The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Read more…
SpaceX bails out xAI in mega-deal — here’s what it means for Tesla
SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month. Read more…
Schneider Electric launches EV charging system delivering up to 720 kW and decentralized architecture
Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, an EV charging system for commercial and industrial sites and fleet operators in Europe. The system delivers up to 720 kW and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, targeting higher-throughput charging as demand for eMobility grows. Schneider Electric reports 97% efficiency for StarCharge Fast 720 and… Read more…
Avatr previews 06T wagon, to feature Huawei hardware and technology
The Avatr 06T is a new model under the Huawei Qiankun-Avatr strategic partnership 2.0, Avatr said.
The Avatr 06T is expected to be a derivative model of the Avatr 06 sedan.
Cyclic Materials raises $75 million to scale rare earth magnet recycling
Cyclic Materials has closed a $75-million Series C equity round to scale its rare earth element recycling operations across the US and Europe and accelerate its Canada-based research and development footprint. The company says the funding will speed deployment of locally anchored recycling infrastructure for magnet-containing end-of-life scrap and magnet production waste—materials it processes to… Read more…
Schneider Electric launches EV charging system delivering up to 720 kW and decentralized architecture
Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, an EV charging system for commercial and industrial sites and fleet operators in Europe. The system delivers up to 720 kW and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, targeting higher-throughput charging as demand for eMobility grows. Schneider Electric reports 97% efficiency for StarCharge Fast 720 and… Read more…
Xpeng elevates AI expert to bigger role in latest restructuring
The vision for AI is reshaping automotive companies’ organizational structures, with Xpeng being the latest example.
Xpeng has merged its autonomous driving center and intelligent cockpit center into a unified general intelligence center, led by AI expert Liu Xianming.
California’s New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers
California revealed more details of its $200 million EV incentive program. Lire la suite…
Huawei-backed Aito shares 1st official images of M6 amid intensifying Chinese SUV competition
Aito shared multiple images and a preview video of the M6, showcasing the model’s exterior details.
The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring and is expected to target the RMB 250,000-level family SUV market.
Changan to unveil sodium-ion battery strategy with CATL on Feb 5
Changan said it will collaborate with CATL to address mobility challenges in cold winter weather.
A launch event will be held in the sub-zero temperatures of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia.
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
New solar and wind capacity additions in November were the second highest in 2025 and accounted for 93% of that month’s total. Solar continues to dominate new capacity additions and has held the lead among all energy sources for 27 consecutive months, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets. Read more…
Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi
On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. Read more…
Most outages start near homes – smart meters could catch them first
More than 90% of US power outages start on the distribution grid – the part closest to homes that utilities can’t always see in real time – but Sense says it’s trying to change that by pushing fault detection directly into smart meters.. Read more…
2 days left to comment on DOT’s plan to hike US fuel costs by $23B
In December, the US Department of Transportation proposed a plan to make cars less efficient when Americans are already paying record-high energy bills during an affordability crisis fueled by tariff-driven inflation. That plan is still up for public comment, with comments ending in two days. Read more…
EcoFlow Super Bowl sale drops DELTA 3 Max Plus + Trail station bundle to $1,033, Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike bundle at new $1,649 low, more
With there only being six days until Super Bowl LX, we’ve got EcoFlow kickstarting this week’s Green Deals with its Big Game Day Sale that is seeing up to 64% discounts on units + a bonus 6% savings code. A notable inclusion there is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station and a FREE Trail 200 DC 60,000mAh Power Station at its second-best $1,033 rate, with several others rounded up together. We also spotted Velotric’s Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike in its Ocean Mist colorway getting $150 in FREE gear at a new $1,649 low, as well as some EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale offers, DEWALT’s 10-inch table saw at the best price since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our latest Electrified Weekly edition.. Read more…
Chinese EV leaders MG and BYD bring the price war overseas
MG launched the new MG4 EV Urban in the UK, priced at just £23,495 ($32,000), undercutting BYD’s popular Dolphin hatch as more affordable electric cars hit the market. Read more…
Sunrise Wind is back, collapsing Trump’s offshore wind shutdown [update]
A federal judge allowed Sunrise Wind to resume construction, making it the fifth and final offshore wind project to beat the shutdown order. Read more…
Owners of broken Colo. coal plant forced to reopen ask DoE to reconsider order
The two main utilities that own a Colorado coal plant which was ordered to reopen by fossil shill Chris Wright have pushed back on the order, stating plainly that it would raise costs and would not benefit reliability for Colorado electric ratepayers. Read more…
These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada
From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North. Lire la suite…
