On today’s van-tastic episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk teases a people-hauling Tesla that’s 10 years late, California says there are ZERO Robotaxis on the road, and the Chinese EVs continue to outsell the brand in Europe. Read more…
Google announces Android Automotive OS is going open-source
Google announced the open-sourcing of its Android Automotive OS. The platform that powers a number of vehicle already offers deeper integration with vehicles and control more functions beyond just a screen, and to reduce costs and development times for automakers. No to be confused with Android Auto, AAOS is actually the car’s own brain and controls everything on board -… Read more…
Sony Honda Mobility pauses Afeela project after Honda decision
Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has pulled the plug on its two Afeela models, stopping development and launch plans. Both sides will now reassess the future of the venture and plan to provide further details ‘at the earliest possible opportunity.’ Read more…
This Cheap EV With Semi-Solid Batteries Wants To Battle It Out With Europe’s Best
The affordable MG4 Urban is the world’s first small mass-market EV with a semi-solid-state battery, and it’s going to Europe. Lire la suite…
GAC expands European EV production, rolling out second model in Austria
The Aion UT becomes GAC’s second EV model produced in Austria, following the Aion V.
Chinese automakers are boosting their global market competitiveness through localized production.
Skoda to end China sales in 2026 after failing to keep pace with EV shift
Skoda’s deliveries plunged to just 15,000 vehicles last year, down from a historical peak of over 300,000 in earlier years.
Skoda said it intends to focus on strengthening the brand’s presence in India and Southeast Asian markets.
Volvo reimagines the work van with the new EX30 Cargo
Volvo is famous for making safe SUVs, favoured by parents driving their kids to school or soccer practice. Now, the Swedish company is trying something very different – they are moving into the world of work trucks and delivery vans. The new Volvo EX30 Cargo is the first commercial vehicle from the brand in the UK. It is a small,… Read more…
CALB starts mass production of aviation batteries for Xpeng flying cars
CALB’s batteries for Aridge’s flying cars have rolled off the production line, paving the way for Aridge to achieve its goal of mass-producing flying cars this year.
The batteries will be equipped on Aridge’s modular flying car Land Aircraft Carrier.
Nearly 100,000 electric VWs and Cupras recalled due to battery fire risks
Buying one of the latest electric cars feels like stepping into the future – you get a quiet ride, no tailpipe smells, and you never have to visit a gas station again. But that future sometimes has a few bugs that need fixing, and Volkswagen is dealing with a big one right now. The German car giant announced a massive… Read more…
EIA: New solar, wind + storage capacity will swamp fossil fuels in 2026
Renewable energy provided over a quarter of US electrical generation in January 2026 – 11% more year-over-year – and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity, according to data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).. Read more…
The Kia EV2 is affordable, so is the GT-Line worth over $10,000 more? [Video]
The EV2 is now on sale as Kia’s cheapest electric vehicle in Europe. A sporty GT-Line variant is also available, but it will cost over $10,000 more. Read more…
The US’s largest offshore wind farm just produced its first power
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, which will be the US’s largest wind farm when it’s complete, has sent its first power to the grid. Read more…
Diodes adds 100 V, 1.5 mΩ MOSFET for 48 V automotive motor drives and OBCs
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its automotive-compliant PowerDI8080-5 MOSFET lineup with a new 100 V N-channel device that the company says offers industry-leading on-resistance for 48 V automotive designs. The new DMTH10H1M7SPGWQ features a maximum RDS(on) of 1.5 mΩ and is aimed at 48 V BLDC motor drives in applications such as electric power steering and… Read more…
XPeng brings high-tech brains to budget EVs with new 2026 Mona M03
Buying a smart electric car costs quite a lot of money these days, and most companies save their best computer chips for expensive luxury models. XPeng is changing that rule with its updated 2026 Mona M03. This electric sedan is the brand’s cheapest model, but it now has a very powerful brain. The company is adding its own Turing AI… Read more…
Toyota Crown Signia Review: An Excellent Hybrid, But A Questionable Value
It’s a super efficient and refined hybrid. But with a small cargo area and a high starting price, it’s not the best bang for your buck. Lire la suite…
Scalvy says its modular EV battery architecture hits 98.3% inverter efficiency, targets 15% longer pack life
Scalvy says a joint concept evaluation with Valeo has validated its modular battery-integrated power architecture for EVs under WLTC operating conditions, marking a step toward automotive deployment of the company’s distributed “Power Neuron” platform. Instead of using separate centralized inverters, DC-DC converters and onboard chargers, Scalvy’s architecture distributes those functions into compact modules at the… Read more…
California regulator confirms Tesla is ‘not operating an autonomous vehicle service’
California’s top transportation regulator has made it explicit: Tesla is not operating an autonomous vehicle service in the state. The company holds the same permit as a limousine company. Read more…
Toyota cuts EV prices in China, some now under $15,000
The Japanese automaker is joining China’s EV price war. Toyota slashed prices on several electric vehicles in China, offering low-interest financing to compete with low-cost domestic rivals. Read more…
RoboSense posts 1st quarterly profit as robotics LiDAR sales surge
RoboSense reported a net profit of 103.7 million yuan ($15 million) in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking its first-ever profitable quarter.
The company’s robotics LiDAR shipments surged 2,565% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, intensifying the leadership race with domestic rival Hesai.
SciMo bets automated flat-wire windings can beat hand-built specialty motors in high-performance niches
In electric motor engineering, copper is king, and winding architecture is one of the main levers engineers use to balance power density, efficiency, cooling and manufacturability. Higher copper fill in the stator can reduce winding resistance and improve current loading for a given package size, but only if the design also manages the magnetic, thermal… Read more…
