Making EV models lighter requires courage, Nio founder William Li said. Read more…
Dongfeng targets late 2026 for mass production of long-range solid-state batteries
A regional government newspaper in Hubei reported that Dongfeng Motor plans to start the mass production and vehicle integration of its new solid-state battery technology in the second half of 2026. The new battery design promises to push the driving range of next-generation vehicles past 1,000 km on a single charge. If the company hits this target, the rollout has… Read more…
Scania lands 105-electric-truck order from Wibax
Scania has secured an order for 105 battery-electric trucks from Swedish logistics specialist Wibax. The agreement is described as the EU’s largest electric truck deal for bulk transport to date and includes fleet optimisation services to support large-scale electrification. Read more…
Dodge showcases muscle car with solid-state battery
Stellantis has integrated solid-state battery cells from its partner Factorial Energy into a development vehicle and has now launched a road-testing programme. The move follows the initial validation of the cells by Stellantis last year. Read more…
Renault starts production of Geely EX2 in Brazil
The young joint venture Renault Geely do Brasil has started production of the all-electric Geely EX2 at Renault’s plant in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná. The international version of the Chinese bestseller Geely Yingyuan is positioned by the partners as a cost-effective option for urban mobility. Read more…
Edmunds Has Owned A Volvo EX30 For A Year: ‘It’s Been Rough’
After one year and roughly 8,000 miles, Edmunds’ staff concludes that the EX30 has been “a very frustrating car to live with.” Read More…
Dongfeng Nissan’s N-series NEV output hits 100,000 units as JV brands fight back in China
This comes about 14 months after the launch of the N7 electric sedan, the first model in Dongfeng Nissan’s N series. Read more…
California: SamTrans orders major hydrogen bus refuelling hub
San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) has awarded Fastech and Bosch Rexroth a contract to build a hydrogen refuelling station for up to 175 fuel cell buses in California. The facility will feature the first commercial deployment of Bosch Rexroth’s CryoPump technology and is expected to become the world’s largest bus-focused hydrogen station. Read more…
Real demand or leftover stock? The truth behind Xiaomi’s electric SUV inventory
The internet loves a quick conclusion, especially when it involves technology giants entering the automotive world. When Xiaomi Auto founder Lei Jun announced that customers could pick up a limited number of YU7 electric SUVs within a few hours, online critics quickly claimed that the vehicle was losing its appeal. Commentators jumped on the news to suggest that weak consumer… Read more…
Li Auto sets June 23 launch for new L8 SUV, shifting to five-seat layout and in-house chip
The new Li L8 drops the six-seat design in favor of a five-seat layout, offering a CLTC battery-only range of 430 km. Read more…
Geely introduces the sub-$15,000 Starship 7 EV in China
Geely’s sub-brand Galaxy introduced its new ultra-affordable Starship 7 EV. The official pricing, depending on the variant, is between CNY 109,800 ($16,200) and CNY 129,800 ($19,150), but if you add in the CNY 6,000 trade-in subsidy and the CNY 4,000 insurance subsidy, the base configuration dips below CNY 100,000 ($14,800). Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV Originally, the compact SUV was… Read more…
Gummys go green as HARIBO turns to electric semi trucks
Iconic gummy candy brand HARIBO and its transport partners at Recht Logistik are turning to electric semi trucks to deliver emissions-free shipping across several of its European operations. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is suddenly way more expensive to lease at over $500 a month
America’s most affordable EV offering over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, just got way more expensive to lease this month. Read more…
Solid-state batteries are now powering EVs in the real world
Solid-state EV batteries are now being tested on the road in North America for the first time, promising longer range, faster charging, and lower costs. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz begins volume production of axial flux electric motor
Mercedes-Benz begins volume production of axial flux electric motors for the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, advancing electric motor technology. Read more…
Scania sells 105 electric trucks to Swedish chemical firm
Scania will deliver 105 electric trucks to Swedish chemical firm Wibax, supporting its plan to electrify heavy vehicle fleets in Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lower US prices drive record EV sales despite end of government tax credits
The American auto industry worried about the future of electric cars when the federal government completely eliminated retail tax incentives. The analysts believed that removing state financial assistance would instantly halt the transition toward clean energy, but the latest vehicle transaction data shows that consumer interest is surprisingly resilient. Car shoppers are buying zero-emission cars in big numbers, proving that… Read more…
BYD’s luxury EV roadster leaks with a tri-motor 1,500+ hp setup, and it’s headed overseas
BYD is about to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury brands. Ahead of its official launch next month, new details reveal that the Denza Z roadster will feature a tri-motor setup, delivering a ridiculous 1,528 hp combined. Read more…
A huge Arkansas solar + storage project locks in $3.5B in financing
Cypress Creek Energy has reached a big milestone in Arkansas for one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the US. Read more…
Georgia is about to have the biggest solar cell factory in US history
Solar giant Qcells has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia, factory, and it’s on track to become the largest solar cell factory in US history by Q3 2026. Read more…
