On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla’s O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors’ latest plans. Lire la suite…
The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here’s Why It Mattered
Wheel-E Podcast: Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more. Read more…
Tesla announces launch in Morocco
Tesla is officially expanding into Morocco, marking another step in the automaker’s push into African markets. The company will host a launch event on February 6 in Casablanca, introducing the Model 3 and Model Y to the North African nation. Read more…
CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices
CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. Read more…
Abarth reshapes 600e line-up with Turismo and Competizione
Abarth has overhauled its electric 600e range, introducing the Turismo and Competizione trim levels. The new variants replace the former Abarth 600e and the limited-edition Scorpionissima. Read more…
Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. Is The U.S. Next?
Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi. Lire la suite…
Chery plans European HQ for commercial vehicles in Liverpool
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery plans to establish its European headquarters for commercial vehicles in Liverpool to expand its electric van business in Europe. The location will primarily focus on R&D for the European market. Read more…
Changan band Oshan adopts CATL sodium-ion batteries
Shortly after CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles, the battery manufacturer has now begun implementing its Na-ion batteries in passenger cars. The first three projects appear to be confirmed. Read more…
Thailand: Sharge to establish nationwide charging network for Grab
Thai EV charging service provider Sharge has partnered with Grab to build a dedicated charging network for the company. It plans to invest over 400 million baht (around 10.7 million euros) in the project. Read more…
Gotion previews net income more than doubling in 2025, benefiting from stake in Chery
Chery’s Hong Kong listing brought Gotion about RMB 1.7 billion in gains.
Gotion holds a 1.66% stake in Chery and is one of the automaker’s core suppliers.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra finally arrives in Gran Turismo 7
For the first time ever, a Chinese car has officially joined the legendary racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a high-performance machine that perfectly shows a massive shift in how the world views electric cars from China. As of yesterday, January 29, 2026, players across the world can finally get behind the virtual wheel of this… Read more…
New hydrogen refuelling station at Incheon Airport
The South Korean city of Incheon, located near the capital Seoul, has had ambitious plans for years regarding the use of hydrogen in mobility. Now, a hydrogen mobility hub, including a liquid hydrogen refueling station, has been established at Incheon Airport. Read more…
RWTH Aachen tests electric bus/cable car concept
Researchers at RWTH Aachen University have tested the first prototype of their electric bus/cable car vehicle in the upBUS project. The federally funded initiative is developing a mobility system that combines autonomously driving electric minibuses with urban cable cars. Read more…
It did brake: Waymo robotaxi hits child
In Santa Monica, California, a Waymo robotaxi collided with a child who was crossing the street. The vehicle managed to brake before the impact. The child sustained only minor injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating the incident. Read more…
California: Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils hydrogen buses and fuelling station
The Victor Valley Transit Authority has introduced 13 hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fuelling station in California’s High Desert. The vehicles and infrastructure were presented during a public event attended by local, regional and state representatives as well as industry partners. Read more…
Nio launches sales of its electric cars in Hungary
Nio, a Chinese manufacturer of premium electric vehicles, is advancing its planned expansion into additional European countries and has now launched sales in Hungary. Together with the local trade group AutoWallis, Nio has opened a showroom in Budapest. Read more…
Study: Used EVs Are The Cheapest Cars To Own–Period
Researchers say that used electric vehicles now have the lowest total cost of ownership, far outperforming both new and used gas cars. Lire la suite…
GWM previews 21.71% net income decline in 2025
GWM’s net income for 2025 came in at RMB 9.91 billion ($1.43 billion), representing a year-on-year decrease of 21.71%.
The decline was primarily due to increased expenditures from new channel development and intensified marketing efforts for new models and technologies.
E-truck developer Windrose sets up shop at Port of Antwerp-Brussels
Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose is establishing operations at the Belgian port of Antwerp-Bruges. At the “Windrose Park Antwerp,” the company plans to assemble vehicles for the European market and also establish departments for research & development and aftersales. Read more…
CATL’s sodium batteries have already been installed in passenger vehicles, report says
CATL’s Naxtra brand sodium-ion batteries have been loaded into a passenger vehicle model from Changan Oshan and are set to undergo winter testing.
Passenger vehicle models from GAC and JAC will also be equipped with CATL’s sodium-ion batteries.
