China dominates the market and supply chains, the increasingly popular LFP battery makes energy storage more affordable and the demand for electric trucks is becoming a factor in the battery market – these are some of the key messages to emerge from a new assessment by the International Energy Agency. We have the details. Read more…
DHL & Mercedes Benz use Hylane’s “pay-to-use” model for electric trucks
Logistics provider DHL Group, commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck and commercial emission-free vehicle rental company Hylane signed a cooperation agreement in the field of fully electric trucks at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. The partnership provides for DHL to operate 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks via Hylane’s “transport as a service model”. Read more…
Xiaomi founder says YU7 pricing to be finalized 1-2 days before launch, auto chip to be released soon
The starting price of the YU7 will not be just RMB 20,000 higher than the SU7 electric sedan, Lei Jun said.
Xiaomi’s automotive chip is currently under development and is expected to be released soon.
Mercedes struggles to sell the electric G Class
The iconic G-Class from Mercedes continues to sell well – as a combustion engine. However, according to insiders, the electric version introduced last year is less in demand, and behind closed doors people are not thrilled about the model internally. The lacklustre sales could also have an impact on the planned, smaller G-Class. Read more…
BASF begins production of black mass in Germany
BASF has successfully commissioned its black mass production plant in Schwarzheide, Brandenburg. The German plant is one of the largest commercial black mass plants in Europe, with an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons of spent lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. This corresponds to around 40,000 electric car batteries per year. Read more…
UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare
A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…
DS opens the order books for the DS N°4 at €45,990
Following its facelift, the DS 4 is now also available as a purely electric car – starting at 45,990 euros. Orders for the compact sedan are now open in France and Germany and deliveries are scheduled to begin in September. The facelift can be recognised by the slightly different name DS N°4. Read more…
Tesla announces production of 1 millionth Powerwall with some shady math
Tesla has announced that it produced its one millionth Powerwall. An impressive milestone that is, unfortunately, overshadowed by some questionable math. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV business expected to turn profitable in H2 2025, founder says
Xiaomi EV is poised to become the fastest to achieve profitability among China’s new automotive brands.
In the first quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, reported an operating loss of RMB 500 million.
Nio announces plans to enter 7 new European markets
In 2025 and 2026, Nio will launch its cars in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania.
Currently, some vehicles under the Nio main brand are available in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark.
Rivian Is Adding A Key Charging Feature To The R1S And R1T EVs
The change is part of a larger update that brings a revamped energy meter and faster charging for some versions. Read more…
Zeekr to launch Zeekr 7X SUV in Hong Kong later this month
The Zeekr 7X is set to officially launch in the Hong Kong market in late June, aiming to become the new benchmark for family vehicles in the city.
The SUV has already begun deliveries in Europe in May.
DS N°4 order books open, here are the prices
Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…
E-quipment highlight: ZQUIP heavy equipment battery swap demo [video]
ZQUIP is working hard to bring more smart, efficient, modular power solutions to commercial job sites everywhere – and at the core of their vision for the future is battery-swap technology. You can see just how easy it is make that happen here. Read more…
Battery pack designed for second life
A European project has developed a battery prototype designed for ease of assembly and disassembly of battery components, writes Nick Flaherty.
The battery pack developed as part of the MARBEL project with car maker Stellantis uses a wireless battery management system (BMS), artificial intelligence (AI) and a digital twin capable of predicting a battery’s remaining useful life, as well as its state of charge and health. Read more…
India: Jupiter Electric Mobility grabs an order for 300 electric mini trucks
Indian EV and energy storage solutions provider Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) plans to deploy 300 electric mini trucks in partnership with Pickkup, a Delhi-based sustainable logistics company. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to formalise the agreement. Read more…
India: Jupiter Electric Mobility grabs an order for 300 electric mini trucks
Indian EV and energy storage solutions provider Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) plans to deploy 300 electric mini trucks in partnership with Pickkup, a Delhi-based sustainable logistics company. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to formalise the agreement. Read more…
New report sheds light on how Nio cuts costs
In its May model updates, Nio’s new strategy avoided additional costs from material waste, according to a local media report.
Nio will release its unaudited first-quarter 2025 financial results later today, with management holding a conference call afterward.
New report sheds light on how Nio cuts costs
In its May model updates, Nio’s new strategy avoided additional costs from material waste, according to a local media report.
Nio will release its unaudited first-quarter 2025 financial results later today, with management holding a conference call afterward.
Geely Galaxy releases first official images of A7 hybrid sedan
The Geely Galaxy A7 has a fuel consumption of just 2 liters per 100 kilometers when running on low battery power, and a combined range of up to 2,100 km.
Geely Galaxy sold 101,845 vehicles in May, a year-on-year increase of 273 percent.
