Author: Shaun Williams

NIO, a Chinese electric vehicle company, has signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement with CATL, its current sole battery supplier. The agreement involves technical cooperation for new brands, projects, and markets and is intended to deepen and upgrade their existing strategic partnership. Additionally, NIO has announced plans to bring in a new battery supplier and increase its own battery development efforts. The partnership will include coordinating supply and demand, expanding business overseas, and collaborating on business models utilizing long-life batteries. Zhu Wei, executive president of CATL’s passenger vehicle division, and Zeng Shuxiang, senior vice president of NIO, signed an agreement…

Xpeng announced plans to open four XPENG Delivery and Service Centers in key European markets, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark in the first half of 2023. These centers will focus on providing a positive customer experience with pre-delivery inspections, aftersales, and repairs. Additionally, XPeng will offer a comprehensive service agreement, an eight-year warranty for the vehicle’s battery, tire storage, and easy access to vehicle information through the XPENG app. “We’re establishing our first tier of XPeng Delivery and Service Centers in Europe to help realize our goal of creating a seamless yet unique XPeng customer journey, with customer experience…

The BYD Seal electric sedan has achieved a five-star rating in the C-NCAP safety and crash test, surpassing the performance of the NIO ET7. However, it should be noted that the Seal has some safety drawbacks. Here is an overview of the Seal’s test results. The BYD Seal has received a five-star rating in the C-NCAP assessment program with a performance score of 88.6%, surpassing the NIO ET7’s score of 87.3%. In the vehicle occupants segment, the Seal scored 92.27%. Overall, these results demonstrate the vehicle’s high level of safety. However, it should be noted that the Seal received a…

BYD Auto Co, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to construct a factory in Vietnam for producing car components. This move aims to diversify the company’s supply chain in Southeast Asia as part of its global expansion strategy, and to decrease its dependence on China. The investment in Northern Vietnam for this project is expected to exceed $250 million. This move will also expand the presence of BYD Co, the parent company, in Vietnam, where its electronic division currently produces solar panels. BYD Auto Co, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to construct a factory in Vietnam for producing car…

Great Wall Motors (GWM), one of the world’s leading automakers, has released its latest sales report showing that its global sales reached 1,067,523 units in 2022, exceeding one million for the seventh year in a row. A total of 173,180 vehicles were sold in markets outside of China, up 21.28% year on year, hitting a record high. GWM has consolidated its advantages in new energy and intelligence in 2022, with the proportion of new energy models increasing steadily. The automaker has laid a solid foundation for achieving higher sales by expanding its global network and optimizing its products. The GWM…

A US District Court dismissed a lawsuit against Lucid in which the company was accused of defrauding investors by overstating its production outlook in a public offering SPAC. The class action lawsuit was filed by Churchill Capital Corp IV shareholders, and alleged that Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson made false statements during an interview on February 5, 2021 on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” During the interview, Rawlinson stated that Lucid anticipated producing between 6,000 and 7,000 units of the Air sedan in 2021 and that the company had already constructed a factory. The Judge in the case found that the…

Toyota is partnering with WattTime to give customers of eligible Toyota and Lexus vehicles access to data on the health and environmental effects of charging at different times. This information will be provided through the Toyota and Lexus apps, using the Remote Connect feature, allowing customers to use the ECO Charging feature to choose the best times to charge their vehicles. This will empower customers to make more informed decisions and help reduce emissions from power plants, benefiting both human health and the environment. “With the integration of WattTime data in the Toyota and Lexus apps, we are providing customers…

The future of the BMW Group is electric, circular and digital. BMW i Vision Dee is dedicated to the digital aspect of the trio and represents the BMW Group’s digital future experience. Dee (Digital Emotional Experience) are three letters with deep meaning for the BMW Group. Vision vehicles that enable a whole new type of interaction and communication between humans and vehicles. The BMW i Vision Dee was presented to the world for the first time at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. “With the BMW i Vision Dee, we’re showing what’s possible when hardware and software…

Oslo has launched a grant scheme through its ‘Climate and Energy Fund’ to support the installation of charging stations for electric trucks and buses in the city. The first round of funding will cover up to 80% of installation costs, with 28 new fast-charging stations being granted 25 million Norwegian kroner (about €2.3 million). Fastcharge and ST1 have been selected to implement the new chargers, with three confirmed locations and at least one under construction. Bergljot Tjønn, Technology Adviser at the Climate Agency, said it was “fun” that Oslo now has three very different charging stations for heavy vehicles, including…

Although Tesla typically adheres to a policy of not offering discounts on its electric vehicles, it has been known to break this rule at the end of quarters in order to clear excess inventory and boost its quarterly results. Recently, the company offered larger discounts than usual in several markets, which led some analysts to speculate that there may be issues with demand. Despite the discounts typically ending at the end of the quarter, Tesla has continued to offer them into the new year. The continuation of discounts in early year is considered abnormal. As previously reported, Tesla China Maintain…

Mitie, a British energy service provider, has been awarded a £4.3 million contract by the UK Department for Work and Pensions to install and maintain 250 charging points at 120 employment centers in the UK. The company, which already provides facilities management services to the DWP, will also help the department achieve its goal of operating an all-electric fleet by 2030. The contract is equivalent to just under 4.9 million euros. “Getting workplace car parks ready and welcoming with charging facilities is critical for the transition to an electric future. We are proud to partner with DWP as they lead…

Mercedes-Benz ended 2022 on a high note with a strong final quarter, delivering 540,800 passenger cars to customers worldwide, an increase of 17% over the previous year. Despite ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19 measures and supply chain issues, the company saw particularly robust demand for top-end and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) during the October to December period, with sales of these models up 14%. Despite the challenges of the year, Mercedes-Benz still delivered 2,043,900 passenger cars to customers in 2022, representing a 1% decrease from the previous year. However, the company saw significant growth in its electric vehicle (EV) offerings,…

According to a recent study by Juniper Research, the number of connected vehicles in service is expected to surge by 91% over the next four years, reaching 367 million globally by 2027. This growth is driven by the rapid advancement of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the expanding capabilities of in-vehicle infotainment systems. The study also cites 5G’s high speed and low-latency capabilities as a transformative force behind these goals, and highlights the importance of effective collaborations between automotive OEMs and operators to achieve them. Connected vehicles are equipped with advanced communication technologies that enable the exchange of information…

In 2022, Mercedes-Benz Vans delivered a total of 411,000 units to customers worldwide, an increase of 4% over the previous year. Of these, around 14,700 were electric vans, representing a 15% increase. The company currently offers four models of battery-electric drive vans, and in the first quarter of 2023, they will be releasing two additional small electric van models, the eCitan and EQT, with a combined power consumption of 18.99 kWh/100 km and zero emissions. With this addition, the entire van product range will be fully electrified. This accomplishment highlights Mercedes-Benz Vans’ ambition and demonstrates that their strategy is effective.…

Davinci Motor, a rapidly expanding Chinese producer of advanced robotic electric motorcycles, made its debut at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a leading global technology exhibition. The company was prominently featured and displayed the exceptional user experience provided by its cutting-edge DC100 electric motorcycle, which also premiered in the United States. “We are thrilled to be here at CES 2023. The huge North American market is primed for the introduction of new market entrants, and with the technical prowess and knowhow that has gone into the creation of the DC100, we are well-positioned to become a major player here…

XPeng has announced that it has entered into agreements with China Auto Rental and Xiaolinggou Travel Technology to supply them with its P7 vehicles. China Auto Rental will be responsible for operating the vehicles, while Xiaolinggou will be responsible for purchasing them. The first P7s for this partnership are already in operation in five cities in China, and the service will also be available in Guangzhou before the Chinese New Year holiday. XPeng signed the strategic partnership on January 9 and completed the delivery of the first vehicles in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. XPeng’s P7 electric vehicle has gained popularity in…

Tesla is offering discounts to electric vehicle buyers in Singapore who agree to purchase existing inventory of the Model 3 or Model Y. The discount includes a credit of $5,000 for trading in an internal combustion vehicle and another $5,000 credit against the cost of the certificate to operate a car in Singapore. The Model 3 RWD is priced at approximately S$114,785, the Model 3 AWD at S$164,528, the Model Y RWD at S$142,601, and the Model Y AWD at S$190,325, all excluding the Certificate of Entitlement. Tesla is offering additional discounts for qualified buyers in Singapore who have a…

In December, passenger car registrations in the UK saw a 18% year-over-year increase, totaling 128,462 units. Despite this growth, which marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion, the total number of units sold in 2022 came to 1,614,063, a 2% decrease compared to 2021. Plug-in electric cars, on the other hand, had a strong end to the year, with 50,651 new passenger plug-in car registrations (a 41% year-over-year increase) reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This resulted in a record market share of 39.4%. The all-electric car segment saw particularly impressive growth, with a record number…

SparkCharge has unveiled its fleet services solution, a new addition to its mobile Charging as a Service (CaaS) offerings, to make the shift to electric vehicles easier, more cost-effective, and more immediate. This solution is the latest addition to SparkCharge’s CaaS lineup. “SparkCharge was founded in part to expedite electric vehicle adoption and accessibility for everyone,” said Josh Aviv, founder and CEO of SparkCharge. “Electrifying a fleet doesn’t have to be expensive or timely – our turnkey EV fast charging solutions allow businesses to make the switch from gas-powered vehicles to battery-electric, enabling them to be in compliance with green initiatives…

At CES 2023, VinFast and Vayyar Imaging announced a partnership to enhance the driving experience and safety of the latest VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUV models by integrating in-cabin radar technology. The technology, developed by Vayyar Imaging, helps detect and alert when children are left in the car, ensuring a safer journey for all passengers. Under the agreement, VinFast will integrate Vayyar’s 4D imaging radar technology into the VF 6 and VF 7 models. The Vayyar platform offers classification-based Child Presence Detection (CPD) to protect small passengers from hot car tragedies. The high-resolution platform has a wide field…