Just a few months after its global premiere, Porsche has started production of the new Cayenne Electric in Bratislava. The manufacturer is also implementing a new concept for battery assembly, with greater in-house expertise. However, there appear to be question marks surrounding another electric model series from Porsche. Read more…
Porsche kicks off series production of the Cayenne Electric
Just a few months after its global premiere, Porsche has started production of the new Cayenne Electric in Bratislava. The manufacturer is also implementing a new concept for battery assembly, with greater in-house expertise. However, there appear to be question marks surrounding another electric model series from Porsche. Read more…
Tesla Adds A Cheaper Model Y AWD In The U.S., Skipping The “Standard” Badge
Well, that didn’t last long: the most affordable Model Y and Model 3 are no longer called “Standard.” Lire la suite…
Chinese firm unveils world’s fastest humanoid robot Bolt
MirrorMe has unveiled Bolt, which achieved a peak running speed of 10 meters per second in real-world testing.
MirrorMe said its goal is to enable machines to possess human-level motion perception and athletic capabilities.
Porsche Cayenne Electric production begins
Production of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric has officially started at the factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. This is a massive shift for the famous car brand. For the first time, this new SUV will roll off the same assembly line alongside its gas-powered and hybrid brothers. This setup lets the company quickly change how many of each type it builds… Read more…
Nio Capital leads new funding round for Chinese robotics firm Linkhou
This marks Nio Capital’s second recent investment in a robotics company.
In 2025, Linkhou’s embodied intelligence business achieved order volumes exceeding RMB 200 million.
Tesla sales drop in Europe continues in the first month of 2026
The new year has brought more trouble for Tesla in Europe. The latest data shows that the American automaker is struggling to keep its footing across the continent. In five major European markets, new car registrations for the brand are down 44% in January 2026, when compared to the same time last year. This sharp drop marks the third year… Read more…
The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Read more…
SpaceX bails out xAI in mega-deal — here’s what it means for Tesla
SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month. Read more…
Schneider Electric launches EV charging system delivering up to 720 kW and decentralized architecture
Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, an EV charging system for commercial and industrial sites and fleet operators in Europe. The system delivers up to 720 kW and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, targeting higher-throughput charging as demand for eMobility grows. Schneider Electric reports 97% efficiency for StarCharge Fast 720 and… Read more…
Avatr previews 06T wagon, to feature Huawei hardware and technology
The Avatr 06T is a new model under the Huawei Qiankun-Avatr strategic partnership 2.0, Avatr said.
The Avatr 06T is expected to be a derivative model of the Avatr 06 sedan.
Cyclic Materials raises $75 million to scale rare earth magnet recycling
Cyclic Materials has closed a $75-million Series C equity round to scale its rare earth element recycling operations across the US and Europe and accelerate its Canada-based research and development footprint. The company says the funding will speed deployment of locally anchored recycling infrastructure for magnet-containing end-of-life scrap and magnet production waste—materials it processes to… Read more…
Schneider Electric launches EV charging system delivering up to 720 kW and decentralized architecture
Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, an EV charging system for commercial and industrial sites and fleet operators in Europe. The system delivers up to 720 kW and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, targeting higher-throughput charging as demand for eMobility grows. Schneider Electric reports 97% efficiency for StarCharge Fast 720 and… Read more…
Xpeng elevates AI expert to bigger role in latest restructuring
The vision for AI is reshaping automotive companies’ organizational structures, with Xpeng being the latest example.
Xpeng has merged its autonomous driving center and intelligent cockpit center into a unified general intelligence center, led by AI expert Liu Xianming.
California’s New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers
California revealed more details of its $200 million EV incentive program. Lire la suite…
Huawei-backed Aito shares 1st official images of M6 amid intensifying Chinese SUV competition
Aito shared multiple images and a preview video of the M6, showcasing the model’s exterior details.
The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring and is expected to target the RMB 250,000-level family SUV market.
Changan to unveil sodium-ion battery strategy with CATL on Feb 5
Changan said it will collaborate with CATL to address mobility challenges in cold winter weather.
A launch event will be held in the sub-zero temperatures of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia.
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
New solar and wind capacity additions in November were the second highest in 2025 and accounted for 93% of that month’s total. Solar continues to dominate new capacity additions and has held the lead among all energy sources for 27 consecutive months, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets. Read more…
Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi
On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. Read more…
