Seoul Semiconductor begins mass production of high-voltage opto-semiconductors, cutting driver costs and power use in EV lighting systems. Read more…
Li Auto exec says Tesla FSD stands alone, urges peers to face the gap
There is no system other than Tesla’s FSD that can rank among the first tier, a Li Auto executive said. Read more…
BYD expands battery assembly in Brazil
Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer BYD has announced plans to expand its battery assembly operations in Brazil. The initiative forms part of the company’s strategy to increase the local content of vehicles produced in the country to 50 per cent. BYD also intends to assemble stationary battery energy storage systems in Brazil. Read more…
XCharge launches C7 charger with EnBW as first customer
Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has unveiled the latest generation of its C7 fast-charging station. The new system delivers up to 480 kW and marks a further step in the company’s expansion in Europe. In Germany, EnBW recently added XCharge to its list of approved suppliers and has already begun deploying the C7 across its charging network. Read more…
Mobileye moves into robotaxi fleet management
Mobileye, the Israeli specialist in autonomous driving technology, has announced plans to establish its own vertically integrated robotaxi division. This means that Mobileye will no longer just provide technology for robotaxis but will also independently operate them, including fleet management, passenger services, and mobility management. Read more…
Autohelden launches direct imports for Xiaomi and other brands
The automotive parts platform Autohelden will soon bring Xiaomi’s all-electric cars, which are currently only available in China, to Germany and Europe, according to a media report—along with models from Chinese brands Zeekr, Jetour, and Avatr. In the first full year, the platform aims to sell around 50,000 such vehicles in Europe. Read more…
After San Francisco, The Lucid Gravity Robotaxi Eyes Its Next Big Market
The Lucid, Nuro, and Uber partnership is moving fast. Their next stop after California is Texas. Read More…
Kautex to supply its Pentatonic battery enclosure for a new hybrid vehicle platform
Kautex Textron will supply its Pentatonic battery enclosure system for a new hybrid vehicle platform, starting North American production in 2028. Read more…
Rivian cuts hundreds of jobs despite R2 launch
Rivian has confirmed another round of layoffs, with several hundred employees set to leave the company. Less than 2 per cent of the workforce will be affected. The US EV manufacturer says the measure is intended to help reduce its losses. Read more…
BNEF Forecast: Global Electric Car Market to Grow by Eleven Per Cent in 2026
BloombergNEF has published its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2026. The market researchers expect that the global sales of electric vehicles are poised for another record year. However, they also predict that growth will slow in some key markets. Read more…
Uber’s Lucid-powered robotaxis are heading to Houston next
Uber, Nuro, and Lucid have picked Houston as the second city for their planned robotaxi service, with the launch in the Texas city expected in mid-2027. Read more…
China NEV sales fall 8% in first half of June, penetration holds near 64%
China’s NEV retail totaled 341,000 units in June 1-14, down 8% from a year earlier but up 5% from the same period last month. Read more…
BMW to open orders for new i3 earlier than planned
BMW originally planned to open the order books for the new i3 in autumn. However, a media report suggests the carmaker has brought forward the launch of its electric saloon in response to strong demand. Orders for the model’s 1st Edition are therefore set to open as early as this week.
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Rivian joins ChargeScape network for utility-managed charging
Rivian has entered into a partnership with vehicle-grid integration platform ChargeScape to enrol its EVs in utility-managed charging programmes across North America. The collaboration will allow Rivian drivers to participate in programmes designed to shift charging demand and support grid stability, while potentially reducing charging costs. Read more…
Zenobē raises £980 million to fund 1,200 electric buses
UK-based fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has secured £980 million in new financing for its EV fleet platform in the UK and Ireland. The funding will support more than 1,200 additional electric buses and associated charging infrastructure over the next three years. Read more…
Mobileye, Supplier Of Robotaxi Tech, Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Fleet In The U.S.
The Intel subsidiary’s self-driving tech is being used by Volkswagen’s MOIA. Now, Mobileye wants its own fleet of autonomous cabs. Read More…
BMW said to end China EV lineup in July as Neue Klasse era looms
BMW’s three China-built models on the combustion-electric platform — the i3, i5 and iX1 — are set to exit simultaneously. Read more…
BMW Is Opening i3 Orders Way Ahead Of Schedule Due To Huge Demand
BMW had originally planned to open the order books for the all-electric 3 Series this fall. Customers had other ideas. Read More…
Optimus Energy Solutions acquires South Carolina EV charging network
Optimus Energy Solutions acquires a 52-station EV charging network in South Carolina, expanding critical infrastructure and rural access. Read more…
China overhauls EV regulations with tough mandatory fire safety standards
There’s a major shift on the automotive horizon as China introduces tough new safety regulations for electric cars. Starting July 1, 2026, two mandatory national standards will officially take effect across the country. The new rules target both the vehicle and the battery systems inside it. Government bodies like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the State… Read more…
