Indian electric bus manufacturer Olectra Greentech has ordered 2,325 electric bus chassis from BYD. It says BYD’s Blade battery has earned a reputation for superior safety and performance and serves as a highlight of its electric buses. Read more…
VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron EVs recalled due to software issue
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 60,490 electric vehicles because of a potential software issue that could prevent shift-lever indicators on instrument panels. The recall includes 2021-2023 VW ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, which share the VW Group’s MEB platform. These vehicles left the factory… Read more…
IEA analysis: battery demand exceeds one terawatt hour for the first time
The battery market boomed in 2024 due to rising global sales of electric cars. At the same time, the average price of electric car battery packs is falling – most recently to below $100 per kWh. That is according to a new analysis by the International Energy Agency. Read more…
Honda enters Chinese EV market with S7 electric SUV
Honda is making a serious push into China’s electric car market with the launch of the S7 electric SUV. No longer called Ye S7, the new model, produced through the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture, has a lot riding on it – Honda hopes it will capture a slice of the growing EV pie with a mix of decent performance, technology, and… Read more…
Volocopter finds potential investor with Diamond Aircraft
The insolvent air taxi start-up Volocopter has apparently found an investor. The saviour is said to come in the form of an Austrian aircraft manufacturer with Chinese ownership. However, the deal has not yet been officially confirmed. Read more…
BMW starts series production of the new iX
BMW has started production of the revised iX, which was unveiled at the end of January, at the Dingolfing plant. The electric model has been built at the site since 2021 and has since been sold more than 130,000 times worldwide. Read more…
Genesis delivers revised GV60
The revised Genesis GV60 is getting ready to hit the road in South Korea. This is the first update for the all-electric SUV model since its launch in October 2021. Prices and specifications for the European market will be announced “in due course.” Read more…
Slovakia to build nationwide fast-charging network
State-owned company MH Invest will be in charge of installing a minimum of 228 fast-charging points in Slovakia along the TEN-T network. The undertaking will be funded by the Slovak government. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 buyers now face even longer delivery wait times than a year ago
Chinese customers buying the Xiaomi SU7 are now facing longer delivery waits than when the model was launched.
Xiaomi has already delivered 180,000 SU7s and there are still 140,000-150,000 vehicles waiting to be delivered.
Xiaomi SU7 buyers now face even longer delivery wait times than a year ago
Chinese customers buying the Xiaomi SU7 are now facing longer delivery waits than when the model was launched.
Xiaomi has already delivered 180,000 SU7s and there are still 140,000-150,000 vehicles waiting to be delivered.
The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is stuck with a 400V battery while Hyundai and Kia charge ahead with 800V. That will change soon. Read more…
Toyota launches bZ3X in China
Toyota and GAC have begun selling the bZ3X in China. The electric SUV is available at prices starting at 109,800 yuan, which is equivalent to around 14,000 euros. More than 10,000 orders for the bZ3X were placed in the first hour. Read more…
Volvo EX60: Here’s A Sneak Peek At Volvo’s Model Y Rival
Based on a new 800V architecture, the EX60 is poised to become Volvo’s best-selling EV. Read more…
Honda launches S7 electric SUV in China, priced similarly to Tesla Model Y
Dongfeng Honda has officially launched the Honda S7, the first model under Honda’s Ye brand.
The Honda S7 is offered in two variants with starting prices of RMB 259,900 ($35,840) and RMB 309,900 respectively.
Honda launches S7 electric SUV in China, priced similarly to Tesla Model Y
Dongfeng Honda has officially launched the Honda S7, the first model under Honda’s Ye brand.
The Honda S7 is offered in two variants with starting prices of RMB 259,900 ($35,840) and RMB 309,900 respectively.
New VW ID. EVERY1
Since the Beetle, Volkswagen has been enabling affordable mobility for millions of people with compact and likeable cars. With the ID. EVERY101 concept car, the German car manufacturer is now showing an entry-level all-electric model. Volkswagen will launch the production version in 2027 – with a starting price of around 20,000 euros. The ID. Read more…
New VW ID. EVERY1
Since the Beetle, Volkswagen has been enabling affordable mobility for millions of people with compact and likeable cars. With the ID. EVERY101 concept car, the German car manufacturer is now showing an entry-level all-electric model. Volkswagen will launch the production version in 2027 – with a starting price of around 20,000 euros. The ID. Read more…
Tesla has received 200,000 orders in China for refreshed Model Y, report says
Tesla’s revamped Model Y has racked up 200,000 orders since it opened for pre-orders on January 10, albeit including many refundable orders, according to local media.
One of Tesla’s core goals in China this year is to introduce the Cybertruck electric pickup truck.
Nexperia releases OPEN Alliance-compliant ESD protection diodes
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has released ESD protection diodes to comply with the OPEN Alliance requirements for use in 10BASE-T1S automotive Ethernet applications. The diodes feature low capacitance (0.4 pF), which allows them to be used to protect higher-speed applications deploying 100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1 in-vehicle networks while still maintaining high signal integrity. The diodes offer a… Read more…
BYD Yangwang says luxury sedan U7 coming soon
Yangwang said it has completed development and testing of the DiSus-Z body control system, which would soon follow the U7 to market.
The U7, a sedan priced in the RMB 1 million range, went on pre-sales last November.
