The Tesla cars purchased by these companies failed to meet subsidy requirements because they did not drive over 20,000 km within two years.
Tesla is suing them to recover subsidy payments ranging from RMB 7,000 to RMB 15,000.
Nio Firefly plans to enter UK and Thailand in 2026
Firefly will enter the UK and Thailand in 2026, expanding its exploration in right-hand drive markets free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia are priority markets in the short term, Firefly president said.
Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic
Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and landings at the Watertown International Airport. Read more…
Nio reportedly licenses its tech to auto chipmaker, gains revenue from one of its most cash-burning projects
Nio has begun external supply of its Shenji NX9031 chip technology, licensing it to an automotive chip company, according to LatePost.
Different licensing models correspond to varying contract values, an informed source stated.
Changan Deepal launches L06 sedan with advanced suspension starting at $18,700
The Deepal L06 will compete in China against models including the Xpeng Mona M03 and BYD Seal 06.
The Deepal L06 features a magnetorheological active suspension system, which Deepal said is typically only found in supercars.
Pony AI launches 4th-gen autonomous truck lineup, set for deployment in 2026
The fourth-generation autonomous truck system reduces per-vehicle material costs by about 70 percent compared to the previous generation, Pony AI said.
The first two models will be built on BEV platforms, specifically designed for mass production at the thousand-unit scale.
Trump admin OKs $1B loan for Three Mile Island nuclear reboot
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1, a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV is a beast of an off-road electric SUV
It’s not the Wrangler EV, but it’s the closest thing to it. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is the first fully electric trail-rated SUV, packing 650 horsepower, 9.1″ of ground clearance, and plenty of range to get you back to town. Read more…
The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Off-Road EV We’ve Been Waiting For
Reasonably priced electric off-road SUVs have been missing from the U.S. market. The Jeep Recon might change that. Lire la suite…
EU grants millions in funding for charging and H2 infrastructure
In a new round of funding under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme, the European Commission has selected 70 projects that will receive grants totalling over €600 million for the electrification and decarbonisation of transport in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Read more…
Jeep, Dodge EVs Are Getting Tesla Supercharger Access In Early 2026
Tesla Supercharger availability will start in 2026 with EVs like the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona, parent company Stellantis said. Lire la suite…
Tesla Robotaxi troubles grow with seven reported crashes in Austin
The latest reports from Texas suggest that the future where vehicles drive themselves safely and efficiently is still far away, at least for one major automaker. Tesla recently told federal regulators about three new accidents involving its Robotaxi fleet. These incidents happened in Austin, bringing the total count of crashes to seven since the service started. This rising number of… Read more…
Kia just showed the PV5 electric van can pretty much do it all
The PV5 is more than just an electric van. It can do it all. After revealing the PV5 Chassis Cab, Kia showed how it can turn into a food truck, a camper, and plenty of other setups you wouldn’t expect. Read more…
Polestar 3 can now power your home – and cut your energy bill
Polestar and home energy company dcbel are rolling out vehicle‑to‑home (V2H), blackout backup, and smart charging features for Polestar 3 owners in the US, starting in California. Read more…
Ford opens orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000
An affordable Bronco EV? Not for those in the US. Ford opened orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000. Read more…
Don’t Wait For The Kia EV9 GT: Why It May Never Come To The U.S.
The hottest version of Kia’s big electric family hauler was supposed to arrive this year, but now its future is in jeopardy. Lire la suite…
The Mercedes eSprinter Rocks. Now It’s $30,000 Cheaper
The electric sprinter is smoother, quicker and cheaper to run than any internal-combustion van. The only problem is—usually—the price. Lire la suite…
Kia delays the EV9 GT in the US as well
At the end of October, Kia revealed the fact that the EV4 sedan meant for the US market was indefinitely delayed. If after reading that you expected this to spread to other models, you were unfortunately right. Now it’s transpired that the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is delayed indefinitely as well for the US market. Once again, the company’s wording… Read more…
San Francisco’s Latest Robotaxi Has No Steering Wheel Or Pedals. Yes, Really
Waymo is San Francisco’s robotaxi king. Now Amazon’s Zoox is jumping in with its autonomous pods. Lire la suite…
SAICEC and Siemens enhance chip-to-vehicle system validation with digital twin technology
SAICEC, a provider of chip and system design services for the automotive sector, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360 software to create digital twins of automotive architectures. The collaboration is aimed at enabling comprehensive verification of automotive components—spanning from chip-level to complete system-level validation. By deploying PAVE360, SAICEC expects to streamline the development of software-defined vehicles and… Read more…
