Plus, Trump’s Department of Transportation pick wants EVs to pay their fair share, and America’s dealer lobby targets direct sales. Read more…
24 EVs Were Driven In Freezing Weather Until They Died. One Car Stood Out
Norwegian journalists wanted to see the difference between the advertised range and the real-world range. Tesla was not at the top. Read more…
Ehang completes maiden flight of unmanned eVTOL in downtown Shanghai
Ehang completed the maiden flight of the EH216-S in downtown Shanghai, where it will start a regular trial run of eVTOL sightseeing tours.
This will prepare Ehang for the next step of commercializing air cab operations in Shanghai.
LiveWire Alpinista unveiled as newest electric motorcycle from Harley offshoot
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced its latest electric motorcycle model. The new LiveWire S2 Alpanista is built on the same platform as the brand’s last two models, leveraging the Arrow platform as a versatile foundation for several diverse bikes. Read more…
Rivian’s Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined
Rivian, which is still considered a startup, was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year. Read more…
VW ID.7 shatters expectations with 941 km on a single charge
In a recent test at Porsche’s Nardo facility in Italy, a standard Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S electric sedan made history by achieving a remarkable 941 km on a single charge. This significantly beats the vehicle’s official, and already impressive, WLTP range of 709 km. The ID.7 Pro S comes with an 86 kWh battery and a 282 hp electric motor… Read more…
BYD shares official images of Han L and Tang L, with debut 1 day away
BYD shared two images each of the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, showing off their exteriors.
The company will hold a design introduction event for both models tomorrow.
Nio’s William Li welcomes ‘TikTok refugees’ on Chinese app RedNote
William Li welcomes overseas users new to RedNote in English, and explains the new term “Jiadian” that has emerged in China in recent years.
With the looming US ban on TikTok, about 1 million new users have flocked to RedNote in the past few days.
BYD forays into South Korean passenger car market with Atto 3 electric SUV
BYD will begin deliveries of the Atto 3 in South Korea in February and plans to launch the Seal electric sedan and Sealion 7 electric SUV there in the second half of this year.
The Atto 3 is available in two versions in South Korea with a pre-subsidy starting price of 31.5 million won ($21,600).
Trio of auto-grade power modules offer 300 combinations
Vicor has developed three automotive-grade power modules that can be used in 300 combinations in 48 V EV systems, writes Nick Flaherty.
They cover a bus converter from 800 V to 48 V, an unregulated 48 V to 12 V converter and a regulated 48 V power-supply module. Read more…
Check out Range Rover’s mid-size electric SUV spotted with a stylish new look [Images]
With its official debut coming up, Range Rover’s upcoming mid-size electric SUV was caught rocking a sleek new design. The smaller Range Rover EV is shaping up to be a potential challenger to the Porsche Macan Electric. Check out the latest images below. Read more…
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Li Auto sees Li L6 cumulative deliveries exceed 200,000 units
Li Auto launched the Li L6 on April 18, 2024 and is its least expensive model.
The Li L6 delivered 192,257 units in 2024, contributing 38.41 percent of Li Auto’s full-year deliveries.
BYD Yuan Up compact SUV makes European debut
The Yuan Up has been rebranded as the Atto 2 in Europe, with a local launch expected next month.
The Atto 2 is expected to be priced between the Dolphin and Atto 3 in Europe.
US finalizes rules banning Chinese tech in connected cars
The US has finalized rules to crack down on Chinese and Russian tech in connected cars, effectively banning smart cars from both countries from entering the US market.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the US practice violates the principles of market economy and fair competition, and is firmly opposed to it.
Kia’s Tesla Supercharger access is late, but some owners found a way to charge
Today was supposed to be the day that Kia owners gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but on Monday the brand announced that access would be delayed until spring. However, some owners have figured out a way to charge on Superchargers already. Read more…
Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
Tesla is now claiming that Cybertruck was the ‘best-selling electric pickup in US’ last year despite not even reporting the number of deliveries. Read more…
In December, EV sales were still up and incentives were still sweet – Kelley Blue Book
EV sales kept up their momentum in December 2024, with incentives playing a big role, according to the latest Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book report. Read more…
Biden’s $635M good-bye, Trump’s DOT pick will investigate Tesla, and a look ahead
On today’s episode of Quick Charge we explore the uncertainty around the future of EV incentives, the roles different stakeholders will play in shaping that future, and our friend Stacy Noblet from energy consulting firm ICF stops by to share her take on what lies ahead. Read more…
NMG receives $50 million investment for its graphite ore-to-battery-material operations in Canada
Integrated graphite battery anode developer Nouveau Monde Graphite has received a combined equity investment of $50 million from the Canadian government’s Canada Growth Fund and the Government of Québec via its agent Investissement Québec, to continue advancing its development toward commercial operations. As the company prepares for a final investment decision regarding its Phase 2… Read more…
