Xpeng has launched the right-hand-drive version of the G6 in the UK with a starting price of £39,990 ($49,800).
Xpeng plans to open 20 stores in the UK in 2025 with dealer partner IML.
Huawei HIMA to hold tech event on Maextro brand on Feb 20
Maextro’s first model, the Maextro S800, began pre-sales in November 2024 and is expected to be priced between RMB 1 million ($137,000) and RMB 1.5 million.
The Maextro S800 is expected to be available in BEV and EREV variants, as well as 4- and 5-seat versions.
Trump’s tariffs could inflate onshore wind costs by up to 7%
Trump’s new trade tariffs and more import restrictions could drive up costs for US onshore wind power, potentially slowing down the industry’s momentum, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million
The US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget includes an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. Read more…
17 clean energy projects will be built on former Appalachian coal mines
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership are turning former Appalachian coal mines into clean energy hubs. They just announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to build 14 solar farms and three battery storage systems across 360 acres in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.. Read more…
Jeep’s new Recon EV made a surprise Super Bowl cameo [Video]
Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired electric SUV made a surprise appearance during the big game on Sunday. Jeep previewed the Recon EV during a Super Bowl ad, in which it took a shot at Ford. In the commercial, you can see Jeep’s new electric SUV looks ready to challenge the Ford Bronco. Read more…
Volvo’s new EX90 uses CATL batteries in the US, but that may change soon
Although the EX90 is built in South Carolina, Volvo sources its batteries from China’s CATL. After raising EX90 prices due to extra tariffs, Volvo is now looking for US suppliers to cut costs. Read more…
EV Off-Roading Is Just Plain Better
If you love the outdoors, it’s the only way forward. Read more…
it’s electric to expand its curbside EV charging network to seven US cities
A consensus is emerging that curbside charging is the solution to the Dilemma of the Drivewayless Drivers, and startup it’s electric is zeroing in on this market. (Read the feature article in our July-September 2024 issue.) Now the company has announced seven cities for the first year of its nationwide rollout: Boston, Los Angeles, Jersey… Read more…
NREL researchers help to develop the heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure of the future
Researchers at the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are working to help scale up the charging infrastructure that will be needed to power the tens of thousands of commercial EVs expected to hit the roads in coming years. (In 2024, American companies deployed more than 15,000 medium- and heavy-duty EVs.) A recent article explains… Read more…
Rivian Warns Of Imminent $10,000 Price Hike For Canada
Rivian says R1 prices will increase $7,000 to $10,000 CAD because of the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canada. Read more…
Foxconn and Nissan in talks on teaming up, not taking over
There’s been a lot of talk lately about what’s going on between Foxconn and Nissan. Industry insiders were wondering if Foxconn was going to buy Nissan, but Foxconn cleared things up: they’re looking to work together, not take control. Foxconn’s interest in Nissan got everyone talking about a possible buyout. But Foxconn has said straight up that buying Nissan stock… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Performance Refresh Is Coming Soon
Plus, a hotly-anticipated 7-seater and lower prices are expected. Read more…
Yokogawa’s new PBDH0400 series high-voltage, wide-bandwidth differential probe
Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released a new series of differential probes that can deliver “the measurements required to develop the next generation of higher-speed power devices.” The new PBDH0400 series of probes offers a maximum input voltage of 2,000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz. Yokogawa explains that the need to increase… Read more…
ProLogium to produce inorganic electrolyte battery
ProLogium Technology aims to start pilot production of its fourth-generation lithium ceramic battery (LCB) containing a fully inorganic electrolyte by the end of 2025. Increasing the inorganic content from 90% to 100% enhances energy density, charging speed, low-temperature reliability and safety, according to the company. The fourth-generation LCB achieves specific energy of 380 Wh/kg and… Read more…
Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV
Nissan is the latest to adopt DeepSeek tech for its new EV in China, the N7. The N7 will be the first joint venture brand electric car to feature DeepSeek’s R1 as the Japanese automaker fights to turn things around in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
A new scathing report about Tesla just came out in China. It describes how the automaker is becoming trigger-happy, suing its own customers and the media while auto journalists are being told not to be negative about the American automaker. Read more…
Genesis is reportedly launching a luxury G70 EV sports sedan — Here’s what we know so far
Word on the street is the Genesis G70 is going all-electric. The luxury sports sedan is due for a complete overhaul, including a new look and a fully electric powertrain. Here’s what we know about the Genesis G70 EV so far. Read more…
Hyundai May Reveal Its Game-Changing Solid State Battery In March: Report
The automaker is reportedly betting on solid-state battery technology to eliminate range and charging anxieties. Read more…
Report: GM, Ford seeking gradual EV tax credit phaseout
Automakers are already preparing for the federal government stop electric vehicle tax incentives, lobbying for a gradual phaseout rather than an abrupt end, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Several automakers, including Ford and General Motors, along with industry lobbying groups, have asked the Trump Administration and Republican Congressional… Read more…
