Plus, the EV world needs more technicians and both Volkswagen and Mercedes face a battle with a renewed UAW. Read more…
The Huge Screen In BMW’s Future Electric SUV Is Surprisingly Cool
We got hands-on with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a preview of the brand’s next-generation electric SUV. Read more…
CATL posts $1.45 billion net profit in Q1, 19% lower than Q4
CATL reported revenue of RMB 79.77 billion in the first quarter, a new low since the second quarter of 2022. Read more…
Cadillac reveals Optiq’s interior ahead of launch
Cadillac is about to launch its Optiq electric SUV as a more affordable version of the Lyriq. The company has now reavealed Optiq’s interior, featuring a three-spoke steering wheel and a massive, curved display merging the instrument panel with the infotainment system. And while those are shared with the Lyriq, the Optiq establishes its own identity with a different dashboard… Read more…
Honda is ahead of schedule for its Ohio EV production hub
Honda has announced progress in the establishment of its planned ‘Honda EV Hub’ in Ohio, which will serve as a roadmap for production of Honda’s EVs in North America. Production at the EV Hub is planned to start in late 2025. Read more…
Bel Fuse adds 800 V to its range of fuses
Bel Fuse has expanded its range of fuses for electric and hybrid vehicles with a complete line of 800 V offerings, complementing its 500 V and 1,000 V products.
The fuses come in a variety of formats and mounting options, and they are suitable for operating temperatures of -40 C to 100 C, with some featuring a range of up to 125 C. Read more…
Tesla is planning massive layoffs
Tesla could significantly reduce its staff. According to internal documents, one in ten employees could be affected. That also includes people with senior management positions. Read more…
Renault Espace could return as an electric car with a retro design
Renault is considering a purely electric edition of the Espace with a retro look. With an electric, seven-seater Espace based on the Ampr Medium platform (previously known as the CMF-EV), Renault could offer a competitor to the VW ID.Buzz and co. Read more…
Tesla lays off ‘more than 10%’ of its global workforce
Tesla has announced layoffs of “more than 10%” of its global workforce in an internal company-wide email. Read more…
Xiaomi exec disputes Citi’s forecast for Xiaomi EV sales in 2024
Citi analysts in a research note earlier this month expected the SU7 to deliver around 55,000 to 70,000 units for the full year. Read more…
Mahle receives record order for eMobility components
Mahle has secured two major orders for thermal management modules for use in electric vehicles with a total value of almost 1.5 billion euros. One of the two deals is the largest single order for the technology group in its corporate history. Read more…
GAC to launch electric cars with solid-state batteries in 2026
The Chinese car manufacturer GAC has unveiled a solid-state battery technology that should be ready for use in just two years. The company plans to first use it in series production vehicles of the Hyper brand from GAC Aion from 2026. Read more…
Jaguar Land Rover to make EVs using Chery’s platform, report says
Jaguar Land Rover will become the first luxury automaker to adopt Chery’s platform, with the partnership close to being finalized, according to local media. Read more…
Xiaomi allows order modification as SU7 faces delivery delays
Electronics giant Xiaomi is making waves in the automotive world with its debut electric vehicle, the SU7. However, the overwhelming popularity of this new EV has led to extended delivery times for some customers, a situation the company is working quickly to address. The huge demand became clear immediately after the SU7’s launch when pre-orders surpassed 100,000 in just a… Read more…
Audi could set up module production at Böllinger Höfe
According to a media report, Audi is planning to set up a production facility for battery modules at its Böllinger Höfe site in Germany in addition to its car production. The modules are probably intended mainly – but not only – for the nearby Neckarsulm vehicle plant. Read more…
Euro 7 regulation clears next hurdle
The EU Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which defines rules on emission standards for on-road vehicles and the durability of batteries. It is the final step in the decision-making process. Read more…
Nio’s car-making qualification has been officially approved, report says
Nio’s independent car-making qualification has been officially approved, and the company has started producing and delivering EVs under its own name, local media said. Read more…
Nio to showcase all updated models at 2024 Beijing auto show
The 2024 ET5 and 2024 ES7 will make their debut in China, while the 2024 ET7 will also be launched in China at the Beijing auto show. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery sees asset size exceed 10 GWh
Of that 10 GWh of battery assets, they contain more than 17,000 tons of nickel, more than 6,300 tons of cobalt and more than 5,700 tons of lithium. Read more…
BYD teases new sedan Qin L
Previous rumors have suggested that the Qin L would be one of the first models to feature BYD’s next-generation hybrid system, DM 5.0. Read more…
