The move by CATL is a rare step amid sluggish economic growth in China where layoffs have become commonplace.
CATL had 131,988 employees at the end of 2024, including 96,725 frontline production workers.
BYD Nov sales breakdown: Qin 70,824 units, Seal 60,962
The Qin family remains BYD’s top-selling lineup despite an 18.64 percent year-on-year decline in November sales.
The surge in Tai 7 SUV sales propelled the Fang Cheng Bao brand to a record 37,405 units sold in November.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Oct 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 16.9%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 513.1 GWh of EV batteries in January-October 2025, accounting for 55.0 percent of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.3 percent share in January-October.
Xiaomi EV hits 2025 target as it reaches 500,000 cumulative deliveries milestone
Xiaomi EV has reached the milestone of 500,000 cumulative deliveries, achieving its 2025 annual delivery target of 350,000 units ahead of schedule. Read more…
Global sales surge saves BYD from domestic trouble
Few EV companies are watched as closely as BYD. As the leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market, every month it releases a flurry of numbers that automotive journalists and investors dissect. November’s sales figures from the Chinese giant tell a story of two different markets, showing both impressive resilience and some surprising slowdowns right where the company is… Read more…
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China
The bZ3X is off to a strong start as Toyota’s most affordable electric SUV, starting at around $15,000 in China. Read more…
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China
The bZ3X is off to a strong start as Toyota’s most affordable electric SUV, starting at around $15,000 in China. Read more…
EIA: Solar + storage soar as fossil fuels stall through September 2025
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on November 25 and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign reveal that, during the first nine months of 2025 and for the past year, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear power have stagnated. Read more…
EIA: Solar + storage soar as fossil fuels stall through September 2025
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on November 25 and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign reveal that, during the first nine months of 2025 and for the past year, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear power have stagnated. Read more…
Chevy Brightdrop finally gets a lease deal worth writing about
GM may have decided to pull the plug on the forward-looking Chevy Brightdrop electric van a few months ago, but don’t let that stop you, but don’t let that fool you. Right now might be the best time ever to get your hands on one. Read more…
Chevy Brightdrop finally gets a lease deal worth writing about
GM may have decided to pull the plug on the forward-looking Chevy Brightdrop electric van a few months ago, but don’t let that stop you, but don’t let that fool you. Right now might be the best time ever to get your hands on one. Read more…
Cadillac Optiq: US luxury brand’s compact EV powerhouse
This largish “compact” crossover SUV is luxurious, quiet, and offers substantial range along with premium features, making it a truly competitive luxury EV—and shoppers are noticing. The conversion of GM’s luxury brand Cadillac to an all-electric product line has been a quietly seismic event over the last decade. The brand is finding (it says) newer,… Read more…
Electrifying the box—a new path to trucking electrification
Powered trailers offer a painless path to electrifying heavy-duty transport. Trucking firms are caught in a bit of a bind. They need to electrify before their competitors do, or risk being undercut on the all-important metric of cost per mile—however, electric trucks come with high upfront costs, and when it comes to long-haul Class 8… Read more…
Hyundai is testing an interesting-looking new EV [Video]
Is this our first look at the Hyundai Crater in action? A new Hyundai EV was spotted testing with a unique design. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y batteries from China show ‘catastrophic’ failure rates
The story of electric cars might as well have been the story of Tesla’s supply chain muscle. Over the years, the automaker has worked hard to get its batteries from many different places, and for the most part, this strategy has been a big success. The LFP packs from CATL in China are known to be strong and long-lasting, basically… Read more…
Your Mail Truck Is Probably 30 Years Old. Its Electric Replacement Is Finally Arriving
After at least 31 years of diligent public service, your local mail truck deserves a nice retirement package. Lire la suite…
Nano One pre-qualifies lithium from Rio Tinto for LFP cathode production
Canada-based Nano One Materials has pre-qualified high-volume battery‑grade raw material inputs from global mining giant Rio Tinto for its One-Pot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production process. Rio Tinto has strategically located lithium assets across key regions and intends to increase the capacity of its Tier 1 lithium assets to over 200,000… Read more…
Xiaomi EV logs third straight month of 40,000+ deliveries
Xiaomi EV is quickly establishing itself as an automotive powerhouse. The electric car division of the technology giant Xiaomi has consistently outperformed expectations, recently logging its third consecutive month with deliveries soaring past the 40,000-unit mark. Xiaomi EV’s sales team is clearly not interested in a slow roll. The company announced its November performance on Weibo, confirming that total deliveries… Read more…
Cyber Monday Green Deals hub: e-bikes, EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more
Thanksgiving may be over, and the official Black Friday date may have passed, but that doesn’t mean savings have slowed down any, with us now having shifted over into Cyber Monday sales. Many of the previous Black Friday Green Deals we spotted up until today are continuing – some ending tonight with the holiday, while others are continuing on through the rest of the week. If you didn’t jump on these deals last week, you still have time to score the best prices of the year across e-bikes, EVs, power stations, tools, eco-friendly appliances, and much more. We’ve thrown all the best deals into this one-stop shopping hub for all your greener needs and will continue updating it throughout the week. Head below to browse all the best Cyber Monday Green Deals while they last.. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) calls out rivals as the 2026 Air remains the most efficient EV in the US
Lucid Motors (LCID) is calling out the competition after the 2026 Air remains the most efficient EV in the US according to new EPA rankings. Read more…
