Waymo is reportedly looking to raise a massive new round of funding that would value the autonomous driving company at over $100 billion as it accelerates its expansion. Read more…
Ford’s EV Reset Leaves A Multibillion-Dollar Hole In The Battery Industry
Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers. Lire la suite…
2026 Breakthrough Awards: We’ve Tested Hundreds Of EVs. These Are The Best
We tested dozens of EVs to find out which ones are true breakthroughs, and which are also-rans. These are our Editor’s Choice picks. Lire la suite…
The Cadillac Optiq Is A Great Luxury EV Value. Here’s Why It Didn’t Quite Win
The Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But it won’t get Cadillac to its ultimate goal. Lire la suite…
Fresh start after insolvency: CustomCells refocuses its strategy
Following its rescue by an investor consortium and the completion of essential restructuring measures, the German battery manufacturer CustomCells is realigning its focus. Moving forward, the company will prioritize solutions for defense and motorsport rather than electric vehicles and aircraft. Read more…
No new Teslas in California for 30 days?
Tesla faces a 30-day sales ban in California. The trigger is a court ruling in the U.S. state that the company, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, exaggerated the capabilities of its ‘Autopilot’ assistant system. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 facelift on the way, but it might bring a price hike
Rumors are swirling around that Xiaomi EV is planning to update its first electric car very soon. The Chinese electronics giant only entered the car market last year with the SU7. Now, reports from China suggest a new and improved version of this electric sedan will arrive in the second quarter of 2026. The refresh is supposed to fix the… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 facelift on the way, but it might bring a price hike
Rumors are swirling around that Xiaomi EV is planning to update its first electric car very soon. The Chinese electronics giant only entered the car market last year with the SU7. Now, reports from China suggest a new and improved version of this electric sedan will arrive in the second quarter of 2026. The refresh is supposed to fix the… Read more…
Italy: Karsan to supply 42 battery-electric articulated buses to Bari
Turkish manufacturer Karsan has emerged as the winner of the Italian port city of Bari’s tender for 42 electric buses. The 18-meter articulated buses of the e-ATA 18 model are scheduled for delivery in June 2026. Read more…
Enhanced Dacia Spring priced from £12,240
Dacia has opened UK order books for the updated Spring, priced from £12,240 on the road with its own £3,750 subsidy. The revised city EV gains new motors, a lithium iron phosphate battery, faster DC charging and upgraded digital interiors, with first deliveries due in spring 2026. Read more…
WeLion achieves 824 Wh/kg energy density in lab for solid-state battery
WeLion, a Chinese developer of solid-state batteries, is making good progress toward achieving a long-term energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. In the lab, the company has already reached a value of 824 Wh/kg. However, this solid-state battery is not yet market-ready. Read more…
CA judge rules Tesla lied about FSD, must fix marketing within 60 days
A California judge ruled late Tuesday afternoon that Tesla engaged in “deceptive marketing” in reference to its Full Self-Driving system, and that Tesla’s license to sell and produce cars in the state should be revoked for 30 days. Read more…
Baltimore homeowners could qualify for free home solar under new BGE program
Through the Exelon Foundation, local utility Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has granted $250,000 to Civic Works’ Baltimore Shines solar initiative to support no-cost rooftop solar installations for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Read more…
Jaguar’s Controversial Type 00 Drives Way Better Than You Think
Three motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and it’s “the best riding car ever,” according to one tester. Is Jaguar onto something after all? Lire la suite…
Renault Trucks electrifies key inter-plant logistics corridor
Renault Trucks has electrified a key internal logistics corridor linking Blainville-sur-Orne, Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. Working with haulier Malherbe, the manufacturer now transports cabs, engines and axles almost entirely using battery-electric trucks in a just-in-time operation. Read more…
Tesla to start battery cell production in Grünheide from 2027
Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide appears to be turning: Tesla aims to create the necessary conditions to likely begin cell production there in 2027. Read more…
EVgo accelerates charging rollout with prefabricated skids
EVgo has deployed more than 40% of its new US fast-charging stations in 2025 using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids. The modular approach has cut installation times and reduced average station costs by around 15%, supporting faster network expansion. Read more…
AESC opens Gigafactory in Sunderland
Battery manufacturer AESC has officially opened its new battery factory in Sunderland and started production, approximately three years after construction began. The AESC batteries will be used, among other applications, in the new Nissan Leaf, whose production in Sunderland has also just commenced. Read more…
Li Auto enters Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in major push to expand overseas presence
The move expands Li Auto’s overseas footprint to four markets, including Uzbekistan.
Li Auto has launched its three EREVs — the Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9 — in these markets.
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for one of the most recognizable names in the US electric bike industry. The Seattle-based company entered bankruptcy court this week as part of a plan to sell the business within the next 45–60 days, while continuing to operate during the process. Read more…
