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…
Farasis ties up with Germany’s WLF Energy to expand storage business
The two will jointly develop next-generation battery technology and storage products for the utility and commercial and industrial markets. Read more…
BYD delivers 100,000th EV in UK, plans 300 flash charging stations by year-end
BYD becomes the fastest brand in UK automotive history to reach a 5% market share. Read more…
LibertyStream delivers first lithium carbonate from Texas direct lithium extraction facility
LibertyStream delivers first lithium carbonate tonne from its Texas DLE facility, advancing battery-grade production for U.S. industrial customers. Read more…
Geely questions ultra-fast charging safety in implicit dig at BYD
Geely’s official account warned against battery cell temperatures exceeding 65°C during charging, a statement widely seen as an implicit jab at BYD. Read more…
Wolfspeed introduces new Gen 5 SiC MOSFETs for EV traction inverters
Wolfspeed launches Gen 5 SiC MOSFETs with 27% lower on-resistance, boosting EV traction inverter efficiency and enabling smaller inverter designs. Read more…
Waymo taps fleet giant Element to scale its robotaxi service
Waymo has tapped fleet management company Element to help keep its robotaxis charged, maintained, and on the road as the company expands into more cities. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 looks huge charging next to the Kia EV9
The GV90 is set to arrive as the biggest, most prestige Genesis electric SUV to date. With its official debut coming up, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Kia EV9, revealing its true size. Read more…
Home solar in rural America: a storm just took out your power, now what?
There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during summer storms. When heavy winds take down power lines and your utility prioritizes restoring urban neighborhoods first, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control. Read more…
Rivian Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers A Week After R2 Launch
Rivian cut employees from its service and customer division on Tuesday, the The Wall Street Journal reported. Read More…
Chase credit card adds EV charging to its list of 5% cash-back categories
Chase adds EV charging to its 5% cash-back categories for summer, rewarding electric vehicle drivers with savings on charging and travel expenses. Read more…
Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch
Rivian laid off hundreds of workers on Tuesday, or less than 2% of its workforce, just one week after it began deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV. Read more…
