Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed pricing and full specification for the Ioniq 6 N. The carmaker’s second high-performance EV offers a revised suspension and aerodynamics, and 800-volt charging, with orders now open from £65,800. Read more…
Li Auto CEO reaffirms AI focus in internal meeting amid sluggish sales
However, Li Auto employees are more eager to see statements on how to reverse weak sales.
Li Auto will launch humanoid robots and unveil them as soon as possible.
Porsche plans to reduce its dealerships in China by 30% in 2026
Porsche aims to cut its dealership network in China from 114 outlets to 80 in 2026.
Porsche is currently evaluating multiple Chinese smart driving solution providers and conducting relevant research.
Smart #2 prototype concept car to debut at April Beijing auto show
The production version of the two-seat Smart #2 mini EV will be launched within 2026.
Smart first mentioned the Smart #2 in September 2025 as the successor to its ForTwo model.
Volvo parent Geely set to produce its first solid-state battery this year
Volvo parent company Geely is set to complete production of its first in-house solid-state battery pack in 2026, becoming the latest Chinese electric automaker to announce progress with this next-generation battery tech. Read more…
Dig it: Volvo is offering 0% interest financing on EC230 Electric excavator
The groundbreaking EC230 Electric excavator has spent the last few years proving its worth on job sites around the world – now, Volvo is making it easier than ever to help it prove itself on your job site with an aggressive 0% financing deal. Read more…
Tesla rolls out insurance subsidy for Model 3 in China amid beefed-up promotion
Chinese customers purchasing a Model 3 on or before February 28 are eligible for an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000 ($1,150).
The latest insurance subsidy follows Tesla’s introduction of a 7-year low-interest financing plan for vehicle purchases in China on January 6.
Electric school buses arrive in Long Island with latest Zenobē launch
Zenobē is teaming up with the Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the Copiague Public Schools bus fleet in Long Island, NY, helping the district’s 4,500 students to cleaner, healthier transportation. Read more…
Why integrated FPC-based cell contact solutions are essential to battery pack manufacturing
Sponsored by Churod Electronics. Increased battery density is the endgame of all cutting-edge battery design, improvements cannot come at the expense of safety or cost limitations. The question then becomes how to push the envelope in a safe and cost-effective way. Monitoring the state-of-health of cells is at the top of the list of considerations…. Read more…
What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada Look At Australia.
In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge? Lire la suite…
Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For ‘Suppressing’ EVs
The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a “cartel” that’s “suppressed innovation” around EVs. Lire la suite…
Octillion reports milestone of 3,653 EV battery systems built in one day across nine factories
Octillion Power Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle battery systems, says it set a single-day manufacturing record on December 3, 2025 by producing 3,653 EV battery systems, representing about 114 MWh of energy production. The company says the output was achieved across nine battery manufacturing facilities in the US, India and China, pointing… Read more…
2026 AITO M9 interior, design and features review
The recipe for a high-end luxury SUV used to be written exclusively in German or British English for what probably feels like forever. If you wanted the pinnacle of comfort and status, you bought a Range Rover, a Bentley, or a top-shelf BMW. But the automotive world is shifting east, and the new AITO M9 is a clear signal that… Read more…
Honda 0 Series SUV: Everything We Know
With a wild design and a bespoke EV platform, Honda’s new electric SUV will start rolling off the assembly line in Ohio later in 2026. Lire la suite…
The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries
New York City’s food carts are part of the city’s soul. They’re loud, fast, fragrant, and everywhere – serving up everything from tacos to kebabs on street corners that somehow never sleep. But for all their charm, there’s one thing almost everyone agrees could disappear tomorrow without being missed: the rattling, smoky gas generators that keep those carts powered. Read more…
The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is on sale now, get it before it’s gone again (Upd.)
Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form. Read more…
Harbinger launches standalone battery business with new Airstream deal
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning its battery technology into a standalone business, supplying other manufacturers with dependable, US-made energy storage at tariff-free prices – and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer. Read more…
Tesla discontinues the Autopilot feature on its US vehicles
According to Tesla’s configurator in the US, the company is discontinuing the Autopilot feature. You can no longer add it to your Tesla, and instead, you can only add Traffic Aware Cruise Control on top of the Standard package. This decision likely comes after California threatened Tesla that it would impose a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses… Read more…
FSD is for chumps: SC01 is an EV that BEGS to be driven – and it’s coming to Europe
Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you. Read more…
Hybrid and electric semi truck sales topped 231,000 units 2025 – in China alone
While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China. Read more…
