The car carrier, chartered from Grimaldi Group, will carry over 2,500 Leapmotor EVs to Europe on its maiden voyage.
Leapmotor will launch its B10 compact electric SUV in overseas markets in September.
Monolith & CamMotive to improve battery testing with AI
Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests through applied AI. Read more…
Tiny motor, massive power. New e-bike drive triples the torque
Small package, big impact: that’s the story behind Maxon’s new Air S mid‑drive motor. On the surface, it looks almost identical to the original Air: sleek, nearly invisible, and designed to disappear into your bike’s frame. But beneath this minimalist exterior is a dramatic leap in capability. Read more…
Wait, is JackRabbit about to unveil a two-person e-bike?
Guys, I think JackRabbit has a two-person e-bike coming, errr… electric scooter? I’m not really sure what you call this thing, but it looks wild. Read more…
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Shell to dismantle Volta Charging sites in the US
Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…
Shell to dismantle Volta Charging sites in the US
Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…
GM to temporarily source CATL batteries for new Chevy Bolt – despite tariffs
General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…
GM to temporarily source CATL batteries for new Chevy Bolt – despite tariffs
General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘Dojo’ Supercomputer For FSD Is Dead
The data center was built to analyze video footage from cars running FSD and learn from it for future decisions. Lire la suite…
Tesla sells 40,617 cars in China in Jul, down 12% year-on-year
This marks the fifth year-on-year decline in Tesla’s retail sales in China in the first seven months of this year. Read more…
Ford delays launch of electric pickup – shifting focus to cheaper EVs?
US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…
Ford delays launch of electric pickup – shifting focus to cheaper EVs?
US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…
Zeekr to update 4 models, including X, 007, 001, and 7X, this year
Zeekr shared its vehicle update plans for the remainder of the year, partly to avoid negative comments triggered by sudden model updates, as had occurred previously.
The updated Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 7X will begin using Nvidia Thor-U assisted driving chip and a 900-volt high-voltage platform.
BYD Song Plus EV survives lightning strikes unscathed, as if nothing happened
A BYD Song Plus EV was struck by lightning while driving, but both the driver and the vehicle were unharmed.
Apart from two lightning strike points on the roof, the vehicle’s exterior remained undamaged.
First Atlantic Nickel gets Phase 2 drilling underway in Newfoundland
Canadian miner First Atlantic Nickel has released its initial Phase 2 Drill Plan Map detailing the locations of the first five holes at the RPM Zone, within its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in central Newfoundland. The recently completed Phase 1 drilling program successfully defined a near-surface mineralized zone measuring approximately 400 m x 500 m… Read more…
ZAPI GROUP expands its EV charging products with acquisition of Stercom Power Solutions
ZAPI GROUP has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Stercom Power Solutions, a Germany-based provider of intelligent charging and energy storage systems. The company says that this acquisition broadens its technical capabilities in high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage, with specific emphasis on electric mobility markets. Stercom Power Solutions brings technologies for… Read more…
Luxeed begins pre-sales of 2 updated models as Huawei-backed brand enters ‘Phase 2.0’
The all-new S7 and R7 are the first models launched by Luxeed in its Phase 2.0, and will feature more Huawei technologies.
The pre-sale price for the updated Luxeed S7 is RMB 258,000 ($35,920), and the R7 is RMB 268,000.
The oddly personal truth about ADAS: self-driving cars are like running shoes
There you are, motoring along in your Volvo XC90 PHEV with the Pilot Assist engaged alongside a big 18-wheeler at a comfortable 70 mph cruise when the interstate starts to slowly sweep left. From the drivers’ seat, that semi on your right looks awfully close. As the steering wheel turns itself in your hand, you start to wonder if that truck’s a bit too close. The car isn’t doing anything wrong, but it’s too close for your comfort and you give the wheel a little nudge to hug the inside of the lane just a bit more. Read more…
