No more waiting in line to refuel your Mirai–just order a fresh batch of cartridges and top up at home. That’s the idea, at least. Read more…
BYD launches 2 new models in Vietnam, bringing its local offerings to 5
BYD has launched the Han EV and M6 MPV in Vietnam, following the launch of the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 in July. Read more…
Deepal launches sales of the S05 compact SUV
The Changan brand Deepal, which plans to launch in Europe later this year, has started selling its new S05 model in China. The compact SUV is available as a fully electric version and as a vehicle with a range extender. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q3 2024 earnings on Oct 31
Li Auto achieved a record 152,831 deliveries in the third quarter, within the guidance range of 145,000 to 155,000 units. Read more…
Ford Is Paying Its Dealers To Order F-150 Lightning EVs. Here’s Why
Dealers can score up to $22,500. Read more…
BYD to put in-house developed smart driving algorithms to use as soon as Nov, report says
BYD is aiming to make its in-house developed smart driving algorithms mass-produced as soon as November, and to start equipping models in the RMB 100,000 class with high-level smart driving capabilities by 2025, according to local media. Read more…
Charging forward with polyphase
A polyphase wireless power transfer system has achieved a record 270 kW charging rate, writes Nick Flaherty. Researchers in the Power Electronics and Electric Machinery Lab at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the US successfully demonstrated the first 270 kW wireless power transfer to a Porsche Taycan at the end of a three year project with Volkswagen. Read more…
Changan Deepal launches S05 SUV at starting price of $16,880
Deepal has launched the S05 compact SUV, its latest model after launching the S07 SUV on July 25, available in BEV and EREV variants. Read more…
BYD partners with ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ producer in increased marketing efforts
BYD has entered into a global strategic partnership with Game Science to become the exclusive automotive brand partner of the hit Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong. Read more…
Tesla Model Y refresh starts production Oct 22, says Chinese social media
Tesla is preparing to enter limited trial production of the new Model Y “Juniper” refresh in its Shanghai factory on October 22nd, according to a Chinese car blogger. Read more…
This Why You Don’t Actually Shoot Your Tesla Cybertruck
Actions, unfortunately, do have their consequences, as one Cybertruck owner apparently discovered in a now-viral video. Read more…
Plug-In Hybrids Are Here. But Buyers Aren’t Yet Convinced
Buyers think PHEVs don’t have enough electric range and cost too much. Most get a regular hybrid or a full EV. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Milwaukee M18 FUEL dual battery electric chainsaw
Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-battery electric chainsaw makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting, fewer stalls, and a more balanced weight distribution for better control. Read more…
The Peugeot 3008 Is The World’s Cheapest EV With A 100 kWh battery
With a range of 435 miles and a price tag of $59,400, the French SUV from Stellantis beats the competition. Read more…
Elon Musk Still Sees The Tesla Semi As A Global Product
The Tesla boss previously hinted that the Semi could also be manufactured in Europe. Read more…
Liebherr announces pilot for world’s first large hydrogen wheel loader
Construction and mining equipment giant Liebherr calls its hydrogen-powered wheel loader the first of its kind in the world. Now, the company says its loader will be part of a pilot project at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria. Read more…
EV owners volunteer to drive voters to the polls in 11 states (and you can too)
The US election is coming soon, with early and mail-in voting already open in several states. But for people who don’t have transportation to get to polling places, help might come in the form of a ride from an electric vehicle – and if you live in one of these 11 states, you can volunteer to help. Read more…
Li Auto slows down efforts to expand into overseas markets, report says
Li Auto has slowed down its efforts to expand into overseas markets significantly from its plans a year ago and is focusing its resources on the domestic market, according to local media. Read more…
P3 ADAS Benchmark – China Edition: Huawei’s system takes the lead
Cars are becoming computers on wheels. This development is particularly evident in China and is underlined by a recent study by management consultancy P3, which analysed the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from various manufacturers. Read more…
Voltera set to expand electric semi truck infrastructure with two new stations
This week, Voltera announced it was expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure network with the addition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites strategically positioned across key transit hubs in California. Read more…
