BYD has signed an agreement with Poland’s Greenvolt Power to develop a battery energy storage system project in the European country.
Construction of the project has begun and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Renault revises the Megane E-Tech Electric
Renault has presented the revised Mégane E-Tech Electric, which can be ordered immediately. Although the drive remains unchanged, there are some interesting technical and equipment updates. Read more…
Revamped Toyota bZ4X gets more power, range, and towing muscle
Toyota is giving its bZ4X electric SUV a major overhaul for the new model year. The updates address key concerns, including range, power, and towing capacity, making the bZ4X a far more compelling option for potential buyers. A major highlight of the refreshed bZ4X is the introduction of two new battery options. The base model now features a 57.7 kWh… Read more…
VEV completes first of four UK electric bus depots for Stagecoach
VEV, a Vitol subsidiary, has just announced that work is complete on Stagecoach’s electric bus hub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 57 electric buses are now set for deployment in Spring 2025, replacing over two-thirds of Stagecoach’s existing diesel fleet in the area. Read more…
BYD Qin L EV all-electric sedan’s official launch set for Mar 23
BYD will officially launch the Qin L EV on March 23, instead of March 12 as reported by some local media earlier this month.
BYD began previewing the Qin L EV last month, calling it a mid-size pure electric sedan aimed at a younger demographic.
CustomCells to set up round cell production line for research project
The battery manufacturer CustomCells is part of the ‘Innovation and Future Agenda’ of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. To that end, CustomCells is a corporate partner in a practical research project to build expertise in the field of next-generation round cells. Read more…
Scania expands its electric bus platform with new electric drive
The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is expanding its range of electric buses with a new e-machine and a new battery option. In addition, a new charging interface at the rear of the electric buses accelerates power consumption. Read more…
China NEV retail at 204,000 in Mar 1-9, up 116% from same period last month
The significant increase from February 1-9 was largely due to a low base caused by the Chinese New Year holiday early last month.
NEV penetration at retail was 56.04 percent in the March 1-9 period and 46.05 percent year-to-date.
The Porsche Macan Will Be Electric-Only After The ICE Version Dies: Official
Porsche “stands by this decision.” That said, the automaker is considering a new hybrid SUV different from the Macan and Cayenne. Read more…
Luxeed R7 SUV exceeds 80,000 orders after about 6 months on market
The Luxeed R7 is the second model jointly built by Huawei and Chery, launched on September 24, 2024.
The model is offered in BEV and EREV variants and is a Tesla Model Y competitor.
Northvolt AB files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Northvolt has announced more bad news. The parent company Northvolt AB and several subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, despite the ongoing restructuring process under US law. Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America are not affected in their respective jurisdictions. Read more…
VW manufactures SSP components in Kassel
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) will be manufactured at the Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany. The plant will produce components for up to one million vehicles per year. Read more…
BMW iX3 spotted during extreme weather testing in South Africa
The new BMW iX3 is probably the most important electric SUV for the brand ever. It has big shoes to fill in – it signals the start of the company’s “Neue Klasse” era. This new vehicle, designed to compete with rivals like the Audi Q6 E-tron and Polestar 3, is currently undergoing its final testing in South Africa, suggesting an… Read more…
Scania enhances e-bus offering with new e-machine, battery and charging options
Scania’s new e-machine is fully adapted to the company’s complete battery-electric bus platform. Four power options are now available, and an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox, offering an impressive combination of increased performance and efficiency, flexibility and zero emissions. A further battery option has been added, and a charging interface at the rear of the bus will quicken power uptake. Read more…
Geely enters Australia and New Zealand with local launch of EX5 electric SUV
By the end of 2025, the Geely EX5 will be in more than 20 markets.
Geely will enter more markets including the UK, Brazil and South Africa this year.
Geely enters Australia and New Zealand with local launch of EX5 electric SUV
By the end of 2025, the Geely EX5 will be in more than 20 markets.
Geely will enter more markets including the UK, Brazil and South Africa this year.
In a historic first, wind and solar combined overtake coal in the US
In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?
Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday. A brand showcase in Brussels highlighted Toyota’s… Read more…
Hesai to supply Mercedes-Benz with automotive LiDARs, report says
This is the first time a foreign automaker has sought to apply this Chinese-made technology to models sold outside China, according to Reuters.
Hesai said it entered into a multi-year, long-term partnership spanning 2030, without mentioning the carmaker by name.
Changan aims to have all-solid-state batteries in prototype cars by end of 2025, offering over 1,500 km of range
Changan aims to validate solid-state batteries in vehicles by 2026, and then move forward with mass production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027.
BYD and CATL are also planning to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027.
