When the temperature drops to -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit), most people want to stay inside with a hot drink. But the team at Autohome, a major Chinese car website, headed straight into the freeze. They traveled to Yakeshi in Inner Mongolia to see how modern electric cars handle extreme cold. This massive event featured 67 different vehicles and… Read more…
Samsung SDI shifts US focus from EVs to BESS solutions
In what appears to be significant strategic pivot, Samsung SDI will begin supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems under a fresh US contract worth more than 2 trillion won (~$1.35 billion). The move will see the company shift US EV battery production lines to ESS output ahead of 2027. Read more…
Rox Motor launches Rox Adamas SUV in China, starting at $47,800
Rox Motor launched the Rox Adamas as the successor to its first model Rox 01, aiming to double global sales to 30,000 units in 2026.
The Rox Adamas is an EREV offering six-seat and seven-seat configurations.
Leapmotor debuts D99 MPV, D19 SUV set for Apr 2026 launch
The Leapmotor D99 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the EREV variant featuring an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
The D19 debuted in October, with its EREV version also utilizing an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
US DOE to invest $134 million in developing domestic rare earth supply chain
The US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) will award up to $134 million to projects establishing domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). The funding will support projects that demonstrate the commercial viability of recovering and refining REEs from unconventional feedstocks including mine tailings, e-waste and other… Read more…
Leapmotor aims for 4 million annual car sales in coming decade
Leapmotor aims to achieve annual sales of four million vehicles in the next decade and become a respected world-class smart EV maker.
Leapmotor targets annual sales of one million vehicles in 2026.
Toyota Hino-backed semi brand Tern adds 6×2 tandem axle variant
After launching its first-ever battery-electric Class 8 truck at the 2024 ACT Expo, the Toyota Hino-backed Tern brand announced the launch of its second electric semi truck. Meet the new Tern RC8 6×2 80k tractor. Read more…
Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi
Tesla will now charge a significant fee for “severe messes” or smoking in its fleet of Robotaxis. Lire la suite…
Verkor opens its first battery cell gigafactory in France
French battery manufacturer Verkor has inaugurated its first battery cell gigafactory, in Bourbourg near Dunkirk. The facility has an initial annual production capacity of 16 GWh. The commercialization of the first batteries is planned for 2026 for the A390 electric compact crossover SUV produced by French auto manufacturer Alpine. Verkor aims to reach 50 GWh… Read more…
Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds. Read more…
Hyundai’s Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game
The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become “a top priority.” Lire la suite…
Citroen e-C3 44 kWh review
Citroen has made some of the best small city-focused vehicles through the years and never really stopped developing that segment. The C3 has been in production for over 22 years and is currently in its fourth generation, solidifying its position as a favorite in the supermini segment. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech… Read more…
Meet The Affordable EV Beating Tesla And BYD At Their Own Game
Geely’s latest EV is now outselling even the Tesla Model Y and the BYD Seagull. Lire la suite…
Changan Thailand plant ships 1st batch of export cars to Europe
Changan Thailand plant has shipped its first locally produced Deepal S05 vehicles to Europe, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to do so after BYD.
Changan’s Rayong plant commenced operations on May 16, with the first vehicle — a right-hand-drive Deepal S05 — rolling off the production line.
Nio moves toward greater reliance on CATL for batteries, report says
Nio and BYD’s FinDreams have suspended their battery supply cooperation as L60 orders are insufficient to support multiple suppliers, according to a local media report.
Nio has also increased its reliance on CATL’s supply for other batteries used in the Nio brand and Onvo.
Podcast: Tesla’s mission is no longer ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz lives, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s mission is no longer being ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz is still alive, and more. Read more…
The 2026 Volvo EX30 Is Better Than Ever. But It’s Not The Best EV On That Platform
The smallest variant of Geely’s SEA platform can produce wildly different results. Here’s how Volvo’s EX30 stacks up. Lire la suite…
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. Read more…
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. Read more…
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Read more…
