MAN has sent its upcoming electric coach bus for winter testing in northern Sweden and Erzurum, Turkey. Four units of the Lion’s Coach E covered thousands of test kilometres in cold and snowy conditions. The trials are considered one of the final major endurance tests before the series launch this year. Read more…
Electric truck charging: Booking across technical interfaces
Electric trucks need reliable charging to keep pace with tightly scheduled logistics operations. In the Truck Charging project, several industry players spent six months developing a booking system designed to work across manufacturers and operators. Read more…
China Feb NEV sales drop 32% as broader auto market weakens, CPCA data shows
Exports of passenger NEVs from China surged 124.7% to 269,000 units, providing a strong bright spot for Chinese automakers.
Retail sales of PHEVs dropped 31.0% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-on-year decline for the category.
Tesla’s China sales rebound in Feb as market share hits nearly 2-year high
Tesla’s retail sales in China surged in February amid broader market weakness, pushing its share in the BEV market to the highest since April 2024.
The Model Y drove the sales recovery, with its retail sales in China surging 215.84% year-on-year to 25,286 units in February.
MG 4X arrives with semi-solid battery tech
MG officially named its latest model the MG 4X – this is the first SUV in the MG4 family, and it will take on rivals like the BYD Atto 2. MG says the “X” in the name stands for “infinite possibilities,” targeting younger drivers who want a mix of style and utility. By moving the MG4 formula into the SUV… Read more…
Li Auto narrowly returns to profit amid plunging vehicle deliveries
Li Auto posted a fourth-quarter net income of 20.2 million yuan, but still recorded an operating loss of 442.6 million yuan.
Total revenue for the fourth quarter plunged 35.0% from the same period in 2024 to 28.8 billion yuan.
Why California cities are trying to ban students from riding e-bikes to school
A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Is Getting Apple CarPlay And Android Auto
Older Gravity SUVs will get the two smartphone mirroring features through an over-the-air software update. Lire la suite…
BMW iX3 Demand Is So High That The Factory Is Already Doing Double Shifts
BMW said demand for the iX3 is “significantly exceeding expectations,” with orders running “well into this year.” Lire la suite…
Tesla showcases upcoming Gen 3 humanoid robot in China
Tesla showcased its third-generation humanoid robot at AWE 2026 and plans to launch mass production of the product by the end of 2026.
Tesla has set a long-term planned production capacity of 1 million units per year for the robot.
Smart recalls 18,217 EVs in China due to battery fire risk
The move follows a similar recall by its sister brand Zeekr, as well as a recent settlement reached between a Geely subsidiary and a battery supplier.
Smart is recalling a total of more than 18,217 EVs due to potential thermal runaway risks related to the manufacturing consistency of high-voltage power batteries.
Zeron secures fresh capital as China’s electric heavy truck race heats up
Zeron raised 1.2 billion yuan ($175 million) from investors including a CATL-affiliated fund, Nio Capital, and Momenta.
The startup plans to deliver 5,000 trucks in 2026 to achieve break-even and challenge traditional commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Nio adds new color to ES8 SUV to sustain delivery growth
Nio rolled out a 10,000 yuan ($1,450) Nebula Red color option for its flagship ES8 SUV to attract more buyers.
The move follows Nio Inc’s weekly orders hitting a new high for 2026 after aggressive promotions.
Nio’s William Li sees shared tech stack but waits on robotics market
William Li has ruled out an immediate entry into the currently trending robotics industry, focusing instead on selling more cars.
This cautious stance contrasts with Nio’s previous expansions into new ventures including smartphones.
Sodium-ion batteries hit the Midwestern grid in first-of-its-kind pilot
A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time. Read more…
EGI Battery plans to start battery manufacturing in Michigan in Q3
US-based advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer EGI Battery has established its first US battery manufacturing campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ann Arbor facility positions EGI to deliver high-performance, lithium-ion pouch cell batteries in line with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will power drones, electric aviation, aerospace, and emerging technologies such as humanoid robotics. The… Read more…
Blink Charging to deploy 200 EV chargers at 90 Korian retirement homes in Belgium
Korian Belgium, a provider of elderly care services, is working with Blink Charging on a nationwide EV charging project. Blink plans to deploy over 200 Blink-owned chargers across 90 Korian locations in Belgium. A similar roll-out for Korian Netherlands is planned. Blink’s fully financed investment model will enable Korian to quickly add EV charging to… Read more…
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive. Read more…
Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box truck at Work Truck Week
Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating. Read more…
Kia’s cheapest EV looks like a baby Seltos [Video]
The EV2 is set to go on sale any day now as Kia’s most affordable electric car in Europe. Thanks to its upright, boxy design, it looks more like the Seltos SUV than an entry-level EV. Read more…
