Owners will need to pay extra to use the LFP battery that powers the electric crossover. Lire la suite…
This New EV Is Less Than $20,000, But It Leaves Out The Most Expensive Part
Chinese lithium producers raise prices amid supply tightening
Several LFP manufacturers in China have raised prices or plan to do so as rising demand leads to supply constraints.
Benefiting from growing demand for EVs and energy storage, the effective capacity utilization rate of LFP producers has now risen above 95 percent.
DS launches limited edition race-inspired DS 3, N°4 and DS 7
Luxury French car maker DS Automobiles is bringing the thrilling look of its Formula E race car right to its showrooms. Starting December 1, 2025, the company is opening orders for a special Limited Edition DS PERFORMANCE Line across three of its most popular models: the DS 3, N°4, and the DS 7. The limited-edition vehicles stand out with a… Read more…
CATL raises wages for production workers in positive signal for China’s EV job market
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…
