Ronbay will supply CATL with 3.05 million tons of LFP cathode material from the first quarter of 2026 through 2031.
CATL is also investing in another Chinese LFP material supplier, Fulin Precision Machining.
Huawei-backed Luxeed to launch 2 new models and update 2 existing ones this year
Luxeed will launch a new large SUV in 2026, in addition to the already announced V9 MPV.
Luxeed has begun considering international expansion, with the right-hand-drive version of the V9 MPV scheduled for release in the second half of 2026.
Kia takes aim at an even smaller, more affordable EV beneath the EV2
The EV2 is tiny, but Kia’s designer believes the company should go even smaller, hinting the EV1 is in the pipeline. Read more…
Contrary to popular belief, EV sales growth continued to accelerate in 2025
In 2025, the world sold 20.7 million EVs – 3.6 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. That’s a larger increase than last year’s 3.5 million increase, which was also higher than the previous year, showing that EVs keep growing despite unprecedented attacks against them by governments and by the automakers themselves. Read more…
Lucid Gravity software bugs lead to staff shake-up
The Lucid Gravity was supposed to be the electric SUV that changed everything. It arrived with a stunning design, space for seven people, and performance stats that could make any sports car blush. But when it finally rolled out to first customers and reviewers, the headlines were not about its speed or comfort. They were about the key fob. In… Read more…
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has a grim assessment for drivers of plug-in hybrids: “They don’t plug them in.” Lire la suite…
These were the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US in 2025
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, many automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models last year. Read more…
Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December
EV prices edged down in December just as incentives surged to record highs, a one-two punch that helped drive the strongest monthly EV sales since federal incentives were axed. Read more…
Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES [video]
Kubota showed up to CES 2026 with a number of advanced, autonomous, and electric agricultural equipment meant to make farming cleaner and greener. The best part? The company’s latest farm robot is called Transformer, and it’s just begging for an action figure. Read more…
InspireNOLA Charter Schools deploys state’s largest electric bus fleet
With the recent deployment of fully 42 battery electric school buses, InspireNOLA Charter Schools is providing smooth, quiet, and emissions-free transportation for thousands of students in and around New Orleans. Read more…
‘Performance Levels You’ve Never Seen’: BMW’s Quad-Motor Electric M Cars Arrive In 2027
BMW’s electric M cars will have simulated gear shifts and driving noises too. Lire la suite…
GreenPower Motor chooses New Mexico foreign-trade zone for new EV manufacturing facility
EV manufacturer GreenPower Motor has reached an agreement with the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to establish operations in Santa Teresa. The new 135,000-square-foot facility in Santa Teresa will become the company’s base for North American operations and US corporate headquarters. GreenPower anticipates setting up operations at the facility in Q1 of 2026, and… Read more…
Skoda teases its new flagship, the 7-seater Peaq
Skoda finally picked a name for its biggest project yet. The carmaker calls its new top-end model the Peaq. This giant SUV will hit the roads in Europe by the summer of 2026, and it will serve as the new flagship for the brand. If you have a large family and want to skip the gas station, this might be… Read more…
EVs Are ‘The End Game,’ GM CEO Mary Barra Says A Day Before Trump’s Detroit Visit
General Motors scaled back its EV plans. But its CEO remains bullish on an all-electric future, even as new regulations reset the industry. Lire la suite…
Intrepid, Aquatech and Adionics complete test work at battery-grade lithium carbonate project in Utah
US potash producer Intrepid, water and process technology provider Aquatech and French lithium extraction firm Adionics have completed test work to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from by-product brine at Intrepid’s Wendover, Utah potash facility. The test results demonstrate the ability to convert Intrepid’s Wendover brine and achieve a lithium extraction rate of 92.9% to produce… Read more…
Canadian EV charging provider Hypercharge launches energy management initiative
Canadian EV charging solutions provider and network operator Hypercharge Networks has launched Hypercorp Energy Solutions, a new energy services initiative that operates alongside Hypercharge Networks and expands its focus beyond EV charging into battery energy storage. The company is developing Hypercorp as an advanced energy platform designed to help commercial, fleet and multi-family property owners… Read more…
Surprise: This Was Germany’s Best-Selling EV In 2025
It’s a Volkswagen, but it’s likely not the one you are thinking about. Lire la suite…
How Mercedes-Benz’s Charging Network Is Tackling The Awkward Transition To NACS
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging is doubling down on 400 kW chargers that work with any EV—without a Tesla NACS or CCS adapter. Lire la suite…
MATTER and Niron Magnetics unveil rare-earth-free variable flux motor for high-performance electric motorcycles
Niron Magnetics has announced a collaboration with MATTER to explore integrating Niron’s Iron Nitride magnet technology and Variable Flux Motor (VFM) designs into MATTER’s high-performance electric motorbike products. The companies unveiled a first prototype at CES 2026. MATTER says it brings experience in liquid-cooled powertrain design, in-house gearboxes, and intelligent vehicle systems. Niron Magnetics is… Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge deploys fifty 150 kW EV charging hubs in Scotland.
EV charging network Arnold Clark Charge has deployed more than 50 ultra-rapid charging hubs in Scotland. The network was launched in 2024 as part of a £30-million investment by UK-based family-run car retailer Arnold Clark. The hubs, located at Arnold Clark branches across the country, are all open to the public. Each hub has up… Read more…
