Archer Aviation has announced it is partnering with several US cities to submit multiple applications for initial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi operations, as part of the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The program is a public-private initiative led by the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration,… Read more…
Schaeffler to show multiple electric powertrain innovations at CES 2026
Schaeffler, The Motion Technology Company, will showcase a number of new technologies related to software-defined vehicles, automated driving, magnet-free systems that eliminate rare earth minerals, and modular powertrain solutions at CES 2026 in Las Vegas in January. Among the innovations Schaeffler will be presenting: “Schaeffler’s presence at CES this year reflects how rapidly we are… Read more…
Last call: check out these EVs before they’re gone for good in 2026
A lot of mainstream auto media coverage right now is pushing the idea that some EVs are “dying.” What we’re really seeing is a wave of end-of-cycle, first-generation vehicles making way for their next-gen replacements — and, historically, that’s when buyers get the best deals. Read more…
Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%
A major link in Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain has just snapped. South Korean battery material supplier L&F Co. announced today that the value of its massive supply deal with Tesla has been slashed by over 99%, signaling a catastrophic drop in demand for the automaker’s in-house battery cells. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) EVs show up in record numbers as year-end push heats up [Video]
A record 27 car carriers were spotted at Lucid Motor’s (LCID) manufacturing plant, loaded with Gravity and Air models ready for delivery as the year-end push heats up. Read more…
Toyota Says EVs Could Rival Nuclear Energy As A Power Source
As it steps up a program in Texas to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, Toyota says EVs have huge potential as virtual power plants. Lire la suite…
A Tesla Model 3 Raced A $90,000 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The Results Were Shockingly Close
The Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on a supercharged Ford Mustang Dark Horse that costs roughly $30,000 more. Lire la suite…
Rivian Owners Are Hacking Rear Doors So Kids Can Get Out In An Emergency
The Gen 2 Rivian R1S and R1T EVs have hard-to-reach emergency release cables for the rear doors. Owners are turning to DIY solutions. Lire la suite…
SAIC-GM-Wuling to launch 1st model co-developed with Huawei in H1 2026
The Huajing S SUV will feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 4 Pro smart driving system and HarmonySpace cockpit.
The PHEV model measures 5,235 mm in length and has a WLTC battery range of up to 175 kilometers.
China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
China’s lithium battery demand to tumble in early 2026, says CPCA head
Battery makers are expected to cut production and take holidays in early 2026 to respond to demand fluctuations, the CPCA head said.
China’s passenger NEV sales in early 2026 are projected to decline by at least 30 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Cui said.
The year in electric mobility: Rediscover 2025’s most popular articles
We have compiled the past year’s most popular articles, covering everything from new electric cars, cool battery-electric ships, EV infrastructure and battery research. Looking back at 2025, we expect much more to come! Read more…
The year in electric mobility: Rediscover 2025’s most popular articles
We have compiled the past year’s most popular articles, covering everything from new electric cars, cool battery-electric ships, EV infrastructure and battery research. Looking back at 2025, we expect much more to come! Read more…
CATL expects sodium batteries to see widespread adoption across multiple sectors in 2026
In 2026, sodium batteries will be used on a large scale in battery swap, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage, CATL said.
This comes amid a surge in lithium battery raw material prices, with battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China rising over 50 percent in the past three months.
Nio’s swap stations in Shanghai surpass 200
To date, Nio has provided about 10.4 million battery swap services in Shanghai.
Nio operates 3,655 battery swap stations in China.
BYD denies plans to launch flying cars amid widespread rumors
A widely circulated 12-second video, suspected to be AI-generated, claimed BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang would launch a flying car named Ufly.
A BYD executive said the company has no plans to launch flying cars.
Nio hits 40,000th delivery of 3rd-gen ES8, 11 days after 30,000th milestone
This comes 100 days after the third-generation ES8’s launch, indicating December deliveries will reach about 20,000 units.
Nio Inc delivered 36,275 vehicles in November, with the ES8 achieving a record 10,689 deliveries.
Xpeng teases facelifted P7+ sedan, to add EREV option
The 2026 P7+ will be Xpeng’s latest “dual- powertrain” and global model, set for release in 36 countries.
The EREV version of the refreshed P7+ will offer a range of up to 1,550 km.
Leapmotor secures $530 million investment from China’s state-owned automaker FAW
FAW acquired a 5 percent stake in Leapmotor, marking a rare instance of a Chinese state-owned automaker investing in a NEV startup.
The first jointly developed model by Leapmotor and FAW will debut next year.
E-quipment highlight: Zamboni 552AC electric ice surfacer
In the world of professional hockey, the only thing that might be more iconic than the legendary Stanley Cup might be the Zamboni – the mighty ice-smoothing machines that keep the rink fast, flawless, and game-ready. And, thanks to battery power, today’s Zambonis can do the job more quietly, cleanly, and efficiently than ever. Read more…
