Electric bikes with mid-drive motors are more efficient than their counterparts with hub-motors. They used to be extremely expensive, but not anymore…

A new electric powertrain supercharges the Puma driving experience and delivers exceptional efficiency of 13.1 kWh/100 km. Puma Gen-E offers up to 376 km on a full charge so that long journeys are well within reach, while up to 523 km of city range 2 means days of charge-free urban trips. Connected to a fast charger, a 10-80 per cent charge takes approximately 23 minutes, while seamless acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and quicker steering response delivers the essence of Puma ST in electric form.

Under this new definitive agreement, the companies will jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology and affiliated chemistries, and once the partnership comes to fruition, the prismatic cell technology developed under the agreement will power future GM electric vehicles (EV).

In the context of problems such as difficult deployment, short power supply distances, and susceptibility to theft faced by traditional lead-acid batteries, EVE Energy has launched the EVE-48V-TES100 intelligent lithium battery product, featuring self-developed LFP cells and an intelligent BMS. This product, designed for optimization, supports long-distance power supply and can be connected in parallel with up to 32 battery packs to meet the needs of infrastructure expansion. Meanwhile, EVE-48V-TES100 is equipped with a gyroscope and GPS positioning function to realize anti-theft protection. It can be safely utilized with various types of batteries such as lead-acid batteries and used lithium batteries, simplifying battery management in base stations and enabling effective resource utilization.

Prismatic cells feature a flat, rectangular shape with a rigid enclosure, which allows for space-efficient packaging within battery modules and packs. That approach can reduce EV weight and cost, while simplifying manufacturing by reducing the number of modules and mechanical components. LG Energy Solution has both experience with prismatic cell production and an extensive patent portfolio on battery design and manufacturing technologies, including packaging. 

When conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on the demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to the electrified models introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s.

The BYD SEALION 7 is the seventh pure-electric car to be launched by BYD in Europe, and the fourth model in the Ocean Series, after the DOLPHIN, SEAL and SEAL U. With an overall length of 4,830 mm and a wheelbase of 2,930 mm, up to 502km of WLTP range and stunning performance (a top speed of 215 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time as low as 4.5 seconds), the BYD SEALION 7 perfectly matches the needs of tech-savvy European customers searching for a sporty family car with impeccable environmental credentials.

Dacia Spring finally got a generous, but predictable price cut in European countries. Belgium and Luxembourg are first to get it, but other European countries will soon follow. These are the prices of the different variants in Belgium. ESSENTIAL: 10.590 euros EXPRESSION: 12.290 euros EXTREME: 14.290 euros These are the prices of the different variants in Luxembourg. ESSENTIAL: 10.240 euros EXPRESSION: 11.884 euros EXTREME: 13.818 euros These prices already include VAT, and no, there is no government subsidy involved. This means that in Belgium, you can get the fully equipped Dacia Spring EXTREME with the DC charging and front sensors options for 14.940 euros, or 14.446 euros if you get it Luxembourg.

The highest charging rate is 5.2C, enabling 10% to 80% charging in just 11 minutes. The CLTC range reaches 630km, combing high performance and long range. Integrating Xiaomi’s CTB battery technology for higher volume efficiency, the battery pack features dual large-surface active cooling to ensure stronger battery heat dissipation capabilities and safety guarantees.

Furthermore, CATL has successfully applied its 4C ultra-fast charging technology in the Freevoy, achieving over 280 kilometers of range on 10 minutes of charging. Lithium ion transport is made effortless through the application of cathode fast ion conductor coating technology, second-generation fast -charging graphite and novel nano-coating technologies for the anode, multi-gradient layered electrode design, and a brand-new ultra-high conductivity electrolyte formulation, allowing hybrids to deliver the ultimate charging experience equal to pure electric vehicles.

The LFP+ battery is applied with a novel electrode technology, which improves energy density by more than 10 percent compared to previous LFP battery. It is also optimized for commercial vehicles with long-life performance of more than 5,000 cycles and fast-charge technology that enables 80% charge in 20 minutes.

Kia America has announced pricing for the award-winning all-electric 2025 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV, with only the Light Long Range trim seeing a modest increase of just $700. Pricing for all other trims remains a carryover from 2024. The EV9 is the recipient of numerous prestigious accolades since it launched last year including the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, World Car of the Year & World Electric Vehicle, Car and Driver 10 Best, Kelly Blue Book Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle and Motor Week Best EV.