The world just added a record amount of wind and solar in 2025, and it’s not even close. Read more…
BAIC unveils sodium-ion breakthrough, joining China’s battery push
BAIC announced the completion of its sodium-ion battery prototype, with cell energy density exceeding 170 Wh/kg.
Sodium-ion batteries are on the verge of commercialization, and CATL and BYD are also accelerating their mass production efforts.
The Electric Lexus ES Is Officially On Sale, With 307 Miles Of Range
The Lexus ES will be available in both electric and hybrid forms, but the EV arrives first. Lire la suite…
LEGO is building a huge solar park at its new US factory
The LEGO Group is installing a large solar array at its new US factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as it moves toward powering the site with 100% renewable energy. Read more…
These top-selling EVs are $10,000 off right now
With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV. Read more…
The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range
China’s MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output. Lire la suite…
First drive: Nissan Micra adopts curves over angular design
The last Micra was discontinued in 2022, and after a four-year hiatus, the model is returning to the European market—this time as a fully electric vehicle. However, the Micra is no longer an independent Nissan development but a sibling model to the Renault 5 E-Tech. Our review reveals the differences and whether this differentiation is sufficient.
Uber invests $1.25 billion in Rivian to buy up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis
Today, Uber has announced a $1.25 billion investment in Rivian through 2031. Uber “or its fleet partners” is now expected to purchase 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis in the first phase, with the option to add 40,000 more in 2030. Initial commercial robotaxi deployments using the Rivian R2 are now planned for San Francisco and Miami in 2028, then… Read more…
I’ve Tried All Of The ‘High Performance’ SUVs. The Polestar 3 Drives Better Than Any Of Them
A BMW X5 M or Lamborghini Urus may be more theatrical, but on a twisty road the Polestar 3 is far more fun to push hard. Lire la suite…
The last domino falls: Stellantis EVs now have Tesla Supercharger access
As of today, Jeep, Dodge and Stellantis EVs can plug in and charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, the largest DC charging network in North America. Stellantis was the last brand set to gain access, so now just about every EV in America can use Superchargers, with the right adapters. Read more…
The new BMW i3 will go on sale soon, but another EV is on its way out
With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, BMW is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 looks massive charging next to the Hyundai IONIQ 5
The GV90 is set to arrive as the largest, most prestigious Genesis electric SUV to date. With its debut approaching, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Hyundai IONIQ 5, revealing its true size. Read more…
This One Brand Beats Its EPA Range Estimates Better Than The Rest
Consumer Reports tested the real-world highway range of nearly 30 electric cars. See the winners and losers. Lire la suite…
2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives with LiDAR as a standard feature and upgraded chassis
Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 model year 2026 refresh with key notable upgrades to all trims, with the standard SU7 starting at RMB 219,900 ($31,870). The new SU7 gets a performance boost, a new, better-tuned chassis, better suspension and ADAS tech as standard. 2026 Xiaomi SU7 All trims rely on the V6S Plus electric motor. The Standard and Pro trims… Read more…
Jeep, Dodge, And Ram EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
Owners of Stellantis EVs can finally access America’s largest and best charging network. Lire la suite…
WeRide enters Slovakia, expanding autonomous driving footprint to 12 countries
Slovakia becomes WeRide’s fourth European market, following France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
The first batch of WeRide’s robotaxis will arrive in Slovakia in spring 2026, with road tests slated to begin in Bratislava in the first half of the year.
Horizon Robotics plans next-gen auto chip to outpace Nvidia’s Thor-X
Horizon Robotics is developing the J7 series chips, aiming to significantly surpass Nvidia’s Thor-X in computing power by 2027.
Horizon Robotics is transitioning from a chip supplier to a more comprehensive provider of integrated hardware and software solutions.
Li Auto to open automated charging stations in Q2 to rival Nio’s tech
Li Auto will launch its first automated charging station in the second quarter, aiming to reduce driver input for charging.
The move intensifies competition among Chinese EV makers in automated charging and smart driving technologies.
Xiaomi launches highly anticipated next-gen SU7 sedan to further challenge Tesla
Xiaomi officially launched its updated SU7 electric sedan, with a starting price of 219,900 yuan ($31,870) — a significant reduction from the pre-sales price.
The SU7 Pro is equipped with a 96.3-kWh battery pack and has a range of 902 kilometers.
Nio’s in-house chip production exceeds 550,000 units, says William Li
Nio’s cumulative production of in-house developed chips has exceeded 550,000 units, driven primarily by strong shipments of the Yangjian and Shenji NX9031 chips.
The Yangjian chip for LiDAR has helped Nio save hundreds of yuan in costs per vehicle.
