200,000 Didi Electrical Vehicles for Mexico, 600-Kilometer Electrical Truck, Modular Flying Automobile in 2026 …

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From the Hyundai IONIQ 5 now being constructed within the US, to the CEO of Volvo Vehicles saying the perfect automotive he’s ever pushed is an EV, to Chinese language ride-hailing platform Didi bringing 200,000 electrical automobiles to Mexico, we’ve received a number of enjoyable EV tales to focus on on this new roundup!

Electrical Automobiles

The all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90 SUV on the highway — first prospects will get their automobiles this month

“The absolutely electrical Volvo EX90 is prepared and on the highway: the primary batch of our flagship SUV is being shipped to our retailers in america and Europe proper now, and the primary prospects will get their automobiles earlier than the top of this month. We are going to ramp up deliveries, together with to extra markets between the fourth quarter of this 12 months and the primary quarter of 2025.

“The EX90 is Volvo Vehicles’ new flagship and units new requirements for our firm in security, sustainability and human-centric know-how that makes individuals’s lives simpler and extra satisfying.

“So once we examined our new flagship, we positioned excessive calls for on it and pushed it to its limits. Our chief govt Jim Rowan has put the EX90 via its paces for the previous couple of weeks. Along with colleagues, he’s taken the EX90 on a highway journey throughout america — from our plant exterior of Charleston in South Carolina to California.”

“‘Primarily based on this journey, I can confidently say that the EX90 is the perfect automotive we now have ever made,’ says Jim Rowan. ‘After driving it for 950 kilometres via three states within the US in varied driving circumstances and highway surfaces, I solely have constructive recollections. The charging, the dealing with, the journey consolation, the silence of the cabin and the epic sound system, the reliability, the tech and the texture of the UI — I’ve by no means pushed a Volvo automotive prefer it. The EX90 is the beginning of a brand new period for Volvo Vehicles, and it begins now.’”

Didi plans to convey 100,000 electrical automobiles to Mexico

“The Chinese language platform Didi plans to convey 100,000 electrical automobiles to Mexico between 2024 and 2030. The corporate’s purpose is to supply its app-based transportation service via such a automobile.

“Based on Andrés Panamá, normal director for Latin America, Africa and the Center East at DiDi, this determination is because of what the corporate has noticed in China, the place 57% of the mileage traveled by its drivers is galvanized.

“The increase to the electrification of the automobile fleet in China is as a result of Chinese language authorities’s funding in these applied sciences, to the dynamics of the automotive trade in that market, however above all to the profitability provided by such a automobile.”

Hyundai debuts U.S.–constructed 2025 IONIQ 5 vary, together with new adventure-ready XRT

“Fashions produced at HMGMA are anticipated to be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit score at begin of sale. Sooner or later, Hyundai anticipates the U.S.-built 2025 IONIQ 5 fashions to qualify for extra federal tax incentives. Leases proceed to qualify for the $7,500 credit score that Hyundai absolutely passes onto customers with extra enticing lease presents.”

Hyundai Motor Group debuts at World Good Metropolis Expo 2024, presenting its human-centered good metropolis imaginative and prescient

“Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) introduced that it’ll take part for the primary time within the World Good Metropolis Expo 2024 (WSCE). The expo [is being held] from September 3–5 at KINTEX in Korea, showcasing human-centered good metropolis options.

“WSCE is a world expo the place the newest applied sciences, insurance policies and options for good cities are shared and mentioned. It has been held eight occasions since its inception in 2017 below the sponsorship of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of Science and ICT.

“Final 12 months, a complete of 320 corporations from 70 nations participated, introducing varied options for future cities, resembling good infrastructure and vitality effectivity. This 12 months, varied experiences and exhibitions can be held below the slogan ‘Higher Life is Right here.’”

Breakthrough: Volvo to launch electrical truck with 600 km vary

“As much as 600 km on one single cost. That’s how far Volvo’s next-generation heavy-duty electrical truck will be capable of drive. The longer vary represents a break-through for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions.

“Subsequent 12 months Volvo will launch a brand new long-range model of its FH Electrical that may be capable of attain as much as 600 km on one cost. This may enable transport corporations to function electrical vehicles on interregional and long-distance routes and to drive a full working day with out having to recharge. The brand new Volvo FH Electrical can be launched on the market throughout the second half of 2025.”

EV Charging

PowerUp: an e-charging community for Switzerland

“Swiss Submit and the fenaco cooperative are planning the three way partnership PowerUp. The 2 corporations have signed the contracts to this impact. The purpose of PowerUp is to supply a nationwide quick charging community for electrical autos. The service can be accessible to prospects at round 50 areas from mid-2025 and can then steadily be expanded to 300 areas. PowerUp makes use of Swiss electrical energy from renewable vitality sources. It’s a service for the entire of Switzerland and contributes in the direction of the Confederation’s electromobility roadmap. The founding of the three way partnership nonetheless must be authorised by the competitors authorities.”

100% Swiss electrical energy from renewable vitality sources

“The particular characteristic of the PowerUp community is the shut proximity of its quick charging stations to workplaces, buying amenities or leisure actions. Combining the community with different providers ensures a safe and well-maintained charging infrastructure with contact individuals accessible on-site. PowerUp additionally has a easy pricing construction with no hidden prices. Customers will pay with widespread cost strategies resembling TWINT and bank cards or with a buyer card. Anybody who prices at PowerUp will buy 100% renewable electrical energy from Switzerland.”

Volvo launches new service for charging of electrical vehicles

“Volvo Vehicles continues to introduce new providers for charging of electrical vehicles. The most recent — Charging Administration — is a service that permits for environment friendly charging on the home-depot.”

XLR8 America points $20.7 million buy order to broaden EV charging options in strategic alliance with DG Matrix

Aviation

Xpeng Aeroht goals to start out delivering modular flying automotive in 2026 for lower than $280,000

“Xpeng Aeroht, the flying automotive subsidiary of Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV), made the real-life debut of its modular flying automotive, dubbed the Land Plane Service, and introduced mass manufacturing plans and pricing data.

“Xpeng Aeroht goals to start mass manufacturing and deliveries of its modular flying automotive in 2026, and the worth can be not more than RMB 2 million yuan ($280,000), its founder and president, Zhao Deli, stated throughout an occasion that was broadcast on-line at this time.”