Plus, Volvo is slashing 3,000 jobs while pointing at tariffs and China warns that BYD’s 30% price cuts mean bad things are ahead. Read more…
The New Volvo XC70 Is A Big-Battery Plug-In Hybrid
This new PHEV-only SUV sits between the XC60 and XC90, offering up to 112 miles of electric range. Read more…
dSPACE expands its SCALEXIO real-time testing platform
Germany-based dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation systems, is expanding its SCALEXIO real-time platform for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) applications by adding the new SCALEXIO FSX product line. SCALEXIO HIL systems are designed to validate real-time applications in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. SCALEXIO FSX completes the SCALEXIO product family and enables improved electrical… Read more…
Leap and ChargeScape envision a nationwide EV virtual power plant
Leap, a platform for building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), and ChargeScape, a joint venture of Ford, Honda, BMW and Nissan that provides managed charging to EV owners, have announced a new partnership to accelerate EV participation in grid services programs. Together, the companies aim to build “the nation’s largest EV virtual power plant.”… Read more…
Rivian R2 ventures into real-world testing
Rivian is pushing its upcoming R2 model into the crucial phase of real-world validation. The production-intent electric SUVs are hitting the pavement and rugged trails, and they are doing so under some of the most creative camouflage wraps seen in the automotive world. The unique designs adorning these R2 test vehicles are far from your typical spy-shot fare of black… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) keeps getting worse in Europe despite electric car sales surging
Tesla’s (TSLA) situation in Europe continues to deteriorate, despite electric car sales surging and the new Model Y now being available. Read more…
Kia announces 2026 EV9 pricing with discounts on multiple trims
Kia has posted details of its 2026 model year EV9 SUV, including updated pricing. Most of the EV9’s third model year carries over from the 2025 version, but there are some cool new customizations and configurations. Additionally, several of the 2026 trims of the Kia EV9 are priced at their lowest to date. Read more…
Kia announces 2026 EV9 pricing with discounts on multiple trims
Kia has posted details of its 2026 model year EV9 SUV, including updated pricing. Most of the EV9’s third model year carries over from the 2025 version, but there are some cool new customizations and configurations. Additionally, several of the 2026 trims of the Kia EV9 are priced at their lowest to date. Read more…
Nissan is betting on a new hybrid EV system to save it, but there’s one big problem
The Japanese automaker’s comeback plan hinges on its upgraded e-Power system, which will be crucial in keeping pace with Toyota and Honda. Nissan promises its third-generation hybrid EV tech boasts more range at a lower cost, but there’s one major issue. Read more…
Nissan is betting on a new hybrid EV system to save it, but there’s one big problem
The Japanese automaker’s comeback plan hinges on its upgraded e-Power system, which will be crucial in keeping pace with Toyota and Honda. Nissan promises its third-generation hybrid EV tech boasts more range at a lower cost, but there’s one major issue. Read more…
Driverless Battery On Wheels Can Deliver Up To 6MW Of Power
The company behind it, Dimaag, was founded by one of Tesla’s co-founders. Read more…
DEKRA starts testing EV components at new lab in the USA
The testing organisation DEKRA has opened a new test centre in the USA. The Michigan Automotive Testing Laboratory in Plymouth in the US state of Michigan offers the testing, validation and certification of vehicle components in North America, above all the testing of electric car parts Read more…
Samsung SDI paves way for prismatic batteries at Hungary plant
South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has announced plans to expand and modernise its plant in Göd, Hungary. This is so that the factory can begin producing prismatic batteries for Hyundai and Kia EVs in Europe. Read more…
BYD kicks off Chinese EV discount derby
The world of electric cars in China just got a lot more nerve-wracking for automakers. BYD has decided to make its already affordable electric cars even cheaper, kicking off what many are calling another intense price war. China is the biggest automotive market on the planet. Nearly half of all new cars sold in China are now either fully electric… Read more…
Electric cars overtake diesel in new EU vehicle registrations
According to the industry association ACEA, new registrations of electric cars in the EU rose by 26 per cent year-on-year to just under 560,000 units in the first four months of the year. This gives BEV cars a 15.3 per cent share of the total EU new car market – significantly more than diesel cars. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s cumulative locked-in orders exceed 23,000 units
This means that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has seen a net increase of around 13,000 units in locked-in orders over the past roughly three months.
The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 ($73,650), which is 2.5 times the price of the regular SU7.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s cumulative locked-in orders exceed 23,000 units
This means that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has seen a net increase of around 13,000 units in locked-in orders over the past roughly three months.
The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 ($73,650), which is 2.5 times the price of the regular SU7.
Tallinn Airport opens revamped EV charging hub
Tallinn Airport has just finished an overhaul of the electric vehicle charging area in its multi-storey car park. New AC chargers have been installed in existing parking bays on the basement level. Read more…
RetailSonar merges with Ladeplan
German e-mobility firm Ladeplan has been acquired by retail database company RetailSonar. The merger will see the two companies collaborate on location planning solutions for EV charging infrastructure. Read more…
DeLorean, Which Doesn’t Make Cars Yet, Wants You To Buy Crypto
Want DeLorean’s supposedly upcoming EV? You need to buy some crypto. Yes, really. Read more…
