Electric vehicles are known for plugging in – but one startup wants them to simply soak up the sun instead…. Read more…
Zeekr launches updated 7X SUV: Built on 900-volt architecture, charges from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes
The updated Zeekr 7X starts at RMB 229,800 ($32,370), with its most powerful variant capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.98 seconds.
From January to September, the Zeekr 7X delivered 52,255 units, accounting for 36.39 percent of the brand’s total deliveries during the same period.
PowerCo: Battery production in Spain scheduled to start in July 2027
According to a Spanish media report, Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo won’t begin series production at its battery factory in Sagunt near Valencia until July 2027. However, the planned start of production for the group’s small electric vehicles in Spain in 2026 is reportedly not at risk. Read more…
Kia EV4 GT: A First Look At Kia’s Tesla Model 3 Performance Fighter
The affordable go-fast EV is expected to feature dual-motor all-wheel drive and virtual gear shifts. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV establishes new team to explore next-gen tech architecture, report says
The new team, led directly by Xiaomi’s founder, is responsible for setting the technical direction for its next-generation EV technology architecture.
The outcomes of the new team will be crucial for Xiaomi’s future competitive strategy.
The Mobility House adds dynamic energy pricing to ChargePilot
The Mobility House Solutions has integrated dynamic tariff optimisation into its smart charging software ChargePilot, enabling fleets to charge when electricity prices are low. The company says it can reduce energy costs by 25–30% across electric vehicle operations. Read more…
Xpeng surpasses Li Auto in market cap as EV makers’ growth paths diverge
From January to September, Li Auto’s deliveries fell 13.07 percent year-on-year, while Xpeng surged 217.77 percent.
For most of the past two years, Li Auto has held the highest market capitalization among China’s EV trio.
Huawei’s HIMA business reaches 1 million car delivery milestone
The milestone comes 43 months after the first vehicle delivery under HIMA’s operations.
The average transaction price for HIMA models this month stood at RMB 390,000 ($54,930).
Nio delivers 10,300 cars last week, exceeding 10,000 units for 2nd consecutive week
This included over 4,300 units for the Nio main brand, 4,500 units for its sub-brand Onvo, and over 1,500 units for another sub-brand Firefly.
The achievement stems from the robust performance of two large SUVs: the Nio ES8 and the Onvo L90.
2026 Stelato S9 gets Huawei’s most advanced ADS 4
Technology giant Huawei continues its push into the EV market, not just as a supplier, but as a core partner. The latest effort from its Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) is the 2026 Stelato S9, a large sedan that just received its first update. Stelato, one of several brands under Huawei’s guidance, is rolling out this refreshed S9 with an… Read more…
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun’s wealth surges as EV business explodes
Lei ranks fifth on Hurun’s latest China Rich List with a fortune of RMB 326 billion ($46 billion), marking the largest wealth increase among entrepreneurs on this year’s list.
CATL’s Robin Zeng ranked fourth with a fortune of RMB 330 billion.
Canada considering scrapping 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports, report says
The Ottawa government is reportedly considering scrapping the 100 percent tariff on Chinese EV imports, aligning with China on the EV issue.
This comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his Asian tour, during which he will seek to establish a “strategic relationship” with China.
Develon supplies electric excavators to county government in Ireland
Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) has delivered two electric excavators to Fingal County Council in Ireland. The two Develon DX20ZE-7 Electric two-tonne mini-excavators were delivered by EMS Machinery, Develon’s main dealer for the Irish Republic. Fingal County, north of Dublin City, is home to several key elements of national and regional infrastructure, including Dublin Airport…. Read more…
Genesis is building a new luxury off-road SUV, and all signs point to an EV [Images]
That rugged new Genesis SUV we’ve been waiting for might be electric after all. A Genesis EV was spotted in South Korea with a new off-road style and EV powertrain. Read more…
A $900M Texas solar mega-farm will power Meta’s data centers
Meta just signed more power purchase agreements (PPAs) with ENGIE North America, expanding their partnership to more than 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar across four projects in Texas. It’s just a shame the social media giant is also going big on gas plants in Louisiana to power its data centers at the same time. Read more…
Elon Musk Cost Tesla 1 Million Car Sales In The U.S. Since Buying Twitter: Study
It turns out that Elon Musk is the best salesman that GM or Hyundai could have asked for. Lire la suite…
Why I’m More Anti-Apple CarPlay Than Ever
Many touch-screen car controls are frustrating. If we ever want to fix that, we’re going to have to cut the cord. Lire la suite…
Novel metal plating strategy improves stability in anode-free metal batteries
Anode-free metal batteries have the potential to maximize energy density by eliminating prefabricated anodes. For example, in magnesium metal batteries, instead of starting with an Mg anode, a bare metal current collector, usually copper or zinc, is used as the anode side. When the batteries are first charged, Mg from the cathode is deposited directly… Read more…
Munters receives $30 million order from US-battery cell manufacturer for advanced dehumidification systems
Munters has secured a $30 million order from a US-based commercial battery cell manufacturer. The order covers delivery of Munters’ Low Dew Point (LDP) dehumidifiers as well as additional high-performance desiccant dehumidification units and field service work. The US customer manufactures battery cells for use in heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Munters says the LDP dehumidifiers… Read more…
Nissan’s all-solid-state EV batteries just got one step closer to becoming a reality
Nissan’s big bet on all-solid-state EV batteries might just pay off. The Japanese automakers moved one step closer to bringing next-gen battery tech to market, promising to double driving range, shorten charging times, and improve overall efficiency. Read more…
