Plus, China’s software-defined vehicles are its key to success and GM’s Cruise has a resurgence. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Is Basically The Electric Maverick Everyone Demanded
From Ethiopia To Nepal: The EV Boom You Didn’t See Coming
How rich a country is doesn’t necessarily dictate its citizens’ desire and willingness to switch to electric power. Lire la suite…
How To Get The Most Out Of A Plug-In Hybrid Car
PHEVs can be a great choice if you’re still not sold on a full-electric car. There are some things you should be aware of, though. Lire la suite…
BYD launches locally produced Seal 5 DM-i hybrid sedan in Thailand
The Seal 5 DM-i is BYD’s fourth model produced at its Thai factory and the first right-hand drive model produced at the facility.
The Seal 5 DM-i is known as the Chaser 05 in China and sold 10,303 units in July.
Huawei-backed Stelato to begin pre-sales of S9T wagon on Aug 18
The Stelato S9T is expected to hit the market in September, with display models available in showrooms by the end of this month.
Stelato currently offers only the Stelato S9, which was launched on August 6, 2024, targeting the premium sedan market.
Huawei-backed Aito to launch updated M7 SUV in Sept
The updated Aito M7 will feature a larger size and will add BEV variants to the existing EREV variants.
The currently available Aito M7 is priced from RMB 249,800 ($34,740) to RMB 329,800.
Onvo L90 delivers over 4,000 units 10 days after launch
Onvo L90 had 2,093 insurance registrations last week, ranking second in China’s weekly sales of large SUVs behind the Huawei-backed Aito M8 EREV, which recorded 3,690 units.
If Onvo maintains this delivery pace, the L90 could break Nio Inc’s record for the highest monthly sales of a single model.
GAC to unveil ‘disruptive’ extended-range tech on Aug 19
GAC claims its extended-range system will give vehicles abundant power even when battery levels are low.
The EREV version of the Hyptec HL will go on sale on August 19.
Blink Charging teams with dfYOUNG to offer EV charging and fleet management for corporate sales forces
Blink Charging has announced a strategic collaboration with freight forwarder and logistics provider dfYOUNG to offer corporate fleet management and at-home EV charger installations for sales forces nationwide. The companies aim to deliver a turnkey electrification package for EV-driving sales personnel. Pre-kitted, RFI-activated EV chargers will be installed at sales reps’ homes by dfYOUNG. Blink… Read more…
Focus Graphite ships battery-grade samples to prospective US offtake partners
Canadian developer Focus Graphite Advanced Materials has shipped two battery-grade samples to prospective offtake partners in the US for evaluation. Focus worked in collaboration with American Energy Technologies (AETC), a US-based graphite processing and R&D firm, to produce two high-purity graphite materials sourced from its Lac Knife deposit for lithium-ion battery applications. Its spherical coated… Read more…
Tesla loses customer loyalty due to Musk support for Trump
It has long been suspected that Elon Musk’s support for US President Donald Trump is damaging the Tesla brand. Now, data analysis from the US provides clear evidence for this theory: since Musk began publicly supporting Trump, customer loyalty has declined significantly – and since the two fell out, there has been a reversal of this trend. Read more…
IM Motors presents range extender with a 1,500 km range
IM Motor is presenting the ‘Stellar’ drive, a new range extender system for the redesigned LS6 and the upcoming LS9. A 66 kWh battery enables a pure electric range of 450 kilometres. The combined range stands at an impressive 1,500 kilometres. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD launched in China with 830 km CLTC range
Tesla has just launched the long-awaited Long Range RWD version of the Model 3 in China with a price tag of RMB 269,500, which is the equivalent of just under $38,000. The advertised range is 830 km as per the CLTC rating, which is more optimistic than WLTP. Still, the new Model 3 LR RWD sets a new brand record… Read more…
UK electric van sales surge nearly 73% in July
Battery-electric van registrations in the UK rose 72.6% year-on-year in July to 2,442 units, marking eight straight months of growth. However, looking at the overall LCV market in the UK, there is still room to grow. Read more…
Lucid teases rugged EV – is it an off-road Gravity?
Lucid Motors is causing quite a stir with a mysterious new teaser. The automaker hinted at a “bold new concept of electric exploration” on its social media, promising a full reveal on Thursday, August 14, during the Monterey Car Week. It seems Lucid is looking to expand its image beyond sleek sedans and family-friendly SUVs and into the more adventurous… Read more…
Norwegian importers form joint company for EV battery return and recycling
Importers of electric vehicles to Norway have established a dedicated company for the return and recycling of high-energy batteries. Autoretur Battery Recycling will handle the collection and processing of up to 50,000 used high-energy batteries from electric vehicles annually by 2030, with volumes expected to exceed 100,000 by 2035. Read more…
Serbia suspends subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars
The Serbian Ministry of Environment has suspended subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars and electric two-wheelers. The reason for this is that the subsidy volume of approximately 1.5 million euros has been exhausted. However, there are plans to continue the programme as soon as new funds become available. Read more…
Revel exits ride-hailing to focus on US fast-charging network
New York-based Revel has ended its all-electric ride-hailing service to concentrate fully on public fast-charging infrastructure in key US cities. The company said it will now dedicate resources to expanding its charging network in partnership with operators, including Uber. Read more…
After Cruise shutdown: General Motors renews autonomous driving push
General Motors is planning a renewed offensive in autonomous driving despite the collapse of its robotaxi subsidiary Cruise. With input from former Tesla Autopilot chief Sterling Anderson, the US carmaker aims to develop new functions for private vehicles. GM is preparing to expand its workforce, with some former Cruise employees set to return. Read more…
Colorado announces new grant for DC charging infrastructure
The Colorado Energy Office has announced $5 million in grant awards through the Direct-Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program. The funding for the grants comes exclusively from state funding, will create 56 new fast charging ports across nine sites across the state. Read more…
