California’s top transportation regulator has made it explicit: Tesla is not operating an autonomous vehicle service in the state. The company holds the same permit as a limousine company. Read more…
Toyota cuts EV prices in China, some now under $15,000
The Japanese automaker is joining China’s EV price war. Toyota slashed prices on several electric vehicles in China, offering low-interest financing to compete with low-cost domestic rivals. Read more…
RoboSense posts 1st quarterly profit as robotics LiDAR sales surge
RoboSense reported a net profit of 103.7 million yuan ($15 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking its first-ever profitable quarter.
The company’s robotics LiDAR shipments surged 2,565% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, intensifying the leadership race with domestic rival Hesai.
SciMo bets automated flat-wire windings can beat hand-built specialty motors in high-performance niches
In electric motor engineering, copper is king, and winding architecture is one of the main levers engineers use to balance power density, efficiency, cooling and manufacturability. Higher copper fill in the stator can reduce winding resistance and improve current loading for a given package size, but only if the design also manages the magnetic, thermal… Read more…
Sony and Honda cancel the Afeela co-developed EVs
Sony and Honda have decided to cancel their Afeela 1 co-developed EV, as well as the second model, an SUV, that didn’t even have a name yet. The Afeela project was announced back in 2023, and the joint venture between Sony and Honda has been showing concepts and prototypes every year at CES since then. Back in February of last… Read more…
Leipzig becomes model region for autonomous public transport
The ‘Saxon Initiative for Automated Shuttles in Public Transport’ (SIAS-ÖV) has launched in Leipzig to advance the use of autonomous shuttles in public transport. Partners include Leipzig Transport Company (LVB), IAV, TU Dresden and eVersum. Read more…
GM advances Level 3 autonomy with Escalade IQ road tests
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have pulled back from Level 3 systems, which enable hands-free, eyes-off driving in limited scenarios. General Motors now moves ahead, announcing road tests of its Level 3 technology in the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more…
Heybike Villain review: 4.2kW pit bike hits 45+mph for $1400
I’ll be honest with you: when Heybike first teased the Villain ($1399), my reaction was somewhere between amazed, intrigued and skeptical. Heybike makes fantastic commuter e-bikes and impressive folders: the kind of bike your unc (me) buys to ride to the farmer’s market. So when they showed up at CES with a Sur-Ron-ish-style electric dirt bike claiming 45 mph and 190 Nm of torque, at less than half the price, I had serious questions. Read more…
Volvo turned the EX30 into the mini EV van we didn’t know we needed [Images]
Is it an electric SUV, a van, or both? The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest, most affordable EV, and now it’s available as a mini electric van. Read more…
Big Spring Sale Green Deals hub – e-bikes, e-scooters, power stations, tools, more
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is officially in full swing, and in our usual fashion, we wanted to put all the best savings during this weeklong event in one place for all your shopping needs. We’re seeing a bunch of great deals on all the popular tech, and we will continue to update this hub throughout the entire event so you don’t have to worry. Below, you’ll find all the best current deals hitting power stations, e-bikes, alternate EVs, electric tools, appliances, smart devices, and more. Head below and start scoring what you need to start spring off properly, as well as prep for the seasons to come. Read more…
Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range
The next generation of electric vehicle batteries is arriving, promising to be more efficient, safer, and lower cost. After another breakthrough, sodium-ion batteries for passenger EVs are nearing mass production. Read more…
Audi begins pre-sales of A6L e-tron with Huawei driver-assist system in China
The A6L e-tron starts at 313,000 yuan ($45,340) in pre-sales in China and is equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS.
The A6L e-tron is manufactured at Audi’s first exclusive production base for pure electric vehicles in China.
HeyCharge’s MagicBox retrofit adds solar optimization and load management to existing home EV chargers
HeyCharge has launched HeyCharge Connect, a new product line of retrofit adapters for existing EV chargers, and the first product—the MagicBox—is aimed at turning ordinary OCPP-compatible home wallboxes into smarter, offline-capable charging systems. The Munich company says the MagicBox plugs into any OCPP-compatible charger and connects it to HeyCharge’s SecureCharge platform without an electrician visit,… Read more…
London considers SUV charges in Vision Zero plan
London is assessing new charges for SUVs as part of its Vision Zero strategy to improve road safety. The proposal reflects concerns over vehicle size and urban traffic risks, with potential implications for future vehicle policy and electrification pathways. Read more…
Hyundai deploys hydrogen trucks in Uruguay
Hyundai has launched South America’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck fleet in Uruguay. The XCIENT vehicles will support low-carbon timber logistics as part of a wider project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and expand zero-emission freight solutions. Read more…
Maritime transport to deploy 56 electric trucks by end of year
UK logistics firm Maritime Transport has deployed 19 electric trucks at its Wakefield and Birmingham sites and plans to expand the rollout. The company aims to grow its e-truck fleet to 56 vehicles across 13 depots and rail terminals by the end of the year. Read more…
Mercedes puts Zhipu AI model in new Maybach to woo Chinese buyers
Mercedes becomes the first auto brand to apply a multimodal AI model in its rear-seat entertainment system.
Automakers are racing to add advanced AI features to attract tech-savvy buyers.
Huawei-backed Stelato updates its S9 and S9T EVs once again
Stelato is a one of the five Huawei-backed companies and is a joint venture company between the tech giant and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). Since its inception, has launched only two models, the S9 sedan and the S9T wagon. Stelato S9 The two models were announced in September last year, but already got a refresh in November. And now,… Read more…
Xiaomi reports first annual profit for EV business
Chinese electronics group Xiaomi has reached profitability with its electric vehicle business in under two years. Following the launch of its first model, the SU7, the company reports a first positive EBIT of more than €110 million for its EV division in the 2025 financial year. Read more…
Polestar switches to batteries with 50% recycled cobalt
Polestar is advancing its battery circularity strategy and has announced that the batteries of the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt. The company also relies on refurbished components for replacement batteries. Read more…
