Ford says its breakthrough affordable EV will offer the interior space of a mid-size truck in the footprint of a Maverick. Lire la suite…
This Is Our First Look At Ford’s New $30,000 Electric Pickup
Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Will Have A Tiny Battery
Ford’s smallest electric pickup will have a battery that’s roughly half the size of the entry-level F-150 Lightning’s. Lire la suite…
2,250 kW from four motors: BYD doubles the power of the Yangwang U9
The Yangwang U9 electric hypercar was already well equipped with its 960 kW. However, a ‘track’ version is now awaiting approval in China, in which BYD is installing its latest generation of electric motors. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 27.8%, Tesla 8th with 4.1%
Tesla’s market share in China’s NEV market in July was lower than its 5.5 percent in June and below the 5.3 percent recorded in the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, BYD had a 29.2 percent share of China’s NEV retail market, while Tesla accounted for 4.7 percent.
University of Bayreuth claims AI agents are set to drastically shorten the early stages of battery research
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have used an AI-based multi-agent system to develop new electrolytes for the first time. This approach is expected to drastically shorten the initial stages of battery research. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 deliveries reach 6,042 in its first month as production ramps up
Xiaomi has run into a problem most automakers would envy. Its new electric SUV, the YU7, has attracted an incredible number of buyers. The challenge now is no longer convincing customers, but building them fast enough in a situation that tests the young carmaker’s abilities and its customers’ patience. When the Xiaomi YU7 launched on June 26, the response was… Read more…
Calgary to procude 120 electric buses from Volvo
The Canadian city of Calgary is procuring 120 electric buses. The Nova LFSe+ electric buses from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus will replace old diesel buses. Delivery will begin in 2027 and all 120 electric buses are expected to be in operation by the end of 2028. Read more…
China: EV sales rise while PHEV demand declines
In July, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,262,000 units, marking a strong 27 per cent increase year-on-year but a slight decrease compared to June. A closer look at powertrains reveals shifts in demand across segments. Read more…
China Jul EV battery installations: CATL share 41.40%, BYD 21.18%
CATL’s market share decreased by 2.28 percentage points in July compared to June, while BYD’s share decreased by 0.29 percentage points, as smaller players saw growth.
In July, China’s power battery installation volume reached 55.9 GWh, up 34.3 percent year-on-year, but down 4.0 percent from June.
Porsche opens eighth Charging Lounge
The sports car manufacturer has opened its eighth Charging Lounge exclusive to Porsche drivers. The new Ringsheim fast-charging park is located in Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Read more…
July statistics: Almost 5,000 new electric cars in Austria
Austria registered 4,920 new battery-electric cars in July, a 67.7 per cent increase on the same month last year, giving BEVs a market share of 19.8 per cent. That makes electric cars the fastest-growing powertrain in the country. Read more…
This Solar EV Was Touted As A Revolution. It’s Now Being Sold For Under $1,000
Sono Motors claimed its EV’s solar panels could add around 150 miles of range every day, for free. Lire la suite…
Further £40 million boost for zero-emission buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government confirmed a new investment package of up to £40 million through ScotZEB2, reopening the second and last phase of the funding programme. The grant is expected to support the purchase of up to 300 battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell buses by operators across the country. Read more…
Tesla ends supercomputer project
Tesla has ended its in-house supercomputer project known as Dojo. The system was used for AI training to improve Autopilot functions and Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Tesla vehicles. The move marks a strategic shift. Read more…
Glencore is taking over Li-Cycle
Swiss mining company Glencore has acquired Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle. The purchase includes four spoke facilities in North America and one in Magdeburg, Germany. It also includes the hub project in Rochester and Li-Cycle’s intellectual property. Read more…
Xpeng Jul deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 remains strong, P7+ momentum slows
Mona M03 delivered 15,758 vehicles in July, contributing 42.92 percent of Xpeng’s monthly deliveries.
P7+ delivered 5,614 vehicles in July, down 16.21 percent from 6,700 in June.
3,019 hp track version of the Yangwang U9 certified in China
A regulatory filing in China has pulled the curtain back on a new version of the Yangwang U9, and the numbers are something else. The upcoming U9 Track Edition, from BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang, is a vehicle that pushes the definition of power into a new stratosphere with a combined output of 3,019 horsepower. The information comes from China’s Ministry… Read more…
UK Government announces first vehicles qualifying for the ECG
The list is still short, but at least it is getting longer. After Citroën was the first to benefit from the country’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall models have joined the ranks. However, so far, no EV qualifies for the full £3,750. Read more…
AAMG only wants to pay €20 million for Lilium
The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG), which has expressed interest in acquiring Lilium, is only willing to pay €20 million for the air taxi developer, which was once valued at billions. In addition, further information about the owners of AAMG has now come to light. Read more…
