Unlike most EV conversions that feature repurposed Tesla drive units, this conversion exclusively features aftermarket parts. Read more…
Rivian Will Unlock More Range For The R1S And R1T Via A Paid Software Upgrade
Owners of the second-gen models will also be able to get the Performance pack via an OTA software update. Read more…
2025 Ford E-Transit electric van aims for electricians
The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker’s Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination… Read more…
BYD sales SURGE in February, exports up 187% over last year
BYD is cementing its place as the global leader in plug-in car production with new models, innovative battery tech, and rapid global expansion plans – even in the face of tariffs. BYD’s latest accolade? Record-setting sales. Read more…
MAN Trucks Electric Commercial Vehicles Consultation wants to electrify your fleet
Electrifying your commercial fleet is a tricky thing. Sure, you want to cut your fuel costs. You want to reduce your operating variables. Heck you you even want to help corporate meet their ESG goals – but where do you start? MAN Trucks is here to help fleet managers get answers. Read more…
Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations. Read more…
Velotric Nomad 2 launched as an ultra-comfortable fat tire adventure e-bike
Velotric has continued to regularly update its popular e-bike models, with the latest launch today bringing us the Nomad 2. This fat tire adventure bike carries a host of new features and components, offering a powerful yet comfortable ride on both city streets and off-road trails. Read more…
The 1,527 Horsepower Xiaomi SU7 Might Be The Real Deal On Track
The Taycan-beating Chinese super sedan has finally been driven by Chinese media. They’re impressed. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia’s Hot Streak For EV And Hybrid Sales Continued In February
The Ioniq 5, EV9 and even the Ioniq 6 help the Korean powerhouses continue their record sales run in the U.S. Read more…
Aito starts pre-sales of M5 Ultra SUV, to feature Huawei’s driver assist system and LiDAR
The M5 Ultra has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 238,000 ($32,680) and will be released later this month.
It will feature upgraded 192-channel LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, and Huawei’s high-level smart driving system as standard.
BYD NEV sales rebound to 322,846 in Feb, overseas sales set new record
In February, BYD sold 67,025 NEVs in overseas markets, marking the third consecutive month of record highs.
In January-February, BYD’s passenger NEV sales amounted to 614,679 units, up 90.44 percent year-on-year.
Fastned opens charging park in Italy
Fastned has opened its first fast-charging park in Italy. The new location at the Truck Park Brescia Est service area on the busy A4 motorway offers a total of eight HPC charging points. It is already the eighth country in which the Dutch company is represented with its own charging parks. Read more…
Airstream launches electric travel trailer for off-grid adventures
Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which can use battery power to operate off the grid. Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer includes a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, as well as… Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Tadano eGR-1000XLL-1 EVOLT 100 ton electric crane
Tadano first showed its massive, 100-ton electric rough-terrain crane at last year’s ConExpo, promising the same lifting capacity as its 100-ton diesel counterpart. Now, we know a little more about this big lifter. Read more…
Mack Trucks, Terex Utilities partner on electric bucket truck
Mack Trucks and Terex Utilities have announced plans to reveal the next generation of their zero-emissions utility bucket trucks at Work Truck Week in Indiana later this month – and it looks fantastic. Read more…
Tesla starts selling regular Model Y in China with up to 10-week wait time
Pricing for the regular Model Y remains the same as the Launch Series, with the bonus extended warranty no longer available.
Tesla has extended the Model 3’s RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy and 5-year, 0 -interest financing package to March 31.
SeNSE battery cell prototypes show improvements
Empa, the Swiss federal laboratories for materials science and technology says its four-year EU project SeNSE, led by eleven teams from research and industry, made “significant improvements” in batteries for electric cars. The researchers say the prototype lithium-ion cells developed are more sustainable, safer, and have a higher energy density, although not as stable as desired. Read more…
Idemitsu Kosan builds plant for lithium sulphide
Idemitsu Kosan is constructing a lithium sulphide plant in Japan to produce the intermediate raw material for solid-state battery electrolytes. The plant should be operational in June 2027. While the Japanese energy company is cooperating with Toyota to develop solid-state batteries, it also aims to also supply “various customers” in mass production. Read more…
Nio ET7, ES8 wait times get shorter while EC7 gets longer in China
Wait times for both the ET7 and ES8 have been reduced to 2-3 weeks from 3-4 weeks previously, while the EC7 has been extended to 4-5 weeks from 3-4 weeks.
The wait time for the ET9 is 11-12 weeks, and the model will begin its first deliveries at the end of this month.
Leapmotor delivers 25,287 cars in Feb, flat from Jan
In January-February, Leapmotor delivered 50,457 units, up 167.78 percent from 18,843 in the same period last year.
Leapmotor will begin pre-sales of its new model, the B10 SUV, on March 10.
