Dodge parent Stellantis is exploring the viability of semi-solid-state batteries with real-world testing. The test mule: A Charger EV. Read More…
This Dodge Charger EV Prototype Packs An Experimental Semi-Solid-State Battery
Engineering the connection point for long-term EV charging reliability
Sponsored by Lider Electric.Lider Electric’s NEMA 14-50 receptacles with Electric Vehicle Marking combine certification-backed product identification with purpose-built EV charging design. EV charging reliability is often discussed at the system level: charger output, vehicle compatibility, software, utility capacity, and public infrastructure. Those factors matter, but many residential and light commercial charging setups still depend on… Read more » Read more…
Tesla announces Actually Smart Summon for the Cybertruck
Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon has been available since 2024, but so far the Cybertruck has weirdly been left out of the party. That is finally changing, thankfully. Tesla has just revealed that the feature is coming to the Cybertruck, and made the video below to celebrate the occasion. Give me a booty call pic.twitter.com/0KWFuMTlvg— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) June 10, 2026 Unfortunately,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 RWD review: sporty, efficient and affordable
The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive currently offers the lowest-cost entry into the brand’s line-up. Tesla has reduced the equipment level, though not as extensively as in the comparable Model Y. At the same time, the saloon delivers outstanding efficiency.
China Loves This Cheap Battery Tech. Here’s Why General Motors Might Not Stick With It
LFP is the industry’s go-to cheap EV battery tech, but GM says another chemistry could offer similar cost benefits with fewer drawbacks. Read More…
Tesla steers around bureaucracy as Denmark approves FSD software
Tesla unlocked another geo expansion for its driver assistance software in Europe. Denmark has officially granted provisional clearance to the American automaker’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) platform. Denmark is the fourth European nation to approve the technology in a span of just eight weeks. The decision reveals a growing appetite among individual European governments to experience advanced software features without waiting… Read more…
BYD Says It Will Be The World’s Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous
As BYD vows to become the largest automaker, it must also defend against allegations that it has ties to the Chinese military. Read More…
BYD’s New PHEV Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover
The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD’s first car designed for Europe and made in Europe. Read More…
Smart launches #6 EHD hybrid sedan in China with prices starting at $26,250
The Smart #6 EHD hybrid sedan offers a combined driving range of up to 1,810 km, with LiDAR as standard across all variants. Read more…
Einride goes public – and sees strong surge on trading debut
Swedish provider of electrified and autonomous freight transport Einride has gone public on the Nasdaq via a SPAC merger. The stock temporarily gained more than 100 percent on its first trading day. Read more…
DKV Mobility expands charging offer in Italy and Switzerland
Fuel and charging card provider DKV Mobility is expanding its international offering. The company now also provides its charging solutions for home (@home) and the workplace (@work) in Switzerland and Italy. Previously, it only provided public charging (@road) in either country. Read more…
Xiaomi gets approval to build extended-range EVs, plans full-size SUV to rival Li Auto
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Xiaomi regulatory approval to produce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), clearing a key hurdle for the company’s expansion beyond battery-only EVs. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are getting real as on-road testing begins in North America
Solid-state EV batteries are now being tested on the road in North America for the first time, promising longer range, faster charging, and lower costs. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches updated L60 SUV with in-house chip at lower starting price
The updated Onvo L60 starts at 192,800 yuan ($28,440) with battery included, 6.8% lower than its predecessor, with deliveries set to begin on June 12. Read more…
BYD’s premium Da Han sedan gets certified in China, some specs and images revealed
A couple of days ago, BYD released some camo shots of its upcoming Da Han sedan, and today the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has published the car’s official certification for sales in the country. This has outed the images you can see below, and also revealed the fact that the car is 5,256 mm long, 1,999 mm… Read more…
ProLogium and OPmobility to integrate solid-state cells into modules
Taiwanese solid-state battery specialist ProLogium and French automotive supplier OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) want to discuss the integration of solid-state cells into battery modules for electric vehicles. To this end, both parties have now signed a letter of intent. Read more…
Tokyo plans higher EV subsidies
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is preparing to expand its EV incentive programme in an effort to accelerate the uptake of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The planned revision would increase the maximum subsidy available in the capital to ¥1.3 million (around €7,025), up from the current ceiling by ¥300,000. Read more…
Lucid likely to postpone expansion into Austria and Spain until 2027
US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has apparently postponed its originally planned 2026 launch in Austria and Spain to 2027. There, the company had initially planned to enter the market this year – as well as five other EU countries. Read more…
Kalmar and Elonroad push ahead with ‘Electric Road’ project
Finnish forklift manufacturer Kalmar and Elonroad, a Swedish charging technology startup, are making good progress with their ‘Electric Road’ pilot project. Currently, a second vehicle, the electric terminal tractor Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV, is being tested on the conductive charging system. Read more…
Chinese regulators summon automakers over suspected ‘irrational competition’
China requires carmakers to strictly comply with pricing regulations, strengthen price compliance and enhance product quality control. Read more…
