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…
Rivian Owners Are Hacking Rear Doors So Kids Can Get Out In An Emergency
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…
And then there was one: Nikola workforce down to a single employee
Nikola’s story of fraud, deception, and political intrigue is almost over – the bankrupt company that promised a revolution in hydrogen- and battery-powered heavy trucking has seen its workforce shrink from 874 to a single remaining employee. Read more…
67 electric cars take a brutal Chinese winter range test, check out the scores
When the temperature drops to -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit), most people want to stay inside with a hot drink. But the team at Autohome, a major Chinese car website, headed straight into the freeze. They traveled to Yakeshi in Inner Mongolia to see how modern electric cars handle extreme cold. This massive event featured 67 different vehicles and… Read more…
Samsung SDI shifts US focus from EVs to BESS solutions
In what appears to be significant strategic pivot, Samsung SDI will begin supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems under a fresh US contract worth more than 2 trillion won (~$1.35 billion). The move will see the company shift US EV battery production lines to ESS output ahead of 2027. Read more…
Rox Motor launches Rox Adamas SUV in China, starting at $47,800
Rox Motor launched the Rox Adamas as the successor to its first model Rox 01, aiming to double global sales to 30,000 units in 2026.
The Rox Adamas is an EREV offering six-seat and seven-seat configurations.
Leapmotor debuts D99 MPV, D19 SUV set for Apr 2026 launch
The Leapmotor D99 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the EREV variant featuring an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
The D19 debuted in October, with its EREV version also utilizing an 80.3-kWh battery pack.
US DOE to invest $134 million in developing domestic rare earth supply chain
The US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) will award up to $134 million to projects establishing domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). The funding will support projects that demonstrate the commercial viability of recovering and refining REEs from unconventional feedstocks including mine tailings, e-waste and other… Read more…
Leapmotor aims for 4 million annual car sales in coming decade
Leapmotor aims to achieve annual sales of four million vehicles in the next decade and become a respected world-class smart EV maker.
Leapmotor targets annual sales of one million vehicles in 2026.
