Slovakia becomes WeRide’s fourth European market, following France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
The first batch of WeRide’s robotaxis will arrive in Slovakia in spring 2026, with road tests slated to begin in Bratislava in the first half of the year.
Horizon Robotics plans next-gen auto chip to outpace Nvidia’s Thor-X
Horizon Robotics is developing the J7 series chips, aiming to significantly surpass Nvidia’s Thor-X in computing power by 2027.
Horizon Robotics is transitioning from a chip supplier to a more comprehensive provider of integrated hardware and software solutions.
Li Auto to open automated charging stations in Q2 to rival Nio’s tech
Li Auto will launch its first automated charging station in the second quarter, aiming to reduce driver input for charging.
The move intensifies competition among Chinese EV makers in automated charging and smart driving technologies.
Xiaomi launches highly anticipated next-gen SU7 sedan to further challenge Tesla
Xiaomi officially launched its updated SU7 electric sedan, with a starting price of 219,900 yuan ($31,870) — a significant reduction from the pre-sales price.
The SU7 Pro is equipped with a 96.3-kWh battery pack and has a range of 902 kilometers.
Nio’s in-house chip production exceeds 550,000 units, says William Li
Nio’s cumulative production of in-house developed chips has exceeded 550,000 units, driven primarily by strong shipments of the Yangjian and Shenji NX9031 chips.
The Yangjian chip for LiDAR has helped Nio save hundreds of yuan in costs per vehicle.
CharIN Error Codes Working Group moves to open development on GitHub
The reliability of public EV charging stations is a critical issue, and industry experts agree that establishing a standard set of error codes would be a big step in the right direction. For some years now, CharIN’s Error Codes Working Group has been on the case, working to standardize error codes and diagnostics across EVs,… Read more…
Microchip’s BZPACK mSiC power modules target harsh environments with >1,000-hour HV-H3TRB performance
Microchip Technology has introduced its BZPACK mSiC power modules, a new silicon carbide module family aimed at industrial and renewable-energy systems that have to survive heat, humidity, and high voltage over long operating lives. The key selling point is environmental robustness. Microchip says the modules are tested to meet High Humidity High Voltage High Temperature… Read more…
Solaris shares update on electric bus retrofit scheme
In December, Solaris offered to retrofit its existing electric buses. The company has now said that the retrofit program currently covers around 170 vehicles across Europe – including 105 e-buses being retrofitted by Berliner BVG alone. Read more…
E-boat manufacturer Candela secures €30 million from investors
Various existing investors and the development bank IFC are injecting €30 million into Candela. The Swedish startup has developed an electric hydrofoil boat that is already in use in Stockholm’s urban transport. Read more…
Renault recalls R4 and R5 over potential battery issues
Renault is initiating a recall affecting units of the electric models Renault 5 and Renault 4 produced between December 12, 2025, and January 28, 2026. There appears to be an issue with the supplied battery cells in a specific batch. Read more…
TotalEnergies delivers 170 new EV charging points for Camden
The charge points are located across 80 sites within the London borough, and include a number of rapid chargers. Read more…
Uber invests up to $1.25bn in Rivian robotaxi push
The ride-hailing service Uber is advancing its robotaxi initiative and entering into a close partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. The goal is to bring up to 50,000 robotaxis from Rivian onto the Uber platform, based on Rivian’s R2 electric SUV. To achieve this, Uber plans to invest up to 1.25 billion US dollars in Rivian. Read more…
Kistler’s new KiBox2 analyzes EV powertrains at 2.5 MS/s per channel, scales to 64 channels
Kistler has launched KiBox2 E-Powertrain Analysis, an all-in-one measurement and analysis platform for electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell drives, aimed at everything from dyno testing to in-vehicle development work. At the core is a 16-channel measuring unit that Kistler says performs real-time measurement, calculation, and visualization at 2.5 MS/s per channel. The overall system can scale… Read more…
How the biggest US EV charging networks got their starts
The US charging network 2.0—The evolution of a revolution: Part 1 The US public charging “network” didn’t emerge from a single master plan. It grew out of grants, bankruptcies, corporate settlements, acquisitions—and one automaker that decided it couldn’t wait. Since the current generation of EVs emerged more than 15 years ago, the “network” of EV… Read more…
Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe
NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system’s inability to handle reduced visibility conditions, upgrading the probe to an Engineering Analysis covering an estimated 3,203,754 vehicles — the step that typically precedes a recall. Read more…
AUDI E7X officially launches in China
AUDI – the Chinese brand that uses capital letters instead of the famous four rings – just added the new E7X to its official website and app. This large SUV is the second vehicle from a partnership between Audi and the Chinese company SAIC. The vehicle looks like a futuristic spaceship, but it is designed for families who want a… Read more…
Eve Energy kicks off solid-state battery production
The year 2026 is fast becoming a massive turning point for the world of electric cars. We have spent years hearing about the “next big thing” in battery technology, but a major industry player has moved from talk to action. Eve Energy, a company that supplies batteries to the likes of Tesla and BMW, has officially started producing its latest… Read more…
SUPER73 debuts new e-bike lineup with modular batteries and commuter focus
SUPER73 is back with a major shake-up to its lineup. The Southern California-based electric bike brand has just unveiled its all-new A-Series, a collection of redesigned models that signal a shift toward more practical, commuter-friendly machines while still leaning into the company’s signature moto-inspired styling. Read more…
BYD is now giving away 18 months of free 5 minute EV charging as gas prices surge
Buy the new Song Ultra EV, and BYD will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive. Read more…
Lexus launches the ES EV with over 300 miles of range, undercuts rival prices
The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. Lexus launched the 2026 ES EV with over 300 miles of range and prices starting under $50,000. Read more…
