Sono Motors claimed its EV’s solar panels could add around 150 miles of range every day, for free. Lire la suite…
This Solar EV Was Touted As A Revolution. It’s Now Being Sold For Under $1,000
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…
UK’s ‘lowest EV smart charging rate’ now available
The charging tech company Easee has partnered with Fuse Energy to create a new home EV charging tariff, claiming it is now the UK’s cheapest. It costs 5p per kWh during specific hours and includes a fast-tracked hardware offer. Read more…
Tesla Model Y sales in China resume decline in Jul
In the first seven months of this year, the Model Y saw retail sales decline year-on-year for five months.
The Model 3’s retail sales in China in July were 9,851 units, down 0.78 percent year-on-year, marking the third consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
Acura RSX Teased: Here’s Our Best Look Yet At The New Tesla Model Y Rival
As the first EV based on Honda’s new electric architecture, the RSX is a pretty big deal. Even if it’s not a coupe like the old one. Lire la suite…
China NEV sales up 27% year-on-year to 1.26 million in Jul, CAAM data show
BEV sales rose 47.1 percent year-on-year in July, while PHEV sales grew only 2.8 percent, the lowest growth rate since at least January 2021.
After excluding exports, domestic NEV sales in July were 1,037,000 units, up 16.9 percent year-on-year, but down 7.8 percent from June.
Nio Onvo begins allowing L90 customers to opt for smaller 60-kWh battery pack
Under the BaaS plan, the monthly rental fee for the 60-kWh battery pack is RMB 599 ($83), a 33.37 percent reduction from that of the 85-kWh battery pack.
Onvo emphasizes that the 85-kWh battery pack is more recommended for a better experience in a large SUV.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao begins mass production of Tai 7 SUV, launch set for Q4
The Tai 7 is the second model in Fang Cheng Bao’s Tai series following the Tai 3, and will focus more on urban driving needs.
The Tai 7 measures 4,999 mm in length and will be the largest in terms of interior space among Fang Cheng Bao’s current product lineup.
Nio Jul deliveries breakdown: ET5 Touring surpasses ES6 for 2 consecutive months
Since deliveries began in June 2019, the ES6 has been the most delivered Nio-brand model in most months over the past few years.
The ES8 SUV delivered 1,090 units in July, marking a new high since January 2024.
Xpeng shares surge in Hong Kong as extended-range X9 set for Q4 launch
As of press time, Xpeng was up 7.94 percent in Hong Kong, hitting a five-month high, bringing its month-to-date gain to 19 percent.
The extended-range version of the X9 MVP is set to launch in the fourth quarter, sparking optimism among investors about Xpeng’s sales prospects.
Volvo EX30 ducks 147% tariff threat with Ghent production switch
In a move that helps the brand duck protectionist anti-Chinese tariffs, Volvo Cars has switched production of its award-winning EX30 models destined for US roads from its Zhangjiakou plant in China to the Ghent facility in Belgium. Read more…
CATL confirms production halt at Yichun lithium mine, sending lithium producers’ shares soaring
Tianqi Lithium rose nearly 11 percent in Hong Kong, while China’s most actively traded lithium carbonate futures rose by the daily limit of 8 percent.
CATL’s mining permit for the Jianxiawo mine has expired, while production at other lithium mines in Yichun is proceeding normally.
This Guy Bought A Chevy Bolt EV. Next: Driving It 8,000 Miles To The Arctic Ocean
If a Chevy Bolt can do it, just about any EV can do it. Lire la suite…
I Charged The 2026 BMW iX At This Ionna Rechargery. It Was My Best Pit Stop Ever
Fast, easy, well-lit and full of amenities, Ionna Rechargeries are the new gold standard of EV charging. They make gas stations feel outdated. Lire la suite…
