Commerce City in the US state of Colorado has launched eight fully electric waste and recycling collection vehicles in partnership with Republic Services and Xcel Energy. The rollout combines battery-electric trucks, depot charging infrastructure and utility support to advance municipal electrification. Read more…
Lucid Builds First Prototypes of Mid-Size Model
Currently, the electric vehicle startup only offers the premium models Air and Gravity. Now, Lucid Motors has assembled the first prototypes of its upcoming mid-size SUV at its Arizona plant. Read more…
Daimler Truck to build 100 advanced H2-powered semi-trailer tractors
Daimler Truck is moving its fuel-cell truck into small-scale series production. To this end, the German company presented the next generation of its H2 tractor unit, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, complete with new technical specifications. 100 units are now set to roll off the production line in Wörth and be delivered to customers starting at the end of the year. Read more…
Chinese firm launches effort to send humanoid robot into space
Engine AI aims to make its PM01 robot the first humanoid astronaut.
Engine AI has partnered with Chinese commercial space company Interstellar to formally launch this initiative.
Chinese firm launches effort to send humanoid robot into space
Engine AI aims to make its PM01 robot the first humanoid astronaut.
Engine AI has partnered with Chinese commercial space company Interstellar to formally launch this initiative.
BYD wants to grow outside of China
Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…
BYD wants to grow outside of China
Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name—And It’s One You Already Know
Volkswagen’s best-selling car in the U.S. will lend its name to the ID.4 later this year, when the EV gets a comprehensive facelift. Lire la suite…
Hyundai Motor UK opens orders for Ioniq 6 N from £65,800
Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed pricing and full specification for the Ioniq 6 N. The carmaker’s second high-performance EV offers a revised suspension and aerodynamics, and 800-volt charging, with orders now open from £65,800. Read more…
Li Auto CEO reaffirms AI focus in internal meeting amid sluggish sales
However, Li Auto employees are more eager to see statements on how to reverse weak sales.
Li Auto will launch humanoid robots and unveil them as soon as possible.
Porsche plans to reduce its dealerships in China by 30% in 2026
Porsche aims to cut its dealership network in China from 114 outlets to 80 in 2026.
Porsche is currently evaluating multiple Chinese smart driving solution providers and conducting relevant research.
Smart #2 prototype concept car to debut at April Beijing auto show
The production version of the two-seat Smart #2 mini EV will be launched within 2026.
Smart first mentioned the Smart #2 in September 2025 as the successor to its ForTwo model.
Volvo parent Geely set to produce its first solid-state battery this year
Volvo parent company Geely is set to complete production of its first in-house solid-state battery pack in 2026, becoming the latest Chinese electric automaker to announce progress with this next-generation battery tech. Read more…
Dig it: Volvo is offering 0% interest financing on EC230 Electric excavator
The groundbreaking EC230 Electric excavator has spent the last few years proving its worth on job sites around the world – now, Volvo is making it easier than ever to help it prove itself on your job site with an aggressive 0% financing deal. Read more…
Tesla rolls out insurance subsidy for Model 3 in China amid beefed-up promotion
Chinese customers purchasing a Model 3 on or before February 28 are eligible for an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000 ($1,150).
The latest insurance subsidy follows Tesla’s introduction of a 7-year low-interest financing plan for vehicle purchases in China on January 6.
Electric school buses arrive in Long Island with latest Zenobē launch
Zenobē is teaming up with the Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the Copiague Public Schools bus fleet in Long Island, NY, helping the district’s 4,500 students to cleaner, healthier transportation. Read more…
Why integrated FPC-based cell contact solutions are essential to battery pack manufacturing
Sponsored by Churod Electronics. Increased battery density is the endgame of all cutting-edge battery design, improvements cannot come at the expense of safety or cost limitations. The question then becomes how to push the envelope in a safe and cost-effective way. Monitoring the state-of-health of cells is at the top of the list of considerations…. Read more…
What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada Look At Australia.
In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge? Lire la suite…
Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For ‘Suppressing’ EVs
The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a “cartel” that’s “suppressed innovation” around EVs. Lire la suite…
Octillion reports milestone of 3,653 EV battery systems built in one day across nine factories
Octillion Power Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle battery systems, says it set a single-day manufacturing record on December 3, 2025 by producing 3,653 EV battery systems, representing about 114 MWh of energy production. The company says the output was achieved across nine battery manufacturing facilities in the US, India and China, pointing… Read more…
