Author: Todd Gilbert

Nio reported a modest 2.5% year-on-year increase in vehicle deliveries for July, ahead of an anticipated boost in August from its newly launched Onvo L90 SUV. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer delivered 21,017 vehicles last month, maintaining its run of over 20,000 monthly units for the fourth consecutive time. However, the figure marked a 15.7% decrease from the 24,925 vehicles delivered in June. See also: Nio’s Firefly Brand Delivers 10,000th Vehicle in China Nio’s core brand delivered 12,675 units in July, reflecting a 38.2% year-on-year drop and a 13.1% decline from June. Onvo, Nio’s sub-brand, contributed 5,976 units to the…

BorgWarner increased its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday, supported by improved global vehicle production and advantageous exchange rates. The company continues to benefit from solid demand for hybrid systems and turbochargers, despite cost pressures from tariffs across the automotive supply chain. The Michigan-based auto parts supplier now expects revenue in the range of $14 billion to $14.4 billion for the full year, up from a prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $14.2 billion. The revised outlook contributed to a rise in the company’s shares, which were up more than 2% in premarket trading. For the second quarter ending in June,…

Geely Auto plans to launch five new hybrid models in the second half of 2025 as part of its strategy to meet an upgraded annual sales target of 3 million vehicles, the company said at its mid-year business conference on Tuesday. The new lineup includes the Zeekr 9X SUV, Lynk & Co’s Lynk 10 EM-P sedan, Geely Galaxy A7 sedan, and the Galaxy M9 SUV. One additional model has not yet been confirmed, though it is expected to be Zeekr’s 8X SUV. All five vehicles will feature hybrid powertrains, underlining the automaker’s continued investment in electrified models. Earlier this month,…

Subaru has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence for its next-generation EyeSight driver-assistance system. The move supports Subaru’s goal of eliminating fatal traffic accidents and reinforces its long-standing focus on safety through advanced driver-assistance technologies. The Japanese automaker will deploy HPE Cray XD670 servers as part of an on-premises AI infrastructure designed to support the development of real-time image recognition capabilities. The system, powered by eight NVIDIA H200 GPUs and optimized with energy-efficient direct liquid cooling, is expected to enhance the speed and scale of AI model training and inferencing. “With the energy-efficient…

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates worldwide, the question of how to handle batteries once they reach the end of their automotive use has gained new urgency. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Münster, the Fraunhofer Research Facility for Battery Cell Production (FFB), and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found that repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can offer greater environmental benefits than immediate recycling. The analysis compares two primary options for used EV batteries: recycling them to recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, or giving them a second life as stationary power storage for applications…

Panasonic reported a 47% increase in first-quarter operating profit at its energy unit on Wednesday, driven by rising demand for data centre storage systems, as the company contends with a challenging outlook for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in North America. Operating profit at the unit, which supplies batteries to Tesla (TSLA.O) and other automakers, rose to 31.9 billion yen ($215.6 million) in the April–June quarter. While EV demand faces pressure from U.S. trade policies and the winding down of tax credits, growth in energy storage systems helped offset those challenges. “Demand for energy storage systems for data centres is growing…

Mercedes-Benz will debut its electric GLC SUV at the IAA Mobility show in Munich this September, positioning the new model as a cornerstone of its electrification strategy. The launch will be accompanied by three additional electric vehicles built on an 800-volt architecture, the automaker said on Monday. Calling the electric GLC “the highlight of this year’s show,” Mercedes-Benz emphasized the SUV’s role in extending the legacy of its top-selling mid-size model into the fully electric era. The vehicle, which the company refers to as “the new face of the brand,” will be presented at both the B3 hall and the…

Asian private equity firm FountainVest has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Italian electric motor component manufacturer EuroGroup Laminations (EGLA.MI), with plans to take the company private in a deal that values it at €626 million ($730 million), the firms said on Monday. FountainVest will purchase a 45.7% stake from EMS Euro Management Services at €3.85 per share, representing a 64% premium to EuroGroup’s closing price on Friday. As part of the transaction, EMS will reinvest 50% of its proceeds into a newly formed holding company that will co-own the business with FountainVest. In addition, FountainVest has agreed to…

Mercedes-Benz is road-testing electric vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries, marking a significant step toward launching the next generation of high-range EVs. The company aims to bring the technology into series production before the end of the decade, according to a senior executive. Mercedes has been testing modified EQS prototypes fitted with lithium-metal solid-state batteries developed in partnership with U.S.-based Factorial Energy and its in-house unit Mercedes AMG High-Performance Powertrains (HPP). The battery technology is designed to deliver a driving range increase of up to 25%. “We expect to bring the technology into series production before the end of the decade,”…

Range Energy has completed a series of vehicle dynamics and stability tests for its eTrailer System at the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC), validating improved safety performance and compatibility with existing freight transport vehicles. The tests involved more than 400 dynamic maneuvers, including aggressive J-turns and double lane changes on both dry and wet pavement. The results showed that the eTrailer System reduced lateral force by up to 25% compared to conventional semi-trailers, significantly lowering rollover risk. The eTrailer employs regenerative braking to enhance vehicle stability during critical maneuvers. The system is designed to work with both diesel and electric…

Volkswagen slashed its 2025 sales and profit forecasts on Friday after reporting a €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) first-half impact from U.S. import tariffs, marking its first public assessment of the financial toll from trade tensions triggered by President Donald Trump’s policies. Europe’s largest automaker now expects an operating profit margin of 4% to 5% for the full year, down from a previous projection of 5.5% to 6.5%. The company also revised its revenue outlook, stating that full-year sales would remain flat compared to 2024, having earlier guided for growth of up to 5%. Volkswagen shares fell as much as 4.6%…

Nick Cassidy closed out his time with Jaguar in commanding style, securing a third win in four races and completing a weekend double at the season-ending Formula E London E-Prix on Sunday. Starting from pole, the New Zealander led the field to take a dominant win at the ExCeL Centre. The victory marked Cassidy’s second of the weekend and capped off a strong finish to the season for Jaguar. https://twitter.com/FIAFormulaE/status/1949513120327602533 Meanwhile, Porsche sealed both the teams’ and manufacturers’ championships after world champion Oliver Rowland retired from the race following a collision. Both McLaren entries also retired, bringing an end to…

Hyundai Mobis posted strong second-quarter results, with operating profit rising by more than a third from a year earlier, buoyed by robust sales of high-margin products and growth in its global after-sales service (A/S) parts business. The South Korean auto parts supplier said on Thursday that sales reached 15.94 trillion won ($12.3 billion) in the three months ended June, up 8.7% from the same period a year earlier. Operating profit rose 36.8% to 870 billion won, while net profit declined 6.3% to 934.5 billion won. The company attributed the performance to improved profitability from the full-scale operation of its North…

AEye, Inc., a developer of lidar sensing technology, announced on Friday the full integration of its Apollo lidar sensor into the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, a step that connects its system with a network of global automakers working on autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The integration means AEye’s Apollo sensor is now validated for use within NVIDIA’s automotive computing ecosystem. Apollo is part of AEye’s next-generation 4Sight™ Flex family and is designed to deliver detection ranges of up to one kilometer, while offering a compact and software-defined architecture. “This validation by NVIDIA significantly accelerates our path to commercial scale…

Fusion Processing has launched a ten-month feasibility study aimed at introducing No User In Charge (NUIC) automated driving technology into operational bus depots across London, in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), Alexander Dennis, and Metroline. The study focuses on integrating Fusion Processing’s CAVstar Automated Drive System (ADS) into diesel and electric buses to enhance maneuvering accuracy within tight depot spaces. The automation system is designed to assist buses in navigating to cleaning bays, charging stations, and parking positions without human drivers, reducing the risk of accidents and optimizing space usage. Initial trials are being conducted off-highway using Alexander Dennis…

MAN Truck & Bus has introduced the Smart Charging Cube, a mobile battery storage and charging solution designed to support electric commercial vehicle fleets in locations with limited infrastructure. The system, developed in collaboration with AW Automotive, offers up to four charging points and a total charging capacity of up to 400 kW. The Smart Charging Cube is engineered for flexibility, requiring no groundwork and only minimal electrical connection. Depending on the location, it can be connected to the power grid with currents ranging from 32 A to 630 A. The unit is suited for both depot use and decentralized…

China’s BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, expects to roll out its first locally assembled car in Pakistan by July or August 2026, a company executive told Reuters, as the automaker accelerates its expansion into emerging markets. The plant, located near Karachi, has been under construction since April and is being developed in partnership with Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Pakistani power utility Hub Power (HPWR.PSX). “We do not foresee excess capacity in our system as demand in Pakistan will catch up,” Danish Khaliq, vice president of sales and strategy at BYD Pakistan, said in an interview.…

U.S.-based EV charging firm viveEV has received official safety certification for its 600 kW Ultra Slim and Tron DC fast chargers from TÜV Rheinland, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) acknowledged by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The approval clears the way for the widespread public deployment of its ultra-fast charging solutions across the United States. The certification confirms the chargers meet multiple U.S. safety standards, including UL 2202, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, UL 1998, and UL 991, ensuring regulatory compliance for deployment in commercial and public environments. TÜV Rheinland’s assessment also reflects adherence to global standards such…

Tesla may be temporarily prohibited from selling vehicles in California as the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) moves forward with a case alleging the company misled consumers about the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technologies, Bloomberg reported. The DMV is seeking to suspend Tesla’s manufacturer and dealer license for at least 30 days, which would halt vehicle sales in California—Tesla’s largest U.S. market. The agency contends that Tesla’s marketing of its driver-assistance features violates state regulations against deceptive advertising, citing statements that may have overstated the systems’ autonomy. At issue is Tesla’s use of terms like…

Chinese machinery manufacturer LEAD has introduced a new system for the formation and evaluation of lithium-ion batteries, targeting improved energy efficiency, lower production costs, and greater consistency across battery manufacturing processes. The newly developed system addresses what LEAD describes as a key bottleneck in battery cell production – the traditional formation and grading stages – by introducing several engineering improvements. These include a high-precision temperature control mechanism that maintains chamber temperatures at 25°C with a tolerance of ±1.5°C, reportedly enhancing control accuracy by 50%. The high-temperature zone has also been reduced by 60%, and the use of hot water as…