The European car market is going through a massive shift, but one of its biggest names appears to be heading in the wrong direction. The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla registered only 8,075 vehicles across the European Union, the UK, and EFTA countries in January 2026. This 17% drop, compared to January the… Read more…
Nio faces another chip shortage with ES8, rolls out temporary solution to ensure deliveries
Nio is experiencing a shortage of signal processing chips for the audio system in its ES8 SUV. Vehicles produced next month will utilize a short-term alternative solution.
This marks the second production adjustment for the Nio ES8 since its launch due to chip supply constraints.
Nio faces another chip shortage with ES8, rolls out temporary solution to ensure deliveries
Nio is experiencing a shortage of signal processing chips for the audio system in its ES8 SUV. Vehicles produced next month will utilize a short-term alternative solution.
This marks the second production adjustment for the Nio ES8 since its launch due to chip supply constraints.
BMW reportedly negotiating minimum price agreement for Mini electric vehicles
The EU’s special tariffs on electric cars from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China, such as BMW’s Mini brand. The Munich-based company could now follow Volkswagen’s example and negotiate minimum prices with the EU Commission for the Aceman and Cooper models instead of paying the tariffs. Read more…
BMW reportedly negotiating minimum price agreement for Mini electric vehicles
The EU’s special tariffs on electric cars from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China, such as BMW’s Mini brand. The Munich-based company could now follow Volkswagen’s example and negotiate minimum prices with the EU Commission for the Aceman and Cooper models instead of paying the tariffs. Read more…
This new tech captures wasted power and cuts energy bills 20%
Factories waste vast amounts of electricity every time heavy machinery slows down. This Scottish company says it can capture that lost power and slash energy bills by up to 20%. Read more…
This new tech captures wasted power and cuts energy bills 20%
Factories waste vast amounts of electricity every time heavy machinery slows down. This Scottish company says it can capture that lost power and slash energy bills by up to 20%. Read more…
BYD starts rollout of 1MW charging network
The race to make electric cars as easy to refuel as gas-powered ones took a giant leap forward. BYD has officially started installing its new “megawatt flash charging” stations across China, shifting the company from talking about fast charging to actually putting the tools in the ground for drivers to use. Industry experts at Deutsche Bank believe this rollout will… Read more…
SAIC Audi offers substantial discounts on E5 Sportback
SAIC Audi is offering limited-time promotions of up to RMB 30,000 ($4,370) on the AUDI E5 Sportback this month, lowering the model’s starting price to RMB 205,900.
The E5 Sportback discount comes as Germany’s luxury automakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are embroiled in a price war in China.
Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company
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…
