Chinese oil giant Sinopec and South Korean chemical company LG Chem plan to collaborate on the development of cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. These batteries are intended for use in stationary storage systems and ‘slow’ vehicles. Read more…
Electric trucks to be reclassified in the UK
The UK government has announced plans to reclassify electric vans away from heavy goods vehicles. The move should reduce regulatory barriers to fleet electrification by reducing testing requirements typically associated with HGVs. Read more…
AYK Energy builds 3-MWh battery for Greenpeace flagship vessel
AYK Energy will contribute a battery system with three megawatt-hours of capacity to the construction of a new Greenpeace ship. The vessel is set to launch in 2027 and aims to become the most environmentally friendly ship in Greenpeace’s’ fleet. Read more…
Hong Kong gets RHD taxis with CATL’s 99-second battery swap technology
The biggest challenge facing electric cars is not the speed of the vehicle – they have plenty of that. The speed of their recharging is an entirely different ball game. Drivers of traditional gas-powered vehicles refill their tanks in minutes, but EV owners have to wait for their battery to recharge. This time difference is especially a problem for high-usage… Read more…
State of Georgia awards $24.4 million to fast-charging projects
The US state of Georgia is set to provide funds to 26 fast-charging locations along the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The money will go towards private sector partners who will deliver and operate DC fast charging hubs for a minimum of five years. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO Says Losing The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Is A Win–Here’s Why
The change forced some legacy automakers to scale back their EV plans. That’s good news for Rivian. Lire la suite…
Nio Q3 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Nio will launch two new models in the second quarter of 2026 and one new model in the third quarter. Read more…
Volkswagen completes development centre In Hefei
The Volkswagen Group has successfully completed the final expansion stage of its Technology and Innovation Center in Hefei. This will enable the development center, known as VCTC, to independently develop complete vehicle projects and technologies for China. Read more…
Trailer Dynamics secures €25 million loan from EIB
Aachen-based startup Trailer Dynamics has secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The funding is intended to accelerate the company’s scaling, production, and market launch of its eTrailer technology. Read more…
Nio partners with Thonburi to bring Onvo and Firefly brands to Thailand
Thonburi owns an automotive assembly plant company, one of Southeast Asia’s renowned Mercedes-Benz assembly facilities.
Firefly’s president said days ago that the brand will enter the UK and Thailand markets in 2026.
London DLR nearing full electrification of car and van fleet
KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD), the company that operates London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), says it is now on track to completely electrify its car and van fleet by December 2025. It claims this is four years ahead of a previously agreed deadline. Read more…
Källenius likely to be reelected as ACEA president
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is apparently seeking a second term as president of the European automotive lobby group ACEA. The ACEA president is elected annually, and an extension is possible, which Källenius now appears to intend. Read more…
Källenius likely to be reelected as ACEA president
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is apparently seeking a second term as president of the European automotive lobby group ACEA. The ACEA president is elected annually, and an extension is possible, which Källenius now appears to intend. Read more…
Nio reports 31% reduction in Q3 net loss as R&D expenses decline
Nio’s net loss for the third quarter decreased by 31.2 percent year-on-year, as R&D expenses fell by 28 percent and SG&A expenses were brought in check. Read more…
MG apparently plans to follow up with the MG2 compact electric car
MG plans to launch a compact electric car in 2027 for less than £25,000. The MG2 is to be integrated as an entry-level model into the brand’s seven-model electric car range. Read more…
Believ to deliver 470 new charge points in North Lincolnshire
The British charging point operator Believ has been selected by North Lincolnshire Council to deliver hundreds of EV charge points over the next few years. The installations will focus on “a mixture of fast and rapid chargers”. Read more…
Pony AI aims to triple robotaxi fleet to over 3,000 cars in 2026
Pony AI said its seventh-generation robotaxi has achieved city-wide unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou.
Pony AI’s vehicles in Guangzhou now average 23 daily orders per vehicle.
Pony AI aims to triple robotaxi fleet to over 3,000 cars in 2026
Pony AI said its seventh-generation robotaxi has achieved city-wide unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou.
Pony AI’s vehicles in Guangzhou now average 23 daily orders per vehicle.
Leapmotor enters South America, launches 2 models each in Brazil and Chile
Leapmotor launched the C10 and B10 SUVs in Brazil and Chile, and showed the C16 SUV at the São Paulo auto show.
Leapmotor will next expand operations into markets including Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador.
European electric car registrations surge over 38 per cent
173,173 battery-electric vehicles were newly registered in the EU in October, according to the industry association ACEA, marking a 38.6 percent increase compared to the same month last year. However, the data reveals that not every market and manufacturer is keeping pace with this growth. Read more…
