Volvo Trucks is pressing ahead with the development of new services for charging electric trucks. The ‘Volvo Open Charge’ service now offers the option of booking a charging point in advance. Swedish customers Arla and DFDS are the first to use the booking part of the service. Read more…
Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own
Mazda on Tuesday unveiled yet another update to its electrification plans—culminating in what appears to be a more independent approach than the automaker has taken thus far. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China’s Changan Automobile. But such… Read more…
See The Rivian R2’s Production-Ready Body Months Before It Launches
Rivian just showed off an R2 body built with production dies for the first time. Here’s why that shows Rivian is serious about success. Read more…
GM partners with Nvidia to boost electric cars’ autonomous driving
General Motors hopes to improve its future electric cars and smart manufacturing by teaming up with Nvidia. The new partnership will give GM access to Nvidia’s advanced AI chips and software. The company plans to use it to improve its autonomous driving tech and streamline its factory operations. GM plans to use Nvidia’s advanced AI platforms to train its own… Read more…
Neta fires entire R&D department
Back in November, there were reports that the Chinese car manufacturer Neta was apparently in financial difficulties. The company is now said to have dismissed its entire research and development team due to ongoing financial problems. Read more…
Hireco to install Sunswap refrigeration units in commercial fleet
Hireco, a UK-based leasing firm for commercial vehicles, will integrate Sunswap’s battery-powered Endurance refrigeration units into its fleet. The solar and battery-powered units don’t use any diesel and Sunswap claims they can greatly reduce running costs. Read more…
Xpeng plans to award CEO 28.5 million shares, with stock performance-related conditions
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng can unlock the full award if the company’s Hong Kong-traded share price rises to HK$750 from the current HK$89.55 within 10 years.
The total value of the proposed grant is about HK$2.55 billion ($328 million) based on today’s closing price.
Vianode produces its first recycled graphite product
Advanced battery materials company Vianode says it has launched its first product based on recycled graphite. Product samples and data sheets are available for customer evaluation. Read more…
Why VW’s cheapest EV may also be its most advanced
2027 production form of ID.Every1 concept will debut Rivian zonal architecture for VW Sets the stage for modular SSP EVs like ID Golf coming in 2028 Starting around 20,000 euros, will be VW’s lowest-priced EV yet Although Volkswagen’s Scout Motors plans to roll out electric trucks with roots in Rivian’s zonal electrical… Read more…
Thousands of Tesla owners doxxed. The only way to get off the list? Sell your car
Amid worldwide protests against Tesla due to CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the company, a website has surfaced with address and contact information of thousands of Tesla owners. And the same site says that the only way to get off the list is to prove that you’ve sold your car. Read more…
Nissan and Stena Recycling to give old Leaf batteries a second life
The Japanese carmaker and Stena Recycling have signed a strategic partnership for Norway to use the batteries from old electric cars for stationary storage. The potential is huge: there are over 80,000 Nissan Leafs on the road in Norway. Read more…
Bentley starts construction of EV assembly line
The luxury VW brand Bentley has laid the foundation stone for its new assembly line for battery-electric cars at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. However, the launch of Bentley’s first electric car has been delayed; it is now not due to appear until 2027. It will be a luxury SUV. Read more…
Xpeng boosts sales and reduces losses in 2024
Xpeng presented its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The Chinese EV maker posted its highest revenue yet in the final quarter of last year. The annual figures also show the company’s growth trajectory. However, it is also clear that Xpeng is still in the development phase and thus continues to post losses. Read more…
Tesla Gets Ride-Hailing Permit In California, But It’s Not What You Think
There’s still a long road ahead before Tesla’s EVs can offer paid driverless rides in California. Read more…
China NEV retail at 427,000 in Mar 1-16, up 63% from same period last month
So far this year, cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs in China were 1,853,000 units, up 36 percent year-on-year.
China’s NEV penetration at retail was 55.31 percent from March 1-16 and 46.94 percent year-to-date.
Siemens to focus on fast-charging technology
The German company Siemens has decided to strategically reorganise its charging solutions business. In future, the division will focus on fast-charging infrastructure. The decision is also accompanied by a reduction of more than a third of the jobs – probably mainly in Leipzig. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab to offer great efficiency, but surprisingly small battery
More details about Tesla’s Cybercab emerged. And as usual, Tesla is making some bold claims about its efficiency, but it turns out that this two-door, two-seater electric vehicle will come with a surprisingly small battery. According to Tesla executives, the Cybercab will use a battery pack of less than 50 kWh. Despite this, Tesla claims the vehicle will achieve a… Read more…
Xiaomi plans to expand Beijing EV factory, report says
Xiaomi began building a second factory on a 53-hectare site in Beijing last year, and the latest expansion will see the plant occupy an adjacent plot of about 52 hectares, according to Bloomberg.
Xiaomi yesterday raised its 2025 vehicle delivery target to 350,000 units from 300,000 units previously.
IM Motors launches LS6 SUV in Thailand, officially begins overseas expansion
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand with a starting price of THB 1,399,900 baht ($41,600).
IM Motors will enter more international markets with the LS6 and L6 electric sedans as strategic global models.
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexican plant amid fears tech could leak to US, report says
Chinese authorities are concerned that Mexico would gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and know-how and may even possibly allow the US access to it, according to the Financial Times.
Domestic automakers would need approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce to produce overseas, which it has yet to grant.
