New CAFE 3 Norms in India propose emission relief for small gasoline cars; focus on hybrid and electric incentives On September 25, 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, circulated revised draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) standards for passenger cars, inviting stakeholder comments for the compliance cycle spanning fiscal years 2027-28 to 2031-32. Key Highlights: The draft CAFE 3 standards apply to M1 cat...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Chery Jetour starts accepting pre-orders for Zongheng G700 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 20, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 349,900 to CNY 429,900. Positioned as an all-domain luxury plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 draws exterior design insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

GAC Trumpchi launches Xiangwang S9 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 19, GAC Trumpchi launched the Xiangwang S9 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 249,900. The Xiangwang S9 measures 5,060mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,760mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,930mm. The Xiangwang S9 has an intelligent electric 4WD layout. Equipped with a 118kW/220Nm 1.5T...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

SAIC Roewe launches M7 DMH plug-in hybrid electric sedan On September 17, SAIC Roewe launched the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 85,800 to CNY 102,800. The M7 DMH measures 4,940mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,510mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,820mm. The M7 DMH has an FWD layout. Equipped with an 82kW/135Nm 1.5L high-efficiency dedicated hybrid engine and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Geely Galaxy launches M9 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 17, Galaxy, a Geely sub-brand, launched the M9 flagship plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and five FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 238,800. The M9 measures 5,205mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. Built on the GEA Evo (Global Intelligent Electric Architecture Evolution) architecture, the M9 is ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Geely Starray EM-i PHEV (EX5 EM-i) launched in Australia; International rollout to follow Announced on September 16, 2025, Geely Auto launched the Geely EX5 EM-i (also known as Starray EM-i) in Australia, marking its first model with xHybrid technology for international markets.  This C-segment plug-in hybrid SUV combines ultra-low fuel consumption, long-range capability, and a modern, sleek design ((LWH) 4,740x 1,905x 1,685 mm, 2,755 mm wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

DFMC Voyah launches 2026 Dream flagship MPV On September 15, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) sub-brand, launched the 2026 Dream flagship MPV. The model is available in five PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric) and three EV (battery electric) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 329,900 to CNY 439,900. The 2026 Dream adopts a luxurious Chinese aesthetic exterior design and measures 5,315mm long, 1,985mm or 1,998mm wide, and 1,820mm or 1,800...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Yangwang Auto launches U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV On September 12, Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand, launched the U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV priced at CNY 1,280,000. The U8L Dingshi measures 5,400mm long, 2,049mm wide, and 1,921mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. Equipped with the e4 Platform, the DiSus-P+ intelligent hydraulic body control system, a quad-motor intelligent 4WD layout, a 2.0T high-power ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Scania launches new combustion and plug-in hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches On September 16, Scania announced a new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine. It comes in internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations for buses and coaches. It can provide the exceptional fuel savings of up to 8% compared with the equivalent current powertrain.  It also significantly cuts CO2 emissions.  These cost and carbon sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 32.4% y/y in August On September 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for August 2025. In August, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 62.5GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 32.4%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 10.9GWh, accounting for 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

ams OSRAM introduces high-power multi-die laser package for projection applications, including automotive HUDs ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has launched the Vegalas Power PLPM7_455QA, the first product in its new Vegalas Power series of high-power laser diodes, designed for projection applications, including automotive head-up displays (HUDs). Combining multiple power lasers in a single module, the device delivers an optical power output of 42 W in s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

IAA Mobility 2025: Stellantis showcases Opel Astra Sports Tourer with Hybrid and EV options On September 10, Stellantis showcased Opel Astra Sports Tourer at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The model offers a full range of powertrains – battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, 48-volt hybrid, and efficient combustion engines. It is designed, engineered, and built at Opel’s headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. It is available in Eco, Normal, and Sport...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Ferrari unveils 849 Testarossa Spider PHEV supercar On September 9, Ferrari unveiled the 849 Testarossa Spider, the successor to the SF90 Spider model. It is a plug-in hybrid supercar combines a mid-rear twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, a high-voltage battery, and an inverter delivering total output of 1,050 CV i.e. 50 more than the previous model. The re-engineered V8 engine generates output of 830 CV, paired with a hybrid system for pe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

MG Motor launches all-new MG 8 PHEV in Middle East On September 8, MG Motor announced that it has launched the all-new MG 8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the Middle East, its first PHEV mid-size sedan in the region. The all-new MG 8 PHEV is equipped with a 1.5L hybrid engine that delivers 201 hp of power and 330 Nm of torque. It features MG’s advanced DMH Super Hybrid Technology, which smartly switches between gasoline and electric ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Lynk & Co launches Lynk & Co 10 EM-P plug-in hybrid electric coupe On September 8, Lynk & Co, a Geely sub-brand, launched the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric coupe. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 173,800 to CNY 211,800. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P measures 5,050mm long, 1,966mm wide, and 1,487mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,005mm. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P has an eAWD (intelligent electric 4...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain to reveal Future Hybrid System, turning BEVs into hybrids On September 4, Horse Powertrain announced that it will reveal detailed specifications of its Future Hybrid System powertrain – enabling OEMs to hybridize Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platforms – at IAA Summit 2025. The Future Hybrid System is an all-in-one setup combining the engine, transmission, motor, and power electronics. It replaces the fron...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models. The inverter subassembly is the essential power device building block (brick) to control the electric drive via logic signals. It uses cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) technology from Schaef...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

CDMS 2025: SAIC Roewe starts accepting pre-orders for M7 DMH plug-in hybrid electric sedan On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, SAIC Roewe started accepting pre-orders for the M7 DMH mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 97,800 to CNY 114,800. The M7 DMH, the first production flagship model based on the Pearl concept vehicle, measures 4,940mm long, 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

the Emzoom Nova, the PHEV M8 Master, and the all-electric Aion Y, at the 8th annual Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Emzoom Nova Entry Spec is equipped with a 1.5TG turbo engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering 130 kW of power and 270 Nm of torque. It is priced starting from ZAR 359,900. The M8 Master PHEV is equipped with a 2.0T GDI engine paired with an 8-speed autom...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

CDMS 2025: Dongfeng Aeolus launches Aeolus L8 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On August 29, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025, Dongfeng Aeolus launched the Aeolus L8 midsize plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 129,900 to CNY 149,900. The Aeolus L8 measures 4,762mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,677mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,825mm. The Aeolus L8 employs a front-engine FWD layout and the...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02