HPQ Silicon reports GEN4 silicon anode 21700 cells achieving 6,696 mAh, 45% above graphite baseline, advancing battery capacity with Novacium materials. Read more…
XPeng teases the new GX electric SUV
XPeng gave the world a better look at its newest flagship vehicle. The car is called the XPeng GX, though many people still know it by its code name, G01. The GX is a massive, six-seat SUV designed to sit at the very top of the company’s lineup. XPeng shared new photos of the car on social media this week,… Read more…
Volvo opens orders for electric EX60 in Canada
Volvo Cars has opened orders for the all-electric EX60 in Canada. Customer deliveries of the P10 all-wheel-drive variant are scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a starting price of 77,500 Canadian dollars. Read more…
Fastned appoints country directors for Denmark, France and Switzerland
Fastned has appointed country directors for Denmark, France and Switzerland to support its international expansion. The move is aimed at strengthening local decision-making, particularly for site selection in these markets. Read more…
Online supermarket tests autonomous delivery vehicles in Belgium
Collect&Go will test driverless delivery vehicles in central Leuven, Belgium, from mid-May to August. The pilot, run with mobile network operator Telenet, uses its network to connect vehicles to a remote security control centre. Read more…
Toyota launches China-built bZ7 electric saloon
Toyota and its Chinese partner GAC have launched sales of the all-electric sedan bZ7, which is available in China starting from approximately €18,400. Buyers receive a vehicle equipped with technology from Huawei and Momenta. Read more…
BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang to debut U8L four-seat version at Beijing Auto Show
Yangwang’s sales chief revealed the plan, hinting that the U8L four-seat version will have a higher price tag than the six-seat version.
The Yangwang U8L Dingshi Edition starts at 1.3 million yuan ($190,350).
How the e-bike industry pushed back against and won on (some) tariffs
In a rare bit of good news for the e-bike industry, manufacturers, importers, and advocacy groups have successfully fought off a potentially painful round of new tariffs on bicycles and e-bikes in the US. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) down 20% in 2026 — JPMorgan sees another 60% downside
Tesla stock is down roughly 20% year-to-date in 2026, and JPMorgan thinks the bleeding is far from over. Analyst Ryan Brinkman reiterated his Underweight rating this week and stuck with a $145 price target — implying another ~60% downside from where TSLA trades today. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Robotaxi Is Hitting LA Streets
On-road testing of VW’s fully autonomous ID. Buzz minivans is now underway in Los Angeles. Lire la suite…
GAC Aion launches RT Super electric sedan featuring CATL battery swap tech
The RT Super starts at 88,800 yuan ($13,000) under a battery rental scheme, offering a range of 505 kilometers.
The launch of the new model marks a further expansion of the CATL-led battery swap ecosystem in the Chinese market.
Tesla’s parking lots are full as the brand hits a new surplus record
It turns out that Tesla has a lot of extra inventory on its hands. The American company built more electric cars than it could sell in the first few months of 2026 and right now, there are 50,363 EVs sitting in parking lots across the US. This is the highest number of unsold cars the company has ever had in… Read more…
Prague to roll out 150 ‘EV-ready’ street lamps for charging network
The Prague City Council has approved a project to renew public lighting as part of the e-mobility strategy. In collaboration with the municipal company Technologie hl. m. Prahy, around 150 ‘EV-ready’ streetlights are to be created this year to facilitate the future expansion of charging infrastructure. Read more…
Intel joins Tesla & Co.’s Terafab project
Chip manufacturer Intel is joining Terafab, a project led by Elon Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The goal is to build and operate two chip factories in Texas. To accelerate progress, Intel’s expertise is reportedly being leveraged. Read more…
Pony AI launches Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Croatia
Pony AI has launched commercial robotaxi services in Zagreb in partnership with Verne and Uber, marking a European first.
The launch expands the Chinese company’s global footprint and advances its goal of reaching a 3,000-vehicle fleet this year.
Volkswagen pauses rollout of additional EV models in the US
Volkswagen plans to launch new electric models from its core VW brand in the US only toward the end of the decade, keeping the focus on the ID.4 and ID. Buzz in the meantime. US chief Kjell Gruner also sees no market potential for the upcoming compact ID. Every1 in the US, despite its Rivian technology. Read more…
Renault Group bundles charging activities under new ‘Plug Inn’ brand
The charging solutions for electric vehicles, previously operated under the name Mobilize Beyond Automotive, are now fully integrated into the business activities of the Renault Group. At the same time, the charging activities are being rebranded as ‘Plug Inn.’ Read more…
Leapmotor eyes Canadian production at Stellantis facility
The currently idle Stellantis automotive plant in Brampton, Canada, could soon have a new purpose: Reports suggest that Chinese Stellantis partner Leapmotor is considering manufacturing electric vehicles there. Just a few months ago, Canada opened its doors to Chinese automakers. Read more…
Walmart’s DC Fast Charging Network Already Has Hundreds Of Ports
The retail giant is putting its EV charging infrastructure plans into overdrive. Lire la suite…
Geely Galaxy teases A7 EV sedan, expanding pure electric lineup
The A7 EV measures 4,935 mm in length, and offers up to 550 km of battery range.
Expected to launch later this month, the model will help Geely improve its BEV sales performance.
