Rumors are swirling around that Xiaomi EV is planning to update its first electric car very soon. The Chinese electronics giant only entered the car market last year with the SU7. Now, reports from China suggest a new and improved version of this electric sedan will arrive in the second quarter of 2026. The refresh is supposed to fix the… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 facelift on the way, but it might bring a price hike
Rumors are swirling around that Xiaomi EV is planning to update its first electric car very soon. The Chinese electronics giant only entered the car market last year with the SU7. Now, reports from China suggest a new and improved version of this electric sedan will arrive in the second quarter of 2026. The refresh is supposed to fix the… Read more…
Italy: Karsan to supply 42 battery-electric articulated buses to Bari
Turkish manufacturer Karsan has emerged as the winner of the Italian port city of Bari’s tender for 42 electric buses. The 18-meter articulated buses of the e-ATA 18 model are scheduled for delivery in June 2026. Read more…
Enhanced Dacia Spring priced from £12,240
Dacia has opened UK order books for the updated Spring, priced from £12,240 on the road with its own £3,750 subsidy. The revised city EV gains new motors, a lithium iron phosphate battery, faster DC charging and upgraded digital interiors, with first deliveries due in spring 2026. Read more…
WeLion achieves 824 Wh/kg energy density in lab for solid-state battery
WeLion, a Chinese developer of solid-state batteries, is making good progress toward achieving a long-term energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. In the lab, the company has already reached a value of 824 Wh/kg. However, this solid-state battery is not yet market-ready. Read more…
CA judge rules Tesla lied about FSD, must fix marketing within 60 days
A California judge ruled late Tuesday afternoon that Tesla engaged in “deceptive marketing” in reference to its Full Self-Driving system, and that Tesla’s license to sell and produce cars in the state should be revoked for 30 days. Read more…
Baltimore homeowners could qualify for free home solar under new BGE program
Through the Exelon Foundation, local utility Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has granted $250,000 to Civic Works’ Baltimore Shines solar initiative to support no-cost rooftop solar installations for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Read more…
Jaguar’s Controversial Type 00 Drives Way Better Than You Think
Three motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and it’s “the best riding car ever,” according to one tester. Is Jaguar onto something after all? Lire la suite…
Renault Trucks electrifies key inter-plant logistics corridor
Renault Trucks has electrified a key internal logistics corridor linking Blainville-sur-Orne, Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. Working with haulier Malherbe, the manufacturer now transports cabs, engines and axles almost entirely using battery-electric trucks in a just-in-time operation. Read more…
Tesla to start battery cell production in Grünheide from 2027
Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide appears to be turning: Tesla aims to create the necessary conditions to likely begin cell production there in 2027. Read more…
EVgo accelerates charging rollout with prefabricated skids
EVgo has deployed more than 40% of its new US fast-charging stations in 2025 using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids. The modular approach has cut installation times and reduced average station costs by around 15%, supporting faster network expansion. Read more…
AESC opens Gigafactory in Sunderland
Battery manufacturer AESC has officially opened its new battery factory in Sunderland and started production, approximately three years after construction began. The AESC batteries will be used, among other applications, in the new Nissan Leaf, whose production in Sunderland has also just commenced. Read more…
Li Auto enters Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in major push to expand overseas presence
The move expands Li Auto’s overseas footprint to four markets, including Uzbekistan.
Li Auto has launched its three EREVs — the Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9 — in these markets.
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for one of the most recognizable names in the US electric bike industry. The Seattle-based company entered bankruptcy court this week as part of a plan to sell the business within the next 45–60 days, while continuing to operate during the process. Read more…
Changan expands into Italy, Spain, and Denmark
Chinese automaker Changan is expanding its electric brand Deepal into additional European markets. For example, the launch has now taken place in Italy, and a distribution partnership has been announced for Denmark. Read more…
The Ford E-Transit Van Is On Its Last Legs
The electric van’s replacement will still have a battery, but not one that will power it over significant distances. Lire la suite…
Lucid and KACST inaugurate EV innovation centre in Riyadh
Lucid Group and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology have opened the Middle East’s first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility will focus on advanced research across electric vehicle development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in future mobility. Read more…
Hylane gets a new investor
Palladio Partners is making a substantial investment in the electric truck lessor Hylane as part of a capital increase. The investor is also taking a majority of the voting rights for key areas—and plans to invest a three-digit million-euro amount over the coming years. Read more…
China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-14 down 4% year-on-year to 476,000 units
From December 1 to 14, China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 764,000 units, a 24 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 62.3 percent from December 1-14 and 53.7 percent year-to-date.
The EU Has Officially Dropped The 2035 Gas Car Ban
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids will continue to be offered past 2035, but there’s a big box that needs to be ticked for that to happen. Lire la suite…
