Saudi-Arabien baut schnelle Elektroautos – mit Technik aus Deutschland

Gute Nachrichten!

"... Die 2022 gegründete Marke Ceer hat dafür ihre ersten beiden Modelle vorgestellt.

Unter dem Namen „Exobot“ kommen eine 5,26 m lange Limousine und ein rund 5,02 m langer SUV. Beide fahren zunächst rein elektrisch und sollen ab Anfang 2027 in Saudi-Arabien verkauft werden. Preise nennt Ceer noch nicht. ...

Damit soll die Limousine in 2,6 s von 0 auf 100 km/h beschleunigen. ..."

Saudi-Arabien baut Elektroautos – mit Technik aus Deutschland "Ausgerechnet der Ölstaat Saudi-Arabien steigt in den Bau von Elektroautos ein. Unter der neuen Marke Ceer wurden eine Limousine und ein SUV mit dem Namen „Exobot“ vorgestellt. Beide starten mit 850 PS, 112-kWh-Akku und Technik internationaler Partner."

World's largest independent EV battery study to examine degradation

Good news!

state-of-health (SoH)

"AVILOO has released a study examining electric vehicle (EV) battery degradation using data from more than 500,000 independent diagnostic tests conducted between 2022 and 2026.

The analysis covers 20 EV models and is based on the company’s FLASH battery diagnostic test, which connects through the vehicle’s OBD port and takes approximately three minutes. ...

Among four models examined in greater detail:

Hyundai IONIQ 5, 72.6-kWh battery: Median SoH declined from 97.2% at 50,000 km to 92.8% at 150,000 km.

Tesla Model Y, 78.8-kWh battery: Median SoH declined from 94.5 to 90.3% over the same mileage range.

Volkswagen ID.4, 77-kWh battery: Median SoH declined from 95.3 to 90.6%.

Nissan Leaf ZE1, 40-kWh battery: Median SoH declined from 91.1 to 86.3% and showed the widest variation among individual vehicles in the four-model comparison, reaching 13.5 percentage points at 150,000 km.

AVILOO’s data indicates that battery capacity and charging frequency can influence degradation. Smaller-capacity batteries require more charge and discharge cycles to cover the same distance, and the study found that smaller-battery EVs tended to show faster degradation. ..."

World's largest independent EV battery study - EV Engineering & Infrastructure

Tesla Semi kommt 2027 nach Europa

Gute Nachrichten! Werden sich elektrische Lkw vielleicht schneller verbreiten als elektrische Pkws?

"Diesmal ist Tesla nicht der Pionier. Wenn 2027 die ersten Tesla Semi an europäische Kunden ausgeliefert werden, trifft der Elektro-Lkw auf einen Markt, den andere bereits besetzt haben.

Mercedes-Benz verkauft den eActros 600, MAN den eTGX,

Scania mehrere batterieelektrische Fernverkehrsmodelle.

Volvo hat gerade die Serienproduktion des FH Aero Electric Extended Range mit bis zu 700 km Reichweite gestartet. ...

Die Zugmaschine soll weniger als 9,1 t wiegen. Zum Vergleich: Mercedes-Benz gibt für den eActros 600 je nach Ausführung rund 11,4 t Leergewicht an. Seine drei Lithium-Eisenphosphat-Akkupakete speichern zusammen 621 kWh, rund 600 kWh davon sind nutzbar. Mit Standardauflieger nennt Mercedes etwa 22 t Nutzlast.

Tesla scheint den europäischen Semi damit stärker auf Nutzlast zu optimieren. Weniger Batterie bedeutet weniger Gewicht – und kann mehr Spielraum für Fracht schaffen. ..."

Tesla Semi kommt 2027 nach Europa – mit einer ungewöhnlichen Strategie

As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

Amazing stuff!

Even though there are hundreds of millions electric motorcycles in operation in China, I have not seen one like this.

"... The startup’s “designed for real life” belief inspired its first product, a modular electric motorcycle called the LUV1 that has the capacity of a cargo bike, but can reach a top speed of 100 km/h, or 62 mph. ...

Starting at €7,000 (about $8,150), the LUV1 will be less expensive than cars and closer to the cost of higher-end electric cargo bikes. ..."

As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space | TechCrunch

I am not sure I would store a dog in this cargo space

11 EV carmakers (incl. Tesla) recall a total of over 4 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

When elegant design and electronics meet reality!

Notice how few cars are affected by this recall in a country with over 1 billion population! However, keep in mind there are probably hundred millions of electric motorcycles in operation in China.

"Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire.

Reuters reported on Friday that 11 carmakers in China are issuing recalls related to the problem. Nine manufacturers, including Tesla, will install warning labels on their vehicles that help occupants identify the emergency door releases.

Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co. are also recalling EVs. All 11 companies will also push software updates as part of the recall.

Manual door releases have become a problem in recent years as automakers like Tesla made electronic door latches the standard way of getting in and out of a car. ..."

"Summary

• China's largest auto recall campaign yet concerns 4.3 million vehicles
• Tesla to recall 2.98 million vehicles
• China bans hidden door handles from 2027

..."

Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles | TechCrunch

Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

How Olinia Turns Mexico’s EV Ambition Into Reality at a price of $8,500

Recommendable!

Government run businesses is rarely a good idea and many fail.

"The EV market in Mexico has exploded in the last three years, with the vast majority of cars sold there being manufactured in China—90 percent in 2025. However, Mexico is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of cars and car parts, and policymakers want to capture a piece of the action.

That’s why the Mexican government launched Olinia, a federally backed effort to develop a homegrown EV brand with engineers and researchers from the country’s public universities and research institutions. Its first vehicle, the Olinia 1, is designed around the needs of the average Mexican driver. Mass production of the Olinia 1 is expected to begin in early 2027 at an assembly plant slated for construction in the state of Puebla later this year. ...

[Chinese] Carmakers like BYD and Geely thus dropped their prices and started marketing aggressively in emerging markets like Mexico. ...

The government plans to replace many taxis [???] in urban areas with the EV. ...

Olinia is one of the signature projects of Plan México, the Sheinbaum administration’s strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities. The initiative aims to cultivate domestic expertise in batteries, power electronics, vehicle integration, and advanced manufacturing—areas that policymakers view as critical to Mexico’s long-term industrial competitiveness. The administration hopes the plan attracts $100 billion in annual foreign direct investment by 2030. ..."

How Olinia Turns Mexico’s EV Ambition Into Reality - IEEE Spectrum "Olinia 1 is designed to fit the needs of the country’s drivers"

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Electric air taxis to begin real-world tests in US, cargo before passengers

Good news! Waymo move over! Lift me up! Exciting times! 😊

"Electric air taxis are closer to reality as companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Beta Technologies prepare for real-world tests under the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program. Joby, backed by Toyota, Uber and Delta Air Lines, plans to start with cargo transport before moving to passenger tests, while Archer aims to begin commercial operations by the 2028 Summer Olympics."

IEEE-USA SmartBrief

Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff (behind paywall)

SpaceX has bought $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks so far this year and by December 2025 it had acquired $131 million worth of Tesla Cybertrucks

Amazing stuff! Is SpaceX becoming an electric vehicle? Just kidding!

"SpaceX has ramped up purchases of Tesla Megapack, spending $295 million on the battery storage devices in the second quarter and $329 million so far this year, according to the company’s earnings report released on Tuesday.

The purchase illustrates just how interconnected Elon Musk’s universe of companies are. Musk, who is the CEO and largest shareholder of SpaceX, also runs Tesla. Musk’s artificial intelligence business xAI acquired his social media platform, X, in 2025. Earlier this year, SpaceX gobbled up xAI. ...

The industrial-scale batteries are likely being deployed at the company’s xAI data centers. Before xAI merged with SpaceX, the AI company bought $430 million worth of Megapacks for its data centers. In the first quarter of this year, xAI had purchased only $34 million worth of the equipment. SpaceX also reported that as of December 2025, it had acquired $131 million worth of Tesla Cybertrucks at manufacturer’s suggested retail price, according to its regulatory filing. ..."

SpaceX has bought $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks so far this year | TechCrunch

EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles

Good news, e.g. for the used car market!

I bet, the Chinese EV makers knew this already for many years.

Caveat: I was not able to find the underlying data/study from Recurrent.

"Up to 95%

 

How much of its original range the average EV will still be able to drive after five years on the road—better than many in the auto industry expected. ..."

"Data from battery analytics company Recurrent shows that the average electric vehicle retains up to 95% of its original driving range after five years on the road. 

Battery replacement rates have also fallen sharply as technology has improved, with just 0.3% of EVs built since 2022 requiring a battery replacement, compared with roughly one in 12 vehicles produced between 2011 and 2016. ..."

EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles - WSJ "Industry experts think newfound knowledge of battery durability is a game-changer for consumer confidence in EVs"

EV battery durability exceeds expectations as replacement fears persist

Electric car sales topped 20 million or almost one in four new cars globally in 2025

I suppose good news! However, keep in mind the heavy government subsidies in many countries for EVs!

"Approximately 71 million gas-powered, pure internal combustion engine (ICE) and standard hybrid cars were sold globally in 2025.Total global auto sales reached roughly 91.7 million units. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids reached an all-time high of about 20.7 million units, making up roughly 22.6% to 25% of the global market." (Google)

"One in four new cars sold worldwide was electric in 2025

The electric car market reached new highs in 2025, growing by 20% from 2024 to exceed 20 million sales ... The sales share of electric cars in the overall car market increased to 25%. This marked the fifth consecutive year in which annual electric car sales increased by about 3.5 million, a trend that began in 2021 after the Covid‑19 pandemic. As a result, about 5% of the global car stock is now electrified ...

Close to 55% of new cars sold in China were electric in 2025

More than 13 million electric cars were sold in China in 2025, maintaining its position as the world’s largest electric car market, accounting for six out of ten electric cars sold globally. ...

In 2025, government [subsidies] accounted for ... 7% of total spending on electric cars globally, compared to over 12% in 201910. Despite lower per-vehicle support, growth in electric car sales globally resulted in public finance increasing in absolute terms in 2025, to reach about USD 60 billion – a roughly 20% rise from the previous year. ..."

Trends in electric cars – Global EV Outlook 2026 – Analysis - IEA

Global electric car sales, 2020-2026

Wenn die EU-Spitze selbst an ihrer E-Mobilität-Politik verzweifelt

Köstlich! Was für eine Steuergeldverschwendung der EU!

"Der nervende Ladestopp für mehrere EU-Kommissare aus dem Team Ursula von der Leyen sorgt für immer mehr Proteste innerhalb der Kommission: Gesprächspartner aus insgesamt acht Kabinetten bestätigten nun gegenüber dem Magazin Politico, dass die Fahrt durch den 20- bis 30-minütigen Halt von bereits fünf Stunden auf bis zu sieben Stunden ausgedehnt werde. Manche Kommissare erwägen sogar, die Chauffeure langsamer fahren zu lassen, um Energie zu sparen – doch das funktioniere kaum und mache die Reise noch unangenehmer.

Die Flotte der Kommission umfasst derzeit etwa 128 Fahrzeuge, von denen 80 Prozent elektrisch betrieben sind. ..."

Wenn die EU-Spitze selbst an ihrer E-Mobilität-Politik verzweifelt "Brüssels EU-Kommissare seien bereits genervt von der genutzten E-Auto-Luxusflotte auf der Route nach Straßburg: Die Batterien schaffen die 440 Kilometer lange Strecke nicht in einem Stück. Die EU-Führung selbst scheitert mit ihrer grünen Politik an der Realität des Alltags."

Wie viel CO₂ Elektroautos wirklich sparen? Wenig!

Ich wette sehr wenig wenn alle relevanten Fakten/Daten berücksichtigt werden!

Klimawandel (Alarm und Hysterie) ist nur ein vorgeschobener Grund für mehr Elektroautos! Eine der größten Lügen/Schwindel/Skandal unserer Zeit! Der wahre Grund ist eher Rohöl und fortschreitende globale Motorisierung!

Wie viel CO₂ Elektroautos wirklich sparen | FAZ (behind paywall) "Die Internationale Energieagentur sieht bis zum Jahr 2035 weiter steigende Emissionen aus dem Verkehr. Potentielle Einsparungen mit Elektroantrieb machen nur wenige Prozent der Emissionen auf der Welt aus."

CATL claims 6-minute charge and 1,500km range for new electric vehicle batteries

 Good news!

"CATL has developed a battery capable of allowing an electric vehicle to drive 1,500km on a single charge, the Chinese group claimed on Tuesday, as it challenges BYD for supremacy on range and charging speed. ..."

CATL claims 6-minute charge and 1,500km range for new electric vehicle batteries "Chinese group also slashes charging time in race against BYD for electric vehicle battery supremacy"

Packaging artist: CATL announces Qilin EV battery with 1000 km range "The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is introducing an advanced fast-charging CTP battery in Beijing for lighter cars with more space and range."

CATL's Qilin Battery is continuously being improved.

Two-minute EV charging coming to Israel thanks to Chinese BYD

Good news!

"In the next few months, Chinese car manufacturers will raise the competitive threshold a further notch in the electric vehicle segment in Israel, through supercharger technology that makes it possible to charge a battery fully within a few minutes. Leading the charge is BYD, which has announced a global rollout of the technology under the brand name "Flash".

The venture has two sides to it. The first is the construction of public chargers with a charging rate of 1.5 megawatts, almost ten times the average rate of existing fast charging stations in Israel and three times faster than the current maximum rate of Tesla’s new fast chargers set up in Israel.

The second component is a series of new and rehashed electric and plug-in hybrid car models equipped with second generation batteries. These models are designed to support Flash charging, without overheating or other side-effects, over a long lifetime. ..."

Two-minute EV charging coming to Israel - Globes "New technology from BYD enables hundreds of kilometers of range to be added to an electric car in less time than it takes to fill up with gasoline."

Crafting Safe Sounds for Electric Vehicles

Indeed electric vehicles are too quiet in urban areas!

"... To address that risk, regulators in Australia, Europe, the United States, and other regions now require EVs to emit artificial warning sounds at low speeds, forcing some automakers to recall their cars for failing to meet safety standards. What might seem like a simple safety measure has become a complex web of engineering, involving acoustics, signal design, human perception, and regulatory compliance. ...

But designing those signals means navigating strict technical requirements and the messy realities of urban soundscapes. And it’s still not entirely clear how well those warning signals actually work in real-world conditions. ..."

Crafting Safe Sounds for Electric Vehicles - IEEE Spectrum "How automakers work to balance perceptibility and pleasantness [???]" Why pleasantness?

Elektrische Käfer aus China

Made in Germany China! Neben den zig Millionen elektrischen Motorrädern auf Chinas Strassen und Buergersteigen darf ein Kaefer nicht fehlen! 😊

"Er war das Symbol des Wirtschaftswunders und deutscher Qualitätsarbeit – der VW-Käfer, das deutsche Kult-Auto schlechthin. Er wurde mehr als 21 Millionen Mal verkauft, 1978 lief der letzte Volkswagen in Deutschland vom Band.

Jetzt gibt es den Käfer wieder: als Bausatz aus China. Und das Besondere: Dieser neue Käfer ist elektrisch, wie Bild berichtet. Ein chinesisches Unternehmen aus Guangdong bietet jetzt Umrüstsätze an, die den Kult-Käfer in ein Elektroauto verwandeln können – und das für 8.822 Euro bei AliExpress. Der Umrüstsatz bringt Antriebseinheit und Batterie ins Heck des Käfers – dorthin, wo früher der Motor eingebaut war. Allerdings: Ob der umgebaute Käfer in Deutschland auf die Straße darf, ist noch ungewiss. Experten geben außerdem zu bedenken: Bei AliExpress ist oft nicht klar, was man letztlich bekommt. Vorsicht ist also geboten – pfiffig ist das Angebot aus China trotzdem. In einer Zeit, in der sich Generationen Deutscher wehmütig an ihren ersten Käfer erinnern und traurig die aktuelle Situation bei Volkswagen verfolgen, kommt diese erfrischende Idee aus China zur richtigen Zeit."

Geldregen für die Erfinder der Potsdam-Lüge: Correctiv bekommt200.00 0 Euro Steuergeld, um gegen „Desinformation“ zu kämpfen

Only 5 minutes needed to charge an EV with Chinese automaker BYD’s updated “Blade” battery

Good news! The gap between the time to recharge and refuel a car is closing!

Keep in mind, there are at least a hundred million or many more electric motorcycles in daily use in China.

"The minutes needed to charge an EV with Chinese automaker BYD’s updated “Blade” battery from low to 70%. In nine minutes, it can be almost fully recharged. In the U.S., fast-charging sessions can take around 20 to 40 minutes or more, depending on the vehicle. America is trying to catch up."

Wall Street Journal

It’s time to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids

What a waste of taxpayers' money given the e.g. $7,500 federal tax subsidy [credits] for the purchase of such vehicles!

Apparently, these plug-in hybrids also do not meet reductions in CO2 emissions as expected!

"Plug-in hybrid vehicles are often touted as a bridge to battery-electric vehicles, promising to slash emissions by operating as EVs for short trips while relying on fossil fuels for longer ones. ...

They only deliver on that promise if they’re regularly charged. Real-world data drawn from the vehicles’ onboard computers shows that’s often not the case.

Using that data, the Fraunhofer Institute could determine how much of that energy came from charging when plugged in. It found that less than a third of 1 million PHEVs in Germany plugged in either occasionally or not at all. ...

Studies have previously shown that PHEVs produce about 3.5 times more emissions than their official ratings would suggest. This new study explains why since it directly assesses how much electricity the vehicles gained from charging. (PHEVs, like all hybrids, can operate in a mixed mode, using both gas and electricity. The study used data straight off the vehicles to disentangle the two.)

One of PHEV’s many shortcomings are their anemic batteries, capable of powering the vehicle for short distances. Some can only traverse a handful of miles, while many sold in recent years can operate on battery power for about 20 to 30 miles. ..."

From the abstract:

"The energy consumption of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) is significantly higher in real-world driving than in type approval procedures. An evaluation of one million vehicles highlights this major difference and points to the need for action in EU emissions regulation."

"... Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are sometimes treated as a bridging technology and benefit from favorable credits toward CO₂ fleet targets in European regulations. Type-approval is based on assumptions about high electric driving shares, which are not confirmed in practice. Current OBFCM data show that the real fuel consumption of PHEVs averages around 5.8–6.1 l/100 km, which corresponds to CO₂ emissions of around 140 g CO2/km. Even under optimal charging conditions (= driving exclusively in charge-depleting mode), today's PHEVs do not achieve truly low emission ..."

It’s time to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids | TechCrunch

Regulatory adjustments needed for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe. Policy Brief

Electric Vehicles Surpass Traditional Gasoline Cars in European Sales for First Time

One month of data does not make a trend! Perhaps special factors (not mentioned in or left out of the article) were also at work (e.g. tax subsidies)!

The article compares two different geographic areas, a larger one for EV vehicles with a smaller one for gas powered vehicles. Nice try!

"Inside EV’s reports that European consumers purchased more than 300,000 electric vehicles during December, marking a historic milestone in the automotive industry as EVs overtook traditional internal combustion engine vehicles in monthly sales figures.

The December sales figures show that 308,955 new electric vehicles were registered across the European Union, United Kingdom, and European Free Trade Association countries, which include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Within the European Union alone, 217,898 electric vehicles were registered during the month. Both regional totals showed increases of just over 50 percent compared to the same period in 2024. ...

Traditional gasoline-powered vehicles registered 216,492 units in the European Union during December, representing a 19.2 percent decrease from 2024 figures. ...

However, hybrid vehicles currently maintain the leading position in European automotive sales. In December, 380,921 hybrid cars were registered across the EU, EFTA, and UK territories, while the European Union alone saw 324,799 hybrid vehicle registrations."

Electric Vehicles Surpass Traditional Gasoline Cars in European Sales for First Time "Electric vehicles outsold conventional gasoline-powered passenger cars in Europe for the first time in December, representing a significant transformation in the continent’s automotive market."

EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time "Europe hit a historic milestone as EV sales surpassed gas cars for the first time, despite geopolitical headwinds."

CDU, CSU und SPD starten Programm zur Belebung der chinesischen Wirtschaft

Allzu typisches aus der Bananenrepublik D!

"... Aber als allerersten Schritt hat Kanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) die Schuldenbremse bis zur Untauglichkeit aufgelöst. Jetzt setzt er auch nicht finanzierbare grüne Wunschträume um. Im Brechen seiner Versprechen ist Merz konsequent. ...

Christ- und sozialdemokratische Regierungen aus Deutschland haben auf EU-Ebene einen großen Anteil daran, dass die EU den Verbrenner auf Sicht ganz verbietet. National haben sie die Besteuerung und Abschreibung von Dienstfahrzeugen zugunsten der E-Mobilität geregelt. Sie haben E-Autos von der KfZ-Steuer befreit. Nun geben sie drei Milliarden Euro staatliches Geld aus, damit Private die Wagen kaufen, die sie bisher nicht wollen. ..."

CDU, CSU und SPD starten Programm zur Belebung der chinesischen Wirtschaft "Bis zu 6000 Euro für E-Autos" "3 Milliarden Euro Steuergeld gibt die Regierung Friedrich Merz aus, um den grünen Wunschtraum der Elektromobilität durchzusetzen. Vieles spricht dafür, dass CDU, CSU und SPD damit vor allem die chinesische Wirtschaft beleben – zu dem Punkt kann der zuständige Minister nur stammeln."