Ottawa has earmarked more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects, including $84.4 million for over 8,000 new EV charge points nationwide. Funding underpins the new Automotive Strategy and National Charging Infrastructure Strategy to accelerate electrification and private investment. Read more…
Rivian Updated The R2’s Manual Door Release, And People Are Mad
The driver and front passenger can easily open their doors in an emergency. Rear passengers, not so much–and people are angry. Lire la suite…
EV sales in China drop in January
January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. Only 643,000 new energy vehicles were registered in China, a 19 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. Exports, on the other hand, have increased significantly. Read more…
‘Buy America’ Push: US Government Sabotages NEVI Funding Again
The tug-of-war over NEVI funding continues: After the Trump administration was legally prohibited from simply withholding charging network funding for U.S. states, the government is now moving to make accessing the funds more difficult by imposing stricter ‘Buy America’ funding criteria. Read more…
ProLogium Begins Construction of Battery Factory in France
Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has officially begun construction of its factory in Dunkirk, northern France, which was initially announced in 2023. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2028, starting with a modest production capacity. Read more…
Toyota bnveils battery-electric Highlander for US market
Japanese automaker Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in North America with a BEV version of its large Highlander SUV. Sales of the seven-seater Highlander BEV are expected to begin in late 2026. Read more…
Gotion and BASF collaborate on solid-state batteries
Gotion High-Tech and BASF intend to collaborate in the field of solid-state batteries. The Chinese battery manufacturer is bringing the German chemical giant on board primarily for its expertise in battery materials. Together, they also aim to address “technical bottlenecks in commercialization.” Read more…
Top battery makers’ market share in China in Jan 2026: CATL 49.79%, BYD 17.43%
CATL’s domestic battery installations in China totaled 20.91 GWh in January, ranking first in the overall market, LFP battery segment, and ternary battery segment.
BYD’s domestic battery installations in January in China totaled 7.32 GWh, ranking second in the overall battery market with a 17.43% share.
BYD unveils comprehensive update for the Atto 3
The Atto 3 was long the most affordable BYD model in Europe, but it struggled to impress in terms of range and charging time. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the BYD Atto 3 Evo, an evolution of its electric model that addresses many of these weaknesses. Read more…
Ford reports $4.8 billion loss for its EV business in 2025
US automaker Ford recorded significant losses in its electric vehicle division, Model e, in 2025, as in previous years. While the loss decreased from $5.1 billion to $4.8 billion in 2025, Ford has already decided to give less priority to electric mobility in the future. Read more…
Popular electric mopeds in US found not street legal, forcing recall
Federal regulators have ordered a recall of Fly E-Bike’s popular model known as the Fly 10 moped, marking the latest and perhaps most serious blow to the embattled micromobility company that has long been a major supplier of low-cost electric mopeds and e-bikes in the US. Read more…
China EV battery installations rise 8.4% year-on-year to 42 GWh in Jan
LFP batteries maintained their dominant position, accounting for 32.7 GWh of installations in January — 77.7% of the total.
China’s power battery exports in January were 17.7 GWh, a 59.3% year-on-year increase.
Farewell tariffs: Cupra Tavascan becomes first China import to fall under minimum price rule
The EU’s special tariffs on electric vehicles from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China. A prominent example is the Cupra Tavascan, for which the EU currently imposes a 20.7% punitive tariff on imports. However, that is now over. The EU has reached an agreement with VW Anhui on a regulation with a minimum price and maximum import quantities. A first. Read more…
Honda’s EV Sales Plunged–And GM Could Be The Surprise Winner
Honda’s deal with General Motors is backfiring, but the American auto giant still stands to gain from it. Lire la suite…
MIIT filing reveals battery details of the refreshed Xiaomi SU7
Documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the work Xiaomi put into refreshing the SU7 electric sedan. The batteries are almost the same size as before, but the company found a way to squeeze a lot more distance out of every charge. The revised Xiaomi SU7 lineup comes in three different flavors: Standard, Pro, and Max.… Read more…
China Jan NEV sales stay flat year-on-year as exports remain strong
Domestic NEV sales in China fell 18.9% year-on-year in January, while NEV exports doubled to a record high.
China’s total vehicle wholesale sales totaled 2.346 million units in January, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery issues $72.5 million REITs in new securitization effort
By the end of January, Mirattery’s battery assets under management had surpassed 40 GWh.
This marks the world’s first hold-type power battery REITs, representing a pivotal step in Mirattery’s power battery asset securitization strategy.
Geely ride-hailing unit Cao Cao’s robotaxi fleet reaches 100 vehicles, targeting 100,000 by 2030
Cao Cao’s 100th robotaxi enters service in Hangzhou, marking a key step in its Robotaxi 2.0 phase.
Cao Cao will extend the daily service hours of its robotaxis and expand its service coverage.
China FAW begins fitting semi-solid-state batteries into prototype cars, delivering over 1,000 km range
The battery cells achieve an energy density exceeding 500 Wh/kg, with the battery pack capacity reaching 142 kWh.
The battery is undergoing iterative upgrades, with potential to achieve a pack capacity exceeding 200 kWh, delivering a range of over 1,600 km.
Updated BYD Denza Z9 and Z9GT exceed 1,000 km range mark
The Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) published some regulatory filings, revealing key specs about the upcoming BYD Denza Z9 and the Denza Z9GT. The most notable upgrades are the battery packs. Both models will soon be equipped with either 102 kWh or 122 kWh batteries. The 102 kWh unit on the Z9 extends the range to 905… Read more…
