CATL and BYD collectively installed 575.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to November 2025, accounting for 54.9% of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.3% market share.
Nvidia wants cars to think like humans and Mercedes is first to try
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2026 has already delivered plenty of shiny gadgets, but the biggest news comes from a company best known for computer chips. Nvidia took the stage today to change how we talk about self-driving vehicles. Automakers have always promised cars that could drive themselves, but Nvidia says it is time for cars to actually think.… Read more…
Nio launches new limited-edition ET9 to mark its 1 million car production milestone
The ET9 limited edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($117,070) with only 9 units available.
Nio saw its 1-millionth vehicle roll off the production line yesterday at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui.
BYD to add long-range variants to 4 affordable hybrid models
BYD will roll out longer range versions for the Qin Plus DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seal 05 DM-i, and Seal 06 DM-i, with battery ranges exceeding 210 km.
This doubles the battery range of comparable PHEV models, enabling a week’s worth of usage on a single charge.
Xpeng to also launch updated G6 and G9 on Jan 8, besides updated P7+ and G7 EREV
Xpeng hinted the updated G6 and G9 SUVs will adopt its in-house developed Turing AI chip.
The last update for the G6 and G9 occurred in March 2025, when prices were significantly reduced.
Xiaomi EV begins pre-sales for updated SU7: Priced higher, offers up to 902 km range
The updated SU7 boasts a CLTC range of up to 902 km, making it one of the longest-range EVs in China.
The updated SU7 starts at a pre-sales price of RMB 229,900, representing a RMB 14,000 increase — or 6.48% — over its predecessor.
This crewless helicopter-robot combo could make wind turbine work safer [video]
Kawasaki and BladeRobots, a Vestas company, are using a crewless helicopter and a blade maintenance robot to automate one of the most challenging jobs in wind power: turbine blade maintenance. Read more…
Tesla tanks in Europe, Geely eyes the US, and CES 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas
On today’s all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more. Read more…
Xiaomi EV to launch SU7’s 1st update in Apr, pre-sales begin today
The updated SU7 sedan will come standard with LiDAR and achieve a major breakthrough in range, Xiaomi’s founder said.
Over the past year and nine months, Xiaomi has delivered over 360,000 SU7 vehicles, averaging more than 17,000 units per month.
CATL EV batteries significantly outperform rivals in degradation, MS tests shows
CATL is the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker for a reason. New tests from Morgan Stanley show CATL’s EV batteries significantly outperformed the competition with the lowest degradation. Read more…
Tesla sued over family killed in tragic Model X crash as ‘flood’ of lawsuits keep opening
A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a tragic accident in Idaho that killed four family members, with the plaintiffs blaming the automaker’s Autosteer and driver-assist features for veering the Model X into an oncoming truck. Read more…
NYC closes the deal on its largest public EV charging station
New York City is getting its largest public EV charging station yet – and it’s landing right near JFK Airport. Read more…
These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2025 outside of Tesla
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, most automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models outside of Tesla. Read more…
Umicore and HS Hyosung form JV to industrialize silicon anode materials for EV batteries
Belgian battery materials producer Umicore has formed a joint venture (JV) with South Korea’s HS Hyosung Advanced Materials to advance the industrialization and commercialization of its silicon carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion EV batteries. After more than a decade of research and development, Umicore’s flagship center for anode technology in Olen, Belgium, is ready… Read more…
Ford’s Hybrids Had Their Best Year Ever. EVs, Not So Much
The F-150 and Maverick hybrids soared last year as EV sales slumped. Lire la suite…
Volt Carbon reports second US patent and new lithium battery test results
Canadian lithium battery developer Volt Carbon Technologies has received a second United States patent for its dry-separation graphite platform and reported new technical results from its lithium battery development program. Volt Carbon has received its patent titled “Method and System for Aerodynamic Air Classification” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, issued as USPTO… Read more…
Autel Energy launches MaxiCharger EV charger with integrated app-free credit card payments
Autel Energy has launched its new MaxiCharger AC Single configuration for US markets, featuring an integrated Nayax Uno Mini payment device. This upgrade delivers app-free credit card payment capabilities directly at the charger and is aimed at accelerating large-scale AC charging deployments in sectors such as destination, workplace, hospitality, fleet and multi-family residential applications. The… Read more…
Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
The data is in for Tesla’s full year 2025 in Europe, and frankly, it’s a bloodbath across most major markets.. Read more…
GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025
Ford’s electric vehicle sales took a hit in 2025 after scaling back plans, including ending production of the F-150 Lightning. Read more…
Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly
A relatively young personal aviation company, LEO Flight, has unveiled a new personal eVTOL that does not require a pilot’s license. The LEO JetBike has abandoned traditional propellers in favor of electric jet propulsion and is now available for order, starting today.. Read more…
