However, most Americans still have cybersecurity concerns if the Chinese vehicles were ever sold here in the U.S. Read more…
Alfa Romeo Giulia EV: Everything We Know
The stylish Italian sedan is going all-electric for its next generation, with a bit of help from the Dodge Charger. Read more…
Daimler Buses and BMZ Poland collaborate on development of e-bus batteries
Daimler Buses has partnered with lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Poland for the development and supply of next-generation NMC4 batteries specifically for e-buses. The collaboration combines Daimler’s expertise in bus development and manufacturing and BMZ’s know-how in heavy-duty lithium-ion battery solutions. The aim is to develop batteries with higher energy density for longer range… Read more…
Hertz charges for petrol – for electric cars
US car rental company Hertz has billed electric car renters for petrol costs in several cases. Only a media report led to those affected receiving their money back. The company speaks of a ‘system error’ that has since been rectified. Read more…
Cargo-Partner steps up test programme for electric trucks
Cargo-Partner is committed to launching more test runs for electric trucks. By the end of the year, the Austrian logistics company plans to deploy at least five electric trucks with a payload of 7.5 to 10 tonnes on the “first and last mile” in Europe. Read more…
VW indefinitely pushes back introduction of ID.7 electric sedan in US
VW announced today that it will delay the release of its ID.7 sedan in the US, setting no specific date for when the vehicle will be available. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 U.S. Launch Delayed As ‘Market Dynamics Continue To Change’
VW’s flagship electric sedan was initially scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships in Q3 2024. Now, its future is uncertain. Read more…
The Electric Car Tariff Battle With China Kicks Off August 1
Meanwhile, Stellantis’ CEO calls tariffs a “trap”, and BMW and Mercedes’ plants in the U.S. could see tariff payback from China. Read more…
US: Nissan adjusts EV production plans amidst declining demand
Nissan has postponed the start of production for two electric saloons at its Canton plant in the US state of Mississippi by a few months due to slower growth in the electric car market. However, the carmaker decided to manufacture an additional electric model there – a new crossover SUV. Read more…
Lexus RZ 300e Surprises With 125 MPGe EPA Rating That Beats Tesla Model Y
Is it real or is it a bug? The difference between 18- and 20-inch wheels is exceptionally high too. Read more…
The new VW Golf 8 is available as a plug-in hybrid
The revamped VW Golf can now be ordered as a plug-in hybrid. According to VW, the two PHEV variants, Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE, have an electric range of up to 143 and 131 kilometres, respectively, and each cost around €45,000. Read more…
EV Connect and BP Pulse announce fleet management cooperation
EV Connect and BP Pulse are cooperating to provide a joint fleet management solution. To this end, key functions of Omega, BP Pulse’s EV charging management software, will be integrated into the EV Connect platform. Read more…
Fiat 600e forced to ditch Italian colors amidst production controversy
Following the a similar crackdown on Fiat Topolino, the company is now removing the Italian flag colors from the rear bumper of its new Fiat 600e. These come hot on the heels of similar controversies surrounding the Alfa Romeo Junior (formerly known as Milano). The issue? All three vehicles are manufactured outside of Italy, yet have been sporting national symbols… Read more…
UK: Hull and East Riding to purchase 40 electric buses
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light for the purchase of 40 electric buses and corresponding infrastructure. Both are funded by the UK’s ZEBRA2 (zero emission bus regional areas) scheme. Read more…
Xpeng cuts down on losses in Q1
The Chinese electric car manufacturer and VW partner Xpeng has reported increased vehicle deliveries and sales as well as a reduction in its losses for the first quarter. Xpeng was able to achieve a noticeable increase in turnover in particular. Read more…
Airbnb just partnered with ChargePoint to help hosts install home EV chargers
Airbnb and ChargePoint have partnered to help homestay hosts install EV chargers in the US in the face of growing demand. Read more…
Nio to report Q1 2024 earnings on Jun 6
Nio delivered 30,053 vehicles in the first quarter, hitting its lowered guidance of about 30,000. Read more…
Webasto expands battery production in Korea
Webasto has expanded its production facility for battery packs in Dangjin, South Korea. The expansion will enable Webasto to produce a total of 300,000 battery packs for electric vehicles per year from 2025 at the plant, which is due to open in 2022. Read more…
Vitesco implements Kyburz’ battery recycling process
The Swiss electric vehicle manufacturer Kyburz and the German powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies have concluded a cooperation agreement for the Limbach-Oberfrohna site in Saxony in order to jointly industrialise a recycling process for lithium-ion batteries developed by Kyburz. Read more…
Hyundai to launch the world’s first hydrogen supercar in 2026
The radical Hyundai N Vision 74 concept will evolve into the world’s first road-legal hydrogen supercar and serve as a halo car for the South Korean brand. It will likely compete with the next-generation Tesla Roadster and the Lotus Type 135. Read more…
