Chery launches QQ3 EV with strong initial orders
Chery said the QQ3 EV secured 56,879 orders roughly two hours after its launch event ended.
The aggressive pricing of the QQ3 EV poses a direct threat to the Leapmotor A10 launched just a week ago.
BYD ups its overseas sales target for 2026 even further
BYD announced its 1.3 million international shipments target for 2026 a couple of months ago. Still, during an analyst call, the Chinese car manufacturer adjusted its plans and is aiming for 1.5 million overseas sales. To be frank, even the 1.3 million target sounds ambitious as it represents a solid 24% year-on-year growth. On the other hand, the company managed… Read more…
KULR to co-develop battery system for Robinson’s eR66 electric helicopter demonstrator
Hyundai will unveil ‘something big’ this week, and we think we know what it is
The last time Hyundai said “something big” was coming, it was a cool new off-road electric SUV concept. In a few days, we will see what Hyundai is cooking up this time during a “major world debut” at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
This $600M California battery will power 321,000 homes at peak demand
Arevon is building a big new battery project just south of San Francisco, designed to keep the lights on when demand spikes. Read more…
Jaguar’s Electric Sedan Prototype Seems Pretty Great. Will Anyone Care?
The venerable British automaker is staking its future on a grand six-figure electric sedan. Is that what the market wants? Lire la suite…
Kulicke & Soffa’s new ASTERION-TW welds copper terminals without heat for power modules
BYD Has Hit A Rough Patch. It Still Plans To Sell 1.5 Million Cars Outside Of China This Year
China’s BYD believes that over half of its total business could eventually come from sales outside of China. Lire la suite…
WhatsApp is testing a new dedicated CarPlay app
WhatsApp is finally testing a standalone app for CarPlay users. The messaging service is now in its beta testing phase and is available via the TestFlight platform. Users with the new WhatsApp for CarPlay will be able to view chat lists, contact info, profile pictures, and call history. WhatsApp for CarPlay app beta Users can also start calls directly from… Read more…
Semi-solid-state EV batteries are now powering up trucks and flying cars
Semi-solid-state batteries are already expanding from the first passenger EVs to new segments, including flying cars and light trucks. Read more…
This 400 kW EV charger packs more power into half the space
SK Signet just unveiled a new 400 kW ultra-fast EV charger aimed squarely at the next wave of high-voltage EVs – and it’s built to take up a lot less space. Read more…
Tesla’s head of customer experience leaves for Coinbase as talent exodus grows
Tesla (TSLA) has lost another senior leader as Jose del Corral, the automaker’s head of product for customer experience, announced today that he is leaving after almost eight years to join Coinbase. Read more…
The certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your battery
The Skoda Peaq is a huge new electric SUV for big families
Skoda showed off a new car that looks like it ate a whole lot of its vitamins. It’s called the Skoda Peaq and it is a giant, fully electric SUV that can carry a lot of people and a lot of gear. Skoda used to make sensible cars that shared parts with Volkswagen, but now, it is making something even… Read more…
Toyota’s new luxury EV in China receives over 3,000 orders in 1 hour after launching for $22,000
The bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV in China, may be its most advanced vehicle yet. After launching for under $22,000, the luxury electric sedan secured 3,100 orders within its first hour. Read more…
Another Tesla Cybercab production leader leaves as exodus continues
Mark Lupkey, the manufacturing operations leader who oversaw Cybercab assembly and end-of-line ramp at Giga Texas, has announced his departure from Tesla. He is the third senior leader directly involved in bringing the Cybercab to production to leave the company in just over a month. Read more…
Kia’s most affordable EV launches with big ambitions
The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders last week at lower prices than expected. Read more…
BYD’s new EV is luring in buyers with 5 minute charging and prices starting at $22,000
BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. Read more…
