EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…
Webinar: Reduce EV battery transport costs By 15%* while exceeding DG compliance standards
EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…
Leapmotor to introduce AWD C10 variant
Leapmotor is expanding its European portfolio this autumn with an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 compact SUV. The performance variant features 800-volt technology and 430 kW of system power. This enables acceleration from zero to 100 kph in four seconds. Read more…
First drive in the Opel Grandland Electric -waiting for the big battery
With the Grandland Electric, Opel launched its first premium electric model at the end of last year. Entering the most contested segment in the EV market, this compact SUV still lacks standout features that would help it break ahead of the pack. But does the newcomer have what it takes to become a frontrunner in the long run?
Hyundai and GM are combining forces to launch lower-priced pickups, SUVs, an EV, and more
The two auto giants are teaming up to take on China and others with lower-priced cars. Hyundai and GM will launch five new co-developed vehicles, including a compact SUV, car, and pickup, a midsize pickup, and even an EV. However, the tie-up will involve much more. Read more…
Lyten just took over $5B of Northvolt’s battery empire
Northvolt’s facilities are about to get a second life in Europe, thanks to a San Jose, California-based lithium-sulfur battery maker: Lyten announced today that it’s acquiring all of Northvolt’s remaining assets in Sweden and Germany. Read more…
Priority launches Skyline e-bike with high-end Pinion gearbox, Gates belt drive, and surprising price
Priority Bicycles just pulled the wraps off its most advanced electric bike yet, and it’s got some serious hardware under the hood – or rather, in the bottom bracket. Say hello to the absurdly high-end for a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike, the Priority Skyline. Read more…
Paua announces expansion of charging network with Eon
UK-based charge point aggregator Paua has announced a new integration with E.on Drive Infrastructure (EDRI). This will bring 22 new locations and 177 high-powered connectors into the Paua network. Read more…
Xiaomi recruits former BMW designer
Chinese technology group and electric car manufacturer Xiaomi has hired Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i. Kai Langer worked for BMW for over 20 years and joined Xiaomi on 1 August. Read more…
Why General Motors And Hyundai Building EVs Together Just Makes Sense
Plus, the last tax-credit-fueled EV boom has begun and China accelerates kicking Nvidia out of its cars. Lire la suite…
New XPeng P7 electric sedan is here with moving screen and 10-minute charging
To say that the world of electric cars is fiercely competitive, is a bit of an understatement. Especially in China, where it takes something truly special to attract the attention of very savvy customers. XPeng seems to have found the formula with its newly redesigned P7 sedan. Immediately after its official debut yesterday, XPeng opened pre-sales and received the first… Read more…
Wolt tests EV fleet with swappable batteries in Prague
Tech and delivery company Wolt is part of a pilot in the Czech capital using 20 electric cars with swappable batteries. Developed with Romanian manufacturer UNY and backed by EIT Urban Mobility, the project aims to cut emissions, streamline last-mile logistics, and drive sustainable transport. Read more…
Forget Lightning. Ford’s New EV Pickup May Resurrect A Cult Classic
If Ford really will call it the Ranchero, then it had better have style to match. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor exec shares spy photos of new D-series models undergoing summer testing
The first model in Leapmotor’s D-series will be a large SUV priced around RMB 300,000 ($41,800).
Two models in the D series are currently undergoing summer testing.
BasiGo delivered 100 electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda
To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path is politically supported by the Kenyan government’s ambitious eMobility targets. Read more…
486 kW charging power: Xpeng unveils new P7 in China
Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power, a maximum range of 820 kilometres, and integrates three Turing AI chips delivering 2,500 TOPS of computing power. Alongside its sleek design and massive head-up display, the substantial size increase stands out. Read more…
FAW-Audi launches Q6L e-tron family models equipped with Huawei’s driver assist system
The Q6L e-tron family includes the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, with a starting price of RMB 348,800 ($48,590). Read more…
Foxconn sells EV factory in Ohio
Foxconn has sold its Lordstown EV plant in Ohio, USA, after failing to secure meaningful EV production. The facility could be repurposed as an AI data centre as the company pivots from automotive manufacturing to AI infrastructure. Read more…
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
