After the completion of this investment, Volkswagen will hold 4.99% equity in Xpeng and join the board of directors.
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2018-2023 Nissan Leaf EV recalled for cruise-control acceleration flaw
Nissan is recalling 2018-2023 Leaf electric cars to address a potential issue that could cause vehicles to accelerate unintentionally after using cruise control. The recall covers Leafs manufactured from September 29, 2017, to March 15, 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall population of 66,159... VW to invest $700 million in Xpeng and co-develop EVs
Xpeng and Volkswagen will initially co-develop two B-segment BEVs sold under the Volkswagen brand in the Chinese market using Xpeng's G9 platform and ADAS software, with production expected to begin in 2026.
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Li Auto considered solid-state batteries in 2019, but gave up due to high cost, report says
Li Auto validated the solid-state battery option for more than half a year, but gave up because the cost of the pack alone was close to RMB 300,000, according to local media.
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Volkswagen All-Electric Car Sales Improved To Almost 95,000 In Q2 2023
The Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 duo was responsible for more than 63% of the BEV sales volume.
EU Passes Law Requiring EV Fast Chargers Every 37 Miles On Major Highways
From 2025, EV fast chargers installed on the trans-European transport network will need to allow payment without subscriptions.
Tesla topped Toyota in California deliveries in Q2
Tesla delivered more cars than Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023, demonstrating the strong momentum of EVs in the largest U.S. new-car market. Toyota has been the longtime best-selling brand in California, but its 67,482 registrations for Q2 were just behind Tesla's 69,212 registrations, according to a California New Car Dealers... Young Car Brands Like Tesla, Lucid More Tolerant To Buggy New Tech: ZF
The German automotive supplier’s CEO says newcomers have different expectations of speed.
SK Signet To Provide 1,000 Ultra-Fast 400-kW EV Chargers To Francis Energy
SK Signet has announced that it has signed an agreement with EV charging network Francis Energy to supply it with 1,000 of the company’s 400 kW EV charging dispensers (chargers). Francis Energy may not be as familiar a name as Electrify America, EVgo, or Tesla, but it’s the 4th largest EV fast charging network in […]
China NEV retail at 442,000 in Jul 1-23, down 2% from same period last month
July is traditionally a slow season for the auto market, with hot weather restricting consumers from visiting stores, the CPCA said.
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