China’s first fully electric passenger vessel has entered operation in Xiamen Bay. Equipped with CATL’s marine battery system, the ship has a range of 100 kilometres and is designed for near-shore, low-emission operation in coastal tourism. Read more…
Openreach fleet grows to 5,000 electric vehicles
Openreach, a subsidiary of BT Group, has added its 5,000th electric vehicle to its own fleet. A further 2,000 electric vehicles are to be added by the end of March 2026. Read more…
Spy shots show third-gen Nio ES8 undergoing road tests
Nio’s third-generation ES8 SUV has been spotted undergoing road tests, with its fall launch approaching.
Nio is expected to launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9, in the first half of 2026.
Xiaomi boosts its ADAS with update based on 10 million real-world clips
Xiaomi is pushing a big software update to its electric cars, designed to make its assisted driving system smarter and more human-like. This update is being rolled out to owners of the Xiaomi SU7 Pro, Max, and Ultra models, while the newly announced Xiaomi YU7 will include the system right out of the factory gates. The core of this upgrade… Read more…
UK: More manufacturers offer EV subsidies ahead of ECG
Manufacturers have been able to apply for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) for nearly two weeks now. However, as eligibility also depends on overall manufacturer credentials and green performance, which need to be verified by the government, it is still not certain which EVs will be subsidised. Many manufacturer are taking matters into their own hands, offering grants to either bridge the gap until the ECG comes into force or to match the subsidy, as they will likely not be eligible. Read more…
China: Changan promoted to state-owned enterprise
Changan, previously considered a state-owned company through its parent group, now holds official status as a centrally governed state-owned enterprise, aligning it with major Chinese automakers such as FAW, SAIC, and Dongfeng. Read more…
WeRide receives approval to operate in Saudi Arabia
WeRide, the Chinese provider of autonomous driving technology, has announced that its Robotaxi has received the first approval for autonomous driving in Saudi Arabia. Read more…
GM EVs Still Have Apple CarPlay–You Just Have To Live Outside The U.S. To Get It
General Motors said that taking Apple CarPlay and Android Auto away improves safety. So why offer them outside the U.S., then? Lire la suite…
Unassuming Black Box Can Charge EVs At Up To 400 kW With A Household Connection
It’s designed to fast-charge electric trucks, but it doesn’t require costly grid connections. Lire la suite…
Geely may become world’s largest robotics firm, exec says
Geely will build a “fast interaction and deep thinking” architecture technology to evolve AI from a task-executing tool to an intelligent assistant capable of handling complex matters. Read more…
BASF & CATL to codevelop cathode active materials
BASF and CATL have signed a framework agreement for the development and supply of cathode active materials for batteries. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL worldwide. Read more…
Nio donates $278,620 for flood relief in China
Nio today announced that it has donated RMB 2 million ($278,620) in collaboration with the Nio Users Trust Foundation to support flood relief efforts in China. Read more…
Tesla Shanghai Megafactory hits milestone of producing 1,000th Megapack
Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory today saw the 1,000th Megapack energy storage system roll off the production line, which will be shipped to Europe. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 27: Nio 3,250, Tesla 10,620, Xiaomi 7,590
Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, had 5,000 insurance registrations in China last week, up 2.04 percent from 4,900 the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 7.27 percent from the previous week’s 9,900.
Nio sues multiple bloggers for alleged defamation
Nio has sued several bloggers, including a prominent Li Auto supporter, alleging that they have defamed the company. Read more…
Li Auto donates $1.4 million for flood relief in Beijing
Li Auto will hold the launch event for its first all-electric SUV, the Li i8, in Beijing later today. Read more…
BYD brings compact SUV Yuan Up to Malaysia
The Yuan Up has been renamed Atto 2 in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($23,630).
To date, BYD and Denza have established over 40 sales outlets in Malaysia.
Li Auto reaches 3,000 supercharging stations as Li i8 launch hours away
Li Auto has reached the milestone of 3,000 supercharging stations, as the company prepares to launch its first all-electric SUV model, the Li i8, in a few hours.
Li Auto previously promised that there would be more than 2,500 supercharging stations in China when the Li i8 goes on sale.
Hallcon breaks ground on massive EV fleet charging facility in Redmond, Washington
Hallcon, a North American provider of transportation and infrastructure services, has broken ground on its newest Electric Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) in Redmond, Washington. The facility will be built in phases to align with client needs, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Hallcon offers turnkey EV infrastructure development, including Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS)…. Read more…
Webinar: Shaping the future of busbar production
As electric vehicles evolve, so do the demands on the components that power them. In this webinar, WAFIOS will highlight how its BMF series and TWISTER² machines are shaping the future of flexible busbar production through innovative and cost-efficient solutions. The BMF series is ideal for producing compact, complex 3D-formed busbars with ultra-tight radii and… Read more…
