Li Auto targets a 20% sales increase in 2026, seeking to recover from an 18.8% drop in 2025 deliveries.
Li Auto barely eked out a net profit in the fourth quarter as it revamps its sales network and rolls out new models to fend off competition.
The Avatr 06T revealed as a speedy 955-hp electric wagon
Avatr just showed off its newest creation, the Avatr 06T – a station wagon. Many electric cars today look like bubbles or tall SUVs, but this one sits low to the ground and looks ready for a racetrack. First official images reveal an EV in a bright new orange color that is hard to miss. This model is based on… Read more…
Smart recalls nearly 18,000 EVs in China
Smart is issue a China-wide recall of certain units of its electric models, the Smart #1 and Smart #3, due to a fire risk originating from the batteries. Given that its sister brand Zeekr initiated a similarly worded recall just a few weeks ago, the issues are likely related. Read more…
DCB Energy builds truck charging network in Benelux
Dutch energy company DCB Energy is building a public truck charging network in the Benelux countries. The technology for this is being provided by Finnish manufacturer Kempower. Initially, eight locations are planned – seven in the Netherlands and one in Belgium. Read more…
Average price of electric cars falls for first time since 2020
An analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that the average price of electric vehicles in the EU has fallen for the first time since 2020. The reason for this is the EU Commission’s CO2 targets for passenger cars, which are prompting automakers to introduce more affordable models to the market. Read more…
Utah to lead five-state pilot program to test eVTOL aircraft
The Utah Department of Transportation will lead a federal pilot program to test eVTOL aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies in real-world operations. The Federal Aviation Administration selected UDOT to lead one of eight projects nationwide for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, a three-year initiative designed to help integrate electric… Read more…
Moog Construction’s AEMS combines EV components to save space and cost
Motion and fluid control system specialist Moog has unveiled a new electronics system for electric construction equipment that combines EV components to save space and cost. Moog’s Adaptive Electrification Management System (AEMS) is intended to help design engineers and product development teams at construction vehicle OEMs to electrify, automate and digitalize construction machinery efficiently and… Read more…
February slowdown for China’s NEV market
In February, China recorded its first year-on-year decline in sales of EVs and plug-in hybrids in nearly two years – suggesting that the domestic market is weakening. However, exports continue to grow. Read more…
Nio, Momenta and CATL invest in truck startup Zeron
Chinese startup Zeron, which specialises in heavy electric trucks, has secured a capital injection of over €150 million euros. The funding comes from EV manufacturer Nio, battery giant CATL, and Momenta, a provider of autonomous driving solutions. Read more…
MAN puts its battery-electric coach through rigorous winter endurance tests
MAN has sent its upcoming electric coach bus for winter testing in northern Sweden and Erzurum, Turkey. Four units of the Lion’s Coach E covered thousands of test kilometres in cold and snowy conditions. The trials are considered one of the final major endurance tests before the series launch this year. Read more…
Electric truck charging: Booking across technical interfaces
Electric trucks need reliable charging to keep pace with tightly scheduled logistics operations. In the Truck Charging project, several industry players spent six months developing a booking system designed to work across manufacturers and operators. Read more…
China Feb NEV sales drop 32% as broader auto market weakens, CPCA data shows
Exports of passenger NEVs from China surged 124.7% to 269,000 units, providing a strong bright spot for Chinese automakers.
Retail sales of PHEVs dropped 31.0% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year decline for the category.
Tesla’s China sales rebound in Feb as market share hits nearly 2-year high
Tesla’s retail sales in China surged in February amid broader market weakness, pushing its share in the BEV market to the highest since April 2024.
The Model Y drove the sales recovery, with its retail sales in China surging 215.84% year-on-year to 25,286 units in February.
MG 4X arrives with semi-solid battery tech
MG officially named its latest model the MG 4X – this is the first SUV in the MG4 family, and it will take on rivals like the BYD Atto 2. MG says the “X” in the name stands for “infinite possibilities,” targeting younger drivers who want a mix of style and utility. By moving the MG4 formula into the SUV… Read more…
Li Auto narrowly returns to profit amid plunging vehicle deliveries
Li Auto posted a fourth-quarter net income of 20.2 million yuan, but still recorded an operating loss of 442.6 million yuan.
Total revenue for the fourth quarter plunged 35.0% from the same period in 2024 to 28.8 billion yuan.
Why California cities are trying to ban students from riding e-bikes to school
A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Is Getting Apple CarPlay And Android Auto
Older Gravity SUVs will get the two smartphone mirroring features through an over-the-air software update. Lire la suite…
BMW iX3 Demand Is So High That The Factory Is Already Doing Double Shifts
BMW said demand for the iX3 is “significantly exceeding expectations,” with orders running “well into this year.” Lire la suite…
Tesla showcases upcoming Gen 3 humanoid robot in China
Tesla showcased its third-generation humanoid robot at AWE 2026 and plans to launch mass production of the product by the end of 2026.
Tesla has set a long-term planned production capacity of 1 million units per year for the robot.
Smart recalls 18,217 EVs in China due to battery fire risk
The move follows a similar recall by its sister brand Zeekr, as well as a recent settlement reached between a Geely subsidiary and a battery supplier.
Smart is recalling a total of more than 18,217 EVs due to potential thermal runaway risks related to the manufacturing consistency of high-voltage power batteries.
