CATL has tapped Chen Jinghe, founder and former chairman of Zijin Mining, as an adviser for its mining business.
Chen, a geologist, built Zijin Mining into one of the world’s largest mining companies over the past three decades.
Sneak peek of Rove’s 2nd ‘full service’ EV charger in Costa Mesa, open Wed
Rove, a company founded to improve the EV charging experience by building “full service” EV charging centers with access to amenities you can use while charging, has now opened its second charging plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, and we got a sneak preview. Read more…
Rimac Technology to build BMW i7 battery system in Zagreb, marking first Gen6 cylindrical cell deployment
Rimac Technology builds BMW i7 battery system using Gen6 cylindrical cells, boosting energy, range, and charging at its Zagreb facility. Read more…
Nio’s massive new ES9 is ready for the spotlight
Nio is getting ready for a big party this week – on Thursday April 9, the company will host an event to show off its newest creation: the Nio ES9. This is a very large vehicle that Nio calls a “smart electric executive flagship.” That name might sound like a lot of marketing talk, but it basically means this is… Read more…
Foxconn’s Pan-International invests €35.5M in Belgian axial flux motor maker Magnax
Foxconn’s Pan-International invests €35.5M in Belgian axial flux motor maker Magnax to scale production and expand global e-mobility markets. Read more…
Federal court upholds ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine permit, clearing path to construction
Federal court upholds ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine permit, clearing the way for domestic battery-grade lithium production supporting EV supply. Read more…
Ford is heavily discounting EVs and offering free chargers
Ford is offering free EV chargers through its Power Promise program and discounting models by up to $9,000 this month. Read more…
Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.3 to HW4 vehicles, and the headline change is under the hood: Tesla rewrote the AI compiler and runtime from scratch on MLIR, which the automaker says delivers a 20% faster reaction time. Read more…
Used EVs just hit a sales record – a much bigger wave is coming
Used EV sales are picking up serious momentum in the US – and now there’s hard data to back it up. Read more…
The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source
Rimac will make the battery packs for BMW’s upcoming flagship sedan. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model Y adds two more seats to win over UK families
Tesla is fighting to keep its spot as a top choice for families in the United Kingdom. The company brought back the seven-seat option for the Model Y, which was only available with five seats for a while now. Parents who need to carry more kids or friends (though they need to be small) have a new choice when looking… Read more…
This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
The Lynk & Co 10+ goes from 10% to 80% in just over 5 minutes when hooked up to a powerful enough charger. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want
Aggressive discounts helped drive a 330% jump in March, proving that affordability is still key. Lire la suite…
Smart goes small again with the new #2 electric city car
The Smart car brand is finally remembering what made it famous in the first place. The company’s name used to be synonymous with tiny vehicles that could squeeze into the smallest parking spots on a busy city street, but lately, those cars have been growing much larger. Many fans of the original two-seater design felt like the brand had lost… Read more…
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Falls Short In Range Test
The rugged electric wagon isn’t exactly a range champion, but it excels in other areas. Lire la suite…
Nio launches upgraded Firefly EV with enhanced features for unchanged price
The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features.
This product refresh follows Nio’s strong delivery performance in March and aligns with Firefly’s strategy of continuous, incremental vehicle updates.
U Power readies battery-swapping trucks for Thailand and targets Q2 Hong Kong taxi launch
U Power Limited advances battery-swapping trucks in Thailand and targets Q2 2026 Hong Kong taxi launch with commercial-ready vehicles. Read more…
BYD’s Denza starts pre-sales for N9 SUV flash charging edition
The pre-sales price range for the Denza N9 flash charging edition is set at 450,000 yuan ($65,620) to 500,000 yuan, significantly higher than the regular N9.
The Denza N9 flash charging edition comes standard with BYD’s latest second-generation Blade Battery and new flash charging technology.
South Korea pushes back against Chinese electric buses
South Korea appears to be making it more difficult for Chinese manufacturers like BYD to sell electric buses in the country. However, instead of imposing an import ban, South Korea has revised the guidelines for subsidies for public transport providers looking to purchase e-buses. Read more…
UK logs record EV registrations in March
The UK new car market grew 6.6% in March 2026, with battery-electric vehicles hitting a record 86,120 registrations. However, EV uptake remains below mandated targets as rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on demand. Read more…
