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Xiaomi sets up subsidiary for battery and electric motor production
53+ min ago (351+ words) electrive. com Xiaomi sets up subsidiary for battery and electric motor production Xiaomi has set up a subsidiary called Beijing Xiaomi Jingxu Technology, which is intended to produce electric motors and batteries. According to Chinese media, Xiaomi plans a joint-venture…...
Dongfeng to build new Peugeot and Jeep models for Stellantis
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (305+ words) electrive. com Dongfeng to build new Peugeot and Jeep models for Stellantis Stellantis is expanding its partnership with the Chinese state-owned company Dongfeng. However, contrary to expectations, this does not involve the production of Dongfeng vehicles in European Stellantis plants....
VW significantly cuts overcapacity in Germany
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (28+ words) Volkswagen agreed with Germany's IG Metall union at the end of 2024 to cut domestic production capacity by more than 700, 000 vehicles and has now largely...
Testing the entry-level Model Y: Where and how Tesla stripped back its bestseller
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (966+ words) The figures suggest that Tesla's strategy is working: registrations in Europe have increased again since the launch of the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y variants. But has Tesla struck the right balance with its cheaper base versions, or have…...
World premiere: VW ID. Polo GTI " a compact electric sports car with major impact?
3+ day, 53+ min ago (29+ words) Volkswagen is bringing the GTI into the electric era while drawing heavily on the badge's heritage. A red stripe, tartan trim and GTI mode meet 166 k W, an...
We are working on subscription models across multiple CPOs" " Wilhelm Henriksson, Plugsurfing
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (974+ words) Head of Networks, Strategy and BI @ Plugsurfing Plugsurfing has been around for quite a while. If you had to tell its origin story in one minute'what problem was it really built to solve? Plugsurfing was founded in 2012, when public charging…...
Jungheinrich trials materials handling equipment with sodium-ion batteries
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) electrive. com Jungheinrich trials materials handling equipment with sodium-ion batteries German intralogistics equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich has begun practical trials of sodium-ion batteries in industrial trucks with selected customers. The aim is to validate the performance and reliability of this new…...
Romania: Rompetrol rolls out fast-charging network for EVs and e-trucks
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (249+ words) Rompetrol plans to build a new fast-charging network for electric cars and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in Romania. The project comprises 30 charging stations across 26 locations, which the company aims to put into operation by the end of 2027. EU funds support the…...
Renault presents R4 concept inspired by beach buggies and pick-ups
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (615+ words) electrive. com Renault presents R4 concept inspired by beach buggies and pick-ups Renault will unveil the new Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept on 18 May at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. The vehicle combines the playful and cheerful elements of a beach buggy…...
BYD plans to launch new Yuan Plus overseas as Atto 5
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (429+ words) electrive. com BYD plans to launch new Yuan Plus overseas as Atto 5 Chinese automaker BYD has started formulating plans for the overseas launch of the second-generation Yuan Plus, which it unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The company…...