The GV90 will be available with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors as Genesis upscales into higher-end segments. With an expected debut soon, an uncovered model was found abandoned in a field alongside other Lucid, Hyundai, and Audi vehicles. Read more…
Hawaii’s newest NEVI charging station is part of a different kind of rollout
Hawaii is continuing to build out its public EV charging network, and the state just opened a new NEVI-funded fast charging site at Kapalua Airport on Maui. Read more…
BASQUEVOLT launches 402 Wh/kg Li-metal NMC cell with 8.9C pulse power, manufactured in Spain
BASQUEVOLT launches 402 Wh/kg lithium metal NMC cell with 8.9C pulse power, produced in Spain and validated by Renault Group’s Ampere EV arm. Read more…
These 5 Cars Made Up 20% Of EV Sales Globally Last Year
Last year, there were over 600 electric models sold across the world. Just five of them made up 20% of all EV sales. Read More…
Stellantis will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms in its next-gen EVs
Today Stellantis announced that it’s going to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions in its next-gen vehicle architectures. The Snapdragon solutions will “support advanced, unified compute power across the entire vehicle, including cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assist systems”. These will be deployed across Stellantis’ brands, “driving cost efficiency through platform standardization”, the official press release reveals. The collaboration between… Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries hit another major milestone in China
Chinese lithium metal giant Ganfeng Lithium has begun producing what it calls the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state batteries with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials. Read more…
There’s About To Be A New Quickest-Charging EV In America
Mercedes just claimed the EV fast-charging crown in America. Now the charging network needs to catch up. Read More…
Xiaomi launches new, cheaper standard version of YU7 to further challenge Tesla Model Y
The new Xiaomi YU7 standard version starts at 233,500 yuan ($34,320) and has a CLTC range of 643 kilometers. Read more…
Bosch wins Mercedes-Benz order for electric motors across multiple performance classes, extending into the 2030s
Bosch secures a long-term electric motor supply deal with Mercedes-Benz, featuring advanced winding and rotor oil cooling technologies. Read more…
Xiaomi launches high-performance YU7 GT SUV as it chases elite drivers
The Xiaomi YU7 GT starts at 389,900 yuan ($57,290) and is aimed at the premium market. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota C-HR Feels Like A Misstep In A Pivotal Year For EVs
The C-HR is a fun EV wrapped in an outdated experience. It proves that new doesn’t mean compelling. Read More…
Stellantis Plans $70 Billion Comeback With LFP Batteries And A Tesla FSD Challenger
The automaker is giving EVs another shot with cheaper batteries, a new platform, and high-tech chips for AI and autonomy. Read More…
Stellantis plans 29 new electric vehicles and a new platform for all drive types
Stellantis has unveiled its strategic plan for the next five years called ‘FaSTLAne 2030.’ The European-American automotive group intends to invest €60 billion during this period to accelerate its growth and increase profitability. The focus will be on the four brands, Fiat, Peugeot, Jeep, and Ram, as well as a new modular architecture called STLA One. Read more…
First drive in the Kia EV2: Compact EV with a surprisingly mature setup
With the EV2, Kia is bringing its smallest electric car to Germany so far. The B-segment SUV focuses on efficient packaging, high comfort levels and features previously reserved for the brand’s larger models. During an initial test drive, the 4.06-metre-long EV appeared significantly more mature than its compact dimensions suggest. However, the right configuration will determine how suitable the compact Kia is for everyday use.
BYD launches third-gen Yuan Plus to defend compact EV market share
The third-generation Yuan Plus starts at 119,900 yuan ($17,630) in China, slightly higher than its predecessor. Read more…
Freudenberg’s new DIAvent maxFlow vents over 190 liters per second in EV battery thermal runaway events
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies launches DIAvent maxFlow vent, improving thermal runaway gas release in EV batteries with faster, safer degassing. Read more…
Tesla expands FSD Supervised to China in hope to boost EV sales
Tesla finally announced the arrival of its Full Self-Driving software, known as FSD Supervised, in China. The American automaker confirmed the expansion on the social media platform X and noted that the software is also available in other global markets: South Korea, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States. The official confirmation follows the state visit to China by… Read more…
Interior Dept. decided on its $1B oil bribe to stop wind power before it had a reason
The Interior Department, which recently used $1 billion in taxpayer funds to bribe a foreign oil company into stopping development of cheap offshore wind in the US, had already decided on the deal before it had fabricated a legal justification for it, according to emails obtained by Congress. Read more…
Xiaomi’s new YU7 undercuts Tesla Model Y by $4,350 with 50 km more range
Xiaomi launched a new entry-level YU7 “Standard Edition” today priced at RMB 233,500 (~$32,400) — undercutting the Tesla Model Y by RMB 30,000 ($4,350) while delivering 643 km of range versus the Model Y’s 593 km. Read more…
Jeep and Ram vehicles are about to get more affordable with prices under $40,000
Stellantis plans to launch seven new Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler vehicles priced under $40,000, and two that will cost less than $30,000. Read more…
