PaXini completed a funding round of over 1 billion yuan ($148 million) in March, pushing its valuation above 10 billion yuan. Read more…
SAIC MG to build its first European auto plant in Spain to dodge tariffs
The initial investment in the plant is about 200 million euros ($233 million), with a planned annual production capacity of 120,000 vehicles. Read more…
Cylib and Vianode im to Close the Battery Graphite Loop
German battery recycling company Cylib and Norwegian battery material specialist Vianode plan to collaborate on recycling graphite from batteries. A recently signed letter of intent provides for the development and testing of recycled graphite for potential use in next-generation batteries. Read more…
Tesla found new buyers for its Cybertruck: Kazakh emergency services
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has confirmed it will purchase additional Tesla Cybertrucks after the electric pickup proved effective in rescue operations in Almaty, the country’s largest city. Read more…
RoboSense wins another 500,000-unit LiDAR order from FAW Toyota
The order further expands RoboSense’s market share among Japanese joint-venture automakers in China, with its ADAS orders on hand exceeding nine million units. Read more…
Wattlab’s standardized 400 kWh battery pack can be retrofitted to inland vessels in one day
Wattlab launches WEstack, a standardized 400 kWh battery system for inland vessels enabling one-day installation and major generator hour reductions. Read more…
Leapmotor breaks records as BYD sales stop sliding
Despite many efforts from the fossil fuel industry, the global automotive market continues to shift toward electric cars, and China is the unquestionable engine driving this change. The latest sales data from May 2026 revealed that Chinese EV makers had a huge month. Some legacy giants are struggling to keep their momentum, but younger startups are capturing a big portion… Read more…
This California city is adding off-grid solar + storage EV chargers
The City of Long Beach, California, is adding six more off-grid solar EV chargers from Beam Global as it continues electrifying its vehicle fleet. Read more…
ChargePoint and Powers Parts offer service and support for electric bus operators
ChargePoint and Powers Parts partner to provide service, support, and streamlined procurement for electric bus operators and transit agencies. Read more…
BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel
If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable steel frame. Read more…
The 2027 Dodge Charger EV goes on sale with a NACS port, but it’s not cheap
Dodge opened orders for the 670-hp 2027 Charger Daytona EV, the “quickest and most powerful AWD muscle car,” but is it worth the price. Read more…
New York sues over Interior Dept.’s $1B bribe to an oil company stop wind power
New York state has announced a lawsuit against the Interior Department’s illegal $1 billion payment to an oil company to stop development of a wind farm off the New York Coast. Read more…
Orange EV scores record, 600 unit order as demand for electric semi trucks soars
How do we know EVs are here to stay? Electric terminal brand Orange EV just announced a new, record single order that includes 600 new electric Class 8 trucks, proving that there’s a genuine market for HDEVs even without Federal incentives. Read more…
EAS Batteries commercializes LFP cell using Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile electrolyte Acetolyte
EAS Batteries launches high-power LFP cell using Asahi Kasei’s acetolyte electrolyte, boosting discharge power by 60% for EV and industrial use. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia’s Hybrids Are Crushing It Amid The Gas Crisis
Hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage are proving mighty popular as gas prices remain over $4 a gallon. Read More…
Siemens brings wiring design and 3D harness routing into a single workflow with new Capital integration
Siemens introduces 3D wiring design and harness routing integration in Capital software, enabling concurrent electrical and mechanical engineering. Read more…
Rolls-Royce reveals updated Spectre Series II electric coupe
The luxury car market cannot make up its mind about battery power. Some brands move away entirely, some try to find a middle ground, but British automaker Rolls-Royce is pushing on and updating its flagship electric coupe. The company introduced the Spectre Series II, bringing a mix of mechanical upgrades and new design choices to its landmark electric car. First… Read more…
HPC push: ChargePoint vies for market share in Europe
ChargePoint is increasingly shifting its attention towards Europe as the charging provider seeks growth opportunities outside its home market in the US. CEO Rick Wilmer says the company expects Europe to account for half of its revenue in the long term, supported by new charging products and continued government backing for electrification. Read more…
The Rolls-Royce Spectre Gets Big Update. But You Wouldn’t Know It
It now goes farther, charges faster, and responds more sharply, but the design remains mostly untouched. Read More…
Tesla robotaxi fleet in Texas reaches only 42 vehicles
Tesla has registered 42 robotaxis in Texas, well below Elon Musk’s earlier target of 1,000 vehicles within months of launch. Most of the autonomous fleet currently operates in Austin, with smaller deployments in Dallas and Houston. Read more…
