Li Auto had 11,300 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 3,500, Zeekr 4,600, Leapmotor 7,000 and Aito 8,900. Read more…
Nio to tweak how it charges for battery swap service in China
Nio is set to tweak its charging model for its battery swap service in China, in what will be the third major overhaul since the service became available. Read more…
Changan’s NEV arm Deepal signs dealer deal to tap UAE market
Deepal signed a strategic partnership agreement with UAE auto dealership group Al Tayer Motors on September 2 to jointly offer Deepal’s products in the Middle Eastern country. Read more…
Kia’s new EV6 gets a sleek front-end design makeover and longer range
Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins Kia’s new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand’s fresh new look. Read more…
Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site
A hacker has revealed that Tesla has launched a new data gathering around the site where it plans to unveil its Robotaxi next month. Read more…
Belgian bus operator Hansea to add 181 MAN electric buses to existing fleet
Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet – and last week, the company announced plans to add 181 more electric buses by the end of 2025. Read more…
Rare price cut on Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike $1,199, Anker SOLIX units 46% off, Samsung electric washer/ventless dryer $1,500 off, more
Happy Labor Day y’all! We’ve got some big savings on Green Deals for you today, led by Lectric’s surprise $100 price cut on two of its popular e-bike models, including the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike that’s down at $1,199 for the rest of the day – with $355 in free gear too. You’ll also find up to 46% off discounts across a bunch of Anker’s camping and home backup essentials, with the SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station falling back to a $449 low and plenty more great setup options too. Samsung is also getting in on the big deals for the holiday, as you can save over $1,500 on the brand’s Bespoke AI-supported All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer at $1,999 with a bunch of bonus saving options thrown in too. There’s also Segway’s Labor Day sale that began today, as well as a whole lineup of Greenworks holiday discounts that will be ending tonight – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like last week’s Velotric update taking up to $1,100 off e-bikes until tonight and the new Blix Vika X Folding e-bike launch discount.. Read more…
Smart car returns as a mid-size electric crossover
Does every new version of a car have to be bigger than the one before it? Smart seems to think the answer is, “Yes!” And it’s launched a new, five-passenger electric crossover in Australia that it thinks will be able to take the fight to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
Nebraska DOT opens RFP for EV charging stations under NEVI
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has opened a procurement bid opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. NDOT has issued request for proposal (RFP) Number R231-24 for the selection of one or more qualified contractors to build, own and operate DC fast charging stations at seven sites along the I-80 corridor…. Read more…
VW manager accused of leaking battery secrets
A battery scandal may be brewing at Volkswagen: The top manager and former VW development board member Ulrich Eichhorn is alleged to have passed on solid-state cell expertise to a startup in which he himself is indirectly involved. Read more…
Fucare Gemini X is the latest dual motor e-bike with too much – or just enough – power
Depending on who you ask, dual-motor electric bikes are either egregiously overpowered or the perfect ride for those seeking an extra kick in the tush when they rip the throttle. If you’re in that second category, then get ready to drool over the new Fucare Gemini X Sport, which features dual motors and dual batteries. Read more…
BYD just hit the 1 million EV sales mark for 2024 after a record-breaking August
BYD topped the 1 million EV sales mark following a record-breaking August. China’s leading EV maker continues surging ahead as new models and tech draw in buyers. Read more…
Qwello receives 65 million euros in debt capital
The charging infrastructure provider Qwello has announced the conclusion of debt financing. The debt capital of up to 65 million euros will be used to refinance part of the purchase price for Park & Charge (PnC), which can be invested in Qwello’s European expansion and the further growth of PnC. Read more…
The Ultimate ‘Connected Car’ Nightmare Is Playing Out In China
What happens to your connected, software-driven car when the company behind it fails, and driving features go “offline” too? Read more…
VW is apparently considering plant closures in Germany
As the VW Group will apparently miss its savings targets by several billion euros, the top management is planning further cuts. For the first time, possible plant closures and redundancies are being mooted – also because electric cars bring in relatively little profit. Read more…
Webinar: Innovative cooling concepts for enhanced power density in electric vehicles
Designers of power conversion systems in EVs strive for maximum power density. Component packaging and cooling mechanisms become increasingly important in achieving this goal. Infineon and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) collaborate to push the boundaries by going beyond current design requirements. Together, they develop new cooling concepts that can improve power density, simplify manufacturing, and… Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi to debut on October 10 at Warner Bros Studio
Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated Robotaxi at an event on October 10, a new Bloomberg report claims. The iconic Warner Bros. Discovery movie studio in Burbank, California is the chosen site in a rare move away from Tesla’s usual Giga Texas facility. The Burbank location, with its simulated suburban neighborhood and controlled environment, is an ideal setting to… Read more…
Recall for all ‘old’ Mini Cooper SEs
Mini is recalling all units of the battery-electric Cooper SE worldwide due to a potential fire hazard. The insulation of the high-voltage battery in the vehicles may be faulty. A software update is to help, among other measures. Read more…
BMW plant in Debrecen ramps up paint shop
The new BMW plant in Debrecen is nearing completion. The first phase at the new production site in Hungary is now the paint shop. Pre-series production of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ electric cars is due to start in Debrecen at the end of this year. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: ‘They Nailed It Completely. Almost’
GM is no stranger to electric vehicles, but none are as good out of the box as the new electric Equinox. Still, it has some flaws. Read more…
