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Asahi Kasei opens wet-process separator coating line at Celgard’s Charlotte plant
Asahi Kasei opens a wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line at Celgard’s Charlotte plant to boost North American supply capacity. Read more…
2026 MINI John Cooper Works Aceman e real-life range test with 19-inch wheels and summer tires
MINI is one of the most recognizable automotive brands in pop culture, even among people with little interest in cars. Today, we are testing one of its new additions, the MINI Aceman JCW e, a compact crossover positioned below the Countryman while offering more space and versatility than the traditional MINI Cooper. The Aceman is MINI’s first model available exclusively… Read more…
BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?
August sales numbers from the UK show a rosy picture for electric car sales, with BEVs being the most common powertrain and making up 30% of the market, up from 23% a year ago. Read more…
These EVs retain their battery best, largest-ever study finds
The Mercedes EQA, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and BMW i4 hold onto their battery health better than any other electric car, according to the largest independent study of used-EV batteries ever run. Read more…
Equinor just brought its biggest US battery online in Texas
Equinor’s largest US battery energy storage project to date is now operating in South Texas, adding 100 megawatts (MW) of flexible capacity to the state’s fast-growing power grid. Read more…
These top-selling EVs are on sale for Labor Day
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Toyota bZ are on sale for Labor Day to clear inventory for the incoming 2027 models. Read more…
Can Xiaomi Take On Porsche On Its Home Turf? It’s About To Try
Eight dealership groups have signed on as part of Xiaomi’s entry into Europe, which starts next year. Read More…
My First Walmart EV Charging Experience Was A Disaster
The company’s public fast-charging station left me baking in the sun for 40 minutes. Read More…
European MAN partners invest in service and charging network
MAN Truck & Bus looks set to invest significantly more in the development of its service network by 2030 than previously planned. Thanks to dealers and partners, a total of around €700m will now flow into the further expansion and development of the European service and sales network by the end of 2030. Read more…
Wayve and Uber launch autonomous rides in London
Wayve and Uber have launched their autonomous ride service in London as planned. However, a safety driver will remain onboard for the time being. Read more…
Xiaomi Auto signs first German dealers, paving way for 2027 European sales
Xiaomi Auto signed MoUs with an initial group of 8 German automotive dealer groups and will enter the European market in 2027. Read more…
South Africa’s CHARGE upgrades its off-grid EV charging network
CHARGE doubles off-grid solar EV charging capacity on South Africa’s N3 corridor, boosting commercial fleet charging and renewable energy use. Read more…
Germany: hydrogen truck mobility ‘alliance’ moves forward
In Germany, an alliance is forming to accelerate the commercialisation of heavy H2 trucks and associated infrastructure. To achieve this, Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, and Toyota are joining forces, supported by industry giants such as Bosch, Air Liquide, and TotalEnergies. The message: Domestic players want to establish an H2 ecosystem – before others do. Read more…
First drive: Opel Corsa GSE delivers 207 kW for €39,900
Opel is turning Germany’s best-selling small car into a fully electric hot hatch. On the test track in Pachfurth, the Opel Corsa GSE performed much more impressively than its starting price of €39,900 suggests. However, for everyday use, some features are missing, which slightly tarnish the otherwise positive overall impression. Read more…
India mulls new scheme to support 100,000 heavy-duty EVs
Building on FAME, PM E-Drive, PM E-Bus Sewa, and several other schemes over the past decade, the Indian government is considering a new programme to support heavy-duty electric vehicles. The proposed scheme, an initiative by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), could cover up to 100,000 EVs. Read more…
PG&E expands V2X program with Tesla, Volvo, Nissan and $17K incentives
PG&E just expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, adding EVs from Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan and opening up as much as $17,000 in incentives to turn a car into home backup power. Read more…
A Tesla killed a motorcyclist on Autopilot/FSD, Tesla’s own data confirms
A Tesla Model X struck and killed a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moraine last year and the crash went mostly unnoticed. Read more…
California’s clean air laws are back as court overrules Trump from blocking them
California scored a win for clean air today, as a DC court blocked a republican attempt to end the state’s clean air standards. It’s not the first time California has prevailed in a similar case against similar illegal attacks meant to impose more pollution. Read more…
BYD’s latest flagship SUV received over 12,000 orders within 1 day after its launch
Within 24 hours of going on sale, BYD confirmed that the Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. Read more…
