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…
I Drove The Revived Chevy Bolt. Here Are 4 Pros And 2 Cons
The 2027 Chevy Bolt has punchy acceleration, a great infotainment system, and a surprisingly spacious interior. Read More…
This Dodge Charger EV Prototype Packs An Experimental Semi-Solid-State Battery
Dodge parent Stellantis is exploring the viability of semi-solid-state batteries with real-world testing. The test mule: A Charger EV. Read More…
Engineering the connection point for long-term EV charging reliability
Sponsored by Lider Electric.Lider Electric’s NEMA 14-50 receptacles with Electric Vehicle Marking combine certification-backed product identification with purpose-built EV charging design. EV charging reliability is often discussed at the system level: charger output, vehicle compatibility, software, utility capacity, and public infrastructure. Those factors matter, but many residential and light commercial charging setups still depend on… Read more » Read more…
Tesla announces Actually Smart Summon for the Cybertruck
Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon has been available since 2024, but so far the Cybertruck has weirdly been left out of the party. That is finally changing, thankfully. Tesla has just revealed that the feature is coming to the Cybertruck, and made the video below to celebrate the occasion. Give me a booty call pic.twitter.com/0KWFuMTlvg— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) June 10, 2026 Unfortunately,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 RWD review: sporty, efficient and affordable
The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive currently offers the lowest-cost entry into the brand’s line-up. Tesla has reduced the equipment level, though not as extensively as in the comparable Model Y. At the same time, the saloon delivers outstanding efficiency.
China Loves This Cheap Battery Tech. Here’s Why General Motors Might Not Stick With It
LFP is the industry’s go-to cheap EV battery tech, but GM says another chemistry could offer similar cost benefits with fewer drawbacks. Read More…
Tesla steers around bureaucracy as Denmark approves FSD software
Tesla unlocked another geo expansion for its driver assistance software in Europe. Denmark has officially granted provisional clearance to the American automaker’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) platform. Denmark is the fourth European nation to approve the technology in a span of just eight weeks. The decision reveals a growing appetite among individual European governments to experience advanced software features without waiting… Read more…
BYD Says It Will Be The World’s Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous
As BYD vows to become the largest automaker, it must also defend against allegations that it has ties to the Chinese military. Read More…
