Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contractors can overheat after DC fast charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to “arcing and deformation of the… Read more…
Ford EVs Can Now Navigate To Tesla Superchargers Via Apple Maps On CarPlay
Apple Maps will show drivers the estimated state of charge on arrival, but there’s a huge caveat. Read more…
Hyundai to manufacture fuel cells in South Korea
The South Korean carmaker Hyundai wants to set up a fuel cell production facility at its existing plant in Ulsan. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with production set to start in 2028. So far, Hyundai has manufactured fuel cells in China. Read more…
BMW announces the Superbrains computer system for its Neue Klasse models
BMW announced its new electronic system with four high-performance Superbrains computers that will power all upcoming vehicles on the Neue Klasse platform, regardless of the powertrain. BMW says the new system is more powerful and efficient, and will have a sense of continuity, meaning all vehicles running on the Superbrains system will receive updates and features from future platforms succeeding… Read more…
UK to update electric vehicle tax exemption for luxury EVs
The UK is updating its electric vehicle tax exemption, to eliminate tax exemptions for luxury vehicles. Specifically, electric cars with a list price of £40,000 or above will no longer be exempt from the UK’s car supplement road tax. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Feb: CATL share at 44.45%, BYD 23.62%
BYD’s share grew in February as its NEV sales rebounded, while CATL saw a small decline.
In the LFP battery market, CATL, BYD, and Gotion had the highest installed base in February with shares of 38.41 percent, 28.82 percent, and 6.34 percent, respectively.
China: New Energy Vehicles achieve 42% market share in February
In February, NEV sales in China totalled 892,000 units. It means the market has grown significantly compared to the previous year. However, compared to January, the Chinese New Year has had a noticeable impact. Read more…
Nio to report Q4 2024 earnings on Mar 21
Nio Inc delivered a record 72,689 vehicles in the fourth quarter, within its guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000 vehicles.
Nio had previously guided fourth-quarter revenue to be in the range of RMB 19.68 billion ($2.7 billion) to RMB 20.38 billion.
Northvolt partner Scania likely to bring second cell supplier on board
Swedish truckmaker Scania, a shareholder and customer of beleaguered battery maker Northvolt, is said to have secured an additional supplier of battery cells – but is not naming any names for the time being. Read more…
Workhorse allowed to sell its step vans to Canada
Workhorse announced that its W56 and W750 step van have received the green light from the Canadian government. The electric vehicles can now be imported and sold there. Read more…
Li Auto says Li i8 electric SUV has completed over 8 million km of road tests
Li Auto said the Li i8 has completed two winters and two summers of durability and performance validation in 300 Chinese cities.
Starting March 10, Li i8 test cars wrapped in light camouflage will begin nationwide testing.
Karsan to deliver more electric buses to Italy and Romania
The Turkish manufacturer Karsan has received further orders for its electric buses from Italy and Romania. 42 units of the e-ATAK will be delivered to the Italian region of Campania by the end of this year. Another 22 units of the e-ATA will be delivered to the Romanian city of Constanța. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Tow Hitch Stress Test Results In Catastrophic Failure
“If I see a Cybertruck towing on the freeway, I would not want to be anywhere close to that thing.” Read more…
Kia now accepts EV4 orders in South Korea, starts at under €27,000
The Kia EV4 was fully unveiled just a couple of weeks ago and it comes in sedan and hatchback flavors. Now, the vehicle is officially launching in its first market – South Korea, where it starts just under KRW 43 million (€27,000). With incentives, Kia expects the entry-level trim to go for KRW 34 million (€21,200). That buys a 58.3… Read more…
Farasis Energy introduces 6C battery technology
Chinese battery maker Farasis Energy says it has optimised its battery design, enabling 6C fast charging at the system level. The new technology allows EV batteries to be charged in less than nine minutes. Read more…
China NEV sales at 892,000 in Feb, down 5.5% from Jan, CAAM data show
China sold 544,000 BEVs in February, up 85.1 percent year-on-year but 5.2 percent lower than in January.
PHEV sales in February were 348,000 units, up 90.3 percent year-on-year but 5.95 percent lower than in January.
Volkswagens ID. 1 to be built in Portugal
Just days after unveiling the prototype called ID. EVERY1, Volkswagen announced that the series model version will roll off the production line in Portugal starting in 2027. The plant makes the most economic sense, the carmaker says. Read more…
magniX launches new engine range for electric helicopters
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced the launch of a new range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines. HeliStorm engines are ideally suited for helicopters, from light single engine to larger hybrid-electric twin engine rotorcraft, as well as for airborne power generation. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 9: Nio 1,930, Onvo 1,060, Tesla 13,800, Xiaomi 6,200, BYD 57,400
Xpeng was 8,500 units, Li Auto 2,600, Zeekr 3,100, Leapmotor 5,900, Aito 2,600. Read more…
Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
On today’s challenging episode of Quick Charge, Elon seems serious about rebuilding the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, there are questions about Tesla’s record-setting weekend in Canada, and lots, lots more. Read more…
