New Jersey has just taken one of the most aggressive – and controversial – steps yet in regulating electric bikes, and it’s a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism from cycling advocates. Read more…
LG Energy Solution advances pilot production line for sodium batteries at China plant, report says

LG Energy Solution plans to complete construction of the pilot production line within the year and begin sample production.
The battery maker will validate the feasibility of mass-producing sodium batteries.
LG Energy Solution advances pilot production line for sodium batteries at China plant, report says

LG Energy Solution plans to complete construction of the pilot production line within the year and begin sample production.
The battery maker will validate the feasibility of mass-producing sodium batteries.
EU trade spokesman denies plans for tariffs on Chinese hybrids

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…
EU trade spokesman denies plans for tariffs on Chinese hybrids

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…
Fastned app users now get 10% EV charging discount

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…
Fastned app users now get 10% EV charging discount

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…
Mercedes begins series production of the Electric GLB

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…
Mercedes begins series production of the Electric GLB

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…
China’s Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Heading To Europe

While the Tesla Roadster is still missing in action, European production of this little-known EV is set to begin in Italy. Lire la suite…
Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s sales outlets surpass 1,000 as global footprint expands to 60 countries

Xpeng operates 380 overseas stores, with 290 located in Europe.
Its sales network in China comprises 721 outlets covering 255 cities.
Xpeng’s sales outlets surpass 1,000 as global footprint expands to 60 countries

Xpeng operates 380 overseas stores, with 290 located in Europe.
Its sales network in China comprises 721 outlets covering 255 cities.
Li Auto follows Tesla and Xiaomi in offering 7-year low-interest financing incentive

Li Auto delivered 44,246 vehicles in December, a 24.38% year-on-year decline and the seventh consecutive month of falling deliveries.
In 2025, Li Auto delivered 406,343 vehicles, an 18.81%year-on-year decrease.
Nio ES8 delivery wait in China reduced to 13-14 weeks

This represents roughly half the 24-26 week wait period when the third-generation ES8 was launched in September 2025.
The first quarter will mark the annual low point for China’s overall automotive industry.
‘Scam’ — Chinese battery maker Svolt’s comment on Finnish Donut Lab’s solid-state battery

Svolt’s chairman said that Donut Lab’s claimed battery parameters are contradictory, and such a battery simply doesn’t exist in the world.
Donut Lab claims its all-solid-state battery achieves an energy density of up to 400 Wh/kg with a design life of up to 100,000 cycles.
The Genesis GV90 may not come with coach doors at first
The GV90 will be the largest, most lavish Genesis vehicle to date, but after another delay, the ultra-luxe SUV may be missing one of its most hyped features. In recent sightings, the GV90 is missing its Rolls-Royce-style coach doors. Read more…
Germany is using heated bricks to replace gas-fired industrial boilers
Rondo Energy and Covestro broke ground on a new kind of industrial heat battery at Covestro’s Brunsbüttel chemical site in northern Germany, and it’s designed to do something industry desperately needs: make clean, reliable steam without burning fossil fuels. Read more…
Wawa now has its own self-branded Tesla Superchargers

Wawa, the biggest Tesla Supercharger host, has joined Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program and launched its first self-branded site. Read more…
POSCO FutureM signs joint venture agreement for LFP cathode materials

South Korean battery materials manufacturer POSCO FutureM has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with CNGR and its Korean subsidiary, FINO, to manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials. The companies have agreed to build an LFP cathode material plant that will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons. Located in the Yeongil Bay… Read more…

