China’s BEV sales rose 27.8% in August, while PHEV sales fell 0.9%. Read more…
Sany expands European e-truck portfolio
A few weeks ago, Sany began marketing its e263 electric semi-tractor in Europe. But this is just the beginning: at IAA Transportation, Sany is bringing four derivatives and models – including three- and four-axle versions. We present the electric trucks along with their technical specifications. Read more…
T&E study predicts strong competition for EU electric truck market
Ahead of IAA Transportation, a new T&E analysis warns that European truck manufacturers could face significant competition by 2030. According to the report, a quarter of the electric truck market could be lost to new competitors from China and the US within three years. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISE increases energy density of battery cells
The Fraunhofer ISE has developed a new architecture for battery cells that is said to enable 10 to 15 per cent higher energy density at the same weight. The approach uses significantly thicker electrodes, which reduces the need for current collectors. This could also potentially be of interest for electric vehicles. Read more…
EVs Cost A Lot Less To Drive Than Gas Cars in Europe—Even With Public Charging
Plus, EVs have gotten cheaper to buy, and there are hundreds of new models to choose from. Read More…
China NEV retail sales fall 3% in first week of September as penetration reaches 71.5%
NEVs accounted for 75.1% of passenger vehicle wholesale sales during September 1-6. Read more…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: new battery options deliver up to 650 km range
Mitsubishi Motors Europe is switching to a slightly larger NMC battery with 89 kWh for the Eclipse Cross and introducing a mid-sized LFP battery with 67 kWh as another option. Renault has just announced the same energy storage systems for the electric Scenic. Both sister models share the same technology. Read more…
Porsche completes exit from Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group
The sale of all Porsche shares in Croatian automaker Rimac Group and the Bugatti Rimac hypercar joint venture, announced in April, has now been completed. Porsche generated approximately €1 billion euros from the transaction – and Bugatti President Christophe Piochon is stepping down. Read more…
ZF Wants You To Repair Rather Than Replace Your EV’s Drive Unit
New parts and training will give independent garages more ways to fix motors in EVs and hybrid cars. Read More…
The Volvo EX40 Is Dead In The U.S.
Volvo’s first mass-market EV is being retired stateside, but a revised version lives on in Europe and other markets. Read More…
China’s Zotye eyes comeback as shares surge, new EV enters trial production
Zotye said its export-focused Wink Y01 international edition has entered batch trial production, marking a step toward restarting vehicle production. Read more…
US solar can now power 50M homes – and red states led the boom
The US achieved a pretty big solar milestone in Q2 2026: it now has enough installed capacity to generate clean electricity equivalent to that used by more than 50 million homes. That’s more than one-third of all US households.. Read more…
EVgo Is Adding More Fast Chargers Where You Buy Groceries
More than 400 additional charging stalls are planned at Regency shopping centers, expanding a partnership that dates back to 2020. Read More…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to launch first sedan lineup Formula S on September 16
The Fang Cheng Bao Formula S and Formula S GT have a pre-sales price range of 230,000 yuan ($33,940) to 280,000 yuan. Read more…
ETEK’s lineup of OCPP 1.6J-compliant DC fast chargers ranges from 20 kW compact units to 600 kW split systems
ETEK Electric launches OCPP 1.6J-compliant DC fast chargers from 20 kW compact units to 600 kW split systems for fleets and public hubs. Read more…
EU-funded AM2SoftMag project 3D-prints metallic glass electric motor components
EU-funded AM2SoftMag project advances 3D printing of metallic glass motor parts, improving efficiency and reducing rare earth reliance. Read more…
Dongfeng’s “halfway house” semi-solid battery is ready for prime time
For the better part of this century, the solid-state battery chemistry was treated as if it were the cold fusion itself- an intoxicating cure-all that promises 1,000-km cross-country dashes without stopping. And yet somehow it was always parked five years away. Whenever an executive mentioned solid electrolytes – my instinct was to check my watch and ask how many billions… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 transforms into a private luxury theater with a pop-up 24.6″ display
The Genesis GV90 is more than an ultra-luxe people mover. With a pop-up OLED cinematic display that extends to 24.6″, the flagship SUV transforms into a personal luxury movie theater, complete with a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System. Read more…
Toyota is recalling 10,000 electric C-HR SUVs
Toyota is recalling around 10,000 electric C-HR vehicles. The recall stems from a software glitch that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving. Read more…
Vossen Wasted No Time Putting Its Wheels On The Ferrari Luce
The massive wheels can stay but the fixed rear wing needs to go. Read More…
