The consortium is building charging stations where you might actually want to hang out. And it’s expanding rapidly. Read more…
Small car, big ambitions: How Nio’s Firefly drives
The large SUVs and saloons were merely the vanguard. While Chinese manufacturers have garnered attention in the premium segment, they have struggled to achieve significant sales. Now, the compact offshoot Firefly is supposed to appeal to the masses and, consequently, lead the way to profitability. We’ve took the challenger to Mini & Co for a spin.
Tesla In ‘Panic Mode’ After Report Of New CEO Search
Plus, Ford axes next-gen SDV project and automakers can’t even give a financial forecast anymore. Read more…
Waymo and Toyota join up to challenge Tesla in self-driving car race
Waymo and Toyota have announced a preliminary agreement to jointly develop and deploy autonomous driving technologies. Waymo is a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and it has established itself as a frontrunner in the autonomous driving sector. The company currently operates a successful autonomous ride-hailing service, providing approximately 250,000 paid rides weekly in select markets. Tesla is still a… Read more…
Forsee Power unveils modular battery for lightweight industrial and construction equipment
French manufacturer Forsee Power, a supplier of battery systems for commercial and industrial electric vehicles, has introduced a new battery designed for compact agricultural, industrial and construction equipment, as well as lightweight electric four-wheel vehicles. The GO 6 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack offers energy density exceeding 200 Wh/L, and weighs 45 kg. The… Read more…
General Motors Won’t Raise EV Prices Due To Tariffs
Several EVs, including the $35,000 Equinox EV, are built in Mexico. But General Motors is keeping sticker prices steady for now. Read more…
Congress impotently declares end to CA EV rule it can’t actually end
Republicans in Congress have voted to use its authority under the Congressional Review Act to roll back California’s states’ right to protect its own residents’ lungs and pocketbooks with better emissions rules. Read more…
Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years
Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, has denied that a report claiming the board has searched for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, the only positive move it would have made in years. Read more…
Aurora becomes first company to deploy Class 8 self-driving trucks on US public roads [Video]
Autonomous commercial technology developer Aurora Innovation, Inc., has successfully launched full-fledged freight services using self-driving trucks in the US. With the commencement of commercial trucking services, Aurora has become the first company to operate driverless services on public roads in the US. Check out Aurora’s self-driving truck navigating highways in the video below. Read more…
The crazy, untold story of Lectric Ebikes’ secret deal to save Juiced Bikes
Juiced Bikes spent 15 years as a beloved e-bike brand building some of the most iconic and highest-performance electric bicycles in the US market. But financial troubles put the brand into a tailspin last year, ultimately culminating in bankruptcy and closure. The brand appeared to be a goner until two young e-bike entrepreneurs stepped up to try and salvage Juiced’s legacy in a deal whose details have never been revealed – until now. Read more…
BYD Apr sales breakdown: Song 84,088 units, Seagull 55,028
The Song family, Seagull and Qin family were the top three BYD lineups sold in April.
Denza sold 15,388 units in April, Fang Cheng Bao 10,039 units and Yangwang 135 units.
Great Wall Motor sells 100,061 cars in Apr, overseas market contributes 32%
Great Wall Motor sold 32,165 units overseas in April, down 11.00 percent from a year ago while up 1.13 percent from March.
In the January-April period, Great Wall Motor sold 356,868 units, a decrease of 3.58 percent year-on-year.
GM Claims No. 2 EV-Maker Status As It Warns Of $4-$5 Billion Tariff Hit
There’s good news and bad news in General Motors’ Q1 2025 results, CEO Mary Barra said in a letter to shareholders. Read more…
ZF’s New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think
A small gas engine turns a generator to charge the batteries. But that generator can also be another electric motor. Read more…
Xiaomi EV rides high on strong demand with 28,000 vehicles delivered last month
Xiaomi EV, the electric vehicle arm of the technology giant Xiaomi, announced on the social media platform Weibo that it delivered over 28,000 vehicles in April. This is the seventh consecutive month with Xiaomi EV’s monthly deliveries going over the 20,000 mark. While this figure is slightly below the “over 29,000 units” reported in March, it still shows the huge… Read more…
BYD sells 380,089 NEVs in Apr, overseas sales hit another record high
BYD sold 79,086 NEVs overseas in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of record sales.
BYD’s BEV sales rose sequentially in April, while PHEV sales declined.
ABB E-mobility launches trio of new EV chargers
ABB E-mobility have announced the expansion of its comprehensive EV charging portfolio, based on platforms addressing critical usability, reliability and scalability challenges that have hampered mass EV adoption. With the expansion of this portfolio through three new charging products: the field-upgradable A200/300 All-in-One Read more…
Citroën reveals prices for Ami & Ami Buggy
The new Ami, which was announced last year, will start at €7,990 – the same base price as its predecessor model. Citroën has also unveiled the Ami Buggy at the Paris Motor Show, starting at €9,590. Read more…
Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027
Tesla plans to deploy a public charging network for its Tesla Semi truck, starting with 46 stations in 2027, according to a new presentation. Read more…
LEAD to supply end-of-line systems for Italian battery factory
Chinese mechanical engineering company LEAD has received a major order from Italian battery manufacturer FAAM. The order includes the delivery of an end-of-line (EOL) for the new 8 GWh LFP factory Teverola 2 near Naples. Read more…
