Hyundai’s Ioniq V starts at a limited-time price of 99,900 yuan ($14,820) in China, with a CLTC range of up to 650 km. Read more…
Bosch to cut half its workforce in Nuremberg
Amid a wave of mass redundancies, Bosch has announced further jobs cuts: around 900 out of 1800 employees at its Nuremburg site are now set to leave by 2029. IG Metall and the works council have firmly denounced this decision, calling it a “massive layoff.” Read more…
GAC to acquire 50 per cent stake in FAW Toyota
GAC plans to enter FAW Toyota and intends to take over the existing 50 per cent stake of a FAW subsidiary. This would bring Toyota’s previously separate China partnerships with FAW and GAC closer together. Read more…
New fuel consumption regulation sees US EV adoption slow
With significantly lowered fuel consumption standards, the US government under President Donald Trump is promoting the market for internal combustion engine vehicles. This is noticeably hindering the ramp-up of electromobility in the USA and reducing pressure on automakers to sell more electric cars. Read more…
Industrial Accelerator Act: industry may fail to meet battery demand in EU
The EU is currently debating a draft of the ‘Industrial Accelerator Act’ (IAA), which aims to boost production and competitiveness within the Union. The ACEA has now presented a study examining whether the European battery supply chain would even be capable of meeting the requirements of this legislative package. Read more…
The 2027 Mercedes G 580 EV Gets A NACS Port, More Range, And Faster Charging
The boxy electric SUV actually has two charging ports now, just like the new CLA EV. Read More…
BYD Da Han marks Dynasty lineup’s 10 millionth vehicle ahead of October 13 launch
The Da Han will launch on October 13, with its all-electric version already available for pre-sales and offering a CLTC range of up to 1,008 km. Read more…
Lynk & Co launches 20 compact electric SUV, reports over 14,663 firm orders in 1 hour
The Lynk & Co 20 is a facelifted version of the Lynk & Co Z20, with a limited-time starting price of 118,800 yuan ($17,620) in China. Read more…
US clean energy jobs fell for the first time since the pandemic
The US lost 36,949 clean energy jobs in 2025, ending four straight years of growth. That’s the direct impact of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress rolling back federal support for clean energy and EVs, which led companies to cancel or scale back projects. Read more…
Tesla’s two week notice, Volvo’s autonomous milestone, and fun with LEGO
On today’s completely predictable episode of Quick Charge, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the weather looks like it’ll be too rough to show off his new “flying” Roadster 2.0 on October 1st, so he’s pushing the reveal back another two weeks – but after 9 years of moving goal posts and broken promises, what’s a few more weeks. Read more…
Aito to open pre-sales of updated M8 SUV on September 30 with L3-ready architecture
The updated model will come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 across the lineup, with the battery-electric version offering a range of up to 830 km. Read more…
Neo Performance Materials starts commercial EV traction magnet production in Estonia
Neo Performance Materials begins commercial production of EV traction magnets in Estonia, supplying Tier 1 motor manufacturers with advanced rare earth magnets. Read more…
Nissan is sending an old Leaf into Cambridge chaos
What’s the ultimate trial by fire for an autonomous vehicle? It’s definitely not the perfectly laid out boulevards of Phoenix, Arizona. Apart from the busy streets of Beijing, the next best place apparently is Cambridge. Anyone who has ever tried driving through this historic English university town knows the horror: medieval carriageways narrower than an open umbrella, delivery vans parked… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Going Big On Cheaper LFP Batteries In Europe
Volkswagen announced multiple deals with China’s Gotion to make LFP batteries for mass-market EVs. Read More…
Siemens Canada to develop a digital twin of Rock Tech’s Red Rock lithium converter
Siemens Canada develops a digital twin for Rock Tech Lithium’s Red Rock converter to optimize lithium carbonate production and plant efficiency. Read more…
Tesla delays Roadster demo two weeks to October 15, blames weather
Tesla has officially pushed its Roadster demo from October 1 to October 15, blaming “severe conditions” in the forecast for central Texas. Read more…
EIA: 83 GW of renewables and storage coming in 12 months as fossil fuel capacity to fall
Renewables and battery storage are projected to add about 82.7 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US in the next 12 months, while total fossil fuel and nuclear power capacity will fall by more than 1.4 GW, according to new data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
New York considering 20+ new e-bike laws including outlawing Class 3 electric bikes
New York City lawmakers are preparing this week to consider a sweeping new package of micromobility legislation, with more than 20 bills aimed at e-bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, delivery apps, and enforcement. Read more…
Lexus reveals 2027 TZ prices start under $65,000, with up to 315 miles of range
Lexus confirmed the 2027 TZ will go on sale later this year with prices starting under $65,000. The electric SUV will offer up to 315 miles of range on a single charge. Read more…
The 2027 Lexus TZ Will Cost $65,000 But Have Way Less Power Than Expected
The TZ will have less power than its Subaru sibling. But at least it’ll go on sale first. Read More…
