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Tesla denies rumors of China FSD pullout, but roll-out timing remains unclear
Tesla China said its Shanghai data center is operating normally and that it has reported the online rumors to police. Read more…
TapFin selects ELECTRA AI to power battery intelligence
ELECTRA AI powers TapFin’s battery intelligence platform with advanced AI analytics to optimize battery health and lifecycle management. Read more…
Xiaomi Auto launches international website ahead of its global expansion
Since its debut as a car maker a few years ago with the SU7, Xiaomi has only been selling its vehicles in China. That, however, will change in 2027, when the company has repeatedly promised to launch in Europe. The most recent promise came from Xiaomi President William Lu, who said we should expect the launch to happen in the… Read more…
Tesla denies rumors it’s abandoning ‘Full Self-Driving’ push in China
Tesla is denying rumors that it has pulled its “Full Self-Driving” team out of China, saying its Shanghai data center is “operating normally” and that it has even reported the claims to police. Read more…
How Tesla’s solar business works in 2026 after killing Solar Roof
Tesla’s residential solar business has been shrinking for most of a decade, ever since the company absorbed SolarCity in 2016. Now, with electricity rates climbing across the US, Tesla is trying to revive it around a new in-house solar panel and Powerwall 3 — while quietly retiring the product it was once best known for. Read more…
Hyundai is about to shake things up with 100 new vehicles by 2030: Here’s what’s coming
Hyundai Motor Company, including Genesis, is about to get very busy, with plans to launch more than 100 new or updated vehicles by 2030, including its first extended-range EVs (EREVs). Read more…
Bafang’s new electric bike motors produce 8x your own pedaling power
Bafang has never exactly been known for building timid e-bike motors, but its latest pair of high-performance e-MTB drives takes things to a whole new level. We’re talking up to 1,700 watts of peak power, 150 Nm of torque, and 800% pedal assistance. Read more…
Hyundai’s New Santa Fe Will Go Electric And Keep The Gas Tank
The extended-range electric vehicle will be made in the U.S. at Hyundai’s Alabama plant. Read More…
Asahi Kasei opens new facility for wet-process battery separators
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei has opened a new coating line for Hipore wet-process battery separators in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The facility marks the first step in establishing a regional supply structure for wet-process plants. Read more…
Solaris to build 20 electric buses for Olomouc in the Czech Republic
Solaris has signed a contract with the public transport operator in the Czech city of Olomouc for 20 electric buses. Delivery is scheduled for 2028, with an option to double the order. Read more…
ChargePoint and Cariqa partner on QR code payments
Berlin-based startup Cariqa, which offers a direct payment solution for charging electric vehicles, is partnering with U.S. charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint. As a result, charging station operators can now process QR code-based ad hoc payments via the Cariqa platform. Read more…
Arcfox Alpha T7 opens for pre-sales with EREV and BEV options
The Arcfox Alpha T7 has a subsidized pre-sales starting price of 137,800 yuan ($20,320), with some higher-priced variants featuring Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Pro. Read more…
Geely’s new 1,000V architecture is upending EV charging
The quick petrol station stop has always been the elusive holy grail for EV owners. We all know the ritual: pull up to the pump, squeeze the trigger for two minutes, grab some snacks, and head back onto the open road. But electric vehicles, for all their neck-snapping launches and digital trickery, have spent the last decade asking drivers for… Read more…
Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Munich for 2027
Waymo is preparing to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Germany. In the coming weeks, the first vehicles are expected to hit the roads in Munich, initially with human drivers behind the wheel. Commercial robotaxi operations are planned for the end of 2027. Read more…
Continental develops recycled tyres for electric vehicles
Tyre manufacturer Continental has developed a concept tyre for the EU’s ZEvRA project, containing around 43 per cent recycled materials. Its low rolling resistance is also intended to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai invests in product offensive with first EREV models
Hyundai Motor Company has presented its growth strategy through 2030. The South Korean group continues to target annual sales of 5.55 million vehicles, including 60 per cent electrified passenger cars. Next year, Hyundai will introduce its first range-extender electric vehicle (EREV). Read more…
New electric Flyer promises 15 minute service from Chicago to O’Hare
A group of Chicago business leaders have announced plan to launch what they’re calling, “the first airport express train in the US.” The O’Hare Flyer is a fully electric train that will offer non-stop rides between downtown Chicago and America’s busiest airfield. Read more…
Li Auto narrows Q2 loss as margin remains nearly half year-earlier level
Li Auto posted a second-quarter net loss of 1.7 billion yuan, while revenue fell 15.1% year-on-year to 25.7 billion yuan. Read more…
APM Terminals orders 96 electric yard trucks for New Jersey port
APM Terminals is electrifying more of the equipment at its container terminal in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The company has ordered 96 electric yard trucks from Orange EV as well as 34 electric gantry cranes from Konecranes. Read more…
