The updated LS6 adds EREV variants to its existing BEV options, featuring a battery range of up to 450 km.
The updated LS6 is the first model to feature IM Motors’ Hengxing EREV system, as competition in the EREV segment intensifies.
Nio shares resume trading in Singapore after brief halt due to $1 billion share offering
As of this writing, Nio shares are down 5.31 percent in Singapore and down 6.85 percent in Hong Kong.
Nio announced yesterday its plan to raise $1 billion through a new share offering, priced at an 11 percent discount to the previous trading day.
BYD execs increase holdings to show confidence in company
BYD executives bought about RMB 52.3 million ($7.3 million) worth of BYD A-shares on the Shenzhen stock exchange this month.
BYD said this action reflects their confidence in the company’s future development and recognition of its value.
Nissan EVs will help power Silicon Valley’s data centers
Nissan and ChargeScape just launched a new EV-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley, where demand on the power grid is growing fast thanks to the rapid rise of AI-driven data centers. The pilot is backed by the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program and is happening in utility Silicon Valley Power (SVP) territory. Read more…
Tesla’s new transformer business started on wrong foot with many top engineers leaving
Tesla confirmed its plan to produce its own electrical transformers, a new business for the automaker, but it started on the wrong foot. Read more…
BMW claims your love for CarPlay and Android Auto is not real
When General Motors decided to remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from their EVs, their decision sparked a fiery response online. Many shoppers say the ability to mirror their phone’s screen on the car’s display is a must-have. The internet forums and social media are clear: for some people, no CarPlay is simply a dealbreaker. But what if the data… Read more…
Lectron’s NACS/CCS EV charging adapters pass UL 2252 testing
Lectron’s DC fast charging adapters for the North American Charging Standard (NACS or SAE J3400) and Combined Charging System (CCS) have successfully passed UL 2252 testing. Both adapters were tested and certified by SGS, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This certification confirms that both adapters meet rigorous benchmarks for electrical safety, thermal performance and… Read more…
Genesis is delaying this next-generation EV
The next-gen Electrified G80 is still in the works, but it won’t be here anytime soon. Genesis is delaying the launch of the next-generation G80 EV and will continue to offer hybrid and gas-powered versions until then. Read more…
US EV sales smash records in August as Tesla loses ground
US EV sales set yet another record in August, with 146,332 EVs sold, according to the latest numbers from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
Enphase launches bidirectional EV charging system with meter collar for home backup power and grid services
Enphase Energy has announced its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture, aimed at enabling both vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid features for EVs. The system is designed to allow users to charge their vehicles, provide backup power to their homes during outages and interact with the grid. The system is managed through the Enphase App, and its… Read more…
Lucid reveals when its $50,000 SUV Earth is coming
Lucid has already launched the Air and the Gravity, so what’s next? A midsize platform that will be used to create three models – a €43,000 SUV possibly called Earth (since the company has filed for a trademark for that name), a sedan, and a variant of the Earth that will be aimed at off-roading, in a similar vein to… Read more…
Massive EV discounts trigger a selloff before the $7,500 credit runs out
Automakers are offering generous deals on electric vehicles, many well over $10,000, as the federal tax credit winds down. The discounts are sparking a selloff as buyers rush to secure the $7,500 EV credit before the deadline at the end of the month. Read more…
TRUNNANO develops spherical aluminum nitride powder for EV materials
China-based chemical materials firm TRUNNANO has announced a breakthrough in the production of high-purity spherical aluminum nitride (AlN) powder, which it says overcomes long-standing technical challenges. The powder’s thermal conductivity makes it ideal for thermal interface materials in EVs, where efficient heat dissipation is critical. It also enables high-performance ceramic substrates for power electronics and… Read more…
Nissan and ChargeScape announce new vehicle-to-grid pilot with Silicon Valley Power
ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to… Read more…
‘I Am Not Sure It Is Even Street Legal’: Woman Drives Cybertruck In Milan. Then She Films Locals’ Bewildered Reactions
Can you get Tesla’s big pickup in Europe? Lire la suite…
BMW iX3 Vs. Mercedes GLC EQ: Which Next-Generation EV Is Better?
These are the two most important EVs to ever come out of Germany. But they’re not created equal. Lire la suite…
BYD plans to build every car it sells in Europe on the continent, by 2028
BYD will make every car it sells in Europe, in Europe – by 2028. This comes straight from the company’s EVP Stella Li, speaking at the Munich auto show. This is obviously a response to the EU’s recently imposed super-tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. BYD’s factory in Hungary, which is in the EU, is expected to begin production by the end… Read more…
Leapmotor refuses to reveal the interior of the B05
Leapmotor presented an attractive electric compact car at the IAA in the form of the B05. However, the vehicle on display in Munich surprised visitors with one detail: its windows were completely covered up. Here’s what that’s all about. Read more…
Chinese electric car manufacturer WM Motor plans comeback
The electric car startup WM Motor, once supported by Chinese internet group Baidu, went bankrupt in 2023 but wanted to get back into business quickly with a restructuring plan. This took longer than expected, but now the company has announced that it wants to start producing cars again this month. Read more…
Toshiba launches 1500 V photorelay for automotive battery management systems
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has introduced the TLX9161T automotive photorelay, designed to help EV manufacturers and battery system suppliers manage high-voltage battery packs. The TLX9161T, housed in a compact SO12L-T package, delivers a minimum output withstand voltage of 1500 V to meet requirements for high-voltage automotive batteries. Volume production has started. The TLX9161T targets… Read more…
