Dysprosium (Dy) oxide produced by US-based critical raw materials supplier Energy Fuels has passed initial purity and quality assurance and quality control benchmarks at an unnamed South Korean automotive manufacturer for rare earth permanent magnet production. Energy Fuels produced the first kilogram of Dy oxide at its White Mesa Mill in Utah in August 2025,… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz pauses US L3 Drive Pilot to focus on new tech
In a major shift for the auto industry, Mercedes-Benz is hitting the brakes on its most advanced self-driving feature. The company was the first to let drivers take their eyes off the road in the United States, using a system called Drive Pilot. Now, the German automaker has decided to stop offering this technology on its newest models, starting with… Read more…
US Congress targets EV door handles with new bill
If passed, the ‘Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act’ would force automotive companies to install manual quick releases on EV door handles. The bill specifically mentions Tesla in reference to safety concerns. Read more…
Another Chinese EV giant begins testing solid-state batteries with 620+ miles range
Another of China’s “Big Four” automakers began testing solid-state EV batteries in vehicles this week, promising over 620 miles (1,000 km) of range. Read more…
Trump Is Ready For Chinese EVs: ‘Let China Come In’
Plus, three automakers named most innovative in EVs and Ford explains its $19.5 billion writedown. Lire la suite…
Europe Is About To Get An Even Cheaper City EV—And It’s Not From China
A still-unnamed electric Dacia model will share its platform with the Renault Twingo, but undercut it on price by about $2,300. Lire la suite…
Battery materials supplier Ronbay tempers hype over massive deal with CATL
Ronbay said that the RMB 120 billion ($17.2 billion) lithium material order amount with CATL represents its own estimates and involves uncertainties.
The company said that the final actual sales volume will be determined based on raw material prices and quantities at the time of order execution.
Suzuki forays into electric two-wheelers with the e-Access
Suzuki has launched a new electric scooter called the ‘e-Access’ in India, marking its global entry into electric two-wheelers. It has priced the new model at 188,490 rupees (€1,791 euros)*, double that of the petrol-powered Access. Read more…
Galliker inaugurates E-Power Bridge and begins construction of new lorry charging bays
Widely considered a pioneer in the field of electric trucks, Swiss logistics firm Galliker has now broken ground on its new ‘E-Park & Ride’ project, which will create 41 charging points for trucks and 74 charging points for passenger cars. Additionally, an E-Power-Bridge was inaugurated. Read more…
Zest to deliver 200+ charging points in Lewisham
Lewisham Council has partnered with the charge point operator Zest. The two will work on expanding new EV charging infrastructure across the London borough. Read more…
The Only ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving System For Personal Cars In America Is Dead
Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot system, available on the EQS EV and S-Class gas sedan, has been temporarily scrapped. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi follows Tesla in offering 7-year low-interest financing for its Model Y rival YU7
Xiaomi has introduced a 7-year low-interest financing incentive for all variants of the YU7, responding to Tesla’s move earlier this month.
The Xiaomi YU7 starts at RMB 253,500 ($35,390), undercutting the Model Y’s RMB 263,500 base price.
ACEA: battery-electric cars accounted for 2.3% of EU fleet in 2024
The industry association ACEA has published a new report on the vehicle stock in Europe. While electric cars have already overtaken diesel in new registrations in many European countries, the 2024 analysis shows: It will be a long time before such figures are reflected in the overall vehicle stock. Read more…
Lucid Motors is ready to start EV production in Saudi Arabia
After a busy 2025, Lucid Motors is now getting ready to start full-scale production at its new factory in Saudi Arabia. This is part of the company’s new plan to build many more EVs in the local markets and sell them to people all over the world. Lucid’s boss, Marc Winterhoff, recently spoke at a meeting in Riyadh, the capital… Read more…
CATL places large order for LFP cathodes with Ronbay
Chinese cathode material supplier Ronbay Technology has signed a contract with CATL for the supply of LFP cathode materials. Additionally, CATL is directly investing in another LFP manufacturer—a coincidence that is no accident. Read more…
India: CESL launches tender for 6,230 electric buses
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a green energy-focused venture of the Indian government, has launched a new tender to allocate 6,230 electric buses across five major cities. It will accept bids until 10 March. Read more…
America’s Best-Selling Electric Trucks In 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out
No, the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t the best-selling electric pickup. But at least it wasn’t discontinued. Lire la suite…
Tesla Will Stop Selling Full Self-Driving As A One-Time Package Next Month
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will move its FSD software to subscription only starting in February. Lire la suite…
I Tested Chevy’s Super Cruise In Heavy Rain. It Was Surprisingly Competent
Testing Super Cruise in the rain shows just how far driver assistance systems have come. Lire la suite…
Kroger Is Adding Thousands Of DC Fast Chargers At Its Stores
One of the largest supermarket operators in the United States partnered with EVgo to open at least 150 stalls per year. Lire la suite…
