A steeper decline in the broader passenger car market pushed the NEV retail penetration rate to a record 63% in May. Read more…
BYD’s new cast aluminum frame is lighter and tougher than existing steel frames
EV manufacturers across the globe are constantly looking to decrease the weight of electric vehicles without sacrificing safety. This is crucial for improving the range and speed of modern EVs, so BYD came up with a new aluminum cast that is lighter and tougher compared to similar steel frames. The new aluminum frame underpins the Yangwang U8L full-sized SUV, and… Read more…
ICCT study finds high CO₂ emissions from modern plug-in hybrids
A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that plug-in hybrids in Europe emit, on average, five times more CO₂ than official test values suggest. According to the study, the gap between real-world and certified emissions is particularly large for plug-in hybrids compared to other powertrain types — and continues to widen. Read more…
Uber and WeRide plan self-driving service in Madrid
Ride-hailing platform Uber and Chinese autonomous driving specialist WeRide plan to launch their first joint project in Europe, with robotaxis set to begin operating in Madrid later this year. Formally, the initiative will run as a pilot project in cooperation with the regional government of Madrid. Read more…
Rolls-Royce upgrades Spectre with more range and faster charging
Rolls-Royce has updated the Spectre, its first and currently only electric model. The Spectre Series II offers up to 18 per cent more range, reaching a maximum of 628 kilometres according to the WLTP standard. Rolls-Royce also says the electric coupé now supports faster charging. Read more…
Webinar: Improving EV safety with new active & passive battery isolation strategies
As EV battery systems evolve towards higher voltages, greater energy density, and more demanding safety requirements, traditional isolation approaches are increasingly challenged during severe fault events. When short circuits, crashes or control system failures occur, protection systems must respond in milliseconds to prevent escalating risks. In this webinar, Sensata will explore how active and passive… Read more » Read more…
Leapmotor to launch updated versions of core C-series SUVs on June 16
Leapmotor is set to update the C10, C11, and C16, three SUVs that contributed 43% of its deliveries from January to April this year. Read more…
Orange EV secures record order for 600 terminal trucks
Orange EV has announced record order volumes for its electric terminal trucks, including a single order for 600 vehicles. The deployment of the latter has already begun, with full rollout scheduled for 2026. Read more…
Spiro raises $215 million in fresh capital
African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $215 million in an equity funding round. The money will be used to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across the African continent. Read more…
Electrify America Just Made EV Charging Easier By Ditching An Annoying Policy
Account top-ups will be phased out in the coming weeks, making way for a simpler billing system. Read More…
Rivian’s EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast, And It Just Hit A Major Milestone
With all the R2 news, it’s easy to forget that Rivian operates its own EV charging network. Read More…
BYD-backed robotics firm PaXini weighs Hong Kong IPO
PaXini completed a funding round of over 1 billion yuan ($148 million) in March, pushing its valuation above 10 billion yuan. Read more…
SAIC MG to build its first European auto plant in Spain to dodge tariffs
The initial investment in the plant is about 200 million euros ($233 million), with a planned annual production capacity of 120,000 vehicles. Read more…
Cylib and Vianode im to Close the Battery Graphite Loop
German battery recycling company Cylib and Norwegian battery material specialist Vianode plan to collaborate on recycling graphite from batteries. A recently signed letter of intent provides for the development and testing of recycled graphite for potential use in next-generation batteries. Read more…
Tesla found new buyers for its Cybertruck: Kazakh emergency services
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has confirmed it will purchase additional Tesla Cybertrucks after the electric pickup proved effective in rescue operations in Almaty, the country’s largest city. Read more…
RoboSense wins another 500,000-unit LiDAR order from FAW Toyota
The order further expands RoboSense’s market share among Japanese joint-venture automakers in China, with its ADAS orders on hand exceeding nine million units. Read more…
Wattlab’s standardized 400 kWh battery pack can be retrofitted to inland vessels in one day
Wattlab launches WEstack, a standardized 400 kWh battery system for inland vessels enabling one-day installation and major generator hour reductions. Read more…
Leapmotor breaks records as BYD sales stop sliding
Despite many efforts from the fossil fuel industry, the global automotive market continues to shift toward electric cars, and China is the unquestionable engine driving this change. The latest sales data from May 2026 revealed that Chinese EV makers had a huge month. Some legacy giants are struggling to keep their momentum, but younger startups are capturing a big portion… Read more…
This California city is adding off-grid solar + storage EV chargers
The City of Long Beach, California, is adding six more off-grid solar EV chargers from Beam Global as it continues electrifying its vehicle fleet. Read more…
ChargePoint and Powers Parts offer service and support for electric bus operators
ChargePoint and Powers Parts partner to provide service, support, and streamlined procurement for electric bus operators and transit agencies. Read more…
