Zeekr’s approach is unusual in China’s auto industry, where new vehicle launches are typically accompanied by high-profile promotional events. Read more…
BYD hires Hungary’s ex-foreign minister as Europe push deepens
Peter Szijjarto will oversee BYD’s external relations and new business development, bringing the company a political figure familiar with both Beijing and Brussels. Read more…
Webinar: Hidden defects, high stakes—CT inspection for EV batteries and components
As electric vehicle manufacturers scale production, quality teams face a difficult challenge: critical defects are often hidden inside batteries, castings, connectors, welds, electronics, and other high-value components. Traditional inspection methods can miss internal issues, require destructive teardown, or create bottlenecks that make comprehensive inspection impractical. Industrial CT gives manufacturers and suppliers a non-destructive way to… Read more » Read more…
Volvo wants to launch two new EVs in the US priced around $50,000, and they are not SUVs
Volvo is pulling its last wagon from the US, but it may not be for long. As it aims to revamp the brand, Volvo may bring two new EVs to America, starting in the low $50,000s. Read more…
Solar just became Europe’s biggest source of electricity – here’s the milestone it hit
Solar power reached a new milestone across Europe last month, generating a record 52 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity and supplying 25% of all electricity used in the European Union in June 2026, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Energy business, used car business, and plain ol’ business business
Today’s episode of Quick Charge means business – the business of buying up power stations to power up the pet AI that says it would have picked you over Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft and the business of fleecing well-heeled car collectors out of an extra $100,000 on a (mostly) new Tesla Model S Signature sedan. Read more…
Energy Fuels to acquire rare earth magnet maker VAC for $1.9 billion
Energy Fuels to acquire rare earth magnet maker Vacuumschmelze for $1.9B, creating a mine-to-magnet supply chain for EV traction motors. Read more…
Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 N EV prices by $6,300
Hyundai slashed prices on the all-electric 2026 IONIQ 5 N by $6,300, making it more affordable than ever. Read more…
Lamborghini says EV tech ‘not mature enough,’ pushes first EV past 2030
Lamborghini has doubled down on backing away from electric vehicles. A second executive now confirms the Lanzador will launch as a plug-in hybrid rather than an EV, and that the brand’s first fully electric car won’t arrive until after 2030. Read more…
Hyundai’s $5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Georgia Powers Up
The automaker is teaming up with Korean battery maker SK On to supply batteries to the nearby Metaplant America. Read More…
Bosch begins silicon carbide sample production at Roseville, its first US chip fab
Bosch starts silicon carbide chip sample production at its first US fab in Roseville, boosting local EV powertrain and semiconductor supply. Read more…
First Chinese province bans sales of combustion-engine vehicles
In debates about electric mobility, opponents of politically mandated phase-out dates for new registrations of combustion-engine vehicles often argue that e-mobility is gaining traction in China without the need for bans. However, the Chinese province of Hainan does not intend to leave the transition entirely to market forces. Read more…
Is Lucid Motors replaying a classic playbook as bankruptcy rumors spark a massive stock plunge?
The electric car industry is no stranger to dramatic financial swings, but Lucid Motors (ticker: LCID) took investors on an exceptionally wild ride yesterday. The trouble began when electric-vehicles.com, a highly regarded EV news blog, published an exclusive report claiming that restructuring adviser AlixPartners had delivered a stark warning to the Lucid board. According to the report, the adviser suggested… Read more…
Guatemala plans 300 electric buses from 2027
Guatemala plans to procure around 300 electric buses from 2027 as part of efforts to build an integrated public transport system. A state-backed guarantee fund is intended to support fleet financing and could unlock investments of more than €500 million. Read more…
The Chip Is A $15,000 25-MPH EV That Makes Driving Optional
Chip Motors is a new EV startup betting that Americans are willing to go smaller—and pay up to have someone else do the parking. Read More…
Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report
Volvo is reportedly considering bringing a sedan and wagon back to the U.S. as EVs, after discontinuing its gas-powered models. Read More…
Chengdu Auto Show to kick off Aug 21, featuring Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90, Freelander 8
This will mark the first auto-show appearance for Xiaomi’s Sky Nomad N90 and the Freelander 8. Read more…
Munich Electrification secures capital to expand its battery management systems
Munich Electrification secures Ardian capital to expand its battery management systems for EVs and stationary storage across new markets and applications. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new affordable electric SUV debuts with 265 miles of range [Images]
Volkswagen introduced its new affordable electric SUV, the ID. Cross, with an entry-level price starting at around $32,000. Read more…
GMC marks 25 years of Hummer with limited ‘ICON’ EV as sales sink 55%
GMC is marking 25 years of the Hummer nameplate with the Hummer EV ICON | 25, a limited-run edition of its all-electric supertruck that revives the yellow paint of the original H2. Read more…
