The two auto giants are in talks for a potential partnership for lithium–ion batteries for hybrids. Lire la suite…
Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China’s BYD: Report
MAN invests nearly one billion euros in German sites
MAN Truck & Bus has launched the ‘MAN2030+’ program to strengthen competitiveness and secure the future of its sites, reaching a comprehensive agreement with employee representatives. Significant investments will be made in Germany, as well as in Eastern Europe. Read more…
Rare-earth magnet recycling plant opens in the UK
Mkango Resources and the University of Birmingham have commissioned a commercial plant for recycling rare earth magnets. The facility can recover rare earth alloys and process them into new magnets required for electric motors. Read more…
Opel Chief: electric Manta will not arrive pre-2030
The electric reimagining of the Opel Manta will not arrive on the market before the end of this decade, as Opel CEO Florian Huettl explains. The company has ‘reassessed its mid-term priorities.’ Read more…
Kempower and GET Charged to open five DC fast charging stations in Queens and Long Island
Kempower and GET Charged Fast EV Charging have launched a new EV fast charging station at Glen Oaks Shopping Center in Queens, New York. Four more stations are nearing completion located across Queens and Long Island. The new sites, in Whitestone (Queens), Levittown, Elmont and Commack, will open in early 2026. Each location is powered… Read more…
US-based Energy Fuels’ Dy oxide qualifies for use in EV motor permanent magnets
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…
