In October, retail sales of passenger NEVs in China are expected to be at 1.15 million units, up 49 percent year-on-year and up 2.4 percent compared with September, according to estimates released today by the CPCA. Read more…
Sjoerd Knipping from Kia Europe: How the manufacturer wants to take the electric LCV sector by storm
Kia is looking to venture into the electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) market. With plans to launch a range of purpose-built electric vehicles, Vice President Sjoerd Knipping believes Kia is set to make waves in a competitive landscape. But can they truly electrify Europe’s fleets? Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona receives solid-state battery for demo purposes
Stellantis plans to put a demonstration fleet of the Dodge Charger Daytona equipped with Factorial’s solid-state batteries on the road by 2026. The project is intended to provide insights into the use of the batteries under real driving conditions. Read more…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI opens European R&D center in Luxembourg
Pony AI has also entered into a partnership with Luxembourg-based mobility company Emile Weber, with the two working together to promote the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles and technologies. Read more…
Family-friendly Zeekr Mix launches in China for less than $40,000
Geely’s Zeekr brand has been busy expanding its portfolio, and after unveiling its first electric MPV earlier this year, the Mix is finally ready for orders. This innovative electric minivan launched in China yesterday with a starting price of RMB 279,900 (approximately €35,370). Although it might not be everybody’s cup of tea, the Mix reimagines the concept of a family… Read more…
Construction of the Wolfspeed and ZF semiconductor factory is on hold
The construction of the semiconductor factory planned by Wolfspeed and the German automotive supplier ZF in Saarland has been postponed indefinitely. This has now been confirmed by Saarland Minister President Anke Rehlinger. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.7 Could Come To The U.S. Next Year–If You Want It
The swoopy liftback sedan will supposedly start at around $50,000. The question is: Would anyone buy it? Read more…
Xiaomi speeds up phase 2 EV plant construction with workers on double shifts, report says
Xiaomi’s phase 2 EV plant is expected to complete construction of the main structure by the end of this year and is scheduled to be fully built by June 15 next year, according to local media. Read more…
Northvolt likely to receive bridging aid
The struggling battery manufacturer Northvolt raised a small amount of fresh capital, which should ensure that salaries are paid at the end of this week. At the same time, talks about a larger support package are continuing behind the scenes. Read more…
CATL launches Freevoy battery for hybrid cars that can offer over 400 km range
CATL has launched the Freevoy battery for hybrid vehicles, which offers a range of more than 400 kilometers and supports 4 C fast charging, allowing hybrid vehicles to deliver a BEV-like experience. Read more…
Uber is offering customers rides in the Lotus Eletre for a chance to win free rides for a decade
To promote emissions-free rides in the UK, Uber has teamed up with Lotus to deploy a fleet of the latter’s Eletre Hyper EVs around London. Now through the end of November, London commuters can book a ride in an Eletre by selecting Uber Green in their app. Better yet, the rider who saves the most emissions will win free Uber Green rides for the next ten years. Read more…
Xpeng to hold annual tech day event on Nov 6
Xpeng will hold this year’s tech day event on November 6, changing from its regular practice of holding the event on October 24 each year for the past five years. Read more…
The 2025 Ford E-Transit Costs The Same As The Gas Version
That’s the upfront cost. When you factor in the potential incentives and much lower running costs, the numbers are even better. Read more…
Xiaomi to unveil SU7 Ultra’s production version on Oct 29
Xiaomi unveiled the SU7 Ultra prototype in July with 1,548 horsepower. It had previously said that the official launch of the production version of the SU7 Ultra would be in the first half of 2025. Read more…
Prima Power integrates Siemens control system into its laser cutting machine
German technology company Siemens has integrated its numerical control system, SINUMERIK ONE, into the latest model of Prima Power’s 3D laser cutting machine, Laser Next, for automotive manufacturing. Prima Power, a manufacturer of sheet metal working machinery and 3D laser cutting technology, said it has enhanced its machine’s compatibility and integration capabilities. Incorporating the advanced… Read more…
Lyten to build lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada
Lithium-sulfur batteries, which feature high energy density, and don’t need problematic minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite, are widely seen as a possible replacement for today’s lithium-ion batteries. Lyten, which calls itself a “supermaterial applications company,” has long been a pioneer in Li-S technology. Now the company has announced plans to invest more… Read more…
Musk waffles about Tesla Roadster 2025 production – ‘close to’ finalizing design
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked about when the next-gen Roadster would be available during today’s earnings call, and his answer left much to be desired. Read more…
Elon Musk finally admits Tesla’s HW3 might not support full self-driving
Elon Musk finally admits Tesla’s HW3 might not support full self-driving and that he doesn’t actually know what it will take. Read more…
Even Musk seems to realize that Tesla’s future pricing numbers are made up
Tesla’s pricing numbers for its future vehicles are all over the place and changing by the minute. Just today, CEO Elon Musk revealed that the promised $30k price for Robotaxi would be “post-incentive” – before saying the car would cost $25k just minutes later. Read more…
PhoenixEV to electrify campus buses at University of California San Diego
PhoenixEV, a division of California-headquartered commercial EV manufacturer Phoenix Motor, plans to deliver four 35-foot electric transit buses to the University of California San Diego in early 2025. The new buses will bring the university’s fleet to 20% electric as part of its commitment to decarbonization by 2045. “This project will mark the third University… Read more…
