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Europe's largest battery manufacturer may switch to static storage due to weak electric vehicle demand

LG Energy Solution’s Poland plant is considering shifting to building static storage units due to disappointing demand for its EV batteries.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 26, 2024, 11:46 a.m.
Xiaomi's 1,548-HP SU7 Ultra EV is entering production already

Xiaomi's new super electric sedan took one week to go from prototype to reality.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
New all-electric Renault Twingo to be produced in Slovenia

While the development of this small, budget-friendly EV involves collaboration with an as-yet-unnamed Chinese partner, its production will be based in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2024, 2:40 p.m.
Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030

Porsche is reevaluating its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) targets. Initially aiming for EVs to constitute 80% of its sales by 2030, the company is now less certain about reaching this goal. In a statement to Reuters, Porsche clarified that meeting this target depends on customer demand and the broader development of electromobility.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
Ford Mustang Mach-E is much cheaper to lease than Tesla Model Y

If you can accept that the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t a traditional Mustang, you’ll find it a competitive EV and a slightly more appealing alternative to the Tesla Model Y. Generous U.S. discounts also make the electric Ford SUV much cheaper to lease than the Tesla.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 8:51 a.m.
Tesla may abandon advanced 4680 battery cells

Tesla’s 4680 battery cells were intended to revolutionize the company’s EVs by cutting costs, providing more range, and improving charging. However, according to a new report, Elon Musk may be considering abandoning them.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 2:10 p.m.
VW and Xpeng introduce joint architecture for more electric models in China

VW and Xpeng extend their technical cooperation agreement for an E/E architecture. From 2026, this will not only be integrated into VW's China-specific CMP electric car platform, but also into all VW brand models based on the global MEB platform for the Chinese market.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
Ford says its EV goals in Europe were 'too ambitious'.

In recent years, Ford aggressively pursued increasing the number of EVs on the road, similar to many automakers. However, as customer demand wanes, companies are reconsidering their EV strategies. Ford is the latest to acknowledge it may have been too ambitious in its EV push.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 12:54 p.m.
Ferrari boss confirmed that the company's first EV will be unveiled at the end of 2025 and go on sale in 2026

Ferrari will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) by the end of 2025. Despite limited details, Ferrari's CEO, Benedetto Vigna, has made bold promises about what customers can expect.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 4:52 p.m.
Ahead of official unveiling, Honda Ye S7 Electric SUV specs and photos detailed in China

Honda is set to expand its EV lineup in China with the new Ye series, starting with the Ye S7. Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and Dongfeng Honda revealed more photos and specifications for the Ye S7, the first model in this range.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 2:13 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz to install 400kW fast EV chargers at Starbucks locations across the United States

Mercedes-Benz is set to install DC fast chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations across the United States, starting with a 1,400-mile route along Interstate 5 from Washington to California. These chargers are part of a significant investment by the German automaker.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 12:01 p.m.
BMW Startup Garage to road-test revolutionary e-drive by DeepDrive

BMW and DeepDrive have partnered to test a groundbreaking new electric motor featuring dual rotor technology, promising more powerful and super-efficient EVs.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 18, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
Volkswagen expands ID range in China with new Unyx sub-brand

As part of its ‘In China, for China’ strategy, Volkswagen has launched the ID. Unyx, the first model from a new sub-brand. This e-SUV coup? features a progressive design, a smart human-machine interface (HMI) with a customizable 3D avatar, and a range of over 600 kilometers.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 18, 2024, 9:46 a.m.
MOL and Volvo Penta join forces to develop fully electric 4X4 RoRo tractors for the Port of Ghent in Belgium

Volvo Penta, part of the Volvo Group, has partnered with Mol to trial a new electric terminal truck at the Port of Ghent in Belgium. The RME225 is a 4x4 RoRo, designed for heavy-duty port handling with a focus on emission-free operation.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 5:20 p.m.
A new, more affordable rear-wheel drive Porsche Macan joins the all-electric SUV lineup in the U.S.

Porsche has expanded its Macan Electric lineup with two new trims: an entry-level RWD variant and the Macan 4S. These additions bridge the gap between the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo variants launched earlier this year.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 5:07 p.m.
Hyundai's three-row electric SUV debuts later this year and goes on sale in 2025 as the equivalent of the Kia EV9

Hyundai is set to launch its three-row electric SUV later this year, with the vehicle expected to be available for sale in 2025. The SUV, potentially named the Ioniq 9, is anticipated to be Hyundai's counterpart to the Kia EV9 and an electrified alternative to the Palisade.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 2:05 p.m.
Pagani Is Still Working on an Electric Hypercar

The future of an electric Pagani hypercar remains uncertain. While the company has been exploring the idea of an electric vehicle (EV) for over five years, it continues to have concerns about the technology potentially diluting the essence of what makes Pagani cars unique. However, the idea of an EV has not been completely abandoned.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 1:29 p.m.
NISMO makes its return to Europe with the sporty, full EV Nissan Ariya

Nissan's European lineup mainly features crossovers and vans, but the company has announced the return of NISMO.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 17, 2024, 9:36 a.m.
The new Zeekr 7X is set to take down the Tesla Model Y

The Zeekr brand from Geely, a standout in China's automotive market, is now challenging the Tesla Model Y with its new 7X SUV, following the success of its 007 sedan against the Tesla Model 3.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
Hands-free EV charging demonstrated in new video

Rocsys, a global leader in hands-free charging solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking automatic charging system for passenger EVs, claiming it as a world-first achievement.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2024, 10:17 a.m.

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