Categories
charging Electric Electric cars eMobility eV

Federal charging standards due: Will Tesla open Supercharger network?

Tesla Supercharger station V3, Las VegasTesla will have to open its Supercharger network to EVs from other brands in order to qualify for federal funding, Reuters reported Friday. The Department of Transportation this week is expected to detail standards for EV charging infrastructure to qualify for $7.5 billion set aside in the Biden administration's infrastructure law, which aims to...
Categories
Electric Electric cars eMobility eV

What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?

Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning getting CATL LFP batteriesFord announced on Monday that it’s planning the installation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into its Mustang Mach-E starting later in calendar year 2023 and its F-150 Lightning in calendar year 2024. The shift will potentially bring lower EV prices, although that will “depend on what happens with the market,” according...
Categories
Batteries Electric Electric cars eMobility eV

$2B DOE loan to Redwood Materials could boost US EV battery content

Redwood MaterialsBattery-recycling firm Redwood Materials may soon received a $2 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand its operations. The DOE on Thursday made a conditional commitment for the loan, which would go toward a $3.5 billion recycling and remanufacturing facility in Nevada, according to a Reuters report. The loan, which must...
Categories
Electric Electric cars eMobility eV

Tesla took 11% of 2022 California market—only EVs, no pickups

2022 Tesla Model 3Tesla had 11.2% of the 2022 California new-car market, making it the second-highest-selling brand in the state with a lineup of only EVs, according to a report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). The 2022 results put Tesla behind Toyota's 17.3% and ahead of Ford, which took 8.4% of the market. But Tesla is gaining, as it saw...
Categories
Car Launch China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV Geely Zeekr Zeekr X

Zeekr X Exposed by MIIT, Expected to Debut at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

The Zeekr X will come in four-seat and five-seat variations.

The post Zeekr X Exposed by MIIT, Expected to Debut at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Categories
CATL China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV GBRC Geely Maple Maple Youxing 6 Report

Maple Youxing 6 Is New Geely’s EV With Swappable Battery

The Maple is back with the Youxing 6 electric sedan. It supports the battery swap technology.

The post Maple Youxing 6 Is New Geely’s EV With Swappable Battery appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Categories
BYD China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV Report Sales Sales Rank

Ranking of China market best-selling cars in January – Volkswagen first, BYD is the most popular EV

BYD is the only growing brand in the top 10, up 40% year on year. Tesla was the 14th popular brand, up 38% year on year.

The post Ranking of China market best-selling cars in January – Volkswagen first, BYD is the most popular EV appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Categories
Baojun Baojun Yep China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV

Baojun Yep Unveiled In China – The Coolest Tiny SUV Ever?

The Yep is a four-seat off-road style cool-thing with 68 hp and rear-wheel drive.

The post Baojun Yep Unveiled In China – The Coolest Tiny SUV Ever? appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Categories
China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV Nio NIO EC6 NIO EC6 NT2

NIO EC6 NT2 Electric SUV-Coupe Unveiled In China

NIO EC6 NT2 gets lidar and 500 hp.

The post NIO EC6 NT2 Electric SUV-Coupe Unveiled In China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Categories
China Electric Electric cars eMobility eV Geely Zeekr Zeekr 003 Zeekr X

Here Is The Zeekr X Electric Hatchback In Shanghai

The Zeekr X goes on a photo shoot. We got the pics and had a look.

The post Here Is The Zeekr X Electric Hatchback In Shanghai appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.