Tesla has escalated its fight over the “Cybercab” name, filing a 167-page, 5-count formal opposition at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against UNIBEV, a French beverage wholesaler that has been squatting on the trademark. The filing, obtained by Electrek, accuses UNIBEV of fraud, bad faith, and trademark dilution, just weeks before Tesla plans to ramp Cybercab production at Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear
On today’s high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company’s Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA. Read more…
Xpeng to officially launch 2026 X9 BEV on Mar 2
Xpeng aims to further solidify its position in the premium family mobility segment by upgrading the X9 BEV’s intelligent features and driving range.
The new X9 BEV, boasting a maximum CLTC range of 750 kilometers, commenced pre-sales in late January.
Xpeng to officially launch 2026 X9 BEV on Mar 2
Xpeng aims to further solidify its position in the premium family mobility segment by upgrading the X9 BEV’s intelligent features and driving range.
The new X9 BEV, boasting a maximum CLTC range of 750 kilometers, commenced pre-sales in late January.
E-mobility companies in Nigeria and Kenya are assembling electric vans and taxis from Chinese EV kits
E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits, the Associated Press reports. Kenya and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies, are leading the push for local EV assembly. Lagos-based SAGLEV has begun assembling 18-seater electric passenger vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng. The company… Read more…
Toyota made it way easier to set up EV chargers at home, now that it finally has EVs to sell
Toyota teamed up with Treehouse to make it as easy as possible for EV and PHEV owners to install Level 2 home chargers. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
Despite missing earnings estimates in Q4 2025, Lucid Group (LCID) is calling for more growth in 2026. Lucid aims to produce 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026, a 40% to 50% increase from last year. Read more…
First Solar locks in key perovskite tech with a new Oxford PV deal
US solar giant First Solar signed a patent licensing agreement with the UK’s Oxford PV, a University of Oxford spin‑off, giving it access to issued and pending patents covering perovskite materials, one of the most important next‑gen solar technologies. Read more…
POSCO Future M invests in US-based Factorial to develop all-solid-state batteries
South Korea’s POSCO Future M has invested in battery developer Factorial, following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two companies in November 2025 for the development of all-solid-state battery technology. POSCO Future M is preparing for the growth of the all-solid-state battery market and will supply Factorial with a stable source of high-quality… Read more…
Webinar: Modeling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers
The push for cleaner energy supply is a driving force for developing new hydrogen technology and adapting existing infrastructure to support it. Since direct measurement is often impractical or even impossible when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, modeling and simulation is a useful solution. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference… Read more…
The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here’s what it will look like
Just after Tesla pulled the plug on the Model S, Toyota’s Lexus may step in with a luxury electric sedan of its own. Lexus is reportedly bringing the IS back as an EV as soon as next year. Read more…
Lightning deal takes BLUETTI 300W power station to $129, GoTrax XR Elite e-scooter $320, more
Tuesday’s list of deals is on the more affordable side of things with an Amazon Lightning deal striking BLUETTI’s 6-outlet 300W power station down to $129. If that’s not powerful enough, you can still find Segway’s Cube 2000 for $539. And with spring around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about e-bikes and e-scooters with some discounted GoTrax and Navee models at the bottom of this post. Read more…
The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an ‘affordable’ electric off-road SUV
The Defender Sport EV is to debut by the end of 2026 as a smaller, more affordable sibling to the iconic off-road SUV. Read more…
Maryland utility will subsidize 28 electric school buses in a pilot that will also test V2G tech
Electric utility Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy that serves some 285,000 customers in Maryland, has received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program aimed at helping local school systems transition to zero-emission school buses, EVinfo reports. Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires public school systems to purchase… Read more…
EXEDY to acquire in-wheel motor company Protean Electric
Japan’s EXEDY has approved the acquisition of Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of in-wheel motors, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening its electrification technology portfolio as the auto industry shifts toward “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared & services, electric). Protean’s in-wheel motors—drive units integrated into the wheels—are positioned as a way to improve… Read more…
Ford’s Making You Pay Extra To Get A Frunk In Your 2026 Mustang Mach-E
Once free, the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s frunk is now a $495 option. Here’s why Ford removed it. Lire la suite…
Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It’s Betting On All Of The Horses
The company has made deals with some 20 different self-driving startups around the world. But can it catch Waymo? Lire la suite…
Europe’s January EV Sales Surge Leaves The U.S. In The Rearview Mirror
The sales of non-hybrid gas and diesel cars are witnessing a stunning collapse in Europe. Lire la suite…
Opel confirms battery-electric Corsa GSE
The German Stellantis brand Opel has announced an expansion of its range of fully electric GSE models. Following the introduction of the Mokka GSE last year, the Corsa GSE will be unveiled “soon” and will be available for order later this year. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range
Chinese battery manufacturers already account for well over 50% of the global market, but new battery types, including solid-state, are rolling out, promising to be safer, more efficient, and safer. Read more…
