Overseas revenue accounted for 69% of Chery Auto’s H1 revenue, but lower foreign-exchange gains weighed on its financial performance. Read more…
Chinese state buys Nio’s battery swap stations
When Nio first began dotting the Chinese landscape with robotic battery swap stations, many dismissed the whole enterprise as an eccentric, money-burning vanity project. Conventional wisdom dictated that building huge drive-in mechanical vaults was a financial dead end – a capital incinerator bound to buckle under the weight of its own concrete. Rival carmakers took the easy route by telling… Read more…
GAC Aion unveils Ray 7, first model with new logo, powered by Huawei drive unit
The Ray 7 is the first model in GAC Aion’s new Ray series and is tasked with helping rejuvenate the brand’s appeal to younger consumers. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 takes luxury up a notch with coach doors and all [Images]
Genesis unveiled its first full-size flagship SUV, the GV90, and it’s about as over-the-top as they come. The ultra-luxe electric SUV packs coach doors, a built-in refrigerator, massive digital screens, air suspension, and plenty of other high-end touches. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao opens pre-orders for first sedan lineup, starting at $33,900
The Formula S and Formula S GT will make their debut at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, which opens on August 21. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 Is Here And It’s Like a Luxury Lounge On Wheels
With massive interior space and the ability to turn the front seats around, the GV90 can create a lounge-like interior for four people. Read More…
Niron Magnetics wins conditional $150-million loan commitment for rare earth-free magnets
Niron Magnetics secures $150M loan commitment to build US plant for rare-earth-free Iron Nitride magnets used in EV motors and advanced applications. Read more…
New Benchmark report details the role of batteries in global military applications
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports on global military battery demand, highlighting drones and supply chain risks in defense applications. Read more…
Portland airport can charge 20 rental EVs at once – from overhead
Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon can now charge up to 20 rental EVs at once without sacrificing valuable floor space, thanks to a new overhead ChargePoint fast charging system. Read more…
As US tries to starve Cuba, solar electric garbage trikes offer a lifeline
Cuba is struggling with a US-imposed blockade on fuel shipments, which has led to many crises, including a breakdown in garbage collection in Havana. But a startup is stepping up to collect garbage in one neighborhood, using electric three-wheeled vehicles powered by solar. Read more…
Wawa-branded EV chargers are expanding beyond Tesla
Wawa launched self-branded Tesla Superchargers earlier this year, and now it’s doing the same with Electrify America EV fast chargers. Read more…
The Fiat Topolino Is Disrupting The U.S. Golf Cart Market
Fiat’s “little mouse” is more golf cart than car, and it’s doing its best to disrupt America’s $1 billion golf cart industry. Read More…
BMW’s Chinese-Market iX3 50L Just Drove 640 Miles On One Charge
The test was to drive from one place to another, so there isn’t any CLTC leniency going on here. Read More…
Rivian to add a second shift to its R2 assembly line as it ramps production of its “breakout” vehicle
Rivian plans a second shift at its Normal plant to ramp R2 production, aiming for 65,000-70,000 deliveries and expanding with a new Georgia facility. Read more…
Buick launches Electra L7 BEV in China, starting at $25,000 with 702-km range
The Buick Electra L7 BEV is built on an 800-volt platform and can add 450 km of range with a 10-minute charge. Read more…
Sharing Is Caring: See How A Lucid Gravity Can Charge A Tesla Model 3
Charging a Tesla with its biggest competitors might seem like blasphemy but it actually works pretty damn well. Read More…
Seres swings to H1 loss on parts price hikes, asset impairment
The average daily price of battery-grade lithium carbonate jumped 132.2% in H1, while chips saw structural shortages and sharp price increases. Read more…
Octillion opens third Indian battery plant in Gujarat, adding 3 GWh of capacity per year
Octillion Power Systems opens third battery plant in Gujarat, India, adding 3 GWh annual capacity with advanced thermal and BMS tech. Read more…
From promise to reality: the state of bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging represents a bold promise: enabling private and commercial EV owners to participate in the electricity market and earn money. Thanks to V2G technology, EVs can become an element of sector coupling and thus of the energy transition. However, problems remain when it comes to actual implementation – such as standardisation. Read more…
Lucid unveils its 2027 Air EV lineup with a new Stealth package
Lucid unveiled its 2027 Air lineup, streamlining the options across its electric sedan range and adding a new Stealth & Sound Package for the entry-level Air Pure. Read more…
