Total scheduled production of lithium batteries in China hit a record high for the third consecutive month in May, driven by energy storage battery demand. Read more…
WattEV orders 370 Tesla Semi trucks for operations in California
Electric truck service provider WattEV has ordered 370 Tesla Semi trucks, marking what the company describes as the largest single electric truck procurement in California to date. The announcement comes shortly after Tesla launched Semi production at its Nevada plant, where the first vehicle recently rolled off the assembly line. Read more…
Milence secures multi-million-euro financing
The truck charging network operator Milence has successfully signed a financing agreement worth €120 million to further advance the expansion of its growing network of high-performance charging stations for trucks across Europe. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISI: Study sees German automotive industry further advanced in EV transition
A new strategy paper based on a survey of automotive executives suggests that Germany’s transition to electric mobility is more advanced than often perceived. However, the study also highlights ongoing divisions within the industry over the pace and direction of the transformation. Read more…
Why Li Auto doesn’t make sedans: CEO explains
Li Auto CEO said making sedans would sacrifice space and comfort, contradicting the brand’s core design philosophy centered on “home.” Read more…
Even Lucid Doesn’t Know How Many EVs It Will Make In 2026
The company suspended its full-year production guidance after reporting a $1 billion net loss in the first quarter. Read More…
Nissan to consolidate Sunderland production on one line
Japanese automaker Nissan will close one of two production lines at the British plant in Sunderland. Nissan currently manufactures the Qashqai, Juke, and the third generation of the electric Leaf model in there. Read more…
Lucid withdraws 2026 outlook amid supplier issues
Lucid Motors has withdrawn its annual forecast after supplier issues hit deliveries and revenue in the latest quarter. The US EV maker now plans to publish updated guidance for 2026 in the summer as it works to stabilise production and supply chains. Read more…
Greenlane expands electric truck charging network into Texas
Greenlane Infrastructure is expanding its public charging network for battery-electric commercial vehicles beyond California with new charging sites planned in Dallas and Houston. The two locations will be situated along the I-45 corridor, one of the busiest freight routes in the US. Read more…
Nio to launch and deliver ES9 SUV on May 27
Nio will officially launch and begin delivering the ES9 on May 27, slightly ahead of its management’s previously mentioned plan to start deliveries on June 1. Read more…
Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is considering partnering with a Chinese company. Read More…
Tesla’s dreams for self-driving cars face a slow road in Europe
Tesla wants its electric cars to drive themselves all over Europe and right now, Elon Musk’s company is trying to get its “Full Self-Driving” software, or FSD, cleared for use on public roads across the continent. One country already said yes, but many others are still shaking their heads. It turns out that teaching a car to drive in Europe… Read more…
Rivian mulls LiDAR production in potential Chinese partnership
Rivian is considering making its own LiDAR sensors in the US using Chinese technology, rather than buying directly from Chinese suppliers. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in January-March 2026: CATL 40.7%, BYD 13.7%
CATL continues to dominate the market with a 40.7% share, while South Korean rivals suffer a decline due to slowing US demand. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) mulls making its own lidar as it builds full autonomous driving stack
Rivian is considering manufacturing its own lidar sensors in the United States, potentially through a partnership with Chinese firms, as the EV maker aggressively vertically integrates its entire autonomous driving stack. Read more…
Toyota Hino debut new Le Series electric MD trucks at ACT Expo
Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks is following in the steps of the noble Renault Le Car with the all-new, all-electric Le Series of medium-duty commercial trucks – and the new Le Series packs a GVWR worth nearly sixteen of the tiny French minis. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Greenlane announces it’s taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and bringing diesel-level charging access straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in Texas. Read more…
Xiaomi’s updated SU7 sedan surpasses 80,000 locked-in orders in 48 days
Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 added about 10,000 orders in the past four days, driven partly by potential customers rushing to lock in shrinking incentives. Read more…
BMW has already made two million EVs
Today BMW has announced that it’s reached a very important (and big) milestone. The company has now produced its two millionth all-electric vehicle. In case you’re wondering, it was the i5 M60 xDrive pictured below, painted in Tansanit Blue and assembled at BMW’s plant in Dingolfing, Germany. This specific car will be delivered to a customer in Spain. The Dingolfing… Read more…
High-power EV charging hits one of the US’s busiest freight routes
Greenlane is taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and it’s heading straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in the US. Read more…
