Xpeng is actively going forward with plans for a factory in the EU to get around tariffs on EV imports. Company is currently looking for a location.
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2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops prices and base trim
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops the previous Tech base trim, and but lower prices for the remaining trim levels help counteract that move. The Lyriq Tech started at $58,590 for the 2024 model year but lacked many of the standard features on the Luxury 1 grade that is now the base model for 2025. Thanks to a $2,700 price cut, the Luxury 1 costs... Geely Galaxy E5 surpasses 12,000 sales in first 20 days
The Galaxy E5 offers two battery options with ranges of 440 km and 530 km. Priced starting at 15,400 USD, it includes features such as Aegis batteries and Meizu's Flyme Auto system.
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China EV registrations in W34: Xiaomi 2,100, Nio 4,600, Tesla 14,200, BYD 87,800
The market was firmly up, with Zeekr and Xiaomi being the exceptions. Nio's insurance registrations were up 40%, and BYD was up 10% compared with the week before. Tesla was mainly flat, and Xioami was 20% down.
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Canada adds 100% tariff for “extraordinary threat” of Chinese EVs
100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs follows U.S. EV incentives only apply to free-trade partners, Canada underscored Mexico remains a potential U.S. entry point for Chinese automakers Canada’s national government Monday announced a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese-made electric vehicles. The 100% tariff, set to go into effect October 1... Canoo leaves California, CTO leaves company
Canoo's done with California and will now be based out of Texas Two of the three founders have left Canoo Canoo pivoted its business model to focus on commercial applications Canoo is planning to leave its original headquarters location in California and is replacing one of its founding executives, according to two separate reports from... Porsche won’t make EVs with simulated shifts
Porsche EVs won't pretend to be gas-powered cars The automaker explored the idea of programmed shift points Porsche has two EVs in its lineup and a third en route Porsche isn't likely to follow Hyundai's lead in EV powertrain programming, at least when it comes to programmed sounds. Porsche development driver Lars Kern told Drive that the... World’s first solar-powered DC-to-DC fast charger can be pre-ordered
California-based Enteligent is taking pre-orders for a DC-to-DC EV fast charger that can be paired with solar to minimize emissions. Pitched as an alternative to Level 2 AC chargers, the Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE eliminates energy losses from DC-AC-DC conversion losses that would otherwise be a factor if installed at a location without a dedicated... Honda CEO on EVs: “Can’t force people to change their minds”
Honda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey... Honda CEO on EVs: “Can’t force the customer to change their mind”
Honda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey... 