The next-generation LS6 comes standard with a by-wire chassis and an 800-volt platform, taking on the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. Read more…
AEM’s rare earth-free Titan heavy-duty motor delivers 700 kW peak power
Advanced Electric Machines rates its rare earth-free Titan heavy-duty motor at 700 kW peak, highlighting thermal management and torque innovations. Read more…
Chinese automakers could sell 1.7 million vehicles a year in US by 2038 if allowed in
Chinese automakers could capture 11% of annual US new car sales by 2038 if allowed into the market, according to Mobility Global. Read more…
CATL says its modular TECTRANS II battery platform offers up to 1,000 km of range
CATL unveils TECTRANS II, a modular commercial vehicle battery platform offering up to 1,000 km range and fast megawatt-level charging. Read more…
The reborn Nissan PIXO could be the urban EV we actually need
Who remembers the original Nissan Pixo? Back in 2009, it arrived as a rebadged Suzuki Alto assembled in Delhi: a cheap, bare-bones box powered by a buzzy 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. It was transport in its purest, least romantic sense – an appliance designed to get budget-conscious commuters from point A to point B without emptying their wallets. Thirteen years after… Read more…
BMW fast-tracks the new i3, with reservations now opening next week
BMW will open US reservations for the new i3 early, now scheduled for next week. Read more…
Nissan’s Newest EV Isn’t Actually A Nissan
Nissan’s newest EV is this adorable city car with an LFP battery. Read More…
Deutronic’s DVCH3003 DC/DC converter handles up to 900 V for off-highway EVs
Deutronic USA launches DVCH3003 DC/DC converter handling up to 900 V for off-highway EVs, offering high efficiency and robust protection features. Read more…
Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, at a global debut in London today. It’s an SUV with up to 888 PS (876 hp), a 113 kWh battery, and up to 375 miles (600 km WLTP) of range. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gets a stretched version starting at about $60,000
Volkswagen launched the new ID. Buzz Cargo with a longer wheelbase, offering more space and updated software. Prices start at about $60,000, but a cheaper version will go on sale soon. Read more…
Bentley’s First EV Charges Faster Than You Can Finish Lunch
Bentley enters the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal. Read More…
Eight Cheap EVs Were Driven Until They Died. One Was A Clear Overachiever
It may not be the most efficient in the test, but it managed to beat its officially claimed range in a real-world highway range test. Read More…
Four minutes to charge an EV? Geely says its 2.2 MW is the answer
This week has been a proper whirlwind of battery announcements – and the message has never been clearer: you can forget the half-hour charging sessions. We used to tell ourselves that 30 minutes was a reasonable trade-off for zero emissions. It was the price of admission. But in China, it seems nobody got that memo. We heard from Sunwoda about… Read more…
Buick refreshes Electra E7 after just 5 months, adding features and power
The refreshed Buick Electra E7 arrives just 5 months after its initial rollout, underscoring pressure on joint-venture brands to catch up in China. Read more…
Thermal runaway: a guide to its prevention and containment in Li-ion batteries
Sponsored by Bluestar Silicones.Thermal runaway is a growing safety concern for large lithium-ion batteries, especially those used within the EV industry. If a battery cell overheats and reaches a critical temperature, it can trigger a self-heating reaction that can lead to catastrophic failure, fires and even explosion. As the electrification of transport accelerates, the risks… Read more » Read more…
Nio opens its first fully solar-powered battery swap station in China
The battery swap station in Xinjiang uses solar power and energy storage to operate off-grid. Read more…
Slovenia discontinues EV purchase subsidies
Slovenia will no longer provide subsidies for the purchase of EVs and will instead shift its focus to expanding charging infrastructure. This decision is part of a broader energy policy realignment by the new government under Prime Minister Janez Janša. Read more…
Nio closes hubs in Cologne and Weiterstadt
Nio will close its hubs in Cologne and Weiterstadt near Frankfurt at the end of September 2026. After that, Munich will remain the only Nio Hub in Germany and thus the only in-house location with a workshop. For service, the Chinese manufacturer refers to a network of selected workshops. Read more…
Hyundai recalls Ioniq 9 over power-folding rear seat risk
Hyundai is recalling 5,360 Ioniq 9 eSUVs in the US from the 2026 model year. The manufacturer states that the second-row power seats may fail to detect an occupant and continue moving, potentially trapping a person in the rear of the vehicle. Read more…
Donut Lab really wants us to believe its ‘miracle solid-state battery’ is real
An Intertek lab in the UK found just 3.4 ppm of lithium in a sample of Donut Lab’s “solid-state” battery, and the Finnish startup is now using that result to argue its cell is neither lithium-ion nor sodium-ion. Read more…
