RoboSense produced its one millionth LiDAR and delivered it to a humanoid robot company.
RoboSense’s LiDAR sales in 2024 were 544,200 units, 95.52 percent of which were automotive LiDARs.
Wuling’s best-selling Hongguang Mini EV gets a four-door version
The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is a very popular Mini EV in China, owing to its pricing and compact size. And now to further broaden its appeal it’s getting a four-door version. The Hongguang Mini EV has been a runaway success since its initial release in July 2020. Its low price point and small footprint made it a hit with… Read more…
Wrightbus improves H2 double-decker Streetdeck Hydroliner
Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled the second generation of its hydrogen double-decker bus Streetdeck Hydroliner. Thanks to increased efficiency, the new generation should offer a greater range, cost less and be able to transport more passengers. Read more…
Mercedes’ Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road
With the same battery size and same weight, the solid-state chemistry is expected to deliver 25% more range on the prototype EQS. Read more…
US federal buildings take down EV chargers
The US General Services Administration (GSA) will shut down all EV chargers at federal-owned government buildings. It will also start replacing its electric vehicles fleets – a sharp u-turn from policies implemented by the Biden administration. Read more…
BWM will not build electric Minis in Oxford – for now
The BMW Group has put its plan to manufacture electric Mini cars at the Oxford plant in England on ice. Two all-electric models were due to roll off the production line at Oxford next year – which has now been postponed indefinitely. Read more…
Chery reportedly to follow BYD in featuring smart driving on low-cost models
Chery plans to equip its all-electric model Little Ant with a smart driving system based on the Qualcomm 8620 platform, according to local media.
The Little Ant is one of Chery’s least expensive models, currently starting at RMB 59,900 ($8,270) in China.
BYD teases new electric sedan Qin L EV
The Qin L EV is a mid-size all-electric sedan aimed at a young demographic.
The Qin family is one of BYD’s best-selling models, with 732,252 units sold in 2024.
Avatr launches 2 EV models in Qatar
Avatr has launched the Avatr 11 SUV and Avatr 12 sedan in Qatar, expanding its presence in the Middle East.
Avatr signed a deal with local distributor Alattiya in August 2024 to expand into the Qatari market.
Huawei has sent team of 300 to Avatr for joint car-making, report says
Huawei and Avatr are working together on product definition, user insights, and marketing strategies, according to local media.
Last December, Avatr and Huawei signed an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation.
IM Motors ships 1st batch of LS6 SUVs to Thailand, local launch to be in Mar
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand and will officially go on sale on March 24 at the Thailand auto show.
Last week a report said that the LS6 would be sold under IM Motors’ sister brand MG, under the name MG IM6 in Thailand.
Huawei Maextro set to challenge Maybach, Rolls-Royce in China with 852 hp
Packing up to 852 hp and a cutting-edge technology stack developed by Huawei, Chinese luxury brand Maextro just revealed its latest entry into the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Rolls-Royce Spectre segment of ultra-luxe EVs. Meet the all-new Maextro S800. Read more…
Xiaomi to officially launch SU7 Ultra on Feb 27
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be officially launched on February 27, and an event will begin at 7 pm Beijing time that day.
The SU7 Ultra is about four times the price of the regular SU7, and is targeting sales of 10,000 units this year.
Chinese battery maker CALB previews doubling net income in 2024
CALB expects its net income to increase by about 80 percent to 100 percent in 2024 compared to 2023 due to growth in business scale and lower costs.
CALB’s power battery installations in China were 36.49 GWh in 2024, up 10.95 percent year-on-year.
2025 Ram ProMaster EV (finally) lives up to its initial promise
For 2025, the Ram ProMaster EV commercial van gets up to 180 miles range from its 110 kWh battery pack, new 12- and 13-foot cargo configurations to meet more fleets’ needs, and a starting price of “just” $56,495. All of which sounds … kind of familiar, right. Read more…
Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for its EVs
Just days after Rivian announced that it would be making its iconic electric delivery vans available to anyone willing to pay for one, the company launched the new Rivian Upfit Program, offering a “one-stop shop” to help fleet managers put its EVs to work. Read more…
Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025
Volvo Penta will debut its latest modular and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) platform for the off-grid construction and mining industries at the bauma equipment show – here’s what you can expect. Read more…
The U.S. Is About To Nearly Double Its Battery Production Capacity
Ten new battery plants expected to go online this year may deliver a near-double growth in America’s cell manufacturing capacity. Read more…
Future Mini EVs May Switch To Rear-Wheel Drive
Mini has never made a production rear-wheel drive vehicle, but BMW’s Neue Klasse platform might change that in the future. Read more…
The Dongfeng Nammi 06 Is The Cutest Cheap EV Crossover I’ve Seen
This subcompact EV crossover could cost as little as $13,000 when its released, and possibly head to Europe and the rest of Asia. Read more…
