SAIC Motor has announced its intention to file a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of the European Union to protect its rights and interests. SAIC is affected by the highest special tariff of 35.3 per cent – and is now accusing the EU of errors in the investigation. Read more…
Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]
Spoiler Alert: The low-speed function test is short and sweet but a milestone nonetheless. Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has finally given the public a look at its “PI-2” production-intent vehicle, which will now be used for real-world validation and testing en route to production… hopefully. Read more…
Tesla gives update on self-driving roadmap, v13 slips, more promises
Tesla has given an update on its self-driving roadmap. It confirmed that its FSD v13 update has been delayed into next month and it makes more promises. Read more…
How To Shop For EV Tires That Reduce Road Noise
Finding the right noise-fighting tire for your EV can be challenging. Read more…
Hyundai Initium Hydrogen Concept Shows Where Design Is Headed Next
It’s powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that provides a maximum range of 404 miles. And it can power your home. Read more…
Volkswagen considers layoffs and pay cuts to avoid Germany factory closures
Volkswagen is reportedly planning a series of drastic measures to cut expenses. These include potential layoffs of tens of thousands of workers, salary reductions of at least 10%, to avoid the closure of up to three factories in Germany. This news comes as a blow to Volkswagen’s workforce, who recently staged a protest at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters. Understandably, employees… Read more…
Schaeffler inaugurates technology centre for eMobility solutions
Schaeffler has opened a new technology centre for materials science and engineering at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach. With the activities based there, the supplier aims to bring innovative solutions in the eMobility, battery and hydrogen sectors to series maturity. Read more…
Hyundai Initium: preview of the next Nexo
With the Initium hydrogen fuel cell concept car, Hyundai is providing a preview of the design language of the new edition of the Nexo planned for 2025. Hyundai will present the concept of the new H2 SUV at the LA Auto Show and Auto Guangzhou in November – the first key data on the drive system is already available. Read more…
Startup plans to solve the ‘many battery standards’ problem with new battery standard
There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards. Now a fresh mobility startup, Bingo, says they have the solution: a new battery standard. Read more…
Li Auto reaches 1,000 supercharging stations but will face challenges in meeting year-end target
Li Auto put its 1,000th supercharging station into operation today, but will face challenges in reaching its goal of more than 2,000 by the end of the year. Read more…
BYD Denza to formally launch Z9 sedan on Nov 15
Denza will officially launch the Z9 on November 15, the first day of the 2024 Guangzhou auto show, after having started pre-sales of the sedan on August 20. Read more…
Nissan launches its own version of the electric Renault Twingo
Nissan is planning its own offshoot of the electric Renault Twingo planned for 2026 at a sales price of less than 20,000 euros. This means that Ampere will not only build a Nissan offshoot of the Renault 5, but also of the upcoming Twingo. Read more…
Aftermath of the H2 subsidy scandal sees Werner Diwald step down as DWV boss
The German Hydrogen Association (DWV) is drawing the consequences of the lobbying scandal surrounding questionable subsidies for hydrogen projects that came to light at the beginning of the year. The head of the association, Werner Diwald, is to step down at the end of the year. Read more…
2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer interior, design and features review
The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is the station wagon version of the ID.7, aiming to add even more practicality to what was an already great formula. Compared to its sedan ID.7 sibling, the ID.7 Tourer is no different in terms of dimensions, drivetrain and features. It’s available in the same Pro, Pro S and GTX trims. VW ID.7 Tourer The Tourer… Read more…
Li Auto sees Q3 net income rise to year-to-date high as revenue hits record
BYD forms new team to focus on end-to-end tech use in smart driving
BYD formed a forward-looking team this week to focus on the use of end-to-end technology, according to local media. Read more…
Denver’s newest police cars are now police e-bikes
Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles. Read more…
Parker Chomerics to show thermal interface materials at electronica
The Chomerics division of Parker Hannifin Corporation will present a trio of new thermal interface materials at Electronica 2024, staged on November 12-15 in Munich, Germany.
Exhibiting at booth B3.236, the innovations on show will include new thermal, cure-in-place, gap-pad and dispensable gel products. The company is also planning to announce the launch of a rapid sampling and prototyping service. Read more…
Li Auto puts overseas market expansion back on table, targets Middle East, Latin America, report says
Li Auto has recently created a first-tier division responsible for overseas market expansion, putting a much-changed international expansion plan back on the table. Read more…
Xpeng to formally launch P7+ electric sedan on Nov 7
Xpeng began pre-sales of the P7+ on October 14 at a starting price of RMB 209,800 ($29,450) and received more than 30,000 pre-orders in the first 1 hour and 48 minutes. Read more…
