MG Motor made a spectacular entrance at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show. The global debut of the brand-new electric concept supercar, the EXE181, served as a nod to humanity’s quest for speed in the 20th century, bridging past and future in a dialogue across time. Additionally, the “Cyberster Global Journey” across the Eurasian continent beautifully […] The post MG EXE181 electric hypercar concept can go 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial Energy and LG Chem announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the development of solid-state battery materials. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of next-generation battery materials and secure future competitive advantage by combining LG Chem’s battery material capabilities and Factorial’s next-generation […] The post Factorial and LG Chem to Jointly Develop Solid-State Batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Daimler Buses and battery systems expert BMZ Poland, a key entity in the BMZ Holding group, have entered into a strategic partnership for the development and supply of the next generation of electric bus batteries. Together with Daimler Buses, BMZ will further develop the existing battery technology specifically for the requirements of electrically powered buses. […] The post Daimler Buses and battery systems expert BMZ Poland partner for next-gen electric bus batteries appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Developers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks successfully charged for the first time a prototype of the eActros 600, which was presented last year, at a charging station with an output of one megawatt at the in-house development and testing center in Wörth am Rhein. Mercedes-Benz Trucks was thoroughly involved in the development of the new, industry-wide MCS […] The post Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 successfully charges at one megawatt appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Japanese automaker Honda announced plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion (USD$11 billion), including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun evaluating the requirements […] The post Honda will invest USD$11 billion to build EVs, battery plant in Canada appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Hyundai Mobis, a Hyundai Motor affiliate, announced the construction of a new battery system plant in Spain, the heart of Europe’s automotive market. Mobis currently operates battery system production facilities in Korea, China, and the Czech Republic and is building several more in the USA, and Indonesia. The new plant in Spain represents a significant […] The post Hyundai Mobis breaks ground on EV battery system plant in Spain for Volkswagen appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Chinese EV maker NIO announced it has entered into strategic cooperation on charging and battery swapping with Lotus Technology. According to the agreement, the two companies will carry out comprehensive and in-depth strategic cooperation in areas related to charging and swapping including battery standards, charging and swapping technologies, battery asset management and operations, service network […] The post NIO, Lotus partner on EV charging and battery swap appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

The Renault 5 will be in the spotlight at this year’s French Open tennis tournament from 20 May to 9 June, with the unveiling of a Roland-Garros special series. Renault has been a premium partner of the French Open tennis tournament since 2022, and will have a 150m² stand dedicated to Renault 5 E-Tech electric […] The post Renault Electrifies Roland Garros French Open appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Toyota is exhibiting at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition* to showcase its efforts in China, centered around intelligence, electrification, and diversification, as part of the transformation into a mobility company. In addition, Toyota debuted two new battery EV models, the bZ3C and the bZ3X, as part of the company’s multi-pathway approach to achieving carbon neutrality. […] The post Toyota showcases new bZ3C and bZ3X EV models for Chinese market appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more

Geely Group’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr has unveiled the SEA-M architecture and the first model built on it, the Zeekr MIX. The SEA-M architecture, a derivative of the original Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), is a high-tech mobility solution from Zeekr. It supports a wide range of mobility products from passenger vehicles like robotaxis and […] The post Zeekr Mix Electric MPV Unveiled at Beijing Auto Show appeared first on Electric Cars Report ..read more