The Chinese electric flying taxi startup Autoflight has announced a significant investment from CATL. The battery giant is pumping several hundred million dollars into Autoflight. The two companies also want to jointly develop batteries for electric aircraft. Read more…
Group1 presents potassium-based battery in the USA
Texas-based battery developer Group1, which was founded in 2021, introduces the first potassium-ion battery (KIB) in the form of an 18650 cylindrical battery cell. Read more…
Geely invests £120 million in taxi manufacturer LEVC
The manufacturer of the famous London taxis, the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), has received a capital injection of 120 million pounds from its Chinese parent company Geely. The money is being channelled into LEVC’s SOA electric car platform Read more…
ADAC test reveals the effects of air conditioning on electric cars’ range
Electric vehicles are transforming the automotive landscape, but lingering questions remain about their performance in extreme weather. A perfectly timed ADAC test put a Tesla Model Y through its paces, simulating a grueling summer traffic jam to determine the impact of air conditioning on its range. In a controlled lab environment, ADAC subjected a Tesla Model Y to a simulated… Read more…
Canada funds 660 new Level 2 chargers in Nova Scotia
Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources will fund the installation of 660 public Level 2 chargers in Nova Scotia, in the east of the country. The Polycorp Group of Companies will install the majority, and 292 Main Street Developments Limited will install the rest. Read more…
GAC Aion sub-brand Hyper officially changes English name to Hyptec
Hyper has officially changed its English name to Hyptec, saying the move is part of its brand value upgrade to 2.0. Read more…
Samsung SDI with first customer feedback on solid-state battery cells
Samsung SDI announced progress in its development of solid-state batteries at SNE Battery Day 2024. On the way to the targeted series production from 2027, Samsung SDI has already delivered samples to customers and received initial feedback. Read more…
Phoenix Contact launches new charging cables for North America
The German cable specialist Phoenix Contact has expanded its “Charx connect” series with a product for the North American market. The new type 1 charging cable is in the power class up to 125 kW. Two new NACS options are also available. Read more…
BMW Somehow Sold 24 Brand New i3 and i8 Models This Year
Production of the BMW i3 ended two years ago, while the i8 went the way of the dodo four years ago. So what’s going on? Read more…
Neta launches updated Neta X SUV with lower prices
The updated Neta X has a starting price of RMB 89,800 ($12,550), which is 10 percent lower than its predecessor. Read more…
Geely Galaxy E5 launches in China – an affordable electric SUV with global aspirations
Geely has taken wraps off the Galaxy E5, a new all-electric compact SUV destined to eventually hit overseas markets. With an attractive starting price of just €14,680 (RMB 112,800), the E5 is here to make electric mobility accessible to a wider range of consumers. The Geely Galaxy E5 comes with a single electric motor that delivers a peak power of… Read more…
Hungary to strip PHEVs of its green number plates
Since 2016, plug-in hybrids and range-extended cars have enjoyed the same benefits as electric cars in Hungary. That will change on 1 September 2024. From then on, only fully electric and emission-free vehicles will receive a green licence plate. Read more…
Tesla Sues EVject Startup Over Charging Adapter That Poses Alleged Fire Risk
The Escape Connector is advertised as the solution for shady charging locations where carjacking can occur. Read more…
Great Wall launches Tank 300 off-road SUV in Malaysia
The Tank 300 was recently launched in Malaysia and is Great Wall Motor’s first luxury off-road SUV there. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT-Line Nurburgring Run: ‘I Hope My Insurance Company Doesn’t See This’
Do you really need to spend extra for the more powerful GT trim or is the softer GT-Line the sweet spot? Read more…
Tesla wants to expand Grünheide – under certain conditions
According to an agency report, Tesla is committed to expanding its factory in Grünheide. However, the timing of the billion-euro investment is still unclear, as Tesla is still waiting for sales to increase. Read more…
Nio’s smart driving features see nearly 120 million km of user mileage in Jul
Nio users drove 3.36 million kilometers in urban areas using its smart driving features in July, up 93.1 percent from June. Read more…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aeroht secures $150 million in new funding
Xpeng Aeroht has secured $150 million in Series B1 funding and launched a Series B2 round. Its last round was in October 2021, when it was valued at over $1 billion pre-investment. Read more…
Kia EV3 First Drive: The Affordable EV ‘We’ve All Been Waiting For’
In this YouTube test of the Kia EV3 on its home turf in Korea, we get an early glimpse at an electric car that’s sure to be a winner. Read more…
Volkswagen unveils electrified 7th generation Transporter and Caravelle
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has taken the wraps off the seventh generation of its iconic Transporter and Caravelle vans, marking a significant step into the electric era with the introduction of battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) options. The new Transporter is available in a variety of configurations. The panel van is designed for pure goods transport,… Read more…
