German supplier Brose has successfully completed the transfer of its e-bike drive business to Yamaha. For the time being, the business will continue to operate under its current name, BAT GmbH. Read more…
HiQ-CARB research project presents improved carbon additives for lithium batteries
In the HiQ-CARB research project, a team of experts spent four years working on reducing and modifying the amount of conductive additives required in battery electrodes. In doing so, the researchers demonstrated that new additives with a lower carbon footprint can indeed be integrated into production. Read more…
Costco EV Marketplace celebrates six-month milestone with fresh deals
Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. Read more…
Mazda begins mass production of EZ-60 SUV as launch approaches
As of August 4, pre-orders for the EZ-60 in China have exceeded 38,000 units since April 23. Read more…
Baidu, Lyft partner to deploy robotaxis in Europe
The initial deployment is planned for 2026 in Germany and the UK, with the fleet size expanding to thousands of vehicles across Europe in the coming years.
Baidu and Uber announced a partnership last month to deploy robotaxis, initially in Asia and the Middle East.
Volvo gears up EX30 production in Belgium
Volvo has been producing the European version of the EX30 in Ghent since April. This is not only intended to circumvent customs duties on Chinese electric cars, but also to halve delivery times. Models for the US market will also come from the Belgian Volvo factory in future. Read more…
ABB E-Mobility’s ChargeDot faces majority stake purchase
Dongguan Mentech has signed an agreement to acquire a 60-per cent majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-Mobility’s home and workplace charging business. The transaction is pending regulatory approval and is set to close in Q4 of 2025. Read more…
EDF completes Pod Point acquisition
EDF has completed the acquisition of all remaining shares in Pod Point. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF, it will accelerate the rollout of its EV charging solutions across the UK, including the newly launched Pod Drive subscription offer. Read more…
The 2026 BMW iX3 Is An Efficiency Beast
Initial numbers say the upcoming electric crossover could outpace the Tesla Model Y. Lire la suite…
CPCA estimates China Jul NEV wholesale to grow 25% year-on-year to 1.18 million
In July, China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 1.18 million units, up 25 percent year-on-year, but down 4 percent from June.
From January to July, China’s NEV wholesale sales were estimated at 7.63 million units, up 35 percent year-on-year.
RWTH analysis proves bidirectional charging has little impact on battery life
The durability of electric car batteries is usually specified in terms of the number of charging cycles. If bidirectional charging adds additional charging cycles, this could affect durability; at least in theory. The Mobility House Energy and RWTH Aachen University examined the long-term effects of charging cycles, with a focus on V2G. Read more…
Hubject & SK Signet to partner on Plug & Charge
SK Signet, a manufacturer of charging solutions, will integrate Hubject Plug&Charge functionality across its DC charger portfolio. Deployment is expected to begin by September 2025. Read more…
Spy shots reveal the 1,300hp Yangwang U7 GT that might never be
Unfortunately, in the fast-moving world of electric cars, some exciting projects get axed as companies try to adapt to the changing market. This appears to be the story of the BYD Yangwang U7 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake that was recently spotted with very little camouflage. Based on photos leaked by an automotive blogger, the U7 GT looked ready… Read more…
Dozens of new electric bus routes for Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnamese city has gained 27 new electric bus routes this month as well as 443 new electric buses. City authorities have called it a major step towards improving public transport quality. Read more…
VinFast starts EV production at its first overseas plant in India
VinFast today began commercial operations at its first plant in India, also its first overseas factory. With this, the company now produces electric cars at three plants, including two domestic sites in Vietnam. Read more…
Stelato S9T show cars to hit stores by end of this month, launch set for Sept
Huawei and BAIC’s joint brand Stelato will make the S9T station wagon available in showrooms by the end of this month. Read more…
Tesla China sells 67,886 cars in Jul, down 8.41% year-on-year
Tesla China sold 67,886 vehicles in July, down 8.41 percent year-on-year and down 5.19 percent from June. Read more…
Fraunhofer enables real-time EV battery monitoring
Fraunhofer IFAM has introduced a real-time impedance spectroscopy method for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The technology enables dynamic monitoring of the battery’s state, increasing operational safety and extending service life, while supporting next-generation applications. Read more…
CATL wins CAR Inc as a partner for its battery swapping system
Chinese battery giant CATL is making good progress with the rollout of its Evogo battery swapping system. A new partnership with China’s largest car rental company, CAR Inc., is set to ensure that the system spreads even faster. Read more…
Neta reportedly set to resume production
Employees at Neta’s factory in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, have received their full July salaries, indicating that the company is set to resume production, according to a local media report.
Forty-seven potential investors are willing to provide financial support for Neta’s resumption of production, the report said.
