ZF has introduced TempAI, a production-ready, AI-based temperature management technology designed to improve the performance and efficiency of electric motors in electric vehicles. Utilizing a self-learning temperature model, TempAI enhances temperature prediction accuracy by over 15 percent, enabling more precise thermal utilization of electric motors and increasing performance without compromising reliability. The TempAI platform automatically… Read more…
There’s A New Best-Selling Non-Tesla EV On The Block
Chevy’s cheap, little SUV could end up being the most popular non-Tesla EV ever this year. Lire la suite…
Chery-backed company starts solid-state battery production
A Chinese company with backing from automaker Chery has produced its first batch of solid-state batteries, a technology long promised as the key to unlocking the full potential of electric cars. The industry has been flooded with claims and predictions, but this development seems to be a tangible step from laboratory theory to factory production. The company at the center… Read more…
Denmark: Over 80% of new private cars were electric in H1/2025
Electric cars continue to surge in Denmark. In the first half of 2025, nearly 64 per cent of all newly registered cars were electric. Among private users, that number was almost 82 per cent. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: 65 MPH ONYX moped, lightweight Dahon e-bikes, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new ONYX RCR 80V electric moped, new lightweight e-bike motors, Aventon’s powerful update, California cops catching illegal e-bike riders with drones, a super lightweight new e-bike from Dahon, and more. Read more…
How We Got To This Shaky Moment For EVs
On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we speak with Ben Prochazka, Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition. Lire la suite…
How Much Energy It Takes To Drive 1,242 Miles With An Electric Car
We partnered with Polestar to race in the 2025 Mille Miglia Green. Here’s what we learned about energy consumption. Lire la suite…
UK: Every fourth new car is electric
The UK new car market saw its strongest June across all drive types since 2019. BEV demand climbed 39.1% YoY to over 47,000 units, meaning that one in four new car buyers in the UK chose a battery-electric vehicle last month. Read more…
Phoenix Motor to expand EV production facilities in China
The California-based EV maker has signed an agreement to take over more than 1.6m square feet of existing EV production facilities in Henan Province, China. It will use these facilities to produce Edison Future EVs for Latin America and other markets. Read more…
Nio launches higher-priced Champion Edition variants for ET5, ET5 Touring, and EC6
The starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions have increased by 6.04 percent, while the EC6 Champion Edition has seen a 3.35 percent increase.
The move aims to commemorate Nio’s victory in the 2015 Formula Championship.
VoltAero to provide electric aircraft to Malaysian flight academy
VoltAero has signed an order agreement for 15 Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft with Malaysian flight academy HM Aerospace Sdn Bhd. The companies say it will help establish an electric-hybrid aviation sector in Malaysia. Read more…
India gets first EV charging hub for airside operations
Indian EV charging solutions provider Servotech Renewable has announced the country’s first EV charging hub for airside operations. The company is setting up this facility at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Read more…
Hubject and Chargemap to expand plug & charge partnership
The expanded partnership will bring Plug&Charge capabilities to more than 600,000 Chargemap Pass users. It means Hubject’s ISO 15118-based system will be integrated into Chargemap’s network. Read more…
Cadillac ups the price for 2026 Lyriq but makes Super Cruise standard
Cadillac decided it was about the time to up the game with its stylish Lyriq SUV for the 2026 model year. The automaker is making its Super Cruise hands-free driving technology a standard feature across all trims, together with a series of pricing adjustments. The entry point for the Lyriq will see a slight increase, but the inclusion of what… Read more…
Agata Stańda appointed CEO of Solaris
Agata Stańda has been named the new CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Javier Iriarte, who becomes Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board while leading CAF Rolling Stock. Read more…
Pony AI begins robotaxi road tests in Luxembourg
Pony AI has team up with a local partner to deploy multiple robotaxis for testing in Luxembourg.
Pony AI plans to expand its autonomous driving services to more regions in Luxembourg within the coming months.
Italy launches €650 million tender for 600 electric buses
Italy’s central purchasing body Consip has launched a €650 million tender for 600 electric buses, ranging from minibuses to articulated models. Delivery will cover urban, intercity, and regional needs. Read more…
BYD launches wagon variant of Seal 06 DM-i with starting price of $15,320
The hybrid BYD Seal 06 DM-i Touring Edition has a range of up to 2,000 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds.
More automakers are joining the ranks of those launching wagon models as domestic consumer preferences become increasingly diverse.
Fraunhofer FEP optimises production process for metal-polymer electrodes
Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This enables electrodes to be made using polymer films instead of metal foils – reducing battery weight while maintaining comparable performance. Read more…
Ohme becomes home charging partner of XPENG UK
The partnership will see Ohme provide XPENG customers with a ‘complete charger, installation and support package’. Additionally, customers that buy an XPENG G6 Long Range between now and the end of September will be eligible for a complimentary Ohme home charger. Read more…
