Volvo’s flagship electric sedan gets at least one huge upgrade over the EX90 SUV. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO says ‘90% sure’ SU7 Ultra will hit 10,000-unit sales target this year
The SU7 Ultra will be launched on February 27 and is currently available for pre-order at about four times the regular SU7’s price.
Xiaomi’s intention with the SU7 Ultra was to create a new luxury vehicle that belongs to this era, said its CEO.
610 hp for just $33,085 – China raises the bar with Chery Exeed VX C-DM
In case you needed another reason to feel jealous of Chinese car enthusiasts, the Chery Exeed VX C-DM three-row SUV is officially available for pre-order with 610 hp, 1,300 km (over 800 miles) of EREV range, and a starting price of $33,085 US. Read more…
Nio Onvo shares new image of L90 in direct comparison to Li Auto’s flagship SUV
Onvo today shared a new image about the L90, continuing to benchmark the model against Li Auto.
The move signals Onvo’s more aggressive approach to the stiff competition to come.
SABIC offers new conductive resins for EV service flaps
Chemical company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched its NORYL GTX LMX310 resin, which is well-suited to inline paintable automotive applications such as the larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and electric vehicles. The NORYL GTX LMX310 resin uses an unfilled, conductive polyphenylene ether (PPE) blend technology that combines high… Read more…
Thermal conductivity considerations for EV power electronics (Webinar)
Join us to learn about the importance of thermal conductivity in enhancing the performance and reliability of power electronic systems. In this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Parker Lord, you will discover key strategies for material selection, design optimization and real-world applications that can lead to improved efficiency and… Read more…
Tesla begins facelifted Model Y deliveries in China amid stiffer competition
Tesla has begun deliveries of its revamped Model Y in China, hinting that the model isn’t afraid of competition from local rivals.
Recent buzzed-about models, including the Xiaomi YU7, Li i8, facelifted Xpeng G6, and Onvo L90, are all potential rivals for the Model Y.
TSLA gets hammered, Mercedes set to ditch EQ, and big van news
With revenue tumbling almost as fast as market share, Tesla stock is taking a pounding – exactly like CEO Elon Musk predicted! We’ve also got FSD rolling out in China, a German automation acquisition, and more on today’s red candlestick edition of Quick Charge. Read more…
Li Auto releases new images of Li i8, showing how it compares to Tesla Model X
The Li i8 is longer and taller than the Model X, hinting at more interior space.
Li Auto shares continued to rise in Hong Kong today, up 4.6 percent at press time, bringing the year-to-date gain to 32 percent.
Xpeng to unveil facelifted G6 SUV on Feb 28
On the 2025 G6, 34 percent of the tier 1 assembly parts have been replaced and 81 experiences have been upgraded, said Xpeng CEO.
The G6’s regulatory filing makes no mention of LiDAR, signaling that the model could also drop its use of LiDAR.
HK-listed LiDAR maker RoboSense to issue up to 22 million new shares
RoboSense expects to receive up to HK$1 billion from the new share placement, with 70 percent of the money going to R&D, mainly in the field of robotics.
The placement price is HK$46.15 per share, a discount of about 8.43 percent to RoboSense’s closing price in Hong Kong on February 25.
Lucid Midsize Update: We Could See It Later This Year
The EV maker’s interim CEO gave an update on the development of its next-generation platform. Read more…
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson has stepped aside after Gravity launch
Rawlinson becomes advisor as Lucid delivers Gravity, pivots to more affordable EVs CTO of Lucid and parent Atieva since 2013, led efficiency-and-performance push Oversaw Lucid Air and Gravity, Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson is no longer the top executive at California’s Lucid Motors. In a press release, Lucid said that Rawlinson “has… Read more…
Mercedes will stop treating EVs as a separate lineup and thats a good thing
Mercedes will use the designation “with EQ technology” rather than naming its EVs with separate “EQ” model names, to focus on treating them more like normal models – in what this author considers an overdue move. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) expects EV output to double in 2025 as the Gravity SUV rolls out
EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) released its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating estimates with big expectations for 2025. Lucid said it expects to produce about 20,000 EVs this year with the output of its first electric SUV, the Gravity, ramping up. Read more…
Lennox’s new extreme cold heat pump operates at as low as -20F
Lennox Residential HVAC has launched an extreme cold climate heat pump that warms a house with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant in temperatures as low as -20F. Read more…
‘We Are Growing’: Tesla Takeover Protests Aren’t Over, Filmmaker Says
Actor and filmmaker Alex Winter tells InsideEVs that a protest movement isn’t targeting Tesla, but trying to remove Elon Musk from it. Read more…
Lucid Plans To Double EV Production This Year
Lucid has high hopes for the Gravity SUV. Read more…
Lucid Is Getting A New CEO As Peter Rawlinson Steps Aside
The EV startup’s founder and longtime CEO and CTO, Peter Rawlinson, has stepped down. An interim CEO is in charge. Read more…
Toyota teases new electric crossover with “surprising” features
Toyota is almost ready to reveal a new electric crossover on March 11. The vehicle, teased with a single image and short video, appears to be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV concept showcased in 2022. Although the video states the reveal is taking place on March 12th, Toyota’s own press release claims it’ll take place on March… Read more…
