If Ford really will call it the Ranchero, then it had better have style to match. Lire la suite…
Forget Lightning. Ford’s New EV Pickup May Resurrect A Cult Classic
Leapmotor exec shares spy photos of new D-series models undergoing summer testing
The first model in Leapmotor’s D-series will be a large SUV priced around RMB 300,000 ($41,800).
Two models in the D series are currently undergoing summer testing.
BasiGo delivered 100 electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda
To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path is politically supported by the Kenyan government’s ambitious eMobility targets. Read more…
486 kW charging power: Xpeng unveils new P7 in China
Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power, a maximum range of 820 kilometres, and integrates three Turing AI chips delivering 2,500 TOPS of computing power. Alongside its sleek design and massive head-up display, the substantial size increase stands out. Read more…
FAW-Audi launches Q6L e-tron family models equipped with Huawei’s driver assist system
The Q6L e-tron family includes the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, with a starting price of RMB 348,800 ($48,590). Read more…
Foxconn sells EV factory in Ohio
Foxconn has sold its Lordstown EV plant in Ohio, USA, after failing to secure meaningful EV production. The facility could be repurposed as an AI data centre as the company pivots from automotive manufacturing to AI infrastructure. Read more…
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
GWM’s Brazilian plant to begin production on Aug 15, report says
GWM’s Brazilian plant will have an initial production capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year, which will increase to 50,000 by 2028.
The factory was previously owned by Mercedes-Benz and was acquired by GWM in 2021.
DeepDrive presents dual-rotor radial flow generator for range extenders
With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility, DeepDrive is presenting a range extender generator based on this technology – in response to requests from industry. Read more…
DeepDrive presents dual-rotor radial flow generator for range extenders
With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility, DeepDrive is presenting a range extender generator based on this technology – in response to requests from industry. Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 review: A 30 MPH full-suspension e-bike for just $1,199?!
Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 review: A 30 MPH full-suspension e-bike for just $1,199?!
Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…
Rivian Q2 report shows lower tax credits and new tariffs are starting to bite
Rivian just presented its less-than-stellar report card for the second quarter of 2025. The company delivered a cocktail of mixed results, revealing slower vehicle deliveries, a deeper financial loss than anticipated, and a challenging road ahead shaped by new government policies. The news sent Rivian’s stock sliding over 4% in after-hours trading to around €10.37 per share, as investors compared… Read more…
SolarEdge and Schaeffler to roll out 2,300 EV charge points in Europe
SolarEdge has signed a strategic agreement with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging hardware and software across company sites, targeting the installation of 2,300 charge points by 2030. The project begins at Schaeffler’s global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Read more…
Tesla opens new Supercharger site with BK lounge
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger site near the A5 motorway in France. The location in Magnant features 56 V4 charging points, solar canopies covering most bays, and a lounge with 24/7 access to toilets. Read more…
Nio signs new deal to add 100 swap stations in East China’s Jiangsu
Nio currently has 422 battery swap stations and 313 supercharging stations in Jiangsu.
The latest collaboration marks the fifth bulk construction agreement for battery swap stations reached by Nio Power since October last year.
Zapi Group to take over majority shares of Stercom
Stercom, a German supplier of onboard chargers and other solutions for electric mobility, is gaining a new investor: the Zapi Group, a global leader in the field of electrification from Italy, is acquiring a majority stake in the Tesvolt subsidiary. Read more…
Nio adds 800 salespeople in past month as 3rd-gen ES8 launch approaches
In the past month, nearly 800 sales professionals with experience at Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, and Volvo have joined Nio’s sales team, said a Nio executive.
Nio’s third-generation ES8 is said to make its debut on August 20, with showroom models available at Nio stores on August 21.
Leapmotor starting producing commercial vehicle battery packs for third parties
Car manufacturer Leapmotor has begun supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers with battery packs developed in-house. The company purchases the cells. The aim is to achieve greater vertical integration of the supply chain, it says, following the example of China’s market leader BYD. Read more…
Huawei, Chery sign deal to bring joint brand Luxeed to ‘Phase 2.0’
Luxeed will invest over RMB 10 billion ($1.4 billion) and increase its R&D team to 5,000 people.
A dedicated NEV company for Luxeed has been established, with production, sales, and services operating independently.
