Together with Chinese partner Changan, the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda wants to develop electric cars on the skateboard platform of the battery manufacturer CATL, which should significantly shorten the development time for vehicles. Read more…
Vector starts series production of MCS communication controller
German software company Vector has begun series production of its vSECC.MCS controller for the Megawatt Charging System, targeting fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The solution supports up to 3.75 MW charging and is designed to enable efficient long-haul electrification. Read more…
Rock Tech Lithium appoints new CEO with Mirco Wojnarowicz
The German-Canadian lithium producer Rock Tech Lithium is reorganising its top management. The company has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Read more…
USA: House Republicans propose to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles
In a move with profound implications for the future of electric mobility in the United States, House Republicans have proposed scrapping key federal EV tax credits and advanced manufacturing loan programmes. Voices from the industry and climate advocates are sounding the alarm. Read more…
CISSOID and EDAG to develop SiC inverter platforms
Power semiconductor expert CISSOID and engineering specialist EDAG have joined forces to accelerate the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters. The partnership aims to provide OEMs with integrated, high-efficiency solutions for electric drivetrains. Read more…
Mercedes expands eActros 600 line-up and phases out eActros 300/400
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is broadening its eActros 600 electric truck portfolio with new variants available to order from autumn 2025. At the same time, production of the earlier eActros 300/400 models will end later this year. Read more…
Avatr sues blogger for $1.4 million over drag coefficient drama
This is by far one of the largest claims by a Chinese automaker against a blogger, as the drag coefficient drama continues.
An apology video by the blogger further angered Avatr.
Tesla Wants To Deploy Robotaxis. Federal Investigators Have Questions
Safety investigators are particularly interested in how Tesla’s cars will handle poor weather conditions. Read more…
Xpeng announces entry into Italy as it continues European expansion
Xpeng has entered over a dozen European markets including Germany, France, and the UK.
Xpeng hopes that half of its future car sales will come from overseas.
Dongfeng EV unit Voyah expands into Middle East, launches 2 models in UAE
Voyah started selling the Voyah Free SUV and the Voyah Dream MPV in the UAE.
Voyah has entered the auto markets of more than 40 countries.
Audi reveals new entry-level e-tron GT
Roughly a year after the major facelift of its electric Gran Turismo, Audi is expanding the e-tron GT line-up with a new powertrain variant. Following the S and RS models, it has introduced a new ‘base model’ with 430 kW of power and a starting price of €108,900. Read more…
Nio gets European certification for steer-by-wire tech on ET9
This is the only case in the world where SBW technology has been certified in both China and Europe.
In December 2024, the ET9’s SBW technology was licensed for mass production in China.
Battery Show Europe expands with Energy Storage Summit Germany launch
Registration is now open for the leading international event for Battery, EV and Energy Storage – use our discount code EME20 for a free expo pass and 20% discount on conference passes. Read more…
Battery Show Europe expands with Energy Storage Summit Germany launch
Registration is now open for the leading international event for Battery, EV and Energy Storage – use our discount code EME20 for a free expo pass and 20% discount on conference passes. Read more…
Kia’s EV3 spotted testing in the US: Is a North American debut finally near?
The EV3 is already one of the top-selling EVs in Europe and Korea, but when will Kia bring it to the US? After it was recently spotted testing on US streets, the Kia EV3 could finally make its North American debut soon. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Hackers turn Nissan LEAF into full-scale RC car, record drivers’ conversations [video]
A team of white hat European hackers using their brains, keyboards, and a couple of bits and baubles from eBay managed to take control of a 2020 Nissan LEAF and violate just about every privacy and safety regulation in the process. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands, had 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week, up 18.82 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week were down 57.89 percent from the previous week’s 7,290 units.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 11: Nio 3,930, Tesla 3,070, Xiaomi 5,180
Nio Inc, which includes the Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands, had 6,060 insurance registrations in China last week, up 18.82 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week were down 57.89 percent from the previous week’s 7,290 units.
Mercedes-Geely JV Smart launches Smart #5 in HK, gives SUV debut in Malaysia
Smart has expanded its portfolio for the right-hand drive market with the launch of the Smart #5 in Hong Kong and its debut in Malaysia.
The model is expected to be officially launched in Malaysia in the second half of this year.
CATL, Changan Mazda tie up on joint car-making
CATL and Changan Mazda will jointly build NEVs based on CATL’s CIIC skateboard chassis.
CATL’s skateboard chassis enables decoupling of the upper and lower bodies of a car, thereby accelerating the development of new models.
