NEWS
Battery-maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, following failed talks with investors about a potential rescue package. “Like many companies in the battery sector, Northvolt has experienced…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
Tesla plans lower cost Model Y
A low-cost version of the Tesla Model Y will be built in Shanghai from 2026, mainly for the China market. Reuters reports sources saying that, adding a version…
E-CARS
Cadillac Lyriq RHD 2025 model launches In Japan
Two and a half months after announcing Cadillac’s all-electric crossover in the country, General Motors has officially launched the right-hand-drive 2025 Cadillac Lyriq in Japan. Cadillac is already…
NEWS
Mevo and GVI expand Uber drivers’ EV access
Uber has partnered with Kiwi EV providers to expand access to affordable EVs for the tens of thousands of Kiwis who drive and deliver with Uber and Uber…
E-CARS
Geely aims to undercut competition
Geely Auto has officially launched its new EX5, a mid-sized electric SUV now available for pre-order in New Zealand, at the very least matching its closest competitors on…
NEWS
Renault Group says AVs suit public transportation
Renault Group says it is convinced of the role that autonomous public transport vehicles can play when authorities and operators are preparing to make choices for mobility’s future.…
NEWS
Fire protection for electric two-wheelers
IDTechEx says 17% of two-wheel sales in 2023 were electric two-wheelers (E2W) which are “hugely popular” in many Asian countries. Their safety around thermal runaway and fires is…
NEWS
GM closing a China plant
General Motors (GM) says it’s closing the SAIC-GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motors Co (Norsom plant) in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. A source told Reuters that it’s part of restructuring for…
NEWS
Everything Electric Sydney show a success
About 31,069 visitors ensured the “Everything Electric Australia NSW” EV showcase in Sydney on March 7-9 was a success. A huge range of new EV models was among…
NEWS
Nissan reveals advanced driverless technology
Nissan has showcased its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area in Japan. A test vehicle with no driver in it navigated a public road in…