Li Auto is exploring an in-house cloud inference chip, and the project is still at an early stage. Read more…
Samsung SDI buys out GM’s stake in the Indiana battery plant, which will make ESS cells
Samsung SDI acquires GM’s stake in Indiana battery plant to produce ESS prismatic cells, expanding its North American manufacturing footprint. Read more…
Electric momentum has split the world in two
On paper, the global EV train is barrelling down the tracks at a respectable clip. Around 1.85 million plug-in cars rolled off dealer lots worldwide last July alone – that’s a solid 9% increase over the same month last year, pushing our 2026 year-to-date total to a massive 11.5 million vehicles. But if you stand on a street corner in… Read more…
Leapmotor A05 to challenge Geely E2
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has introduced the new A05 in China. The 4.20-metre electric compact car comes with a 70 kW front-wheel-drive system and a 39.8 kWh LFP battery in its entry-level version. Leapmotor also plans to launch the model in Europe. Read more…
India extends electric two-wheeler incentives
India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has extended the terminal date for obtaining subsidy on electric two-wheelers under its PM E-DRIVE Scheme to 31 March 2028, subject to the available funding. It has also increased the total outlay of the scheme to 119 billion rupees (approx. 1.1 billion euros), with almost all of the additional funding allocated to electric two-wheelers. Read more…
Heart Aerospace completes maiden flight of electric aircraft demonstrator X1
Heart Aerospace has completed the maiden flight of its battery-electric X1 demonstrator, which the company says is the largest electric aircraft ever flown. The demonstrator will provide the technical foundation for Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Read more…
Here’s How Zoox’s Robotaxi Safety Testing Will Work
Now that Zoox has approval to charge customers for robotaxi rides, it’s released a detailed safety testing framework for its cars. Read More…
Tesla’s ‘Flying Roadster’ May Debut This Month Alongside A Street Legal Version
The second-generation Roadster is expected to get SpaceX-developed thrusters. Read More…
Critics Slam Tesla’s Gamification Of FSD As Driver Hits 25,000-Mile Streak
Tesla gamified its Full Self-Driving system with streaks. Critics argue that it’s more dangerous than good. Read More…
Used Tesla Model S Prices Have Fallen Dramatically. But Their Batteries Are Holding Up Great
Many aging, high-mileage Model S sedans retain much of their original battery capacity; they’re remarkably cheap to buy, and some still offer free lifetime Supercharging. Read More…
Chery iCar debuts V25 boxy extended-range SUV, launch expected in Q4
The iCar V25 comes with a 33.67 kWh battery pack and up to 150 km of WLTC electric range. Read more…
The new 1,070-HP Lucid Gravity GT-S has seven seats and supercar pace
I love the Monterey Car Week – it has always been a theatre of excess. A sun-drenched coastal sanctuary where collectors talk about bespoke leather stitching over chilled glasses of champagne. But watching Lucid roll out a three-row family hauler packing 1,070 horsepower right into the middle of Pebble Beach’s Concours Village felt like a cheeky jab to the jaw… Read more…
France introduces incentive scheme for used EVs
In France, the purchase and leasing of used electric vehicles will receive financial support starting in September. However, the measure is not particularly generous: Currently, only approximately 337 euros per vehicle are available through the so-called CEE system. In contrast, healthcare workers can expect significantly more when purchasing a used EV. Read more…
Neptune Energy advances Altmark lithium project
Neptune Energy is preparing to start lithium production in Germany’s Altmark region in 2030. In the second pilot phase, the Hanover-based company and Fraunhofer IEG are now testing different adsorbent materials for future industrial-scale lithium extraction. Read more…
Nio launches first fifth-generation battery swap stations
Nio has opened its first fifth-generation battery swap stations in China. The new stations allow Firefly models to use the swap network for the first time. At the same time, Nio has passed the milestone of 4,000 battery swap stations in its home market. Read more…
This Is The World’s Largest Electric Aircraft—And Its First Flight Cost Just $5
The U.S.-made Heart X1 climbed to 1,100 feet, and its all-electric propulsion system delivered over 1 MW of power. Read More…
Pony AI, Uber expand tie-up to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in 5 European cities
The two will build on the existing service in Zagreb, Croatia, adding 4 European cities, with plans to expand into the Middle East. Read more…
TU Graz develops guidelines for repairable EV batteries
Researchers at TU Graz have developed design guidelines to make traction batteries safer and easier to repair and recycle. Their analysis shows that repair-friendly designs can pay off economically and environmentally if only 8% of the battery cells are reused. Read more…
Porsche reportedly plans to discontinue Taycan by 2030
The Porsche Taycan entered series production in 2019, but sales have fallen sharply after initially strong demand. According to a German business newspaper, Porsche now plans to discontinue the electric sports car by 2030 at the latest. A previously considered move from Stuttgart to Leipzig is reportedly no longer under discussion. Read more…
The 2027 Karma Gyesera Is $35,000 Cheaper Than The Revero It Replaces
Karma says the four-door extended-range EV can drive up to 80 miles on electric power. Read More…
