Retail sales of BEVs in June were 493,000 units, down 0.5 percent from May, while PHEVs were 363,000 units, up 17.4 percent from May. Read more…
Traton could build a third assembly plant for truck batteries
Volkswagen’s truck subsidiary Traton wants to build another battery assembly plant for electric trucks of its MAN and Scania brands. Possible locations include Salzgitter in Germany, Krakow in Poland and Zwolle in the Netherlands. Read more…
Tesla sells 59,261 cars in China in Jun, up 7% from May
Tesla sold 59,261 vehicles in China in June, down 20.15 percent year-on-year but up 7.33 percent from May. Read more…
Li Auto sees Li L7 deliveries exceed 200,000 units
The Li L7 was a model that was almost canceled during development, Li Auto CEO mentioned last year. Read more…
Xpeng’s head of auto tech center departs
The head of Xpeng’s automotive technology center, Jiao Qingchun, was the project leader for Xpeng’s new H platform, of which the X9 MPV is the first model. Read more…
Nio, Belgian chemicals maker Syensqo set up joint lab for new materials
Syensqo said it and Nio will work together to advance the application and development of more advanced materials for NEVs. Read more…
Honda 0 EVs to share their platform with Afeela EVs
Honda could develop its new 0 electric cars on the same platform as Afeela EVs. The company plans to unveil the first car in its new EV range in 2026. Read more…
Nio’s CFO change won’t disrupt current operations, says Morgan Stanley
A C-level change is rarely positive news, but Nio’s recent solid operation should help ease market concerns, thus preventing any panic knee-jerk reaction, Morgan Stanley said. Read more…
Electrofit unveils next-gen control unit for niche vehicles
Electrofit has added the EFV4 to its lineup of vehicle control units.
The EFV4 offers a cost-effective, powerful and highly configurable platform, making it ideal for small-volume and niche vehicle electrification projects. Read more…
Range Energy debuts RB-01 electric-powered trailer system
California-headquartered electric-powered trailer manufacturer Range Energy has introduced its RB-01 next-generation trailer system. The new system includes an e-axle, a 200 or 300 kWh battery pack and a smart kingpin. According to Range, the RB-01 offers a 47% to 67% miles-per-gallon improvement over the previous generation in the series, and the tractor towing the RB-01… Read more…
RIZON Truck introduces two new models, enhanced warranty package
California-headquartered RIZON Truck, a Daimler Truck brand, has expanded its Class 4 to 5 offerings with the debut of two new models, e18Mx and e18Lx. RIZON’s cabover trucks are designed for local goods movement, urban deliveries and refrigerated deliveries. They can be customized as box trucks and stake beds and feature a tight turning radius… Read more…
Zeekr releases camouflage photos of ‘CX1e’ SUV that will target family market
Codenamed CX1e, the model will be Zeekr’s first family SUV, and will be Zeekr’s second after the Zeekr 007 to target the mainstream EV market. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Dolphin with same prices and longer range
The 2025 BYD Dolphin continues to be offered in four variants at the same prices, but brings longer range to the entry and top-trim variants. Read more…
BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive
BYD said its partnership with Rever will expand from passenger cars to segments including commercial vehicles in the future. Read more…
Can EV Racing Be Thrilling? See NASCAR’s Latest Prototype In Action.
Take a glimpse into the future of NASCAR with this high-performance electric racer developed jointly by Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota and ABB. Read more…
Massive electric forklifts get to work at the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is getting closer to reaching its goal of zero emission operations, deploying five electric top handlers each capable of grabbing 100,000 lb. shipping containers and stacking them up to six high. Read more…
Amazing Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Lease Is $30 Cheaper Than The SE Trim
The Ioniq 5 also qualifies for 0% APR financing for up to 60 months. Read more…
Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China
In May 2024, plug-in car registrations hit a record 47% market share. Read more…
GM’s U.S. Ultium EV Sales Exceeded 20,000 In Q2 2024
New EVs attract customers from other brands. Read more…
Kia EV9 GT Spied With Different Bumper, Bright Green Brake Calipers
The EV9 GT will be the most powerful variant of the model, promising “enormous power” from its two electric motors. Read more…
