At Germany’s Munich Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three, a sleek and futuristic hatchback that is a clear preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3. This new entry into Hyundai’s growing family of electric cars has its sights set on one of Europe’s most iconic nameplates: the Volkswagen Golf, which is also preparing for an all-electric future. Concept Three, which… Read more…
Daimler Buses puts the precursor to an H2 coach on the road
Daimler Buses is sending a test model of its planned H2 coach into the field. The technology demonstrator, called the H2 Coach and manufactured by Setra, is expected to have a range of at least 800 kilometres. The drive components are shared with the pre-series vehicles of Daimler Trucks’ hydrogen trucks. Read more…
Can You Buy An EV From China As An American?
It doesn’t take an eagle-eyed observer to notice the lack of Chinese auto brands on American roads. And that’s by design. Lire la suite…
Protean Electric unveils new 220 kW wheel hub motor
British wheel motor specialist Protean Electric is showcasing the latest generation of its ProteanDrive wheel hub motor at IAA Mobility in Munich. The motor, designated ‘Pm18 2500’, delivers 220 kW per wheel and generates a torque of 2,500 Nm. Read more…
A Mercedes EQS with solid-state batteries drove 750 miles and still had range to spare
Mercedes-Benz is calling the new battery tech “a true gamechanger” after hitting a new benchmark. A Mercedes EQS, powered by solid-state batteries, traveled 750 miles without stopping, and it still had some energy left to spare. Read more…
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
Xpeng Aug deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 maintains strong performance, G7 contributes more volume
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries.
The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model.
Tesla offers Superchargers for sale to U.S. companies
Tesla has launched a new programme that allows companies to purchase Superchargers with a white label design. These are then branded with the company’s own logo. However, there are a few restrictions for Tesla’s own fast chargers. Read more…
Tesla offers Superchargers for sale to U.S. companies
Tesla has launched a new programme that allows companies to purchase Superchargers with a white label design. These are then branded with the company’s own logo. However, there are a few restrictions for Tesla’s own fast chargers. Read more…
Canada delays EV sales mandate amid trade pressures
The federal government of Canada has paused the 2026 EV sales mandate, which requires 20 per cent of new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission. Prime Minister Mark Carney is instead launching a 60-day review of the regulation. Read more…
Canada delays EV sales mandate amid trade pressures
The federal government of Canada has paused the 2026 EV sales mandate, which requires 20 per cent of new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission. Prime Minister Mark Carney is instead launching a 60-day review of the regulation. Read more…
Tesla’s Market Share Just Hit Its Lowest Point Since The Model 3 Came Out
Plus, Volkswagen could build Audis stateside as part of tariff plan and the worker problem at Hyundai was reportedly an “open secret.” Lire la suite…
A Solid-State Battery Mercedes EQS Went 749 Miles On A Charge. It Still Had Range Left
Its driving range outclassed most gas-powered cars, thanks to solid-state batteries that will gradually make their way into production EVs. Lire la suite…
CATL’s suspended lithium mine to resume production soon, report says
Following the production halt at the CATL lithium mine on August 10, China’s lithium carbonate prices surged by 24 percent at one point.
The mine is resuming operations faster than the market’s most optimistic expectations, a source said.
Xpeng opens R&D centre in Munich
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng announced at the IAA Mobility that it will open a research and development centre in Munich in September. It will be Xpeng’s first R&D facility in Europe, having previously only had such locations in China and the US. Read more…
Hyundai Concept Three: This is what Hyundai’s EV4 will look like
Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three at IAA Mobility, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming compact Ioniq 3. The technology behind the compact model is likely to be familiar to the Group already from the Kia EV4. Read more…
‘Pro Tip’: Atlanta Man Shows Hack To Charge EVs for Free
EV infrastructure doesn’t always have to be flashy to be functional. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz Enters The Ultra-Fast Charging Game With Megawatt-Capable Stations
The German automaker’s charging network will get Alpitronic’s latest ultra-fast chargers starting next year. Lire la suite…
€17.5m for EV charging in Greece and Cyprus
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide €17.5m in venture debt financing to Joltie, a Greek EV charge point operator (CPO). Backed by the InvestEU programme, it will fund the installation of approx. 2200 chargers in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Read more…
Volkswagen’s battery advances: unified cell now, solid-state technology soon
Volkswagen and PowerCo have unveiled the series version of their new in-house unified cell, which will make its debut in the upcoming small electric cars from VW, Skoda and Cupra. In addition, two subsidiaries of the group, together with partners in Munich, are presenting the first electric motorcycle with a solid-state battery and announcing the serial use of such cells in cars by the ‘end of the decade.’ Read more…
