Vietnamese solar panel maker Boviet Solar just opened the doors to its first US factory — a huge new PV module plant in Greenville, North Carolina. Read more…
Xpeng P7+ electric sedan reaches 50,000th production milestone 5 months after launch
The P7+ delivered 23,885 units in the first quarter, contributing 25.41 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries in the same period.
Xpeng launched a faster charging variant for the P7+ last week.
Leapmotor founder increases stake in company again
Leapmotor’s founder and his concert parties increased their stake in the company by HK$316 million ($40.7 million) in April.
Leapmotor has risen about 70 percent in Hong Kong so far this year.
Tesla gives update on Tesla Semi factory, says on track for volume production in 2026
Tesla has released a quick update about its Tesla Semi factory in Nevada. It says that it is on track for volume production of the electric semi truck in 2026. Read more…
The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, EnBW’s He Dreiht, just hit a big milestone: The first enormous turbine is now up in the North Sea. Read more…
BYD breaks ground on NEV plant in Cambodia, production expected to start in Q4
The first phase of the plant is expected to start production in the fourth quarter of this year, with a planned annual capacity of 10,000 vehicles.
The CKD plant will cover an area of 12 hectares with a total investment of $32 million.
TOSS seal-and-cut heat seal bands are designed for sealing battery cells and packs
TOSS Machine Components, a manufacturer of impulse heat-sealing components and supplies, has introduced a line of seal-and-cut heat-seal bands designed to address the specific needs of sealing battery cells and packs. The company’s Beaded Bands, T-Profile Bands and Custom Seal-Cut (CSC) Bands deliver consistent, reliable seals while cutting polymeric films in a single process, the… Read more…
The Telo MT1 May Be Tiny, But It’s Still Built For Hard Work
Plus it’s got 350 miles of range, so it should handle your road trip, too. Read more…
it’s electric installs public curbside chargers in San Francisco
Curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has installed two chargers as part of a new pilot program in San Francisco. The deployment is the result of months of collaboration between it’s electric and various city agencies. Data evaluation and lessons learned from the pilot will inform recommendations to establish a more permanent curbside charging permitting process…. Read more…
The State Of New York Is Picking A Really Dumb Fight With Tesla
State legislators are trying to hurt Tesla, but it’s consumers who will lose in the end. Read more…
Foxconn’s Model C Is Coming To The U.S.—But It Won’t Wear A Foxconn Badge
The iPhone-maker says that it has found a U.S. client that will begin selling the Foxconn-built Model C later this year. Read more…
Toyota unveils two sleek new EVs launching in China soon: Meet the bZ7 and Lexus ES
Toyota is preparing to launch two new electric vehicles in China by mid-2026. The flagship Toyota bZ7 and Lexus ES are part of Toyota’s effort to regain market share from domestic electric vehicle (EV) leaders like BYD. Here’s our first look at the sleek new electric cars. Read more…
Windrose electric semi truck isn’t coming to America – it’s already here
The 2025 edition of the ACT Expo hasn’t even started yet, but there’s already at least one big takeaway wort talking about: the Tesla-fighting Windrose electric semi truck from China Belgium is not coming to America … it’s already here. And it’s already in customers’ hands. Read more…
ETCO’s full line of automotive terminals and ignition parts, manufactured in the USA
Bradenton, Florida-based ETCO Automotive Products offers a vast selection of automotive parts. The company’s catalog comprises over 1,800 standard parts, including spark plug and distributor terminals, insulation boots and battery terminals. ETCO’s parts are manufactured in the USA, and meet SAE J2031 and 2032, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Customers include auto OEMs and major distributors…. Read more…
International introduces new eRH Series electric Class 8 regional haul tractor
International Motors has introduced a new electric Class 8 regional haul tractor: the International eRH Series. The eRH joins the International eMV Series and the IC Bus Electric CE Series in International’s electric vehicle lineup. Designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty regional and drayage fleets, the eRH Series is available in 4×2 and 6×4… Read more…
Zeekr’s First Hybrid Looks Like A Cut-Price Rolls-Royce
The Zeekr 9X may not have the badge prestige or the pedigree of a Rolls, but it has presence and performance in spades. Read more…
CATL plans to mass-produce Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery packs by the end of 2025
Some expect sodium, which is cheaper and more readily available than such materials as lithium, cobalt and nickel, to power the next generation of EV battery technology. Now Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) says it expects to bring its Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery pack into mass production by the end of 2025. “Sodium-ion… Read more…
SWTCH’s load management system is tailored to the needs of multi-unit dwellings
Q&A with SWTCH Head of Strategy Sofia Berrada Cars and their drivers come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, and when it comes to keeping them charged, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Different EV infrastructure applications require different combinations of hardware, software and services, and as the charging market develops, different companies are emerging… Read more…
Alpine’s New Tri-Motor Electric Sedan Samples A110 Sounds
The A390 also loves to get sideways, according to a series of new teaser photos. Read more…
Why Excess Production Capacity Isn’t A Solution For Tariffs
Plus, Tesla has sharply raised prices in Canada due to tariffs and Japanese automakers have teamed up with Chinese software giants. Read more…
