Nanoramic launches NXSP binder catalog for lithium-ion electrodes, boosting energy density and lowering costs with advanced composite binders. Read more…
Take a look at the spaceship-inspired interior of BYD’s third-generation Tang SUV
Back in August at the Chengdu Auto Show, BYD first showed the upcoming third-generation Tang SUV, and today the brand has decided to unveil its interior. The five-seat SUV is scheduled to launch in China before the end of this year, joining the Great Tang (Da Tang) in its roster to create a dual-flagship SUV lineup in the Dynasty series.… Read more…
BYD reveals tech-savvy 5-seat SUV interior with two massive 30-inch+ screens
BYD offered an early look at the third-generation Tang’s interior, its flagship “tech-savvy” five-seat electric SUV. Read more…
Rivian brings Ghostbusters to its vehicles in 2026 Halloween update
Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 7 is coming as a big sibling to the IONIQ 5
If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. Read more…
Battery Thermal Management by Design: How Advanced Materials Are Enabling the Next Generation of EV Batteries
Sponsored by H.B. FullerAs electric vehicles evolve, battery design is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Automakers are under pressure to deliver greater driving range, faster charging, lower costs, improved safety, and more sustainable manufacturing practices, all within the same battery system. Achieving those objectives requires more than advances in cell chemistry alone. Increasingly, innovation is coming… Read more » Read more…
BMW unveils M60 xDrive iX3 with 612 hp
The BMW iX3 debuted the Neue Klasse platform for BMW and it just got its most powerful version yet. After the iX3 40 with one motor, the iX3 40 xDrive and the 50 xDrive all-wheel-drive versions BMW now adds an M edition. The sporty iX3 M60 xDrive will be available in the configurator in January next year, shortly before the… Read more…
Colorado school district commissions six electric school buses with bidirectional charging
Jefferson County Public Schools deploys six electric school buses with bidirectional charging, supported by Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets. Read more…
BYD launches Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 in Uzbekistan as BYD Ti 7
The 5-seat, all-wheel-drive BYD Ti 7 is priced at about $43,340 in Uzbekistan and features DM-p hybrid technology. Read more…
Lucid’s delayed Cosmos smiles for the camera on the roads of California
Lucid delayed its Cosmos a few months ago. It was supposed to come out this year, but now it’s pushed back to 2027. Despite the delay, testing is still underway, as indicated by the images you can see below, which show a Cosmos prototype on the streets of California, wearing a hefty amount of camouflage. Lucid Cosmos on the roads… Read more…
Tesla leaned on Dutch regulator to ease its FSD review, emails show
Tesla spent months pushing the Dutch vehicle regulator RDW to scale back its review of “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” including disputing a €365,000 bill, according to emails obtained by Reuters. RDW later approved the system and is now asking the EU to do the same. Read more…
Huawei-JAC brand Maextro pledges component redesign after brake test controversy
Maextro said it will improve the component’s design and offer existing owners a free upgrade option. Read more…
One in six new Mercedes passenger cars worldwide now fully electric
Mercedes-Benz Group sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter. These accounted for 16 per cent of all Mercedes cars and vans sold worldwide – up by more than six percentage points compared to the same period last year. However, China remains an extremely challenging market for the Stuttgart-based company. Read more…
EU apparently considering import restrictions for Chinese hybrids
After China rejected voluntary export restrictions on hybrid cars to the EU, the European Commission is now preparing import restrictions for such vehicles via a safeguard procedure. However, this could also just be a pressure tactic to negotiate a deal, as both parties have entered talks in Beijing regarding the matter. Read more…
Voltix opens France’s most powerful truck charging station
In Vierzon, Voltix has opened its first public fast-charging station for electric HGVs. The facility initially offers four charging points, each with up to 1.5 MW – with this later set to expand to eight charging points. Read more…
California: $28m in funding for public EV fast chargers
The State of California has opened a new $28 million funding round for its existing Fast Charge California Project. This will see it offer up to $100,000 per charging port for DC fast chargers, with applications due to close on 14 January 2027. Read more…
China’s highway NEV charging demand climbs over 50% during National Day holiday
NEVs used 163 million kWh of electricity at highway charging facilities across China from October 1 to 7, averaging 23.26 million kWh a day. Read more…
BMW iX4 announced with up to 603 hp and 112.3 kWh battery
BMW just announced the new iX4 coupe crossover, offering very similar dimensions and specs to the iX3, but with an SUV Coupe body, enabling better aerodynamics and longer range. The iX40 will launch in two variants in Europe – iX4 40 xDrive and iX4 50 xDrive, with only the latter available in the US. The release time frame is sometime… Read more…
DeepDrive secures high-volume order for electric drive systems starting in 2028
According to its own statements, DeepDrive has been nominated as a mass-production supplier for an unnamed global vehicle manufacturer. The start of series production for the Munich-based company’s electric drive is planned for 2028. In parallel, DeepDrive is establishing a presence in China. Read more…
Traton R&D chief: ‘Are we considering LFP? Yes, absolutely’
The Traton Group is investing heavily in new drive technologies. Niklas Klingenberg, the group’s top development executive, is one of the key decisionmakers shaping the truck technology of tomorrow at MAN and Scania. We spoke to Klingenberg about group dynamics, battery chemistries and China’s role in the technology race. Read more…
