Electric buses have hit the streets of Naples for the first time. Following the procurement of 253 vehicles from Higer, Iveco and BYD, the first 22 electric buses are now officially in service on key routes throughout the city. Read more…
