August 05, 2025

Let’s pick it back up with Tuesday’s news, including: 

• Steyr goes electric: BMW Group launches series production of electric motors

• Chevy Equinox led the July 25’ GM EV surge

• NIO delivered 21,017 smart EVs in July

• Honda sets record for electrified sales

• Lyft partners with Baidu to deploy autonomous rides

• Video: Rolls-Royce Killer?

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1. Plant Steyr in Austria has begun series production of the Gen6 electric motor for BMW’s Neue Klasse, featuring advanced 800-volt technology that reduces energy loss by 40%, cuts costs by 20%, and lowers weight by 10%, contributing to a 20% overall vehicle efficiency increase and enabling up to 497 mile range in the BMW iX3.

2. In July 2025, GM sold over 19,000 EVs—up more than 115% year-over-year—with the Chevrolet Equinox EV leading the surge at 8,500 units, marking the best-ever monthly sales for a non-Tesla EV in the U.S.

3. In July 2025, NIO Inc. delivered 21,017 smart EVs across its NIO, ONVO, and firefly brands, marking a 25.2% year-over-year increase and bringing total cumulative deliveries to over 806,000.

4. American Honda set a new July record with 38,715 electrified vehicle sales—up 82.7% YoY for the Prologue EV alone—driven by strong hybrid demand and momentum across both Honda and Acura lineups.

5. Beginning in 2026, Baidu's fully electric Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be deployed in Germany and the UK through a major partnership with Lyft, advancing EV-based ride-hailing across Europe with a focus on sustainable and scalable mobility.

6. Battery electric vehicle sales are projected to exceed 9% of the U.S. auto market in July 2025, driven by a pull-ahead wave ahead of the September 30 expiration of the federal EV incentive, according to S&P Global. 

7. A Hong Kong-based tech firm has signed a letter of intent to purchase 300 battery-swapping compatible EVs, which will use U Power's smart battery-swapping station and token-based incentive system to support sustainable commercial operations.

8. In July 2025, 44,193 vehicles were delivered by Zeekr Group—an increase of 19.7% year-over-year—alongside the debut of its Super Hybrid Technologies with a 900V architecture, 1,030kW output, and ultra-fast charging under 10 minutes.

9. With 10 gigawatts of new data center demand in its pipeline—enough to power 7.5 million homes—PG&E aims to lower electric bills, create over 190,000 jobs, and unlock billions in economic benefits while accelerating grid connections for EV fleets and large energy loads.

10. The $1.45 billion sale of Shell’s 16.125% stake in Colonial Enterprises to Brookfield allows Shell to sharpen its focus on emerging sectors like EV charging, renewables, and mobility solutions across its extensive U.S. portfolio.

11. To expand its fiber outside plant services and support EV-related infrastructure, Blue Streak and CCU have been acquired by Circet USA amid rising U.S. investment in broadband and connectivity.

12. According to NetworkNewsWire, hotels are beginning to integrate EV charging infrastructure as part of broader tech upgrades, positioning EV amenities alongside AI and robotics to attract modern travelers and future-proof their real estate investments.

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