CustomCells seems to have found a new investor. An Abacon-led consortium will take over key parts of the battery cell pioneer. The company plans a sharper e-mobility focus with fewer staff and changes in management. Read more…
Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia
Polestar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volvo Cars for the Polestar 7 to be produced in Košice, Slovakia. Market launch of the compact SUV is planned for 2028. Read more…
Former DOT official says NYC’s 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives
If Mayor Adams gets his way, New York City will institute a new speed limit on electric bicycles, reducing the cap to just 15 mph (24.1 km/h) from the previous e-bike speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). It’s a move that is ostensibly meant to protect New Yorkers, but which experts have said will actually result in risking more lives. Read more…
Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range
Honda is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of its second electric model for Europe, the CUV e:. Following Honda’s previous debut of the EM1 e:, a compact, city-focused moped, the CUV e: brings more power, more range, and more real-world usability to riders who want a practical electric alternative to a 125cc scooter. Read more…
Polestar 7 teased once again, to be built at Volvo’s plant in Slovakia
Polestar is working on its Polestar 7 compact premium SUV, which is planned to debut sometime in 2028. As one would expect, information about the model is scarce, except for this one teaser from earlier this year when Polestar announced that the 7 will be manufactured in Europe. Now, the company is teasing the vehicle once again, showing off the… Read more…
Spirii and ZE Ports to launch ‘pay-per-km’ truck electrification service
EV charging company Spirii has announced a partnership with mobility firm ZE Ports which will see the two companies deliver an ‘end-to-end’ electrification solution for heavy-duty commercial fleets. It will focus on helping companies with both trucks and buses move from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Rocsys and ICT Group roll out hands-free EV charging for ports
Rocsys and ICT Group have integrated hands-free EV charging with Smart ECS to enable seamless charging of autonomous electric vehicles in ports and logistics, supporting zero-emission goals and fully automated operations with minimal manual intervention. Read more…
U Power to partner with Beijing Foton on HGV battery-swapping
U Power has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Beijing Foton to promote battery-swapping compatible commercial vehicles. This includes electric trucks, buses, and vans. Read more…
ZF deploys AI for temperature monitoring in electric motors
With its AI-based solution TempAI, ZF is integrating a new approach that aims to take temperature management in electric drives “to a new level”. Improved prediction of temperatures within the electric motor is set to enable significantly more precise control. Read more…
Swissport invests €1.5 billion to build world’s largest electric GSE fleet
Swissport is accelerating the decarbonisation of airport ground operations with a €1.5 billion investment programme focused on fleet electrification and renewable energy over the next five years. The company has already converted 25% of its global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet to electric. Read more…
China NEV retail up 25% year-on-year to 1.07 million in Jun, preliminary CPCA data show
In June, China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 1.071 million units, marking the second consecutive month above 1 million units.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales came in at 52.7 percent in June, with a year-to-date rate of 50.04 percent.
Toronto now has over 100 electric buses in service
The city of Toronto in Canada has announced a new milestone for the electrification of its public transport fleet. More than 100 battery-electric buses are now in service throughout the city, with hundreds more on the way by mid-next year. Read more…
Rivian delivers over 10,000 EVs in the quarter
The US startup and VW partner Rivian has announced its production and delivery figures for the second quarter. The company produced 5,979 vehicles at its plant in Normal, Illinois, and delivered 10,661 vehicles. Read more…
Volkswagen expands all-electric Transporter line-up in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its new Transporter line-up with two further BEV variants: the Kombi van and the eight-seater Shuttle. This marks the first time both models are offered with a fully electric powertrain. Read more…
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of updated C11 SUV, starting at $22,170
Leapmotor continues to offer BEV and EREV variants of the C11, with the BEV variant built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and offering a CLTC range of 640 km.
The C11 has been on the market for four years and has accumulated over 250,000 deliveries.
BYD halts Mexico factory plans amid Trump’s trade tensions
China’s leading EV maker BYD has shelved plans for a major factory in Mexico due to geopolitical tensions and US trade uncertainty under US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, it commenced production at its new passenger vehicle plant in Brazil, marking a milestone for its global NEV strategy. Read more…
BYD brings Xia MPV to Mexico
The BYD Xia has been renamed the BYD M9 in Mexico, with a starting price of 979,800 Mexican pesos (about $52,120).
The Xia MPV sold 5,018 units in June, bringing the cumulative sales total to 47,785 units.
Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit
The sun has set on a frantic day of scrutineering at this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP), as teams scramble to qualify for a spot on the starting line tomorrow morning. Electrek FSGP 2025 is shaping up to be one of the event’s most attended ever, thanks to a strong showing of first-time and returning schools. But that also means new and unproven vehicles on the track. Read more…
Factbox: Dates and major product launches of past Nio Day events
Nio announced today that Nio Day 2025 will be held in the fall and the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
Since 2017, every Nio Day has featured major product and technology launches.
Xiaomi goes on a hiring spree to catch up with YU7 demand
Xiaomi launched its second EV, the YU7, just a few days ago, and the HR team is now scrambling to find new workers to expand its operation. Currently, the company relies on a still-expanding factory near Beijing, and it appears that phase two is nearing completion. And since the expansion is almost over, it’s time to hire new workers. According… Read more…
