Hongqi’s first full solid-state battery pack has been installed in the Hongqi Tiangong 06 prototype vehicle.
Hongqi said that its research team achieved a series of breakthroughs in critical areas after 470 days of intensive research.
Shanghai aims to become ‘world’s eVTOL capital’
Shanghai targets an annual output value of about RMB 80 billion ($11.4 billion) for the core industries of its low-altitude economy by 2028.
The city targets establishing mass production capabilities for over 500 new-generation aircraft models by 2028.
2026 XPeng G9 interior, design and features review
We’ve been told for many years that if a driver wanted a fancy SUV that felt like a private lounge, they usually had to go straight to a German car dealership. Brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have owned the “premium” world for a long time. But XPeng is working hard to change that tradition. Its newest flagship model, the… Read more…
Vermeer soft-launches new line of electric tree care equipment
The equipment experts at Vermeer are jumping into the electric landscaping and forestry markets with both feet following the limited launch of three all-new, all-electric equipment options for the US and European markets. Read more…
Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them
With the news of the US’ actions in Venezuela this morning, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict – and electric vehicles are our best bet for doing so. Read more…
Success! High-speed wireless charging gets real at Purdue University
For the first time in the US, a battery-electric semi truck has successfully been charged at highway speeds, and without wires thanks to a new, patent-pending system designed by a team of Purdue University engineers with support from Cummins. Read more…
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xpeng to launch updated P7+ and G7 in China on Jan 8, Europe to follow on Jan 9
The current P7+ and G7 models are only available as BEVs, but both will soon receive EREV variants as Xpeng advances its “dual- powertrain” strategy.
The updated P7+ and extended-range G7 will both be built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform, using a large battery pack and a fuel tank to address range anxiety.
Xiaomi aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, following over 410,000 deliveries in 2025
Xiaomi targets 550,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing about 34% growth from around 410,000 units in 2025.
For 2025, Xiaomi had targeted 350,000 vehicle deliveries, a goal achieved ahead of schedule in early December.
Hyundai Actually Had An Up-Year With EVs In 2025. Can It Hold The Line Now?
Meanwhile, corporate cousin Kia wasn’t so lucky—but it still had its best-ever year of new car sales in the U.S. Lire la suite…
Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mine
Canadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year. Read more…
Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Read more…
Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Read more…
Norway Bought Almost No Gas Cars Last Year
Even with Chinese carmakers increasing their market share and presence, Tesla has remained the bestseller. Lire la suite…
Battery-electric cars dominate Norway – and its fleets
Norway has long been considered a role model for electric vehicles, and the 2025 annual statistics impressively reinforce this: 96 percent of new cars were electric vehicles. Other types of drivetrains are increasingly becoming niche products. Additionally, electric passenger cars in Norway have now also surpassed diesel cars in the existing vehicle stock. Read more…
Nio to celebrate 1 millionth car production milestone on Jan 6
Nio will hold a ceremony on January 6 at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui province, to mark the rollout of its 1 millionth mass-produced vehicle, a local media reported.
Nio was founded in November 2014 and saw its 100,000th production vehicle roll off the line on April 7, 2021.
Volkswagen ID. Polo Interior: Buttons Are Back For Electric Cars
Goodbye, annoying window controls. Hello, proper physical controls everywhere. Lire la suite…
Tesla loses top spot as electric car sales continue to slide
Tesla used to be the undisputed king of the electric car world. For nearly ten years, the company grew faster than almost any other car maker in history. It seemed like nothing could stop them. Unfortunately, the latest numbers for 2025 show that the crown has finally slipped. For the second year in a row, the company saw a drop… Read more…
Eve Energy builds campus for sodium-ion batteries
Chinese battery manufacturer Eve Energy has begun construction of a sodium-ion battery center in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. The site will consolidate research and development, pilot production, and mass manufacturing. Read more…
BYD Dec sales breakdown: Qin 60,667 units, Song 55,169
For the full year 2025, the Song series sold 788,003 units, making it BYD’s best-selling model.
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand achieved record December sales of 50,868 units, a 345.51% increase year-on-year.
