The London Borough of Harrow is expanding its on-street EV charging infrastructure with 500 new lamp-column charge points delivered in partnership with char.gy. The rollout targets residential streets and supports drivers without access to off-street parking. Read more…
Mercedes to introduce new A-Class on MMA platform
The A-Class was actually supposed to be discontinued under Mercedes’ new model strategy in the entry segment, with the electric CLA serving as the gateway to the Mercedes world. Now, Mercedes development board member Jörg Burzer has confirmed a new A-Class, which is planned for 2028. Read more…
Baidu partners with Uber to bring Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service to Dubai
The service is expected to launch in the coming month, allowing users to access fully autonomous ride-hailing service at designated locations.
Apollo Go now operates across 22 cities worldwide, with weekly ride volumes recently surpassing 250,000 trips.
I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It’s Going To Surprise People
Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know. Lire la suite…
Gotion, BASF partner on solid-state battery technology
The collaboration will focus on joint R&D of high-performance materials for next-generation solid-state batteries, covering multiple core materials.
Gotion has already established its first 0.2 GWh pilot production line for its Gemstone solid-state battery.
Tesla Semi officially boasts 800 kW power output
Tesla has officially released key performance figures for its electric truck, the Semi, including a powertrain output of 800 kW. It is now confirmed that the Class 8 truck will be available in two configurations: Standard Range and Long Range. Mass production is set to begin this year, following multiple delays. Read more…
Battery issues prompt recall of Zeekr 001 in China
Geely’s Zeekr brand must recall over 38,000 units of the Zeekr 001 WE Edition model, built between 2021 and 2024. The vehicles risk thermal runaway in the traction battery, which is supplied by battery manufacturer Sunwoda. Read more…
Genesis plans bespoke vehicle platform as early as 2027
So far, Hyundai’s Genesis brand has primarily used group platforms for its vehicles. Now, a high-ranking manager has confirmed that the premium brand is working on its own platform for its future electric and hybrid models, enabling more individualized design and tuning. Read more…
Genesis plans bespoke vehicle platform as early as 2027
So far, Hyundai’s Genesis brand has primarily used group platforms for its vehicles. Now, a high-ranking manager has confirmed that the premium brand is working on its own platform for its future electric and hybrid models, enabling more individualized design and tuning. Read more…
Brazil ends preferential tariffs for EV assembly kits
Brazil has ended a tariff concession that primarily allowed Chinese manufacturers like BYD to import electric vehicles as SKD or CKD kits into the country for local final assembly. The tariff rate will now increase gradually, reaching 35 per cent as of January 2027. Read more…
Brazil ends preferential tariffs for EV assembly kits
Brazil has ended a tariff concession that primarily allowed Chinese manufacturers like BYD to import electric vehicles as SKD or CKD kits into the country for local final assembly. The tariff rate will now increase gradually, reaching 35 per cent as of January 2027. Read more…
Porsche switches cell suppliers for the Macan Electric to Samsung SDI
Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles will be sold with batteries from Samsung SDI. Read more…
Porsche switches cell suppliers for the Macan Electric to Samsung SDI
Porsche has apparently decided to use exclusively Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the Macan Electric was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year onward, vehicles will be sold with batteries from Samsung SDI. Read more…
Older Rivian R1T And R1S EVs Are Getting Digital Key Support–Sort Of
The latest Rivian EVs have proper digital key support, and now the company has found a workaround for Gen 1 models. Lire la suite…
William Li reaffirms Nio’s 2026 annual profitability target in internal address
William Li reiterated to employees the goal of achieving annual profitability in 2026, following Nio’s alert of its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Reasonable profits are the foundation for the company’s sustained development, and this target must be met, Li said.
William Li reaffirms Nio’s 2026 annual profitability target in internal address
William Li reiterated to employees the goal of achieving annual profitability in 2026, following Nio’s alert of its first quarterly profit in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Reasonable profits are the foundation for the company’s sustained development, and this target must be met, Li said.
Ferrari sheds light on its first all-electric supercar: the Ferrari Luce
The legendary Italian carmaker has finally pulled the curtain back on the Ferrari Luce, its very first attempt at electric cars. This is a massive shift for a company known for screaming gasoline engines. Many fans were worried that an electric Ferrari would be boring, but the company invited famous designers to help make the cabin feel special. The big… Read more…
BYD releases official images of Song Ultra EV amid ramped-up marketing efforts
The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850 mm in length and boasts a CLTC range of up to 710 km.
The Song Ultra EV is BYD’s first B-segment pure-electric SUV in its Dynasty lineup and will be the latest addition to the popular Song series.
BYD surpasses 5,000 vehicles sold in Vietnam
In 2025 — BYD’s first full year in the Vietnamese market — the company sold 3,718 vehicles in the country.
BYD entered the Vietnamese market in June 2024 and currently offers nine models in the country.
AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center
Windrose is making big, fast moves in the heavy-duty EV space with its electric semi truck business already expanding into four continents — but CEO Wen Han doesn’t want to stop there. He’s got an idea for a mobile data center and BESS solution packed into one, and he really wants us to know about it. Read more…
