Donut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials. Lire la suite…
The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging
Zeekr teases high-performance hybrid SUV 8X
The Zeekr 8X is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing starting around RMB 400,000 ($57,290), according to previous reports.
The Zeekr 8X is poised to become Zeekr’s second hybrid model following the Zeekr 9X.
All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard. Read more…
Not Just Buttons: Volkswagen’s Latest EV Goes Retro With A ‘Tape Deck’
Rejoice, aging millennials and Gen Z cassette enthusiasts: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo packs lots of salutes to 20th-century tech. Lire la suite…
Convoy – electric semi brand SANY pairs autonomy with human experience
Instead of betting the farm on fully self-driving trucks from the jump, Chinese equipment and heavy truck brand SANY is putting a seasoned driver in a lead vehicle with as many as four autonomous heavy trucks programmed to follow his lead. Read more…
Volkswagen is shaking things up with a new EV interior [Images]
Volkswagen has revamped the interior design for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, adding more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, and a few extras. Read more…
Toyota’s Most Promising Affordable EV Arrives This Year
The 2026 Toyota C-HR could be one of the most promising EVs to debut this year. Lire la suite…
Rivian Sales Took A Hit When The EV Tax Credit Died. Can The R2 Lead A Comeback?
Rivian set a delivery record in 2024, but it wasn’t so lucky in 2025. The more affordable R2 could be the lifeline it needs. Lire la suite…
Nexeon commissions silicon-carbon plant in South Korea
Silicon battery materials manufacturer Nexeon has brought its silicon-carbon facility in Gunsan, South Korea to production-ready status. Construction started last spring at the location in a key industrial hub in South Korea, which was chosen to ensure Nexeon has supply chain security. It has a reliable pipeline supply of monosilane gas, a key precursor material,… Read more…
The electric minivan Dodge dealers need already exists – just not here
Last week, I argued that Dodge was wasting its time building muscle cars and hiring “badassadors,” and that what the brand needed to change its fortunes was a new electric minivan. That van already exists. Meet the Leapmotor D99. Read more…
The electric minivan Dodge dealers need already exists – just not here
Last week, I argued that Dodge was wasting its time building muscle cars and hiring “badassadors,” and that what the brand needed to change its fortunes was a new electric minivan. That van already exists. Meet the Leapmotor D99. Read more…
FAW Hongqi rolls out 1st prototype car equipped with solid-state batteries
Hongqi’s first full solid-state battery pack has been installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle.
Hongqi said that its research team achieved a series of breakthroughs in critical areas after 470 days of intensive research.
Shanghai aims to become ‘world’s eVTOL capital’
Shanghai targets an annual output value of about RMB 80 billion ($11.4 billion) for the core industries of its low-altitude economy by 2028.
The city targets establishing mass production capabilities for over 500 new-generation aircraft models by 2028.
2026 XPeng G9 interior, design and features review
We’ve been told for many years that if a driver wanted a fancy SUV that felt like a private lounge, they usually had to go straight to a German car dealership. Brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have owned the “premium” world for a long time. But XPeng is working hard to change that tradition. Its newest flagship model, the… Read more…
Vermeer soft-launches new line of electric tree care equipment
The equipment experts at Vermeer are jumping into the electric landscaping and forestry markets with both feet following the limited launch of three all-new, all-electric equipment options for the US and European markets. Read more…
Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them
With the news of the US’ actions in Venezuela this morning, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict – and electric vehicles are our best bet for doing so. Read more…
Success! High-speed wireless charging gets real at Purdue University
For the first time in the US, a battery-electric semi truck has successfully been charged at highway speeds, and without wires thanks to a new, patent-pending system designed by a team of Purdue University engineers with support from Cummins. Read more…
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xiaomi aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, following over 410,000 deliveries in 2025
Xiaomi targets 550,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing about 34% growth from around 410,000 units in 2025.
For 2025, Xiaomi had targeted 350,000 vehicle deliveries, a goal achieved ahead of schedule in early December.
