The 5-seat ES8 starts at 382,800 yuan ($56,340) with battery included, 5.9% below 3-row version. Read more…
Mercedes EV sales are up 51%
Mercedes just announced that its battery electric vehicle sales rose 50% in the second quarter of this year (April-June) compared to the same period last year, and 25% if compared to the first quarter of this year (January-March). Mercedes sold 63,000 EVs in Q2, and 113,300 in the first half of this year in total. The January to June number… Read more…
The BMW iX3 Just Aced Euro NCAP’s Newer, Stricter Safety Tests
BMW’s new electric crossover was one of the first cars to be tested under Euro NCAP’s revised assessment standard. Read More…
The New Mercedes-AMG CLA EV’s Huge Power Comes From Three Tiny Motors
The four-door sedan puts down 670 horsepower, thanks to a set of ultra-compact axial flux motors. Read More…
BREAKING: China targets NEVs to make up 30% of car fleet by 2030
The goal means China’s NEV fleet needs to more than double within five years. Read more…
A steep learning curve: how Spedition Stickel is building its battery-electric truck ecosystem
The German logistics company Stickel is putting more of its freight on electric trucks, with a fleet of ten now in operation. We spoke with managing director Christian Stickel about investment willingness, initial complexity, and the confidence needed to embrace a new energy future. Read more…
FirstGroup brand to operate ZEV shuttle service at Sizewell C
Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) has landed a contract to operate shuttle services to and from the Sizewell C nuclear plant construction site in Suffolk. It plans to operate a ‘zero emission’ fleet comprised of both hydrogen and electric buses. Read more…
BMW iX3 is the first vehicle to earn a 5-star rating under ANCAP’s new tougher rules
Every three years, Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australia’s NCAP) work together to revise and introduce new criteria for vehicle safety. The new 2026 rules are in effect, and BMW’s new iX3 just scored the maximum 5-star rating at Euro NCAP and ANCAP. Interestingly, this is the first vehicle to score five stars after the new, stricter rules for 2026 were… Read more…
Li Auto teases i9, its largest SUV yet, with September launch planned
Li i9 measures 5,225 mm in length with a 3,168 mm wheelbase, significantly larger than the current all-electric flagship Li i8. Read more…
AESC launches mass production of new 46120 cylindrical cells for the BMW iX5
AESC has started series production of its new 46120 round cells. The battery cells are set to supply several BMW Group EVs in the future. The first announced model to feature the new cells is the all-electric BMW iX5, whose market launch is planned for late 2026 or early 2027. Read more…
VW Board reportedly aims for plant closures starting in 2031
Led by Group CEO Oliver Blume, VW’s executive board reportedly plans to phase out production at the Zwickau and Emden plants by 2031 with the Hanover factory is set to follow in 2032, and the Neckarsulm Audi plant in Neckarsulm in 2034. This information was obtained by Spiegel ahead of the VW Supervisory Board meeting this afternoon. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Isn’t Actually Mid-Size, The Automaker Confirms
Ever since Ford announced its affordable electric pickup, it has referred to it as a mid-size model. Not anymore. Read More…
Nio June deliveries breakdown: ES9 hits stride, ES8 cools ahead of 5-seat variant launch
The ES9 delivered 8,595 units in June, contributing 21.17% of Nio Inc’s deliveries for the month in its first full delivery month. Read more…
Tech giant Xiaomi confirms the new Sky Nomad brand
Xiaomi already proved its mettle when it entered the automotive market back in 2024. You’d think the company would be happy with the success, but instead of slowing down, it continues to expand its vehicle operations aggressively. The firm successfully delivered 32,759 vehicles to domestic buyers in May 2026 alone, proving that consumer demand for its EVs is as high… Read more…
Xpeng CEO takes company’s first robotaxi ride as internal testing begins
Xpeng has completed the first order of its robotaxi closed beta, with chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng becoming the first user. Read more…
University of Kiel develops battery sensor-based communication system
Researchers at Kiel University have developed a new communication system for battery cells. The method enables sensor data from inside a battery to be transmitted without additional data lines – potentially making battery management systems simpler, more cost-effective, and safer. Read more…
Li Auto sets July 16 for revamped L6 SUV launch to revive slumping sales
Li Auto will launch the next-generation Li L6 on July 16, delivering a revamp of one of its best-selling models. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says Sky Nomad is new series, offers first look at new SUV
Xiaomi EV said Sky Nomad is its second product series after the SU7/YU7 series, positioned as an “intelligent, transformable large-space SUV.” Read more…
CarbonScape secures a powerful partner to industrialize its sustainable graphite battery materials
CarbonScape partners with CATL to industrialize sustainable battery-grade graphite from forestry by-products, advancing cleaner EV battery materials. Read more…
New Jersey proposed autonomous law could exclude Tesla camera-only tech
Developers of electric cars and autonomous systems can’t seem to agree on how driverless vehicles should see the world. Tesla stands on one side of this debate, betting billions of dollars that digital cameras and artificial intelligence can fully replace human eyes. Almost every other major competitor chooses a different path, combining cameras with active radar and laser-based sensors. Tired… Read more…
