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Summary iCar, a sub-brand of Chery, launched its second vehicle, a small electric SUV resembling a toyish version of the Land Rover Defender The starting price of the iCar V23 ranges from RMB 99,800 to RMB 139,800, targeting young people looking for a stylish and tech-savvy EV The V23 is…

Summary BYD is strategically targeting European markets by sponsoring football tournaments The company is the first NEV brand to partner consecutively with both the UEFA EURO and U21 EURO tournaments BYD plans to promote its EVs in Europe through partnerships with football events BYD entered the Estonian market with four…

Summary Waymo has had a successful year, expanding and showing growth in rides provided to customers Waymo is venturing into Japan for the first time, partnering with local taxi firms The company will adapt its technology to left-hand traffic and densely populated urban environments in Tokyo The move into Japan…

Summary ZF opens its third plant in Shenyang, China to produce electric axle drives for EVs Production lines and equipment are being transferred to the Shenyang plant Electric axle drives are based on ZF’s modular kit electric drive platform ZF is focusing on reaching volume production in 2025 ZF is…

Summary Winnipeg has been trying various decarbonization options for bus fleets, including battery electric and hydrogen buses New Flyer, a local Canadian bus manufacturer, has faced strategic missteps with hydrogen buses and high costs The budget for Winnipeg’s bus fleet replacement project increased significantly due to expensive proposals from New…

Summary Tata Power, a part of Tata Group, is advancing electrification of the transport sector in India Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed an MOU with Tivolt Electric Vehicles to advance e-mobility in the commercial vehicle sector TPREL aims to build a vast EV charging ecosystem in collaboration…

Summary Tesla chose the color gold for its autonomous ride-hailing vehicle to represent the classic yellow of New York City taxis The Cybercab has no steering wheel, pedals, or back window and is aiming for production in late 2026 The vehicle features autonomous elements for charging, driving, and a self-governed…

Summary Zeekr has introduced the 7X electric SUV as its third model in Europe The 7X is built on an advanced 800-volt platform, similar in size to a Honda Prologue The starting price in Europe is under €53,000 with delivery expected in the summer of 2025 It comes with options…

Summary Dodge Charger Daytona lacks Line Lock feature for performing a burnout Reviewers were unable to make the car do a burnout during test drives Charger Daytona is an AWD EV with 670 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque Line Lock feature is missing from the Charger Daytona despite Dodge’s…

Summary Nissan Sakura is an all-electric Kei car popular in Japan It is compact in size, with a 20.0-kWh battery allowing it to go 111 miles on a charge The Sakura is nimble, cheapest in price, and comes in 15 color schemes The vehicle is well-received in Japan, with high…