BEV

Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. The French automaker’s CEO, Luca de Meo, said at the Geneva Motor Show that the company is in “good discussions” with VW, according to a report in Automotive News Europe. He also hinted that other partners were in the running, but didn’t name names: “I am open to anybody who wants to jump in. I have production capacity. I have the platform. I know how to do it.” Last week, news hit that…

After promising what would be the “world’s most thrilling and highly desirable” EV, luxury automaker Aston Martin says that it is pushing back its plan to launch its first BEV by a year due to what it says is “low consumer demand.” Guess those thrills will have to wait. The UK automaker says it will now launch its first battery-electric sports car in 2026, a year later than scheduled, reports Automotive News Europe. Last June, Aston Martin announced that it was launching four new all-electric cars in…

The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe It was a huge year for profits at Chinese auto behemoth BYD. In 2023, the company sold 1.6 million fully battery-electric vehicles last year, coming close to Tesla’s projected goal of 1.8 million vehicles. Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and hybrids, BYD sold 3 million vehicles in 2023. BYD, the country’s dominant automaker in the world’s largest auto market, released its sales numbers…

After years of making promises to do so, legacy Italian automaker Alfa Romeo is making good on its word to finally start delivering some BEVs… starting next year. Today, Alfa Romeo teased its first-ever Sport Urban Vehicle (SUV), which will be called the Milano – a tribute to its native land. Here’s what we know so far. Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automaker with over a century of experience, particularly in motorsports and racing. However, its current task is to paint itself as a…

Market leaders since 2019, LvKON hybrid products have maintained a market share of over 35% in the commercial vehicle market with annual sales of pure electric products exceeding 25000 units.New Delhi: Tsuyo Manufacturing Private Limited (Tsuyo) in India has signed a deep cooperation agreement with Suzhou LvKON Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. (LvKON) in China on providing technology and design along with high-power solutions for various Indian BEVs (battery electric…

We’ve been covering several prominent Chinese automakers teasing their latest EV models in the preceding weeks, ahead of the Guangzhou Auto Show. The annual event kicked off in China earlier today and immediately delivered several model debuts. Here’s a quick recap. Auto Guangzhou is an event held each year in the largest city of southern China by the Guangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, usually taking place in November or December. As one of the more popular auto shows in China in a…

Honda Elevate - Front Profile (Photo: Paras Yadav/News18.com)Honda's upcoming Elevate SUV, set to launch in Sept 2023, boasts impressive fuel efficiency, homologation in India, and two powertrain options.In an exciting development for automobile enthusiasts, Honda has recently disclosed the much-awaited fuel efficiency specifications of the upcoming Elevate SUV, set to hit the Indian market in September 2023.With test drives slated to commence in mid-August, eager customers can soon experience the prowess of this…

Last Updated: July 24, 2023, 11:04 ISTNissan Skyline to Debut As An Electric SUV. (Photo: Best Cars)This decision marks a significant shift in the approach of Nissan as the Skyline has gained massive popularity since its launch in 1957.Popular Japanese carmaker Nissan has apparently frozen the development of their long-standing Skyline sedan. Instead, Nissan is reportedly planning to use the iconic Skyline name on a future electric SUV, according to a report.This decision marks a significant shift in the approach of…

Last Updated: July 20, 2023, 15:29 ISTMaruti Suzuki eVX (Photo: Motor1.com)Maruti Suzuki set to electrify India with the eVX, its first BEV SUV co-developed with Toyota. Stylish design, 500 km range, and global launch in 2024.In a groundbreaking move, Maruti Suzuki, the automotive giant, is all set to make its foray into the electric vehicle market with a bang.After having established its supremacy in the realm of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, the Delhi-based automaker is gearing up to introduce the…

OSM sees more benefits in the Hydrogen fuel cell technology over the H2ICE option. Better efficiency, ability to offer regenerative braking, and lower operational and maintenance costs are cited by OSM as the advantages. Hydrogen is set to enter the automotive market, starting with commercial vehicles (CV). OEM majors Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland showcased their heavy duty trucks with H2ICE (Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine) tech at the Auto Expo earlier this year. On…