Asahi Kasei has signed a licensing agreement with Germany’s EAS Batteries for its acetonitrile-based electrolyte technology. The collaboration supports the development and market launch of a new ultra-high-power lithium-ion cell aimed at demanding mobility and industrial applications. Read more…
Volkswagen to develop system-on-chips in China
Volkswagen Group has announced plans for the development of its first self-designed system-on-chip (SoC) for intelligent driving in China. The chip will be developed by Carizon, a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics, and will support future Volkswagen models with advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving functions. Read more…
BMW confirms new i3
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has confirmed the name i3 for the next Neue Klasse model during the company’s quarterly results call. Production is scheduled to begin in Munich in the second half of 2026, followed by rollouts at additional plants. Read more…
Xpeng to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17 after record quarterly deliveries
Xpeng delivered 116,007 vehicles in the third quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng delivered 355,209 vehicles from January to October, poised to achieve its annual delivery target ahead of schedule.
Xpeng to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17 after record quarterly deliveries
Xpeng delivered 116,007 vehicles in the third quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of record-high deliveries.
Xpeng delivered 355,209 vehicles from January to October, poised to achieve its annual delivery target ahead of schedule.
Tesla appoints local CEO in India amid renewed market push
Tesla has appointed an India CEO to lead its local operations, signalling a stronger commitment to the market. The company is changing its leadership strategy to involve more local expertise following its muted start in the third quarter. Read more…
Xpeng to launch 3 robotaxi models in 2026 and kick off trial operations
These robotaxis will be equipped with four Xpeng-developed Turing AI chips, delivering up to 3000 TOPS of computing power.
Xpeng also plans to introduce higher-spec Robo trims for some existing models next year, delivering Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.
Fraunhofer IWS launches DRYplatform to accelerate dry-coating battery research
Fraunhofer IWS has inaugurated its DRYplatform, a flagship facility for scaling solvent-free electrode coating from laboratory to near-industrial level. The facility is designed as a lighthouse project for transferring the dry electrode-coating process from research to industry. Read more…
Toll Group & Coca Cola to purchase Volvo electric trucks in Australia
Australian freight company Toll Group is introducing a new fleet of electric trucks in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Twelve Volvo FE Electric trucks will replace the existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s Australian delivery network. Read more…
The $45,000 Rivian R2 Will Be Able To Power Your Home
Rivian’s make-or-break R2 SUV will be fitted with a newly designed control module that enables bidirectional charging. Lire la suite…
VW to develop smart driving chips with Horizon Robotics in China
The chip is expected to be delivered within the next 3-5 years, with a single-chip computing power of about 500 to 700 TOPS.
Volkswagen said that the chip is specifically designed for China’s complex road environments and diverse driving scenarios.
Netherlands to launch more subsidy rounds for zero-emission trucks
From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. €78 million is earmarked for the first round—enough for roughly 1,100 vehicles—with a second window slated for late September 2026. Read more…
Hull completes charging infrastructure ahead of first electric buses
East Yorkshire Buses has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure programme ahead of the arrival of 21 new Wrightbus electric buses later this year. The project, supported by Hull City Council and the Department for Transport, marks the city’s first step towards a zero-emission bus network. Read more…
NIU’s scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production
Earlier this year, we covered the unveiling of the NIUMM, an electric microcar designed for urban residents (and especially those with a NIU scooter already, since it shares the same batteries). Now the company is actually bringing it to market. Read more…
Rivian widens Q3 loss
Rivian Automotive has reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the US electric vehicle maker continues to invest heavily in its next-generation R2 platform, new production capacity, and its autonomy roadmap. The carmaker reaffirmed its guidance and said R2 remains on track for a 2026 launch. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Sept 2025: CATL 36.6%, BYD 17.9%
CATL and BYD collectively installed 442.2 GWh of EV batteries from January to September 2025, accounting for 54.5 percent of the global total.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution maintained its third-place position with a 9.8 percent market share during the January-September period.
BYD plans to launch its ultra-luxury brand Yangwang in Middle East by early 2026
BYD showcased the Yangwang U8 to local customers during a new store opening in the UAE in September 2024.
Yangwang represents one of the most premium brands developed by a Chinese automaker.
EnBW to reduce charging prices in December
As part of a larger adjustment to energy prices, EnBW has also announced new charging tariffs. In two of the three tariff levels, charging will be three cents per kilowatt hour cheaper from December onwards, while the monthly basic fee will be reduced in the top tariff. Read more…
Peugeot unveils Polygon concept car in Fortnite
Peugeot has officially shared the first exterior image of its next-generation concept car, the Peugeot Polygon Concept. The vehicle introduces Peugeot’s future design language, defined by sharp lines, “feline” styling, and a strong focus on emotion and innovation. Inside, the Polygon Concept debuts a completely redesigned cabin built around the Hypersquare Steering Control, which is a radical steer-by-wire interface that… Read more…
All the EVs you can buy for less than Cadillac CELESTIQ’s $60,000 price hike
Cadillac wants to live up to its “standard of the world” tag line so bad they can taste is – but adding $60K to the CELESTIQ’s MSRP might not be the flex the marketing team might think. To teach them a lesson, we’re going to ignore the CELESTIQ and list every new EV you can buy for less than that $60K price hike, instead. Enjoy. Read more…
