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It was the phone call most fathers dread. “Dad, I’ve blown up the car!” I asked her what had happened to her 20 year old Suzuki Swift (Swifty). “So, the Swift has been making a rattly can noise on and off the whole time I’ve had it. Hubby described it ... [continued] The post The Day My Swifty Died … And I Had To Go Electric With The MG4 EV Urban appeared first on CleanTechnica .
China's commerce ministry rejected voluntary export restrictions on hybrids, saying any solution between China and the EU must comply with WTO rules. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
Gasgoo Munich- CATL has signed a cooperation agreement with Egyptian battery manufacturer BME, according to a post CATL issued via its WeChat account earlier this week. Alongside a proposed battery cell procurement arrangement, CATL will license battery pack technology and provide production equipment and training to support BME's local assembly and manufacturing operations. Image source: CATL Key Takeaways · BME will fully fund the battery pack plant, which has a planned initial annual capacity of 1 GWh. · The plant will primarily produce batteries for heavy commercial vehicles. · Longer-term
The recall covers 183,211 vehicles whose brake pedal stoppers could break and detach, leaving brake lights on even when the pedal is not pressed. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
The recall covers select vehicles produced between March 20 and April 2, 2026, with a manufacturing issue potentially causing abnormal steering sensor signals. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
Gasgoo Munich- On Sept. 16 that Leapmotor announced it has received official approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to issue shares to specific investors. Image source: Leapmotor announcement The regulator greenlit the registration to issue domestic shares to FAW Equity and Jinyi Gaoxin, raising roughly 6.744 billion yuan. With this approval, the closely watched strategic financing deal is now officially sealed. The two subscribers are FAW Equity Investment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Jinhua Jinyi Gaoxin Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd., committing 3.744 bill
Gasgoo Munich- "The full-electric era is coming." NIO founder William Li is saying it. President Qin Lihong is saying it. ONVO President Shen Fei is saying it too. This isn't a probe or a wait-and-see approach, but a near-certain judgment—firm in tone, grounded in data, and airtight in logic. When the founder, president, and sub-brand president repeatedly hammer home the same view across different forums, it ceases to be a personal opinion. It becomes a strategic consensus for the entire enterprise. NIO's growing stability in 2026 may well stem from this: the path it bet on eight years ago is
Lucid Motors is expanding its autonomous-driving ambitions into Europe through a new partnership with Bolt , with plans to develop and deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid electric vehicles across European cities. The companies announced the strategic partnership on September 17, 2026, saying they will work together to develop autonomous mobility services designed specifically for European roads, regulations and operating conditions. The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and are being developed for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving . For Bolt, the agreement repr
BYD will need 4 European plants over the long term to support its sales targets and comply with EU regulations, its regional adviser said. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
Porsche and Cylib turn end-of-life EV packs into new cathode material, anticipating stricter European battery recovery, traceability, and passport rules.
The EU is seeking a negotiated deal to limit imports of China-made hybrids and may raise tariffs if no agreement is reached. For details, please visit CnEVPost (cnev.co).
Tesla is putting its Cybercab on public display in China this week, but the company wants to be clear about one thing it isn’t: a vehicle it plans to sell there. Tesla China said the showcase “does not involve” selling the Cybercab in the Chinese market or launching a driverless ride-hailing service — even as China’s own robotaxi operators run paid rides at scale. more…
NHTSA’s Special Order forces Tesla to defend the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under oath, with tight September deadlines and steep civil and criminal risks.
Stellantis Pro One is exploring the future of last-mile logistics with a new autonomous electric delivery vehicle called BOW, short for “Box-on-Wheels.” Developed in partnership with robotics and artificial intelligence company UQI Robotics, the concept is designed to test how electric mobility, autonomous driving, connectivity and digital services could reshape urban commercial operations. The BOW autonomous electric delivery vehicle is being presented publicly for the first time at IAA Transportation in Hannover. Rather than serving simply as another electric van, Stellantis describes BOW as
Gasgoo Munich- Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent company of Neta Auto, recently held its fourth creditors' meeting online, revealing a draft reorganization plan. Zhejiang Taiyi Shenglian Enterprise Management Partnership is set to inject 3 billion yuan into the restructuring, securing roughly 70.62% of Hozon's equity and taking control of the reorganized entity. The draft still requires creditor approval and a court ruling, meaning the restructuring's final outcome remains uncertain. Image source: Tianyancha App On the financial front, 1.167 billion yuan of the 3 billion yuan investment
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Tesla has until September 30 to respond. Failing to answer fully and truthfully carries penalties of up to $139 million. more…
Electric commercial vehicles have taken center stage at IAA Transportation in Hanover, with the new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric and Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty range earning two of the industry’s most prestigious awards for 2027. The Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric was named International Van of the Year 2027, while Volvo Trucks’ electric range received the International Truck of the Year 2027 award. The recognition highlights how battery-electric technology is expanding across everything from urban delivery vans to demanding regional and long-haul trucking. Renault Trafic
We all know that one of Donald Trump’s favorite things to do is complain about China and put tariffs — or threaten to put tariffs — on Chinese produced goods. Indeed, we’re all paying a lot more for products in the United States because of the vast, high tariffs Trump ... [continued] The post Could Trump Throw US Automakers Under The Chinese Electric Car Bus?* appeared first on CleanTechnica .
Gasgoo Munich- On September 10, the all-new IM LS6 officially kicked off pre-sales, launching three trims: the Max, Pro Max, and Ultra. Pre-sale prices range from 209,900 to 264,900 yuan. As the first production model under IM's "NEXT·2028" strategy, the new car is positioned as a "fully steer-by-wire large five-seat family SUV." It brings standard features like a steer-by-wire chassis, an 800V high-voltage platform, and advanced intelligent driving down to the 200,000-yuan market. Within 45 minutes of pre-sales opening, early orders surpassed 8,000 units—an initial signal from the market. Ste
Gasgoo Munich- Geely Galaxy put the Galaxy TT onto the market on September 10 with five variants and an introductory price starting at 129,900 yuan. Every version comes standard with an 800-volt high-voltage platform, a customized CATL Shenxing TT battery and a suspension setup combining front double wishbones with a rear five-link design. Image source: Geely Galaxy The Galaxy TT adopts the brand ' s latest design language, featuring a closed front panel and L-shaped headlights. A LiDAR unit is mounted on the roof to support the G-ASD H7 driver-assistance system, while an electrically adjust
