The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with VEMO, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnership, BMW is investing in the construction of 144 new charging stations in the country. Read more…
CATL opens a different kind of EV museum
CATL is the world’s largest battery manufacturer for electric cars. The Chinese company is also making this clear in an ‘experience centre’ that it has now opened in Chengdu. Almost 100 models from around 50 car brands are on display there – all of which have CATL batteries installed. Read more…
Allison Transmission presents electric axle for commercial vehicles
The US transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission will be presenting the latest model in its eGen Power electric axle family for commercial vehicles at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover from 17 to 22 September. Read more…
Automobili Pininfarina to deliver a one-of-one coach-built Battista EV during Monterey Car Week
Boutique electric hypercar maker Automobili Pininfarina is showing off another one-of-a-kind model at Car Week in Monterey this week. In addition to the Batman-themed B95 Gotham on display at The Quail, Automobili Pininfarina is showing off a coach-built variant of its Battista hypercar called the Targamerica, which has been delivered to the US client who commissioned it (for a small price we’re sure). Read more…
Lucid offers cheaper Air models with demo cars now available starting under $57,000
Lucid’s electric luxury sedan is more affordable than ever. With Lucid Air demo cars now available to buy, you can snag one for under $57,000. That’s down over $20,000 from when the Air hit the market. Read more…
Young EV conversion specialist Arcade Cars unveils all-electric G-Wagon powered by Everrati
Britain’s EV conversion newcomer, Arcade Cars, has come out swinging during Monterey Car Week, delivering the global debut of the Sojourn – a fully-restored, all-electric version of the classic “G-Wagon” from Mercedes-Benz. With powertrain tech from fellow EV conversion specialist Everatti, the Sojourn is available for order now and will see a limited number of examples produced. Read more…
Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US
After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo’s plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. shortly. It joins the related Volvo EX90 which has been in production at the plant since June. U.S.-built Polestar 3s will be sold locally, as well as in… Read more…
Dongfeng Voyah unveils updated Dreamer MPV featuring Huawei’s driver assist system
Voyah said the new Dreamer MPV brings the dream of smart mobility into reality, making traditional MPVs a thing of the past. Read more…
Flixbus starts testing Yutong electric bus between London and Cambridge
Flixbus added another electric route to its UK service this week as a trial. For the next six weeks, a battery-electric coach will be travelling between London and Cambridge. The distance between the two bus stops is around 100 kilometres. Read more…
Gillig uses tanks from Hexagon Purus for H2 buses
Hexagon Purus has signed a multi-year contract with the North American bus manufacturer Gillig to supply hydrogen tanks for its new fuel cell buses. The first vehicles equipped in this way are due to hit the roads in two years’ time. Read more…
Archer Aviation wins major order for air taxis from FFG
Californian startup Archer Aviation has announced an order for up to 116 Midnight air taxis. The order comes from Future Flight Global and is valued at up to USD 580 million. Both companies are currently working to formalise the purchase agreements on and a potential strategic operating alliance. Read more…
Acura shares its electric SUV vision with Performance EV Concept
Acura just unveiled the Performance EV Concept at Monterey Car Week. This sleek SUV represents a departure from Acura’s collaboration with GM on the ZDX and marks a return to a Honda’s in-house EV platform. The Acura Performance EV Concept is a visual delight – gone are the sharp edges and beak-like grilles of Acura’s current lineup; instead, smooth lines… Read more…
Li Auto to report Q2 2024 earnings on Aug 28
Li Auto delivered 108,581 vehicles in the second quarter, within the guidance range of between 105,000 and 110,000 vehicles. Read more…
Polestar starts manufacturing the Polestar 3 in the USA
Polestar has started production of the Polestar 3 at its US plant in South Carolina. This makes the electric SUV the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. However, the US production is not a departure from China: Polestar Technology has now opened its headquarters in Nanjing. Read more…
Lynk & Co kicks off pre-sales for electric sedan in China
The Geely brand Lynk & Co is launching the pre-sale of its first battery-electric model in China. The Z10 electric sedan will go on sale in China from the equivalent of 27,400 euros – on 5 September. Read more…
Nio Onvo sees 1st production car of L60 roll off line, interior unveiled
The first production vehicle of the Onvo L60 rolled off the assembly line today at Nio’s F2 plant in NeoPark, Hefei, Anhui province, with interior details being unveiled. Read more…
Neta starts pre-sales of Neta S shooting brake’s BEV variant
The Neta S shooting brake BEV is offered in two options with pre-sale starting prices of RMB 166,900 ($23,380) and RMB 219,900 respectively. Read more…
Acura Performance EV Concept: Honda Finally Gets Serious
Production of Acura’s next EV starts in 2025, and it will be made in Honda’s Ohio-based EV hub. Read more…
Lynk & Co starts taking pre-orders for its 1st BEV model Z10 in China
The Z10 is already available for test drives at Lynk & Co stores, with the official launch set for September 5. Read more…
Polestar starts US production of Polestar 3 electric SUV
Polestar has begun production of the Polestar 3 at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, marking the first time the EV maker has produced on American soil. Read more…
