impact energy. Chery Tiggo 8 also features L2+ active safety systems, including AEB, Lane Keeping Assist, Reverse Cross Traffic Alert, and Indirect High Beam Assist, along with a 540° Surround View system for added visibility and convenience. Chery Tiggo 8 CSH hybrid shares the 5-star rating, with battery safety enhanced by a sealed IP68 pack, reinforced underbody, and a 2 ms high-voltage cutoff to prevent short circuits in accidents. Based on C...

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c Europe. The 2025 Optiq is being introduced in Europe in the fully equipped Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trim levels. Both configurations come standard with a dual-motor, AWD powertrain delivering 304 metric horsepower and 480 Nm (354 pound-feet) of torque, powered by an 85 kWh (75 kWh usable) battery pack compatible with DC fast charging, offering a range of 425 km (264 miles) on a single charge under the WLTP cycle. The starting price in G...

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y the MG S5 SUV showcased at the signing event in Cyberjaya. Local assembly will also help limit price increases after import and excise duty exemptions for fully imported EVs (CBUs) expire at the end of 2025. By working with local suppliers, the carmaker aims to speed up localization, including MG battery pack assembly. (From Bursa Malaysia release and an article of Paul Tan on October 15, 2025)...

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he industry’s first REEV (late availability) and the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo engine, which delivers 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, set to begin production later in 2025.  The 2026 Grand Wagoneer REEV delivers an estimated 647 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, paired with a liquid-cooled 92-kWh battery pack that efficiently incorporates the pack using a pouch cell format in a parallel configuration, offering an anticipated total range upwards...

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Kia Europe publicly trials cell-level battery passport technology On October 9, Kia Europe announced that it is conducting the first public trial of a battery passport at a cellular level as preliminary research. A battery passport enables live State of Health (SoH) tracking, real-time repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the battery’s lifecycle.  For the trial, Kia is using a Kia EV3 equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

hile the Model 3 Standard starts at USD 36,990, and arrives a little later, with a December/January delivery range. Until September 30, U.S. buyers could get a base Model Y for USD 37,490 with the USD 7,500 tax credit. To save costs, Tesla fitted the new affordable models with a roughly 10% smaller battery pack. The Model Y Standard comes with an estimated range of 321 miles vs. 357 miles for the Premium RWD. The Model 3 Standard also has an esti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

ElevenEs, Luxembourg, and ChemVolt, India, partner on battery packs On October 8, ChemVolt Global, a leading Indian clean energy and storage solutions company, and ElevenEs announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion cell manufacturing, and electric vehicle (EV) battery pack supply across India. This collaboration combines ChemVolt Global’s expertise in project development,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

IONCOR, Finland unveils a high-density battery system for bus electrification On October 4, IONCOR, a leading independent battery provider in Europe, introduced the Energy Pack Long, a high-density, flexible battery system designed to make bus electrification faster, more reliable, and cost-effective, supporting the shift to zero-emission transport. The Energy Pack Long by IONCOR is designed for buses, offering 79 kWh capacity at 666 volts with h...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

G-WAY 9.5 m, at Busworld Europe 2025. Overall, it has presented six vehicles, offering diverse solutions including biofuel, biomethane, natural gas, B100, and full electric. The eDAILY Low Entry is a new 100% electric low-profile floor urban version of the DAILY minibus range. It is offered in two battery pack configurations: 111 kWh or 148 kWh. It has a range of up to 270 km, depending on whether it is equipped with three or four 37-kWh battery...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Daimler Buses unveils electric eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Daimler Buses showcased its latest innovations at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.The company presented a range of models, including: Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first all-electric intercity bus in series production. It features an electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor. It comes in two lengths, 12.18 meters and 13.09 meters, offering seating f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during quick charging, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging. The manufacturer of the lithium battery pack in the affected vehicles is Automotive Energy Supply Corpor...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

24M presents U.S. battery manufacturing advantages with Electrode-to-Pack technology On September 30, 24M Technologies, Inc. announced that its 24M ETOP (Electrode-to-Pack) technology provides significant advantages for U.S. manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively produce high-performing EV, eVTOL, ESS, and consumer electronic batteries domestically.  24M ETOP is both an electrode- and chemistry-agnostic battery manufacturing platform that...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

he Type A Nano BEAST Access at the Monte del Sol Charter School in Santa Fe. The 2-year pilot program supports New Mexico's dedication to the Energy Transition Act, designed to transition the state toward the goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity supply by 2045. The Nano BEAST has a standard 118 kWh battery pack and a range of up to 140 miles. Configured for up to 24 passengers, it features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded ...

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Corun, Indonesia’s BBK forge strategic partnership for battery swapping operations Hunan Corun New Energy Co., Ltd. (Corun) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PT. Battery Bank Indonesia (BBK), a local Indonesian company, to pivot on battery swapping operations to fully support Indonesia in popularizing electric mobility and transitioning to green energy. This partnership covers the production and export of small power batteries, as w...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/28

n collaboration with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), HSSMI, and Expert Technologies Group, the two-year project was jointly funded by the government and industry. Through the ZETTA project, Leyland Trucks has expanded its electric truck production capabilities, with the capacity to deliver battery electric DAF trucks at greater scale. The company installed two new assembly lines for electric drive modules and high-voltage battery systems...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

yana. Spread over 255,000 square feet of land with a 150,000-square-foot built-up area, the plant features an initial annual capacity of 6,000 trucks, scalable to 7,500 units, with modular lines for current and future product variants such as the Rhino EV series. The facility gets a fully automated battery production unit. The plant integrates new Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with conveyor systems, 60 percent robotics, and full Industry 4.0 d...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

A motorhome reinforces THOR's innovation leadership and offers unapparelled product differentiation for the Entegra Coach brand." The Embark, built on an EV platform developed exclusively for THOR by Harbinger Motors, integrates a low emission gasoline range extender that can recharge the electric battery system, delivering up to 450 miles of range. The motorhome also delivers 105 miles of range on electric battery alone, perfect for shorter tri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

ssfully delivered.  Under the terms of the latest order, Equipmake will deliver electric drivetrain systems to Agrale in batches between now and mid-2026.   Equipmake is supplying Agrale with a fully integrated electric drivetrain system combining an electric motor, inverter, control systems, and battery pack, utilising both the Company's products and technology, together with components sourced from third parties. Based on Equipmake press rele...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Geely settles power battery site project in Chengdu According to multiple press releases dated September 19, Geely recently settled a power battery site project in Chengdu. The project is planned for the construction of a battery pack site integrating production and sales, which, with a designed annual production capacity of over 250,000 sets, will serve major companies along the finished vehicle chain, such as Geely. Upon completion and commissi...

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g stations. Targeting small fleet owners and driver-entrepreneurs, the truck features nine segment-first innovations. These include a 230 mm disc brake on an R13 wheel platform, a variable 34:1 gear ratio recirculating ball steering, a telescopic steering intermediate shaft for smoother steering, a battery pack with laser-welded battery modules on thermally conductive adhesive, and exceptionally bright headlights rated at over 60,000 candelas, et...

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