Li Auto CEO accused a “Japanese brand” of launching organized online attacks to damage the market reputation of its core products. Read more…
Nio’s William Li urges battery and chip standardization to curb EV supply chain waste
Li proposes standardizing battery cells and reducing chip varieties to unlock over 100 billion yuan in industry-wide cost savings. Read more…
Tesla brings FSD Supervised to the Netherlands
The Dutch vehicle authority, known as the RDW, gave Tesla a big “thumbs up,” making the Netherlands the first country in Europe to officially approve the company’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) Supervised system. Although the name suggests the car does all the work, it is actually only a smart helper for drivers. The approval means that Tesla owners in the Netherlands… Read more…
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla is producing a final limited-edition “Signature Series” run of the Plaid Model S and Model X — 350 vehicles total — as a farewell to its flagship programs before they shut down for good. The Model X Signature starts at $159,420. Read more…
2026 Jeep Compass e FWD real life range test
Jeep is known for dominating the off-road tracks for decades, producing the toughest vehicles to take on the worst conditions. But when the Jeep Compass was first introduced 20 years ago it actually tried to bridge the gap between those mighty off-roaders and regular volume seller SUVs by delivering the best of both worlds. In late 2025 the Jeep Compass… Read more…
It begins: electric articulated haul trucks reach series production [video]
In a move that Volvo is calling a world’s first, the company has begun regular production of its new A30 and A40 Electric model articulated haul trucks – making the first time electric articulated haulers of this size have moved from a pilot stage into serial production. Read more…
Honda’s Cutest EV Also Has Simulated Gear Shifting
The Honda Super-N goes on sale this year in Europe for under $27,000. Read More…
Tesla’s U.S. Sales Tanked In Q1. It Still Gained Market Share
As the EV market contracts, Tesla is cleaning up even with falling sales. Read More…
How Can I Tell If A Car Is Reliable? An Honest Guide
There’s no guarantee that any car will last for 200,000 miles without major repairs. But there are certainly ways to increase the odds. Read More…
UK: Volkswagen gives ID.4 and ID.5 larger batteries and V2L
Volkswagen has introduced technical updates for the ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK, including higher battery capacities, improved efficiency and vehicle-to-load capability. The changes also bring longer ranges and enhanced equipment across multiple trims. Read more…
Boreal orders 20 electric hydrofoil ferries for Norway’s coastline
Norwegian operator Boreal has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish manufacturer Candela, forming the largest electric ferry fleet to date. The vessels are intended to enable zero-emission, high-speed passenger transport along Norway’s fjords and coastal routes. Read more…
More details of the Chinese BMW iX3 revealed
BMW wants to sell more electric cars in China, and it believes the secret is a longer body. The German carmaker got the official go-ahead to build and sell its new iX3 in the Chinese market. This version of the SUV is different – it is much longer than the one sold in the rest of the world. Chinese drivers… Read more…
Canada invests $10.6 million in EV charging infrastructure
The Government of Canada has announced funding of $10.6 million to support 14 electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects across the country. Additional funding will expand EV education through a cross-country test drive initiative. Read more…
Nio Onvo to equip updated L90 SUV with in-house developed Shenji NX9031 chip
Onvo confirmed that the 2026 L90 will be equipped with the Shenji chip and the latest Nio World Model for the first time. Read more…
Chinese MIIT reveals the new XPeng Mona L03 ahead of its debut
On April 9, 2026, the public got its first real look at the new XPeng Mona L03. This is the first SUV to join the Mona family – XPeng’s dedicated brand for buyers who want a great car without spending a fortune. The Mona L03 is a five-seat vehicle that takes the sporty style and mixes it with the space… Read more…
RAM 3500 driver switches to a Silverado EV, and the fuel savings are SHOCKING
How much can drivers really save by trading their ICE truck for an EV? One driver parked his trusty 2023 RAM 3500 diesel and drove a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV for a few days — and his real-world fuel savings are impossible to ignore. Read more…
EV Realty opens Inland Empire truck charging hub with 76 ports and 9 MW of power capacity
EV Realty opens Inland Empire truck charging hub with 76 ports and 9 MW capacity, serving fleets including J.B. Hunt and Nevoya with high-power CCS and MCS c… Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in Mar: BYD tops with 22.8%, Tesla 4th with 6.6%
BYD captured a 22.8% share of China’s NEV retail market in March, expanding its lead over Geely. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is 20% off right now with a $10,000 discount
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting. Read more…
Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!
On today’s supremely clever episode of Quick Charge, we talk with engineers from MOOG about diesel, natural gas, and battery power – and how the ability to use any or all of the above on a single machine can help fleets decarbonize at lower cost, and with lower risk than buying different machines for each fuel. Read more…
