EV

As the demand for charging stations has risen with the soaring number of electric vehicles, FamilyMart will become the first convenience store franchise providing EV charging services in Taiwan, where a trial run will be launched as soon as late 2022. ...  more

 “We are now good friends with Tesla”, commented BYD’s executive VP, who said that the company is going to become a battery supplier for Tesla as soon as this year. ...  more

The BEV version of Mini Cooper, Mini Electric, has finally unveiled its price tag for Taiwan. The vehicle starts from NT$1.55 million, with a free charging pile or complementary charging credits when receiving your vehicle, as well as an exclusive 1:18 model. ...  more

The home battery system market has seen a new entrant as Toyota announced its O-Uchi Kyuden System (おうち給電システム), a storage battery system for residential use. The system is available for pre-order in Japan, where sales will kick off in August. ...  more

The Russian-Ukrainian war has had an unexpected impact on the global auto industry, causing a shortage of cheap and often forgotten components troubling major auto manufacturers. Ukraine is a major producer of electronic cable harnesses. ...  more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally named his real rival but the company is not a traditional automaker like Volkswagen or Toyota, but a much bigger one. ...  more

The world's most eye-catching industrial exhibition "Hanover Messe" has not held a physical exhibition for two years due to the pandemic but has finally returned this year. TECO Group announced today that it will partner with Motovario S.p.A., a major Italian gearbox manufacturer and European affiliate, to jointly exhibit the three themes of "Carbon Neutral Solutions," "Smart Mobility Solutions," and "Smart Manufacturing Solutions". ...  more

The Tesla Cybertruck is arguably the most noticeable vehicle in the world because of its unique-looking exterior. The electric vehicle company has recently put the world’s largest die casting machine into operation, signifying a further step towards the mass production of this peculiar car. ...  more

Shanghai began lifting its lockdown on June 1, allowing most citizens to move freely in the city, though Tesla and Volkswagen plan to isolate factory workers in a closed-loop management system until June 10, people familiar with the matter said. ...  more

During the 2 months of fighting between Ukraine and Russia, the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries that volunteered to help Ukraine were able to discover a number of interesting uses for electric bikes. ...  more