Yangwang officially launched the U9 on February 25, 2024, with the 2-seater model starting at RMB 1.68 million ($230,870).
The U9 is the highest priced model under the BYD umbrella and one of the few supercars from a local Chinese brand.
BYD Yangwang shows capabilities of U7’s body control system with rooftop maze game
Yangwang demonstrated in a video that the U7 can complete a maze game on the roof of the car through the responsiveness of the DiSus-Z body control system.
Yangwang began pre-sales of the U7 last November, with no official launch date set.
Magnesium electrolyte sparks next-generation battery design
University of Waterloo researchers have made a key breakthrough in developing next-generation batteries made of magnesium instead of lithium.
When the idea to create batteries using magnesium was first shared in a seminal academic paper in 2000, the novel design didn’t provide enough voltage to compete with lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Trump Targets EV ‘Mandate,’ EV Charger Funding In Sweeping Executive Orders
Trump has already moved against the Biden administration’s pro-EV policies. But signing a paper only goes so far. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations by brand for week ending Jan 19: Nio 2,800, Tesla 10,000, Xiaomi 5,600, BYD 55,000
Li Auto had 9,500 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 9,400, Zeekr 3,600, Leapmotor 7,000 and Aito 6,100.
Onvo did not make it into any of the latest Li Auto lists and the Nio sub-brand had 1,800 insurance registrations in the previous week.
BYD exports 11,038 Shark pickups from China in 1st year of availability
BYD Shark exported 3,410 units in December, bringing full-year 2024 exports to 11,038 units.
BYD launched the Shark in Mexico on May 14, 2024, and the pickup is already available in more markets including Brazil and Australia.
Hyundai launches new Creta Electric SUV in India, starting at just $20,000: Meet the new EV
Hyundai officially launched its newest electric vehicle, the Creta Electric, in India. It starts at just over $20,000 and has a range of nearly 300 miles. The Creta EV is Hyundai’s first electric SUV made in the country. Here’s a look at the new model. Read more…
Southern Company announces 6 month, grid-enhancing EV fleet pilot
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Southern Company’s Tom Canada talks us through the utility’s new, six-month pilot program that aims to overcome some of the perceived barriers to EV adoption by demonstrating the transformative potential of EV adoption in commercial fleets. Read more…
The New Tesla Model Y Is Here. Is It Enough?
The new Model Y faces stronger competition than ever before, particularly from China’s EV makers, analysts say. Read more…
Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT, spotted in the US for the first time in matte blue [Video]
Kia’s fastest car (EV or gas) is getting a major upgrade. The new Kia EV6 GT was spotted in the US for the first time, and it looks like a drastic improvement from the already sporty EV. Check out Kia’s new EV6 GT in matte blue. Read more…
Troubled off-road electric motorbike maker enters receivership
The Tauranga, New Zealand-based electric motorcycle maker UBCO has entered receivership, marking dim prospects for the mobility company that had only recently announced a major partnership with Australia Post. Read more…
Save 47% during short-term Jackery sale from $329, Velotric Go 1 Utility e-bike at $999 low, 1-day Anker SOLIX discount, more
Our Green Deals coverage this week kicks off with a short-term sale through Friday from Jackery which is seeing its Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station drop to its $999 low, among other savings. Velotric has provided a second chance to hop aboard its well-rounded Go 1 Utility e-bike for a $999 low, with some notable discounts/bundle offers on other popular models. We also spotted a discount for today only on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that is taking costs to $2,449 alongside its expansion battery also seeing a one-day-only fall to $1,799. Lastly, Goal Zero’s Alta 50 Portable Fridge/Freezer is down at $550, with its larger counterpart sitting at its second-lowest rate. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup – and don’t miss out on the Lectric and Rad Power flash sales that are ending tonight. Read more…
BYD claims its new Denza Z9 GT is the fastest luxury NEV to reach 10,000 deliveries
BYD claims its sleek new Denza Z9 GT became the “fastest new energy luxury car” to reach 10,000 deliveries. The luxury model sold for about $52,000 on average and is headed to Europe next to challenge Porsche and BMW. Read more…
Huawei reveals official photos of its luxo barge Maextro S800
Huawei’s Maextro S800 is a behemoth of an electric sedan that has the entire Chinese automotive world excited even before its official launch. Developed as a joint venture between tech giant Huawei and automaker JAC, the S800 is the first offering from the premium Maextro brand, and it’s clearly aiming to disrupt the established order. At a staggering 5,480 mm… Read more…
Washington-based Brokk becomes dealer for Firstgreen’s electric loaders
Washington state-based Brokk, a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, has become a dealer for Firstgreen Industries, a company that produces electric, zero-emission, low-noise loaders. Brokk will offer Firstgreen’s electric solution for loading as well as its more comprehensive fully electric, remote-controlled job site offering achieved by pairing Brokk demolition robots with Firstgreen loaders, Brokk said…. Read more…
Altilium and Helm partner to develop a sustainable domestic lithium supply chain in the UK
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has announced a new partnership with LevertonHELM, the UK subsidiary of German chemical firm HELM, to develop a sustainable domestic supply chain for lithium in the UK. By combining Altilium’s expertise in recovering battery materials from spent batteries with LevertonHELM’s lithium production capabilities, the partnership aims to reduce the UK’s… Read more…
This Wild Electric ‘Truck’ Has Huge In-Wheel Motors
With high-performance tires, Italdesign reckons it could do 0-62 mph in less than 2.2 seconds. (Also, it has seats in the truck bed.) Read more…
The real problem with high-power electric bikes on mountain bike trails
As electric trail bikes like Sur Rons and Talarias gain popularity among off-road enthusiasts, a growing conflict is emerging on mountain bike trails. These powerful machines, capable of speeds and torque far beyond that of a traditional mountain bike, are raising concerns among trail users, land managers, and environmental advocates. Read more…
BYD is about to open another massive EV plant overseas with 150,000 vehicle capacity
The world’s largest electric vehicle maker is becoming a force in the global auto market. BYD confirmed it’s on track to open another massive EV plant overseas by the end of 2025. The new facility in Indonesia will be able to produce 150,000 vehicles a year as BYD expands its overseas manufacturing footprint. Read more…
DOE-funded Charging Smart program expands across US
Charging Smart, a program funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) that offers free technical assistance to help local governments accelerate the growth of EV deployment and charging infrastructure, is now available in all 50 states. Under the program, a local government can earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold designation in recognition of its… Read more…
