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Amazon has been quietly testing the Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van. The American e-commerce giant is looking for different ways to reach its goal of having 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. Rivian is a big part of that plan, with the EV startup delivering over 24,000 electric vans to Amazon so far. The troubled Chevrolet BrightDrop electric delivery van could join Rivian’s battery-powered delivery vehicle in Amazon’s growing fleet of zero-emissions vans. The American e-commerce giant has been quietly testing General Motors’ electric vehicle in a bid to fast-track its goal of having 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road…
The updated Voyah Dream MPV features Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 and Qiankun ADS 4 smart driving system on its higher-priced variants. The updated Voyah Dream is available in PHEV and BEV variants, with the BEV model offering a 700-km range. (Image credit: Voyah) Voyah, the premium electric vehicle (EV) unit of Dongfeng Motor, has officially launched the 2026 Dream MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), updating one of its most important models. Voyah rolled out the model at an event today, offering eight variants including five plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) options and three battery electric vehicle (BEV) options. The Dream MPV is a…
Stelato plans to invest RMB 20 billion ($2.8 billion) over the next three years to advance technological iteration in design, assisted driving, smart cockpits, and quality. Huawei and BAIC will establish a dedicated Stelato business unit team operating under a “strategic alliance” approach. (Stelato S9T. Image credit: Stelato) Stelato, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), has pledged substantial investment to intensify its efforts in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market. Huawei and BAIC will deepen collaboration around the Stelato brand, forming a strategic alliance, according to a Stelato statement released today. Stelato plans to…
The e-Golf had to die so the ID.3 could live, but Volkswagen is preparing the ol’ switcheroo. The change, however, might take longer than planned. While VW has announced plans to launch an electric Golf by the end of the decade, a new report suggests the project isn’t progressing as expected. The culprit appears to be the high costs of retooling the Wolfsburg factory for the ninth-generation model. Citing company insiders, Bloomberg (subscription required) claims VW doesn’t have the money right now to upgrade its main factory in Germany. As a result, the expenditure must “be deferred to a later spending…
A lightly modified Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan drove over 700 miles on a full charge. It still had over 85 miles of range to spare when the trip was over, making the performance even more impressive. The real-world test was made possible by Factorial’s solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries are getting closer to reality, folks, and their potential is huge. Mercedes-Benz, which is working with Factorial Energy to bring the breakthrough packs to market sooner rather than later, just proved that long-distance travel with electric cars could soon do without intermediate charging stops. That’s because a lightly modified Mercedes-Benz EQS powered…
The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, accounting for 40.66 percent of Xpeng’s August deliveries. The G7, launched in early July, delivered 6,815 units in August, the second highest monthly volume for any Xpeng model. Deliveries of the Mona M03 electric sedan remained robust, while the G7 SUV began contributing more volume, helping Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) achieve a record 37,709 deliveries last month. The Mona M03 delivered 15,334 units in August, marking its 12th consecutive month exceeding 10,000 units, according to data compiled by CnEVPost from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This represents a 2,865.96 percent year-on-year increase,…
If reports are to be believed, there could come a day when a BMW engine powers a Mercedes. But while the rumor mill speculates on such an unholy alliance, the two German luxury automakers remain fierce rivals. The man in charge of design at the three-pointed star didn’t hold back when asked to share his opinion of the new iDrive premiering in the iX3. Gorden Wagener told Top Gear magazine he finds the new screen setup distracting. He was specifically referring to the Panoramic Vision, which technically isn’t a screen but a projection at the base of the windshield. It…
Photo: Tesla Tesla has given up on bringing wireless charging to the Cybertruck, according to the its lead engineer. He claimed that they figured out it didn’t make sense on a efficiency basis, but there might be more to the story. In 2023, Tesla teased a new wireless home charging station – pictured above. The automaker never commented on the situation other than releasing this picture as part of a presentation. The image pretty clearly shows a wireless charging station and Tesla did briefly acquire a startup that focused on wireless charging before selling back most of its assets, but not…
Volkswagen is updating its naming strategy for electric models by reverting to proper names, taking a page out of its old playbook. Instead of the “e” suffix previously used on cars like the e-Golf or China’s e-Lavida, Wolfsburg will now use “ID.” Consequently, the 2023 ID.2all concept will launch next year as the ID. Polo. Similarly, the ID. GTI concept will evolve into the ID. Polo GTI production model. Meanwhile, the gasoline-powered Polo will continue unchanged. The two electric concepts have matured into near-production prototypes, though VW is still keeping them under colorful camouflage. The standard car’s official reveal is…
For many prospective buyers, one of the biggest questions about switching to an electric vehicle is how charging costs stack up against filling a gas tank. Sure, it’s probably cheaper, but by how much? How much does it take to charge a Tesla? In a trending video, Tesla Model Y owner Carlos Sancon (@carlossancon), who lives in California, detailed exactly how much it cost to charge his car over the course of 3,000 miles. “So we just hit 3,000 miles on the odometer there,” Sancon said in the video. “I figured it’d be a great time to show you exactly…