Standex Electronics, a supplier of custom-engineered electromagnetic components, has announced that its high-voltage reed relays now meet new peak high-voltage testing standards. Standex does not perform high-voltage testing services, but its advanced relay technology supports applications that require compliance with the latest high-voltage testing benchmarks. Standex’s high-voltage reed relays are engineered with hermetically sealed rhodium… Read more…
Sono Motors’ Sion prototypes go under the hammer
Munich-based solar car startup Sono Motors recently relaunched as SonoSolar after insolvency and aims to continue developing solar technology for emobility. Now, the company’s past is up for auction. The insolvency administrator of the former Sion programme is calling for bids on the remaining assets. Read more…
Zeekr files for 9X hybrid SUV, pre-sales to begin by end of this month
The Zeekr 9X is Zeekr’s first hybrid model, measuring 5,239 mm in length.
Its battery pack has a capacity of up to 70 kWh, enabling a battery range of over 380 kilometers.
Geely Galaxy launches A7 hybrid sedan, starting at $12,500
Analysts expect the Galaxy A7’s monthly average sales to reach 10,000 units, given its competitive pricing.
The Galaxy A7 will compete with hybrid sedans including the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
AAMG is looking to acquire Lilium’s assets & expertise
After the German electric flying taxi developer Lilium had to file for insolvency again in February, the Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and its partners are now reporting interest in continuing the Lilium aircraft programme by acquiring key assets and securing technical expertise. Read more…
Tesla’s new Chinese Model 3+ crushes range records, six-seat Model Y L CLTC range also confirmed
Official government filings from China have pulled back the curtain on two new electric cars from Tesla, revealing a new Model 3 variant with an impressive range and a more spacious, six-seat version of the popular Model Y crossover. The documents, submitted to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), have detailed theoretical, best-case-scenario range, but they still push… Read more…
Zero Motorcycles delivers first electric motorcycles from the X line
Zero Motorcycles has started deliveries of a new range of more affordable electric motorbikes. The X Line comprises the XB and XE models, which are available at prices starting at $6,495 for the XE and $4,395 for the XB. Read more…
Airbus subsidiary AALTO tests Amprius SiCore cells in the stratosphere
California-based battery developer Amprius has delivered high-performance cells from its pilot line in Fremont to several customers for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This includes Airbus subsidiary AALTO, which is testing the cells in the Zephyr reconnaissance drone at an altitude of over 20km. Read more…
Acura is teasing its new all-electric RSX before its debut at Monterey Car Week
Acura plans to give the public its first uncamouflaged look at its all-electric RSX prototype during Monterey Car Week, but before then, it teased a sneak peek image. Read more…
Forklift certified: Bedrock secures $80M to develop AI equipment operators
Led by a team of ex-Waymo engineers, Bedrock Robotics is developing a new generation of autonomous heavy equipment equipment operators who, they hope, will be able to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without human intervention. Read more…
BYD Yangwang files for new U9 supercar with doubled motor power
The new Yangwang U9, powered by four motors, features a peak power output of 555 kW per motor, 2.3 times that of the current U9’s 240 kW.
The new Yangwang U9 may utilize the high-speed motor technology unveiled by BYD in March.
BVG lays foundation stone for e-bus depot in Marienfelde
Berlin’s public transport operator (BVG) has begun construction of a depot in Säntisstraße in Marienfelde that will be entirely dedicated to electric buses. The site is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will have space for 220 electric buses. Read more…
Ford Delays Next Electric Pickup And Van Again, But Not All Is Lost
The American automaker is focusing its efforts on cheaper EVs, and that’s good news. Lire la suite…
The New Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Batteries Will Come From An Unlikely Source
Despite GM working on LFP batteries in the U.S., the 2027 Bolt EV will get batteries from outside America. Lire la suite…
First battery-electric buses go live at Winnipeg Transit
The Canadian city of Winnipeg is set to deploy its first battery-electric bus next week. It’s the first of several zero-emission buses that will be deployed this year, including both battery and fuel cell electric buses. Read more…
GM’s new Chevy Bolt EV will have a Chinese heartbeat, for now
General Motors has confirmed it will import batteries from the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), to power the next generation of its most affordable electric car. This decision might not be popular with the crowd, but it exposes the complex balancing act facing American automakers as they race to produce cost-effective electric vehicles for the masses.… Read more…
Electra lowers DC charging price to 39 cents – temporarily
Fast-charging provider Electra is expanding its summer vacation offer to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. After Italy, Electra offers fast charging in the German-speaking region from 13 August for just €0.39 or CHF per kilowatt hour. Read more…
Tesla reveals Model 3+ with a range of 830 kilometres for China
Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a range of up to 830 kilometres, while the Model Y L with six seats has a range of 751 kilometres. Read more…
China Jul NEV retail falls below 1 million, with hybrids seeing first-ever year-on-year decline
BEV retail sales in July totaled 607,000 units, up 24.5 percent year-on-year; PHEVs, including EREVs, totaled 380,000 units, down 4.04 percent year-on-year.
EREV retail sales in July came in at 102,000 units, down 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Leapmotor now has its own car carrier, set to ship over 2,500 EVs to Europe on maiden voyage
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.
