Truck manufacturer Scania, which wanted to source its battery cells exclusively from Northvolt, is now talking to other battery cell manufacturers, as Northvolt is struggling financially. Meanwhile, the German government is ‘in constant dialogue’ with the latter to ensure the construction of the Northvolt factory in the north of the country. Read more…
Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased
Jaguar has finally provided a glimpse of the first of what the automaker claims will be a full lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker on Thursday showed a heavily camouflaged of a four-door grand tourer, sporting an exaggerated hood and fastback-like profile—likely with a liftgate rather than a trunklid at the rear. It will be one of… Read more…
EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals
Insurance claims suggest EVs are in different types of lower-speed crashes EVs are more likely to be rear-ended, less likely to have front-end damage Combustion vehicles and EVs are full-loss totaled at about the same rate EVs are more often involved in different kinds of collisions than internal-combustion cars, data from Mitchell International… Read more…
BYD Denza Z9 sedan is now official with 100 kWh battery, 3.4-second sprint
At the Guangzhou Auto Show today, BYD’s Denza finally took the wraps off the Z9 sedan, a car it’s been teasing for a while. It will slot into Denza’s roster alongside the Z9GT hatchback which arrived in September. The Z9 starts at CNY 354,800 (€44,200) just like the Z9GT. It’s 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, and 1,518 mm tall,… Read more…
Kia wins DHL Korea as a customer for PBV transporters
DHL Korea is working with Kia to enhance its logistics services with the latter’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) solution. Kia promises to deliver medium- and large-sized PBVs to boost the logistics services rendered by DHL. Read more…
EV Drivers In Australia Are Being Deployed For Natural Disaster Help
With summer storms expected to hit the Land Down Under in the coming months, EVs with vehicle-to-load are being put to good use. Read more…
USA: Eaton and Treehouse work together on residential electrification projects
Under the agreement, intelligent power management company Eaton will become Treehouse’s preferred supplier. That includes the former’s AC charger and smart breaker, as well as other smart home solutions. Read more…
Report: Nixing EV tax credit is a Trump priority, with Tesla support
The incoming Trump administration will prioritize eliminating the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, a move that has the support of Tesla, Reuters reported Thursday. Nixing the EV tax credit is being discussed by Trump’s transition team as part of broader tax legislation, according to the report, which cited two anonymous sourced familiar with the… Read more…
Xiaomi presents electric drive with four motors
Chinese tech company Xiaomi has unveiled its next-generation electric car chassis. It installed a new steering system, a quad-motor system with one electric motor per wheel, and an active suspension in a converted SU7. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits 359.71 km/h, Hyper Autonomous Driving System announced
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra production version made its official debut at the end of last month, and within 10 minutes of the announcement, the company had already received 3,680 refundable pre-orders. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed the fact that the SU7 reached a top speed of 359.71 km/h during a recent test at the CATARC… Read more…
BYD wants to bring its electric cars to South Korea
BYD has so far focused on its home and the European market. Now, it will add South Korea to the list of countries where its cars are sold. The Chinese manufacturer has already set up a website in the country that reads “coming soon.” Read more…
Leapmotor B10 makes domestic debut, to hit market in Q1 2025
The B10 is the first model in Leapmotor’s B-series, which has two other models coming in 2025. Read more…
Avatr plugs into Nio’s charging network
Avatr, previously known as Changan Nio, plugged into Nio’s charging network, becoming the 14th brand to do so. Read more…
Interview with Stefan Schwanck: Insights into Pyroswitch DC Testing for E-Mobility
In an exclusive interview, Stefan Schwanck, Head of Low Voltage Labs at KEMA Labs Berlin, discusses the pivotal role of Pyroswitch DC testing in advancing the electric mobility (e-mobility) sector. KEMA Labs is the Testing, Inspection and Certification Business Unit of CESI Group. Drawing from the extensive testing experiences at KEMA Labs, Stefan provides an in-depth look into the innovative developments and challenges faced in this dynamic field. Read more…
Trump looks to cut subsidy for electric cars
US President-elect Donald Trump could get rid of the current tax credit of 7,500 dollars for electric cars as part of a more comprehensive tax reform. Tesla is said to support these plans – although the company itself would be affected. Read more…
Zeekr delivers first EVs in Norway
The Geely brand Zeekr is now active in three European countries. The first Zeekr 001 was delivered in Norway in November. It is not yet known when Zeekr will start deliveries in Germany. Read more…
Tesla’s Latest Supercharger Update Brings Big Speed Improvements
The V4 Cabinet enables Tesla’s latest Supercharger stalls to deliver over 1 Megawatt of power. Just not for the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X. Read more…
Tesla increases Supercharger charging capacity to up to 500 kW
It sounds a little unusual at first: Tesla has unveiled new control cabinets for its V4 Superchargers. However, the new technology enables significantly faster charging processes with a peak of up to 500 kW – the Semi electric truck can then even charge with more than one megawatt. But Tesla sees even more advantages. Read more…
BYD Denza launches Z9 sedan with starting price of $46,320
The Denza Z9 is available in PHEV and BEV variants, and its tri-motor powertrain allows the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue unveils Robo X electric supercar, production set for 2027
Jiyue said the Robo X comes with a high-performance drive system and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 1.9 seconds. Read more…
