The N8L looks like a slightly scaled-down version of Denza’s N9 flagship SUV launched in March.
The N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV that is 5,200 mm long.
India: TVS Motor secures an order for 500 electric three-wheelers
Indian two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor has secured a bulk order of 500 units of its first electric three-wheeler – the King EV Max – from OOR Cabs, a cab aggregator startup based
in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for these e-
rickshaws on Thursday. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Arrives At The Best And Worst Time
Plus, Congress finally makes a move to end electric-vehicle tax credits. Are we facing a new EV slowdown? Read more…
Used Porsche Taycans Are Getting Cheap. Here’s What Living With One Is Like
Through the magic of depreciation, slightly used pre-facelift Taycans sell for way less than new—about $50,000. Sounds tempting. Read more…
DB installs second-life battery storage at ICE depot in Leipzig
Deutsche Bahn has equipped its ICE depot in Leipzig with a second-life battery storage system combined with a photovoltaic array—the first such installation at one of its long-distance maintenance facilities. The system uses 30 battery modules repurposed from eight electric vehicles. Read more…
After production halt in Sweden: Work at Northvolt plant in Germany continues
The end of Northvolt’s only active cell production line in Sweden has cast doubts on the future of its battery factory under construction in northern Germany. But the company insists that work on the Heide site is ongoing, despite restructuring concerns. Read more…
Kinchbus adds 21 electric Yutong buses to fleet
The Leicestershire-based Kinchbus has just ordered a number of Yutong single-deckers to its fleet. They will serve routes across the town of Loughborough. Read more…
Kinchbus adds 21 electric Yutong buses to fleet
The Leicestershire-based Kinchbus has just ordered a number of Yutong single-deckers to its fleet. They will serve routes across the town of Loughborough. Read more…
Tesla Just Got Crushed By BYD In A Crucial Market
Tesla used to be the best-selling EV brand in Europe. Now it’s not even in the top 10. Read more…
Rio Tinto and Codelco to develop lithium mines in Chile
The British-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has announced a partnership with the Chilean state-owned mining company Codelco. The pair have signed binding agreements for a joint venture to develop a lithium project at the Maricunga Salt Flats in the Atacama Desert. Read more…
Michigan team develops battery tech to enable 5x faster EV charging in the cold
A new electrode coating developed by a team at the University of Michigan could eliminate winter range anxiety. They showed that coating electrodes could significantly improve charging times at subzero temperatures, while preserving energy density. Read more…
Xiaomi to deliver 100,000 YU7 this year alone, taking sales away from Tesla Model Y
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the YU7’s key specifications and features, announcing a full market launch in July. Industry watchers from Wang Bin’s team at Deutsche Bank, anticipate that the first customer deliveries will start as early as July. The bank projects that Xiaomi could deliver 100,000 units of the YU7 electric SUV in the full year of 2025. This is… Read more…
Hyundai trials AI-based EV charging robots at Incheon Airport
Hyundai Motor Group and Incheon International Airport Corporation will deploy AI-powered automatic EV charging robots in South Korea to demonstrate the next stage in automated electric mobility infrastructure. The partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 to Launch in Three Variants
The Chinese tech brand has previewed its second electric car, the YU7, ahead of its official debut. The electric SUV will be offered in three variants, with pricing to be revealed at the market launch in July. Read more…
UK government could raise ‘luxury tax’ threshold to boost EV sales
With electric vehicles facing an increasingly challenging fiscal environment, the UK government signals it may raise the £40,000 threshold for the Expensive Car Supplement. The move would give EV drivers a tax benefit and potentially boost EV uptake. Read more…
Changan unit Deepal launches S09 large SUV at competitive prices
The Deepal S09 starts at a discounted price of RMB 204,900, half the price of the similarly sized Li L9 from Li Auto.
The model is equipped with Huawei’s driver-assisted driving systems.
VW Group leads European EV sales in April, as Skoda Elroq gets a flying start
VW Group was dominant on the European EV market in April. Per Dataforce’s report, VW Group secured the top four spots, spearheaded by the Skoda Elroq. In total, Skoda sold some 8,070 Elroqs in the month of April, followed by the VW ID.3 with 6,937, the ID7 with 6,783, and the ID.4 with 6,300. The solid sales figures could be… Read more…
Republican solar cuts raise your electric bill, threaten US energy/AI dominance
House republicans passed their tax bill, which promises to inflate costs for Americans and channel money from the middle class to billionaires, all while sending jobs to China. Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Xiaomi to deliver 100,000 YU7 SUVs in 2025
Deutsche Bank expects Xiaomi to deliver 100,000 YU7 SUVs and 280,000 SU7 sedans in 2025.
The official launch of the YU7 will be in July.
Deutsche Bank expects Xiaomi to deliver 100,000 YU7 SUVs in 2025
Deutsche Bank expects Xiaomi to deliver 100,000 YU7 SUVs and 280,000 SU7 sedans in 2025.
The official launch of the YU7 will be in July.
