Model years 2020 through 2024 are affected, but the fix is different depending on the year of manufacture. Read more…
Zeekr makes foray into Norway, to begin local deliveries within this year
Zeekr will begin taking orders for the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Norway later this month, with the first customer deliveries occurring by the end of this year. Read more…
Chinese companies register 62,000 EV charging technology patents
An analysis of patent applications for charging technology for electric mobility has revealed that China dominates research in this area internationally. More than 62,000 charging technology patents have come from China compared to just between just under 4,000 and under 6,000 from Japan, Germany, South Korea, and the USA. Read more…
Honda reveals key data on upcoming e-car generation
Honda presented some technologies for its new generation of electric cars, the Honda 0 Series. The global launch of this new generation of electric cars is planned for 2026. Read more…
Audi introduces ‘collaboration model’ for product development
Audi is restructuring its vehicle development divisions. As expected, it will introduce the model series principle, referred to in Ingolstadt as the ‘collaboration model.’ Other areas will also be reorganised in the future to maintain flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes. Read more…
GM ditches the name ‘Ultium’ for EV batteries and more
The US automotive group General Motors (GM) is dropping the name ‘Ultium’ for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies after years of promoting the brand. GM wants to diversify its batteries in the future. Read more…
eBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycles
In a confusing announcement, eBay has unveiled new plans to ban the sale of electric bicycles by certain users on its platform in the UK. However, the criteria for eligibility and plan specifics both remain unclear. Read more…
Li Auto plans HK chip R&D office, self-driving chip could be mass-produced soon, report says
Li Auto’s smart driving chip is expected to see tape-out results in the fourth quarter and start being loaded into cars in 2026, according to local media. Read more…
Spain subsidises Stellantis and PowerCo battery plants
The Spanish Ministry of Industry has promised Stellantis subsidies totalling 133 million euros for a potential battery cell factory at the Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza. In addition, the ministry is increasing the funding for the PowerCo battery factory in Sagunt from 98 to 152 million euros. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz Configurator Goes Live: $71,545 Top Trim Comes With Rear Drum Brakes
You’re not exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to trim levels, either. Read more…
Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA
With solar leading the way, renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, says a new IEA report. Read more…
Bel Fuse converter sets ‘new benchmark’
Bel Fuse is launching the 350DNG40-12-8, a 2nd-generation, 4 kW, liquid-cooled DC-DC converter.
Operating from 240-450 VDC input voltages, the converter delivers up to 4000 W of output, and it can efficiently power low-voltage accessories in hybrid and electric vehicles. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 6: Nio 4,500, Tesla 1,800, Xiaomi 3,800, BYD 67,600
Li Auto saw 8,700 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 2,800, Zeekr 3,700, Leapmotor 3,500 and Aito 4,600. Read more…
Baidu plans to launch Apollo Go robotaxi service outside China, report says
Baidu has begun discussions with foreign automakers, ride-sharing platforms and other tech companies about deploying Apollo Go outside of China through local partnerships, according to Nikkei Asia. Read more…
BYD expects to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico in 2025
BYD expects to sell 50,000 EVs in Mexico this year and 100,000 in 2025, the head of the company’s Mexican operations said. Read more…
Whee, robots! Tesla Robotaxi event set to underwhelm and GM throws shade
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla’s new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around. Read more…
BYD enters Tajikistan market with 4 models
BYD has introduced four models in Tajikistan, including Song Pro DM-i and Chazor DM-i, two hybrid models, and Song Plus EV and e2, two BEV models. Read more…
Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations’
Irvine PD has unveiled its Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle, but it won’t be used as a patrol vehicle. Read more…
Dandy Mini Marts chooses Tesla to install its first EV chargers
Dandy Mini Marts has installed its first EV chargers, Tesla Superchargers, at its store in Elmira, New York. Read more…
Why Autonomous Trucks Are Harder Than Everyone Expected
Tesla’s Robotaxi Day event is coming, but Aurora CEO Chris Urmson makes clear it’s hardly the only name in the space. And trucks aren’t easy either. Read more…
