September 23, 2025

The latest news is delivered to you with accuracy and clarity, keeping you informed of key developments in the EV world. This Tuesday, we bring you: 

• YANGWANG U9 Xtreme sets world record, reaching 308 MPH

• Cars.com names Top EV Picks as U.S. shoppers rush before Sept. 30 tax credit expiration

• General Motors to showcase EV & battery advancements at Climate Week NYC

• THOR Industries unveils world’s first range-extended electric Class A motorhome

• Audi launches E5 Sportback with Ambilight electrochromic sunroof

• Hyundai expands education initiatives in Georgia through STEM partnerships

• Video: BYD Yangwang U9 Hits 496.22 KM/H – EV Supercar Speed Record

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1. YANGWANG, BYD’s luxury sub-brand, set a new global production-car top-speed record of 308 mph with its U9 Xtreme electric hypercar, combining over 3000 PS, ultra-high-voltage electrics, advanced battery technology, and track-tuned engineering in a limited 30-unit series.

2. As nearly half of EV shoppers rush to buy before the Sept. 30 federal tax credit expiration, demand is surging, and Cars.com’s Top EV Picks for 2026 highlight models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV9, and Chevrolet Equinox EV.

3. At Climate Week NYC, General Motors will showcase its EV and battery advancements, featuring the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac models, highlighting LMR battery commercialization, record EV range achievements, and expanded charging access while emphasizing its commitment to a zero-emissions future.

4. The Entegra Coach Embark, the world’s first range-extended electric Class A motorhome, was unveiled by THOR Industries, offering up to 450 miles of driving range, advanced handling, off-grid power capabilities, and full production starting in 2026.

5. Audi has launched its first E5 Sportback featuring Ambilight’s electrochromic smart dimming sunroof, marking a milestone in EV luxury and the mainstream adoption of EC dimming technology.

6. Education and community initiatives in Bryan County, Georgia, were expanded through Hyundai’s partnerships with the H2GP Foundation and SAE Foundation to advance STEM programs, alongside continued support for the Georgia Historical Society and Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity via its Hyundai Hope initiative.

7. With the launch of its new EV Life and EV Life Plus chargers, MSI has entered the EV charging market, delivering rugged durability, smart controls, broad compatibility, and breakthrough pricing to challenge industry norms.

8. The new iX5 Hydrogen will be produced as BMW’s first series-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, part of a five-drivetrain X5 lineup, leveraging advanced third-generation fuel cell technology and supporting the HyMoS initiative to expand hydrogen mobility infrastructure.

9. Following a successful pilot in Peru, Treep Mobility signed a $113,000 sales agreement with U Power to deploy 50 two- and three-wheeled EVs, eight battery-swapping cabinets, and compatible batteries using U Power’s UOTTA™ technology.

10. Priced at $850 million in senior secured notes due 2032 and $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes due 2033, American Axle & Manufacturing’s upsized debt offering will help finance its pending business combination with Dowlais Group and related debt repayments.

11. The power rating of Ideal Power’s discrete B-TRAN® switch was raised to 75 amps, boosting system power, efficiency, and OEM cost savings.

12. CFO Braam Jonker will step down from Century Lithium on September 30, 2025, with Financial Controller Matthew Tompkins named Interim CFO.

BYD Yangwang U9 Hits 496.22 KM/H – EV Supercar Speed Record

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