In the USA, Toyota Motor North America and local energy utility Pepco are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles in Maryland using a Toyota bZ4X. Read more…
Rattan’s newest electric bike has a name you can’t say in polite company
Rattan, a long-time player now seeing increased penetration in the entry-level e-bike market, has rolled out new electric bicycle models for the 2024 riding season. And believe it or not, it’s the little guy that’s getting most of the attention. That’s right, it’s time to check out the company’s latest small format 20″ folding e-bike. Say “Hello” to Rattan’s new Pinus.. Read more…
Sedan, SUV Or Coupe? Kia EV4 Caught In The Wild With Camouflage
The EV4 is like a mix of sedan, fastback and crossover, and it has a very distinctive long-tail rear-end design with plenty of overhang. Read more…
Citroen shares more details on C3 Aircross electric SUV
The new Citroen C3 Aircross wants to shake up the compact SUV segment with a range of powertrain options, including an all-electric variant. This family-friendly SUV was already introduced, but we didn’t get much in terms of specifications. Now the company shared a bit more about the upcoming model. For starters while there will be a seven-seat version available, the… Read more…
Li Auto joins forces with CNPC on ultra-fast charging stations in China
Chinese automaker Li Auto has signed an agreement with China’s largest oil company, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), to further accelerate the buildout of Li Auto’s charging network in China with 10,000 charging columns at CNPC service stations. Read more…
Alfa Romeo’s new 280 hp electric motor to debut with the Junior’s Veloce variant
Alfa Romeo Junior was announced back in April, but only the standard version was detailed. Now, the top-tier Veloce version of the vehicle is headed for its final road test. It will debut with Alfa Romeo’s own 280 hp electric motor capable of 207 kW (280 hp) output and 345 Nm torque. The team behind the Alfa Romeo 4C, 8C,… Read more…
Sunwoda to supply batteries for Xiaomi’s 3rd EV model, Li Auto’s BEVs, report says
Sunwoda will supply batteries for Xiaomi’s third model, codenamed “Kunlun,” as well as Li Auto’s Li M7 and Li M8, according to local media. Read more…
Shell to launch megawatt charging system for trucks and ships
Even though the standard for megawatt charging (MCS) has not yet been adopted, Shell is forging ahead and has now installed its first megawatt charging system at its Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). It is suitable for electric trucks and ships. Read more…
Eve Energy presents round cells with 6C charge rate
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer Eve Energy, which is a partner of BMW among others, has presented a cell with a 6C charge rate at an event. The product, called Omnicell, is a large round cell that the battery makers say can provide electric vehicles with a range of 300 kilometres in just 5 minutes. Read more…
CPCA expects China’s Jun NEV retail at 860,000, with record 49.1% penetration
China’s June retail sales of NEVs are set to be the second highest on record, further approaching last December’s record high. Read more…
Nio’s Firefly models will still be competitive in Europe even with extra tariffs, says William Li
In the long term, if local sales reach a certain level, say 100,000 units, local production should take place, Nio CEO William Li said. Read more…
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross starts at 26,490 euros
Citroën has presented its new ë-C3 Aircross in detail after the Stellantis brand showed the first images of the model in April. Now there is also all the information about the drive system, the seat configuration and prices in some markets. Read more…
BMW i1 and BMW i2 get internal approval for launch
The BMW i1 and BMW i2 have long been in the rumour mill. The compact EVs may have finally been approved by the company’s board for launch. Read more…
Northvolt likely losing billion-euro order from BMW
Four years ago, BMW signed a “long-term” supply contract for battery cells with Northvolt. However, the Munich-based company has now reportedly cancelled the billion-euro order with the Swedish company because Northvolt is behind schedule. Read more…
Zeekr set to deliver 200,000th Zeekr 001 on Jun 21
Cumulative deliveries of the Zeekr 001 through the end of May totaled 194,379 units, according to data compiled by CnEVPost. Read more…
China’s Voyah Zhiyin with 901 km range to rival Tesla Model Y
As Chinese automakers continue their assault on the Tesla Model Y, a new mid-size electric SUV has come to light – the Voyah Zhiyin. Preliminary details of the upcoming EV are out. Read more…
Xpeng CEO tests Tesla FSD V12 while visiting US
Xpeng CEO said he experienced FSD V12.3.6 and hopes to borrow a vehicle with the latest V12.4.1 software. Read more…
Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?
As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. And there are enough of them in the vehicle fleet now to underscore that it’s no longer a matter of insurance companies covering themselves for the unknowns of a new vehicle type. Based on calendar-year… Read more…
BYD Yuan family models surpass 1 million sales milestone
The Yuan family models include the Yuan Up, Yuan Plus, and Yuan Pro, all SUVs targeting the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 price range. Read more…
Analysts: EV sales rise in China, stall for the rest of the world
According to the latest market research by Rho Motion, the global EV market is expanding, but mainly due to the rising demand for EVs in China. The North American and European markets, on the other hand, are stalling. For the January-May timeframe, China saw a 31% growth year-over-year and a 36% uptick just in May. In comparison, North America and… Read more…
