The residents of Paris have voted in favour of closing hundreds of the city’s streets to cars. In a public survey, many people voted for the creation of 500 new car-free streets. However, only four per cent of the almost 1.4 million registered voters took part in the vote. Read more…
London tests mobile charging for electric construction vehicles
Transport for London (TfL) and FM Conway will swap a diesel-powered electric excavator and wheel loader for electric ones at construction sites in the UK capital. The goal of the trial is to see whether they can be charged effectively using mobile chargers. Read more…
A momentous European debut: Changan promises eight electric models by 2027
China’s state-owned manufacturer Changan has arrived in Europe. The electric mid-size SUV Deepal S07 should be available in Germany in September and will pave the way for models from the core brand Changan and sister brand Avatr in the country. Here are our impressions from the European kick-off. Read more…
Bolt takes over ride-hailing provider Viggo
The shared mobility provider Bolt has taken over the Danish ride-hailing company Viggo, which specialises in electric cars. For Bolt, the takeover is its entry into the Danish ride-hailing market. Until now, the Estonian company has only been active in Copenhagen with an e-bike sharing service. Read more…
Xiaomi announces plans to increase EV deliveries in 2025
Chinese electric car newcomer Xiaomi has increased its delivery target for this year from 300,000 to 350,000 electric cars. Xiaomi EV has already delivered more than 200,000 electric cars since April 2024. Read more…
This May Be Hyundai’s Secret Weapon In The EV Wars
Hyundai put a big bet on U.S.-made EVs. It may just pay off. Plus: tariff uncertainty grows, and China’s car buyers love DeepSeek AI. Read more…
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq Hits The Sweet Spot
Cadillac’s new small EV comes with 300 miles of range, Super Cruise, all-wheel-drive and a $7,500 EV tax credit. What’s not to like? Read more…
BYD reports record Q4 net income as NEV sales soar
BYD’s net income in the fourth quarter was a record RMB 15.02 billion ($2.07 billion), as NEV sales reached an all-time high.
BYD’s revenue in 2024 exceeded $100 billion for the first time, surpassing Tesla.
LG ES & Doosan Bobcat to develop batteries for construction vehicles
South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution and US construction equipment manufacturer Doosan Bobcat signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop standardised battery pack solutions for various construction machines such as skid steer loaders and excavators. Read more…
Sulfur-crystal battery could triple EV range without cobalt or nickel
A German startup believes it has the recipe for electric vehicle battery cells that are cheaper, more energy dense, and less problematic for the environment than current lithium-ion cells. But commercialization seems a long way off. Theion announced Thursday in a press release that it is close to completing a 15 million euro (approximately $16.2… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) rolls back ‘Full Self-Driving’ trial in China amid new approval rules
Tesla had to roll back its ‘Full Self-Driving’ free trial in China after a policy change brought more scrutiny to software updates for advanced driver assist systems. Read more…
Audi plans to build A3-like EV in Ingolstadt from 2026
Audi plans to launch an affordable electric car as early as next year. It was previously only planned for 2027. According to CEO Gernot Döllner, the vehicle should compete in the Audi A3 class. Read more…
Kempower introduces Flex Satellite charger in North America
Kempower has annpunced a DC charger for the North American market. The so-called Kmepower Flex Satellite ist designed for public charging and offers EV drivers a choice of CCS1 and NACS connectors. Read more…
Chinese researchers announce battery recycling brakethrough
Chinese scientists have developed a method that allows the materials in lithium-ion batteries to be almost completely recycled. The project was conducted in a collaboration between Central South University in Changsha, Guizhou Normal University, and the National Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials. Read more…
Denza N9 is here to take on the luxury EREV market
BYD’s premium brand, Denza, has officially launched its highly anticipated N9 SUV. The Denza N9 will be offered in two trims only – Prestige and Flagship. The N9 comes at a surprisingly aggressive price range of RMB 389,800 to RMB 449,800 (€48,500 to €55,900) undercutting previous estimates. Built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0 (also called “e3”), the Denza N9 uses… Read more…
William Li talks about Nio’s product roadmap, profitability prospect in wide-ranging interview
The Nio main brand will have a highly anticipated model in the fourth quarter, and Onvo will also begin deliveries a new model in the fourth quarter, which may be called the L80.
Li once again emphasized that Nio will achieve profitability in the fourth quarter, otherwise it will be a major test of its business model.
William Li talks about Nio’s product roadmap, profitability prospect in wide-ranging interview
The Nio main brand will have a highly anticipated model in the fourth quarter, and Onvo will also begin deliveries a new model in the fourth quarter, which may be called the L80.
Li once again emphasized that Nio will achieve profitability in the fourth quarter, otherwise it will be a major test of its business model.
InnoLogBat project takes battery logistics to a new level
In the InnoLogBat project, partners from industry and science have spent three years researching technologies and processes for a sustainable circular battery economy. The successes of the project include a battery passport and a training platform for commercial vehicle batteries. Read more…
InnoLogBat project takes battery logistics to a new level
In the InnoLogBat project, partners from industry and science have spent three years researching technologies and processes for a sustainable circular battery economy. The successes of the project include a battery passport and a training platform for commercial vehicle batteries. Read more…
Stellantis reportedly plans second plant for Citroën ë-C3
The Citroën ë-C3 is expected to roll off the production line this year, not only at the main production site in Trnava, Slovakia, but also in Kragujevac, Serbia. It would mean that Stellantis will manufacture two of the affordable EVs in Serbia. Read more…
