Electric Mobility News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/electric-mobility-news/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 17:06:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Electric Mobility News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/electric-mobility-news/ 32 32 Chery to launch off-road iCar brand in the UK as ‘iCaur’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/chery-to-launch-off-road-icar-brand-in-the-uk-as-icaur/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440445 Because Apple owns the rights to the iCar name, Chery will rebrand its off-road vehicles ‘iCaur’ instead. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Isuzu begins production of D-MAX EV pickup in Thailand https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/isuzu-begins-production-of-d-max-ev-pickup-in-thailand/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:53:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440478 Isuzu is among a growing number of automakers embracing Thailand as a production hub for their global operations. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo hails 5,000 e-truck sales milestone https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volvo-hails-5000-e-truck-sales-milestone/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:28:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440475 Volvo continues to lead the e-truck segments in North America and Europe, but a major challenge could be just around the corner. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla denies WSJ report about Musk succession planning https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-denies-wsj-report-about-musk-succession-planning/ Thu, 01 May 2025 06:01:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440338 Tesla has publicly doubled down on Musk, but it remains to be seen whether his presence will be a net positive. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Bloomberg: Rivian amassed stockpile of tariff-free batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/bloomberg-rivian-amassed-stockpile-of-tariff-free-batteries/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:58:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440363 Rivian’s stockpiling of batteries from Samsung SDI and Chinese supplier Gotion actually precedes the 2024 election. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US House votes to rescind California truck emissions rules https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-house-votes-to-rescind-california-truck-emissions-rules/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:57:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440351 House Republicans led the charge with the vote, which was bolstered by a handful of Democrats. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BMW freezes US EV production amid policy uncertainty https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/electric-mobility-news/bmw-freezes-us-ev-production-amid-policy-uncertainty/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:55:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440391 The production freeze comes on the heels of multiple automakers withholding or lowering their annual guidance. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla to deploy Semi e-truck public charging network in 2027 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-to-deploy-semi-e-truck-public-charging-network-in-2027/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:49:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440374 The charging stations will be concentrated largely in California and Texas. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Toyota picks HarmonyOS for Chinese market EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/toyota-picks-harmonyos-for-chinese-market-evs/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:54:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440238 Toyota has switched from its global-to-local model to produce vehicles made from the ground up for the Chinese market, including software. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Business Insider: Tesla adds 1,000 workers to produce Semi https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/business-insider-tesla-adds-1000-workers-to-produce-semi/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:53:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440247 After years of delays, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to work through its backlog of e-truck orders. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BYD enters Benin, African footprint now at 16 countries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/byd-enters-benin-african-footprint-now-at-16-countries/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:49:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440233 BYD has prioritised expanding into markets where EV adoption remains at a nascent level. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US Republicans propose US$200 EV fee, US$100 for hybrids https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-republicans-propose-us200-ev-fee-us100-for-hybrids/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:49:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440270 Republicans argue that the funds are necessary to offset the disproportionate impact EVs have on road repairs. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla says Semi will enter mass production in 2026 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tesla-says-semi-will-enter-mass-production-in-2026/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440061 Like many Tesla projects, the Semi has been subject to numerous delays and timeline adjustments. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Stellantis validates Factorial 375 Wh/kg solid state battery https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/stellantis-validates-factorial-375-wh-kg-solid-state-battery/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:57:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440075 Stellantis will incorporate Factorial’s solid state batteries into a demonstration fleet by no later than 2026. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Japan reviews auto tax system to account for premium EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/japan-reviews-auto-tax-system-to-account-for-premium-evs/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:55:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440077 Despite their high price tag, Japan’s luxury EVs are taxed substantially less than their cheaper ICE counterparts. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> OEMs push US congress to repeal 2035 CA ICE ban https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/oems-push-us-congress-to-repeal-2035-ca-ice-ban/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:54:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440072 The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that OEMs will be forced to reduce volumes to meet EV quotas. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> BYD breaks ground on car factory in Cambodia https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/byd-breaks-ground-on-car-factory-in-cambodia/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:50:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440091 BYD continues to ramp up its manufacturing presence in the Asia-Pacific region. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Peterbilt reveals 567EV heavy duty e-truck, next-gen 579EV https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/peterbilt-reveals-567ev-heavy-duty-e-truck-next-gen-579ev/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:27:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440117 Peterbilt claims that the 567EV vocational e-truck is an “industry-first”. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Leapmotor strikes EV platform development deal with FAW https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/leapmotor-strikes-ev-platform-development-deal-with-faw/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:54:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439978 Leapmotor has said talks are ongoing with other brands about cooperation, with some speculating that Ferrari is among them. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo Cars begins EX30 production in Ghent https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volvo-cars-begins-ex30-production-in-ghent/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:51:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439982 Previously, the EX30 was manufactured in China and imported into Europe, subjecting it to the EU’s EV tariffs. By Stewart Burnett

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