Auto Shanghai 2025 will mark the beginning of the Volkswagen Group's largest intelligent, fully connected vehicles (ICV) offensive in mainland China to date. By 2027, the Group aims to launch more than 20 fully electric and electrified models as part of a comprehensive product offensive. By 2030, the Group’s brands will offer about 30 all-electric models. The Volkswagen Group is also showcasing its expertise in the development of advanced driver assistance systems on the way to Level 3 an...

Rivian has filed a patent for wheel covers with active aerodynamics elements to further improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles. The patent, filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in August 2023 and published March 6, 2025, describes wheel covers featuring movable openings that can align with wheel spokes for increased airflow or create a smooth surface to reduce drag. This flexibility is achieved through a spring-actuated mechanism that allows the wheel cover t...

The Volvo ES90, a new fully electric vehicle, merges the elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spaciousness and ground clearance of an SUV. Designed with an emphasis on versatility, comfort, and space, it aims to support both adventure and family life. The ES90 integrates advanced technology, including next-generation core computers and pioneering safety technology, with an 800V system enabling longer range and faster charging capabilities. It joins Volvo's lineup as the s...

Cadillac has announced the introduction of the all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL, an expansion of its Escalade lineup. The vehicle offers a bevy of connected and digital features for occupants. The vehicle features 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads and massaging, heating, and ventilated seats, which also offer 14-way power adjustment and headrest speakers. Other connected and technologies on offer include:  ...

Voyah, the premium new-energy vehicle (NEV) division of Dongfeng Motor, has expanded its Dream multipurpose vehicle (MPV) lineup to include new variants featuring Huawei's advanced smart driving technology. The new additions comprise two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants and two battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variants, all equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software and the HarmonyOS cockpit system. The PHEV models are priced at 359,900 yuan (about $49,400) and 38...

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited offers over 45 inches of usable screen space, over 170 standard safety and security features, and a unique Selec-Terrain traction management system exclusive to the Jeep brand. Priced starting at $66,995, including the destination fee, the Limited trim introduces a Hydro Blue exterior and an Arctic Grey interior, setting it apart in design and aesthetics. The vehicle boasts a range of premium features such as a black roof, mirror caps, 20-inch machined aluminu...

Minda Corp., an automotive solution provider, recently announced its participation in Auto Expo 2025, which will be held in New Delhi. This announcement underscores the company's readiness to showcase a range of advanced automotive solutions, emphasizing smart control electronics, electric vehicle products and innovative access systems. The company plans to feature life-size demonstration vehicles at the event, which will be equipped with contemporary components, providing a tangible experien...

Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has secured mass production approval for its flagship sedan ET9's steer-by-wire (SBW) technology, making it the first model in the world's largest electric vehicle market to offer SBW technology. The approval was granted by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Dec. 9, underlining the company's readiness for on-schedule delivery of the upcoming electric sedan. Nio announced that it would also play a pivotal role in the developm...

Ionna, an electric vehicle charging solutions venture established by eight leading global automakers, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, has initiated the construction of its inaugural charging station Rechargery in Apex, NC. This groundbreaking event marks the first step in transforming a historic gas station in Apex into a state-of-the-art EV charging station. Located near Ionna's headquarters and customer experience lab, Rech...

Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to invest over 14 billion Chinese yuan ($1.97 billion) alongside local partners in mainland China to expand its localized portfolio of cars and vans, The Global Times reported on Sept. 4. Starting in 2025, the German automaker aims to localize production of new vehicle models, including the all-new long-wheelbase electric CLA, a long-wheelbase derivative of the GLE sport utility vehicle (SUV), and a luxury electric van model based on the VAN.EA architecture. ...

Ford announced the launch of the new all-electric Ford Capri, marking the return of a beloved classic sports coupe with a modern twist. The vehicle, celebrated for being a fan favorite across Europe, underwent a transformation to cater to the electric vehicle generation, maintaining its iconic design while integrating modern EV capabilities. The reveal took place in London at the Wapping Power Station, with football legend Eric Cantona, dubbed "King Eric," leading the introduction of the revampe...

Polestar has commenced its first customer deliveries of the Polestar 3 electric sport utility vehicle (SUVs), the company said in a press release June 27. The initial deliveries of Polestar 3 are set to take place across Europe and North America over the coming days, with deliveries set to increase throughout the summer. The Launch Edition vehicles, available in both long range dual motor and long range dual motor with performance pack configurations, feature a color palette of snow, thunder and...

ChargePoint, a leading charge point operator (CPO), is rolling out its megawatt charging architecture to support electrification of commercial trucks in the US, the company announced on May 16. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), which is estimated to be capable of dispensing enough energy to power about 1,000 homes, will be a significant addition to ChargePoint's DC fast-charging lineup. The MCS cable and connector will be incorporated into ChargePoint's Power Link 2000 stations, which ar...

In a move to revive its electric vehicle portfolio and strengthen its market share in the world’s largest EV market, Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. has introduced an all-new electric car brand — the Ye Series — for mainland China. On April 16 in Beijing, the company unveiled the first electric cars that will be launched under its Ye Series product lineup, namely the Ye P7, Ye S7 and a concept model called Ye GT Concept. Honda plans to launch a total of six EVs under its Ye Seri...

Leading Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker XPeng Inc. has unveiled its fifth smart EV model — the XPeng G6 at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2023 on April 18. An electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the XPeng G6 is the first production model developed on the company’s next-generation smart electric platform architecture, SEPA2.0. The XPeng G6 coupe SUV is equipped with the carmaker’s in-house developed 800V high-voltage Silicon Carbide (SiC) platform and 3C battery cells, which t...

Leading global supplier of automotive components, Magna International announced on April 17 that the company has bagged a contract to manufacture an all-new electric off-road vehicle for INEOS Automotive. Magna said that the production of the said electric vehicle (EV) is expected to start in Graz, Austria in 2026. In addition, Magna said that it will also be responsible for the engineering of the complete vehicle. Commenting on the new contract, Roland Prettner, interim president of Mag...

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery Automobile has become the first customer for CATL’s sodium-ion batteries, according to a news report published by CNEVPOST on April 16. The report cited an announcement by the battery-maker on April 16 as the source of this development. CATL had first unveiled its in-house developed sodium-ion batteries in July 2021. According to CATL, sodium-ion batteries will be a cost-effective choice among the range of electric vehicle (EV) batteries being developed gl...

Announcing its 2030 goal on April 11, South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group plans to become the world’s top three electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers by 2030. The goal entails combined target sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis electric models. The 2030 goal announcement was made by Hyundai on the sidelines of the groundbreaking ceremony of Kia’s dedicated plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in South Korea. To achieve its 2030 goal, Hyundai also discl...

Beijing-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto’s CEO Li Xiang disclosed that the company plans to launch six new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), including an electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) model, according to a news report published by Pandaily on March 24. Li Auto has plans to roll out two high-performance BEVs each year starting from 2023, the report said, adding the company had first announced that it was developing two pure EV platforms by the nam...

Stellantis announced on March 31 that it plans to produce battery-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) at its Mangualde Production Center in Portugal, starting early 2025. The electric vehicles (EVs) scheduled for production at the said site include the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Opel Combo-e and Fiat e-Doblò models, both in light commercial and passenger versions, Stellantis said, adding that Mangualde will become the first Portuguese plant to produce large-series fully...

Ford Motor Company announced on March 24 that it plans to produce its second-generation electric truck, code named Project T3, at its upcoming manufacturing site at BlueOval City in Tennessee, US. With construction on track, the planned electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility is scheduled to begin production operations in 2025 and will be capable of rolling out 500,000 EV trucks a year at full production. “With its F-150 Lightning, Ford already has shifted people�...

Revealing its global electric vehicle (EV) strategy for fiscal year (FY) 2030 on 26 January 2023, Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation said it plans to achieve carbon neutrality in Japan and Europe by 2050 and in India by 2070, based on the target set by the respective governments. To achieve the same, the company said that it plans to focus on creating solutions that are unique to Suzuki, which are to develop products and services focused on the customer and grow along with the operat...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group and US-based battery technology company Solid Power have deepened their partnership with a new joint development agreement to further advance the all-solid-state battery cell design and manufacturing know-how, BMW said on 20 January 2023. “Under an expanded joint development agreement, BMW Group and Solid Power have added a research and development license as a basis for their common next steps. This license enables BMW to establish an ASSB prototype line in...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has confirmed that the company will launch its electric sedan Seal by the fourth quarter of 2023, with deliveries also scheduled to commence around the same time, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The BYD Seal is based on the company’s e-Platform 3.0 and comes with two battery packs—a 61.4kWh unit and an 82.5 kWh unit. While the former has a claimed driving range of 550 km, the latter battery variant can provi...

Chinese automaker SAIC–backed MG Motor India has showcased a range of new energy vehicles at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi including its third-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology–powered MPV Euniq 7, the company said in a media note on 12 January 2023. According to the company, the hydrogen fuel cell system was first launched as the Phoenix No. 1 fuel cell vehicle project in 2001. The fuel cell system, which is in its third generation and is also known as Prome P390, comes ...

Indian conglomerate Tata Group is looking to set up battery cell plants in India and Europe for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a news report published by Reuters on 12 January 2023. The report cited Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji, who spoke to Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi. Tata Motors CFO further told Reuters that localizing battery cell manufacturing is key to increasing local components in electric cars while making the EVs more affor...

India’s leading automaker Tata Motors plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with new models and higher price points, according to a news report published by Reuters on 11 January 2023. The report cited the company managing director Shailesh Chandra, who said that Tata Motors aims to cement its position as the top selling electric car company in India. Chandra also told the publication that the carmaker plans to develop and offer EVs to address the needs of a range of buye...

Tata Motors Ltd has unveiled the Harrier electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on 11 January 2023 at the ongoing Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Harrier electric vehicle (EV) has been unveiled in a close-to-production guise and is slated to go on sale in India in 2024, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The report stated that the Tata Harrier EV concept carries over the Land Rover-derived Omega architecture used by the internal combustion engine (ICE)...

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has unveiled eVX electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on 11 January 2023 at the ongoing New Delhi Auto Expo. The concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan offering futuristic SUV design elements with an upright posture and commanding high seating, the company said in an official note on 11 January 2023. The concept electric SUV eVX will be powered by a 60-kWh battery pack offering u...

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to manufacture electric vans based on its all-new VAN.EA electric platform across three continents from 2025, according to a news report published by the online news portal Electrive.com on 10 January 2023. The news report cited a German publication Automobilwoche. Citing Mercedes Vans boss Mathias Geisen, the report said that the company plans to build VAN.EA models at its manufacturing facilities in the US and China, among the chosen glob...

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is developing two electric vehicle (EV) models, with the first model being an electric midsized sedan estimated to be priced around CNY300,000 (about USD44,000), according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 6 January 2023. The report cited a local media outlet named LatePost. The report stated that Xiaomi's first model, which is an electric midsized sedan, is internally codenamed Modena and will be offered in two versions wherein the lower-priced version...

French automaker Renault is evaluating the possibility of developing a mass-market electric vehicle (EV) in India, according to a news report published by the news agency Reuters on 9 January 2023. The news report cited two people who are aware of Renault India’s plans. According to the report, Renault is considering the option of launching a made-in-India electric version of its Kwid hatchback. The carmaker is currently reviewing potential demand, pricing and the ability to build the EV wi...

Stellantis unveiled an all-electric pick-up concept Ram 1500 Revolution battery-electric vehicle (BEV) on 5 January at CES 2023. The Ram 1500 Revolution concept provides a glimpse of Ram’s electric vehicle (EV) roadmap as the brand transitions to electrify its portfolio of pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles, the company said in a media note issued on the same day. The company said that the Ram 1500 Revolution concept is developed on the new STLA frame body-on-frame architecture and inco...

Sony Honda Mobility is evaluating an SUV as well as an MPV in its electric car line up after it launches the electric sedan under the Afeela brand, according to a news report published by Autocar UK on 6 January 2023. “An SUV and even an MPV are candidates to follow the Afeela saloon as Sony and Honda flesh out the line-up of their new EV brand,” the report said, citing the company’s CEO Yasuhide Mizuno. The top company executive was speaking after the launch of the Afeela brand...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7 electric sedan at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2023 in Las Vegas, US, on 5 January 2023. The electric vehicle (EV), which is showcased by VW’s US arm—Volkswagen Group of America—is its first fully electric sedan based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform. The MEB platform powers all other models in the ID family. Notably, Volkswagen Group of America has participated in the CES 2023 after a six-year brea...

Offering a sneak peek into its upcoming all-electric Neue Klasse range, German luxury carmaker BMW has unveiled BMW i Vision Dee at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, United States, on 5 January 2023. The BMW i Vision Dee is a futuristic midsize sedan with a new, minimalistic design language. The name ‘Dee’ stands for digital emotional experience. Interestingly, the concept electric vehicle (EV) features an innovative heads-up display, which extends across...

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) has announced a new brand named ‘Afeela’ on 4 January 2023 at the ongoing CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. SHM said that Afeela represents ‘feel,’ which is central to offering an immersive experience to the occupants. The company also unveiled a prototype of an all-electric sedan, which is equipped with a total of 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the vehicle, together with 800 TOPS of maximum computing power for the ECU. The...

German automotive component and system solutions supplier ZF has developed a heated seat belt for electric vehicles (EVs) that can enhance the battery’s driving range by up to 15%, the company announced on 5 January 2023. The improvement in driving range is achieved by reducing the energy that is consumed in heating the vehicles in cold weather. The innovative solution’s energy efficiency is calculated in comparison with other contact heaters such as a seat heater. “During cold weath...

Rheinmetall has won a major order worth over a quarter billion euros (over USD 267 million) in the electric mobility segment from a premium German automaker, the company announced on 2 January 2023. The order entails Rheinmetall supplying a new type of contactor for the customer’s all-new 900V electric vehicle (EV) platform. “Rheinmetall won the order in the face of stiff competition from Asia, establishing itself as a global market leader for contactors for this future voltage class...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group has commenced the pilot production of its iX5 Hydrogen model, the company announced on 2 December 2022. Production of the small-series hydrogen-powered vehicle is taking place in the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ), the company said, adding that the car featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed a rigorous testing program under demanding conditions during the development phase. Commenting on the development,...

Canada based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Company announced on 21 December 2022 that it has completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at its battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The company said that while final certification of the first battery pack is expected in the first quarter of 2023, it plans to gradually ramp up the battery production in 2023. It added that the first batteries produced in Mirabel are slated to power the Lion5 ...

Europe-based fast charging company Fastned and EVBox, a leading provider of flexible and scalable charging solutions, have completed the installation of the first Troniq modular high-power charger on 13 December 2022 at De Watering, Netherlands, Fastned said in a media release on 21 December 2022. According to the company, the Troniq modular high-power charger is a one-of-its-kind 400 kW charger, which is currently being piloted and is available first-hand for all Fastned customers at&nb...

Chinese battery maker Svolt Energy has unveiled an innovative battery pack construction that it calls Dragon Armor Battery concept that not only makes the electric vehicle (EV) batteries safer but also enhances the driving range, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 16 December 2022. The report stated that SVOLT uncovered the Dragon Armor Battery concept for the first time at its third Battery Day organized in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China on 15 December 2022. Interestingl...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen (VW) plans to make significant investments in further developing its existing electric vehicle (EV) platform modular electric drive system (MEB) to MEB+, the company said in its official blog post on its website on 6 December 2022. With the development of MEB+, VW aims to improve the charging and storage technology, besides its digital infrastructure. “The MEB+ will use Volkswagen’s new generation of batteries—the so-called unit cell—and enable r...

Leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Envision AESC plans to invest USD810 million in building a new, state-of-the-art gigafactory in Florence, South Carolina, US, according to a news report published by the Automotive World on 6 December 2022. The facility, which is slated to have an annual production capacity of 30GWh, will create 1,170 new jobs in the region in its first phase of operations. The plant will produce high performance batteries to power the next generation EVs fro...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen plans to make an initial investment of about EUR460 million (USD482 million) to ramp up the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity at its Wolfsburg plant by 2025, the company said on 7 December 2022. The plan was announced by the CEO Thomas Schäfer on Wednesday at an event in Wolfsburg. “The investment is primarily earmarked for preparations to produce the new ID.3,” VW said in a statement Wednesday, adding that the compact elec...

ADS-TEC Energy has launched a battery-based EV fast charging solution named ChargePost, the company announced on 1 December 2022. The company claims that ChargePost is one of the most compact, battery-based charging systems that enables ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging, on existing power connections, without the need to extend existing grids. The company said that ChargePost is available for sale with immediate effect in Germany and Europe and will be made available in the US soon. ...

German supplier of powertrain, thermal, and electronic components MAHLE said on 29 November 2022 that the company has clocked a total order volume of about EUR1.4 billion (USD1.45 billion) for its electric A/C compressor, successfully establishing the company among the leading suppliers of electric mobility. “The technology group from Stuttgart has already secured numerous series orders in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors,” the company said, referring to its in-house ...

Finnish vehicle manufacturer Valmet Automotive has commenced the series production of the Lightyear 0, the solar energy powered electric vehicle (EV), at its Uusikaupunki plant in Finland, the company announced on 30 November 2022. The company said that the ceremony marking the start of production was attended by more than 100 guests, media delegates, and the top management of both Lightyear and Valmet Automotive at the Uusikaupunki plant. The series production of the EV is the result of the ...

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen AG may partner Taiwan’s Foxconn to make electric pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in the US, a news report published by Bloomberg said on 29 November 2022. The news report, which cited undisclosed sources aware of the matter, was first published by German automotive news publication named Automobilwoche on Tuesday. According to the report, VW is in talks with Foxconn to produce EV models positioned under its Scout brand in the US. It also added...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group plans to build a high-voltage battery assembly facility in Debrecen, Hungary, BMW announced on 25 November 2022. The planned battery assembly unit will be located on the site of the Debrecen vehicle plant, which started construction about six months ago, the company said, adding that the new facility is expected to will create more than 500 additional jobs and invest over EUR2 billion (USD2.07 billion) in the construction and launch of the entire plant by the ...

Announcing its midterm management policy on 22 November 2022, Japanese vehicle manufacturer Mazda Motor Corporation disclosed that it plans to invest USD10.6 billion in developing electric vehicles (EVs). The company said it is also considering investing in battery production. Mazda’s midterm policy entails the vehicle manufacturer’s goals and milestones spread until 2030. One of these goals include Mazda raising its EV sales target to achieve up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030. ...

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility to design small, lightweight electric motors, according to a news report published by StartupHub.ai on 8 November 2022. The jointly developed electric motors will be used in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and electric buses produced by EKA Mobility, which is an EV and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited.   According to the new commercial agreement, EVR will design and develop electric mo...

US carmaker General Motors Company estimates that its growing electric vehicle (EV) portfolio will become profitable in 2025 in North America as it will scale up its EV capacity in the region to more than 1 million units per annum, the company announced on 17 November 2022, on the sidelines of an investor meet in New York. GM said it plans to expand EV production capacity along with ramping up its software revenue opportunities while generating significant greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits and re...

General Motors (GM) plans to introduce its first Ultium-based electric vehicle (EV) in China under Buick brand later this year, according to a media note released by the carmaker on 23 November 2022. It added that the deliveries of the five-seat electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) developed on GM’s Ultium platform is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2023. The carmaker plans to launch its second Ultium-powered EV in the world’s largest EV market in 2023. “With the highly flexi...

MAHLE has launched its all-new chargeBIG6 electric vehicle (EV) charger for smaller EV charging applications such as apartment buildings, workshops, and small businesses, the company said on 21 November 2022. The company said that the new MAHLE chargeBIG6 can charge up to six EVs simultaneously at the existing house connection. “The central charging distributor is connected to the existing electricity meter and thanks to Plug & Play, the system is easy to install, inexpensive and can be...

German automotive component supplier ZF unveiled the latest generation of electric drives for light duty electric vehicles, including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, on the sidelines of a corporate and technology presentation the company leadership gave to the media and analysts on 21 November 2022. The company said that it has developed a new electric drive platform that delivers outstanding power density and energy efficiency, thanks to the new innovations at component as well...

VinES Energy Solutions, a Vingroup company, and China-based electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Gotion High-Tech broke ground of their joint venture’s battery manufacturing facility in Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh city in Vietnam, VinES said in an official media note on 18 November 2022. The company said that the planned facility will produce rechargeable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cells, mainly used for EV batteries and energy storage systems (ESS). The JV is setting up LFP ...

Toyota’s new bZ compact SUV concept has just made its global debut at the ongoing 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company said on 17 November 2022. The all-new compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept provides a glimpse into how Toyota plans to extend the company’s vision under the "bZ" or "Beyond Zero" umbrella. According to the company, the bZ compact SUV concept is designed as a zero-emission vehicle made of low-impact, sustainable materials. At the same time, the concept also ...

Chinese EV maker NIO plans to roll out five new electric cars in the first half of 2023 and by June 2023, the company will have a total of eight EV models in its portfolio, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 10 November 2022. The disclosure came on the sidelines of the third quarter financial results reported by the company last week. Nio’s total EV deliveries were at 31,607 units in third quarter 2022, comprising of 22,859 units of its electric SUVs and 8,748 uni...

The Foxconn-initiated MIH Consortium announced Project X, an open and agnostic electric vehicle (EV) Platform, on 8 November 2022. The project is part of MIH’s larger aim of making it easier for partners and potential customers to understand the open and agnostic nature of the work done by the consortium members. According to the official note, MIH released the Project X timeline and exterior design for the first time. The project, an A-segment three-seater demo car, is expected to be ...

Taiwan’s technology company Hon Hai Precision Industry, more popularly known as Foxconn, has partnered with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to build electric vehicles in the middle east country, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 4 November 2022. The development is seen as part of Saudi Arabia’s larger strategy to create new industries while reducing its economic dependence on oil. According to the announcement by the Saudi Public Investment Fund on Thursday, the ...

Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor, plans to offer multiple EV models and its product introduction will begin with a high-end flagship electric car that could compete with the likes of Tesla and Porsche, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 1 November 2022. Citing Sony Honda Mobility president and COO Izumi Kawanishi, the news report said that the company “will start with a model that incorporates cutting-ed...

The biennial Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile in French) alternates with the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2022 edition, which took place from 17–23 October 2022 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, returned in four years after the last one planned in March 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic. The 2022 edition of the show also indicated that automotive shows are becoming a diminishing affair. The list of no-shows included Stellantis’s Fiat, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo brands; VW and ...

BP Pulse, energy major BP’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business, announced on 26 October 2022 that the company plans to set up the bp pulse gigahub network across the US. The company said that the gigahub network is a series of large EV fast-charging hubs designed to serve ride-hail and taxi fleets near US airports and high-demand locations across the nation. BP Pulse plans to build the first gigahub near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with Hertz. The proj...

China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company Ltd. (DPCA), and CATL’s wholly owned subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES) have signed a cooperation framework agreement on the EVOGO battery swap project, CATL announced on 25 October 2022. According to the agreement, the three companies plan to jointly work on making the Dongfeng Fukang ES600 compatible with CAES’s EVOGO modu...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group plans to expand the production capacity of electric vehicle (EV) components at its Leipzig-based manufacturing plant, the company said on the sidelines of the Green Day organized at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig on 20 October 2022. To expand capacity, the carmaker plans to add another eight production lines to manufacture EV components at its Leipzig facility by 2024. Over the next year, the plant’s two existing battery module lines will be complemented by a f...

Chinese automaker BYD announced on 17 October 2022 that it has launched three battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at the ongoing Paris Motor Show at the Parc des Expositions in Paris. BYD’s newly launched BEV range includes the BYD Atto 3, a C-segment sport utility vehicle (SUV), the BYD Tang, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive and the sleek and sporty sedan BYD Han. Commenting on the new launches, Michael Shu, general manager and managing director, BYD Europe and International Cooperati...

Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz backed Automotive Cells Company (ACC) and Taiwan’s ProLogium Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of solid-state battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), ProLogium announced on 18 October 2022. “Under the MoU, ACC and ProLogium will focus their joint efforts on the collaboration for solid-state EV battery development,” the company said in a joint statement Tuesday. It added that ‘ProLogium Ins...

Lumen Freedom, which is a leading manufacturer of wireless EV charging systems, demonstrated its wireless charging for electric taxis (WiCET) project in real-time in Nottingham, UK, the company said on 12 October 2022. The project went live using Lumen Freedom WEVC technology on 27 September 2022. The WiCET project is funded by the UK’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and delivered through Innovate UK, to assess the commercial and technical viability of deploying wireless charging ...

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM), the joint venture between Japan’s electronics major Sony Group and carmaker Honda Motor Company, announced on 13 October 2022 that it plans to begin accepting orders for its debut electric cars in 2025, with the first customer deliveries expected in early 2026 in the US. The JV company has put US deliveries ahead of its home market Japan, which is slated to see customer deliveries in the second half of 2026. "The first delivery is expected to be in North Amer...

Israel-based extreme fast-charging battery startup StoreDot has commenced shipping electric vehicle (EV) cell samples of its ‘100in5’ battery technology to strategic EV OEM partners and potential customers, the company said in its media note on 7 September 2022. Notably, StoreDot’s ‘100in5’ battery technology stands for the company’s in-house developed extreme fast-charging cells that can charge with a driving range of 100 miles in just 5 minutes consistently and without compromis...

French carmaker Renault Group–backed Mobilize is launching a network of ultrafast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations, which will be set up at the Renault dealerships strategically located at a driving distance of less than 5 minutes from a motorway and expressway exits, Mobilize said in a media note on 10 October 2022. “Most of the stations will be at Renault dealerships less than 5 minutes from a motorway or expressway exit,” it said in an official statement Monday, adding that th...

Japanese carmaker Honda revealed the first look of the exterior and interior styling of its all-electric Prologue battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which is slated for commercial launch in the North American markets in 2024, the company said on 6 October 2022. The electric SUV is the first EV that Honda has developed using General Motors’ (GM's) Ultium platform, which includes powertrain and the battery architecture developed by the largest US automaker. This also means that the Honda Prologue w...

After revealing the Model C, Model E, and Model T at its annual technology day last year and Model V last month, Foxconn has revealed a teaser of its fifth EV model, which is also the fourth electric car from its stable, on its Twitter handle on 6 October 2022. The third electric passenger car is called Model B, the company said on the microblogging website last week. “Model B – the new masterpiece of our open EV platform is ready to take center stage,” the Taiwan-based electronics...

Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with California-based EV startup IndiEV, Inc. to produce the latter’s INDI One prototype EVs at its Ohio manufacturing plant in the US, Foxconn said on 6 October 2022. The company said that further details of the potential collaboration, beyond the prototype build, will be disclosed at a later stage as the companies continue to hold discussions on future collaborations...

Stellantis-owned French automobile brand Peugeot plans to offer all models with an electrified powertrain from the second half of 2023, the company announced on 4 October 2022. The move is aligned with the brand’s target to offer only zero-emission vehicles in Europe by 2030. According to a press note issued by Stellantis on Tuesday, the new hybrid powertrains will be introduced in 2023, initially on the Peugeot 3008 and the Peugeot 5008. The company also plans to expand its battery-electri...

French vehicle manufacturer Renault Group plans world premieres of its iconic models the Renault 4 and its first electric Kangoo E-Tech at the upcoming Paris Motor Show 2022, which scheduled from 17 to 23 October 2022, the company said on 9 September 2022. In addition to that, to conclude the year of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5, the carmaker also plans to unveil a sporty and offbeat show car. Renault will also be exhibiting its C-segment reconquest models with the new...

US automaker General Motors plans to ramp up the production volumes of its electric cars, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV and other models, according to a news report published by Reuters on 3 October 2022. The news report cited GM as the original source of the information. The Detroit-based carmaker plans to boost the production of Bolt EVs for global markets to more than 70,000 units in 2023 from about 44,000 units in 2022, the report said, citing a note issued by GM on Monday. In 2021, the...

Ohio-based manufacturer of electric light duty vehicles focused on commercial fleet market Lordstown Motors Corporation announced on 29 September 2022 that the company has commenced the production of its Endurance full-size pick-up truck. The electric pick-up trucks are produced at the Ohio-based electric vehicle (EV) plant, which is now owned by Taiwan’s Foxconn. “Lordstown is pleased to announce that our first two commercial release production (CRP) Endurance vehicles have rolled off th...

Japanese automotive supplier Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has received an order from Honda Motor Company to supply electric axle (e-Axle) systems for latter’s mid-size and large-size battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) that are slated for a global roll out in 2026, the company announced on 26 September 2022. As a systems integrator, Hitachi Astemo said that the company will deliver a high-performance, integrated drive unit with the e-Axle system, which will combine a highly efficient, silicon carbide ...

The 2022 edition of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) featured a redesigned layout, with the main exhibits and many events indoors at Huntington Place, and other events outdoors in nearby Hart Plaza. Participation was limited this year, with hometown automakers—Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis—carrying the show. Other major exhibitors were Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. With many other big automakers and brands keeping away from the show, the ma...

Tata Motors, India’s largest electric car manufacturer, has launched the Tiago.ev, an electric hatchback, with a starting all-India ex-showroom price point of INR849,000 (about USD10,400), the company said in a media release on 28 September 2022. The Tata Tiago.ev, the newest electric vehicle (EV) model in the carmaker’s portfolio, is powered by the company’s in-house-developed Ziptron technology, which is a high-voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather condition...

Chinese EV maker NIO has opened its first battery swap station in Germany on 28 September 2022, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 29 September 2022. The inauguration of NIO’s first battery swap station in Germany comes days before the electric carmaker plans to officially begin deliveries of its models in Europe’s largest car market. The report said that NIO plans to deliver EVs in Germany, the home turf of Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, on 7 October 2022. Citing...

Mainland Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors has deployed its first 480kW S4 supercharging stations across five cities in China, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on 24 September 2022. The news report cited the company's announcement on Weibo last Saturday. The announcement from XPeng comes soon after the electric carmaker had first unveiled its innovative ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging technology last month. According to the news report, the EV maker has installed...

Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicle (EV) charging subsidiary Elli has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Elia Group, a key player in electricity transmission in Europe, and start-up re.alto in Berlin, VW announced on 23 September 2022. Under the MoU, the three companies plan to collaborate on integration of electric cars into Europe’s electricity grid system. VW said in its note that over the next few years, the partners will work to identify possible barriers to EV integ...

Mainland Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng has diversified its battery supplies and no longer depends on CATL as its primary battery supplier, a news report published by Reuters on 21 September 2022 said, citing XPeng’s president Brian Gu. Citing the senior company official, the report stated that the maker of the G9 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) now sources EV batteries from several battery suppliers in addition to CATL, which is the largest battery maker in mainland China. ...

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars has stopped sales of pure combustion engine powered vehicles in Denmark, including mild hybrids, according to a company media release issued on 20 September 2022. “Volvo Car Denmark stops all sales of cars that run exclusively on petrol or diesel,” the company said in a statement Tuesday, adding that Denmark becomes the second market where Volvo will focus solely on Recharge cars, which are electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The Danish announcement is an impo...

Chinese EV maker NIO’s battery swap station manufacturing facility in Budapest, Hungary, which is managed by its subsidiary NIO Power Europe, has rolled out the first battery swap station off the production line, according to a news report filed by CnEVPost on 16 September 2022. The report said that the NIO battery swap station will be shipped to Germany. The development is aligned with NIO’s plans of expanding its presence across Europe, wherein the company aims to begin offering its bat...

China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is stepping up preparations to launch battery rental services for electric vehicles (EVs) with the aim of becoming a leader in the emerging battery-as-a-service (BaaS) segment, according to a report published by news agency Nikkei Asia on 22 August 2022. The BaaS model allows EV drivers to rent and swap batteries under a subscription pricing model, wherein a spent or discharged battery can be swapped for a fully ...

Ford Motor Company has revealed the seventh-generation Mustang models with powerful engine options at the ongoing North American International Auto Show in Detroit, US on 14 September 2022. Referring to their new powertrains as the most advanced and athletic engines ever, Ford’s Mustang GT is powered by the fourth-generation 5L Coyote V8 engine, which features an innovative dual-air intake box and dual-throttle body design, that helps minimize induction loss by enabling higher air flow rates. ...

California-based fleet-focused EV charging infrastructure company TeraWatt Infrastructure has raised more than USD1 billion of institutional capital to support the buildout of its charging centers and operations, the company announced on 13 September 2022. It said that Vision Ridge Partners have invested in TeraWatt alongside its existing investors—Keyframe Capital and Cyrus Capital, both of which have increased their funding to the company. TeraWatt Infrastructure plans to deploy the newly...

Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) battery technology startup Our Next Energy (ONE) has unveiled a 240-Ah prismatic anode-free cell after it successfully ran test cycles for 12 months, the company said on 13 September 2022. ONE estimates that its newly developed anode-free cell is the highest energy density large-format cell ever produced by the battery companies so far. The breakthrough technology will enable the commercialization of ONE’s patented Gemini dual-chemistry architecture, whi...

Stellantis-owned Jeep brand plans to introduce four all-electric SUVs in the North American and European markets by the end 2025 as part of its vehicle electrification strategy, it said on 8 September 2022. The iconic SUV brand aims to achieve at least 50% of overall Jeep sales in the US from fully electric models by 2030. That said, in Europe, the brand is gunning for EVs to account for 100% of its sales in Europe by the end of the decade. “The plan is in full support of the net-zero carbo...

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to use newly developed ‘round’ battery cells in its upcoming Neue Klasse range of electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025, the company announced on 9 September 2022. BMW said that the company has leveraged its in-house battery expertise at Battery Cell Competence Center in developing the new round battery cells and has also optimized the same for its new vehicle architecture for the first time. “By leveraging the comprehensive in-house expertise of the company...

General Motors has revealed its all-new 2024 Equinox electric vehicle (EV) on 8 September 2022. The electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be positioned as an affordable EV developed to help in the mass adoption of EVs across the US, the company said in its statement Thursday. GM has unveiled the 2024 Equinox EV shortly after introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV models earlier this year. The EV will be offered in five variants with a starting price tag of around USD30,000 (...

Changzhou-based battery maker SVOLT Energy Technology will supply EV batteries to XPeng, JiDU, and other brands, according to a news report published by Pandaily on 2 September 2022. The news report cited Yang Hongxin, chairman and CEO of SVOLT Energy Technology, who spoke to the local media on 1 September 2022, updating about the business progress of the company. The top company official disclosed that XPeng, JiDU, and others plan to use SVOLT’s short blade battery in their electric v...

Munich-based luxury carmaker BMW has commenced production of Hydrogen fuel-cell systems for a pilot fleet of its iX5 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), the company said on 31 August 2022. The start of fuel-cell system production at the BMW’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich was inaugurated by the chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development. The fuel-cell systems produced in Munich wil...

Honda Motor Company plans to invest JPY43 billion (USD310 million) to set up a pilot production line for all-solid-state batteries at its Sakura-based research center in Japan, according to a news report published by the news agency Nikkei Asia on 31 August 2022. The pilot production line is slated to start in spring 2024 and the project aims to assess the technical issues regarding performance and mass production of the next-generation battery technology. The news report further stated ...