The next-generation Nio ES8 is 5,280 mm in length, longer than its predecessor’s 5,099 mm.
Nio president said last month that the updated ES8 would go on sale between August and September.
Nio Onvo L80 is 5-seat version of L90, regulatory filing shows
Onvo has filed for a specification change for the L90, adding the L80 badge to the rear.
The L80 and L90 differ only in seating layout, meaning they will share the majority of components and R&D resources.
Li Auto files for 5-seat electric SUV i6, set to launch in Sept
The Li i6, a five-seat pure electric SUV, will be launched in September this year, said Li Auto’s founder.The Li i6 will compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, and Audi Q5.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao files for Tai 7 hybrid SUV
The Tai 7 measures 4,999 mm in length and offers both single-motor and dual-motor options.
The Tai 7 is expected to target a broader family user base with its larger size compared to the Tai 3.
Honda partner Helm.ai unveils system for automated driving
California-based startup Helm.ai has introduced its solution Helm.ai Vision, a system designed for the recognition of urban environments for Level 2+ and Level 3 automated driving. The technology is set to be used in Honda’s upcoming 0 Series of electric vehicles. Read more…
Hankook Tire introduces iON HT highway-terrain tire for electric light-duty trucks
Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load designation,… Read more…
ChargeHub integrates Plug&Charge functionality from Hubject
Hubject and ChargeHub, a roaming platform provider in North America, have announced their cooperation. The partners are linking Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem with ChargeHub’s platform known as ‘Passport Hub’. Read more…
Gotion completes 0.2 GWh pilot line for all-solid-state batteries
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has completed a 0.2 GWh pilot production line, started in 2024, that has a 90% yield rate for its GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force, the company said. Its safety… Read more…
VDL and Toyota test quartet of trucks with fuel cell drive
Toyota and VDL have jointly integrated Toyota’s fuel cell technology into further heavy-duty trucks. Following the successful deployment of an initial demonstration vehicle, four more trucks are now being tested in daily logistics operations on international routes. Read more…
Bremen public transport operator converts depot for electric bus operation
Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) is putting 50 new electric articulated buses from Daimler Buses and Irizar into operation at the end of June. To this end, BSAG has equipped and converted its first complete depot in the Blumenthal district for e-bus operation. Read more…
Factorial presents AI platform ‘Gammatron’ for battery development
Factorial, a US company specialising in the development of solid-state battery cells, aims to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries with an AI-supported simulation platform. The software, called ‘Gammatron’, is designed to improve the prediction, validation and optimisation of battery performance. Read more…
Airbus and MTU deepen collaboration on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aviation
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are ramping up efforts to develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems for commercial aviation. The partners have signed a new agreement focused on fuel cell technologies as a cornerstone of future zero-emission aircraft. Read more…
Elektrum Eesti to install 170 rapid chargers at Olerex filling stations
Energy provider Elektrum Eesti and filling station chain Olerex are planning to install a total of 170 rapid charging stations at 62 filling stations across Estonia by the end of 2027. Initial high-power chargers have already been commissioned in Paide, Tartu, Rakvere, Võru and Türi. Read more…
Enel + Nissan LEAF second life battery storage project goes online
Originally announced two years ago, a joint energy storage project between European energy firm Enel and Nissan has come online, giving LEAF batteries a second chance at life and ensuring electrical supply for more than 90,000 people. Read more…
The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter
The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list. Read more…
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world. Read more…
The ticket bot cometh: city is recording drivers that AI says are bad
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. Read more…
Texas Politicians Warn Tesla: Robotaxis May Be Premature
Also: the U.S. might soon have more battery capacity than it needs, and why Brazil’s auto industry sounds the alarm over Chinese EVs.
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Why Another Battery Maker Slammed The Brakes On More U.S. Plants
Two plants in the U.S. that AESC was building now lie partially finished due to “deep policy uncertainty” and tariffs. Read more…
2024 BMW iX Long-Term Review: How Does It Compare To The New One?
I get a chance to see how my 2024 BMW iX stacks up against the newer 2026 iX. It offers tasty improvements and significant savings. Read more…
