Asahi Kasei licenses Acetolyte electrolyte to HighChem Shanghai, boosting battery performance and adoption in China’s EV and energy storage markets. Read more…
Musk paid 2.5M times more than average Tesla worker, despite dropping profits
A new report shows Elon Musk as the highest-compensated CEO, making as much money as 2,522,203 average Tesla workers in 2025. This happened as the Tesla CEO presided over a significant drop in profits which he was largely personally responsible for. Read more…
Ford recalls nearly 90,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs because part of the trim can fall off
Ford is recalling 86,543 Mustang Mach-E models because a piece of glass trim on the rear side could fall off while driving. Read more…
NJ Dealer Claims Polestar Intentionally Quit The U.S. With Government Ban As Cover Up
The dealer alleges that Polestar planned to leave the U.S. for two years and used the Connected Vehicle Rule as an excuse. Read More…
The new Utility Brief and Utility Playbook help utilities design EV charging programs for low-income EV drivers
GRID Alternatives and SEPA release resources to help utilities design affordable EV charging programs for low-income and multifamily residents. Read more…
DS N°7 review: strong on the road, slow at the charger
With a 97.2-kWh battery, a range of up to 740 kilometres and a strong focus on comfort, the new DS N°7 enters the electric premium segment. During our first test drive around Nice, the French SUV impressed as an efficient long-distance cruiser, although it revealed weaknesses in fast charging and rear-seat comfort. Read more…
Webinar: High-fidelity FPGA motor models for real-time HIL validation
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature
Rivian is rolling out its 2027 model year R1S and R1T, and the headline change is one owners have been asking for since day one: second-row captain’s chairs on the R1S. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new electric camper van turns the ID. Buzz into a home on wheels
Volkswagen is giving people what they want — an all-electric, fully fledged camper van that can be assembled in minutes. The ID. California Cruise is coming as the first all-electric California camper. Read more…
Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike
Sweden’s largest industrial union, IF Metall, is calling off its strike against Tesla after 1,021 days, the longest labor conflict in modern Swedish history. The union says it’s stopping because Tesla bought out every one of its striking members, leaving the walkout with nothing left to withhold. Read more…
VIDEO: I Drove China’s Best Selling Car. It’s Really Good
The Geely Xingyuan, or EX2, beat out BYD and Tesla for a reason. In China, I found out just how Geely did it. Read More…
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Review: Outclassed By The EV9?
The second-generation Telluride adds hybrid power with many EV-like features. Read More…
Geely Galaxy TT pre-sales starts at about $21,500 with up to 640 km of range
The Galaxy TT is about 5 meters long, with 3 variants priced from 145,900 yuan ($21,490) to 169,900 yuan in pre-sales. Read more…
Menzies deploys first electric HGVs under eFREIGHT 2030
Menzies Distribution Solutions has put three 42-tonne Scania electric trucks into commercial operation in the UK. They form part of a ten-vehicle deployment that will also include models from DAF and Renault Trucks. Read more…
Hungary puts EV charging on a power diet
Several charging network operators in Hungary are temporarily restricting their charging services due to high nationwide strain on the power grid. MOL, E.ON, and Shell are reducing the power of their fast chargers during the evening hours, while other providers are opting for higher prices – or temporarily switching off charging points entirely. Read more…
Ford Converts Louisville Plant For The $28,000 Fathom Electric Truck In Under A Year
Ford Fathom prototypes will start rolling out from Louisville Assembly Plant in the first quarter of 2027. Read More…
Rivian Just Added The ‘Number One Most Requested Feature’ To The R1S
The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T are here, and their trim levels are now a little easier to understand, just like on the R2. Read More…
BYD Seal 06 brings Flash Charging, ADAS, AI, and 2,300 km of range – all for under $15,000
Every time a manufacturer promises a bargain EV, we usually end up with hollow plastic doors, anemic powertrains, and infotainment screens smaller than a retro handheld gaming console (Dacia Spring anyone?). But in China, the story seems to be completely different. BYD revealed the 2027 Seal 06, and it comes in twelve different configurations from plug-in hybrids to pure electric,… Read more…
BYD’s flash charging Qin Max sedan goes on sale in China for under $15,000
The BYD Qin Max is the flagship of the Qin family, available in EV and DM-i versions. Read more…
GM and LGES ramp up cell production in Ohio again
General Motors and LG Energy Solution are resuming battery cell production at their joint plant in Ohio, USA, after a pause of around seven months. Starting next week, cells for GM electric vehicles will be manufactured there again. The restart comes as the partners increasingly focus other US capacities on stationary battery storage systems. Read more…
