A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally. Read more…
The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now
Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range. Lire la suite…
BYD launches Seal 07 EV and updated Sealion 06 EV, both equipped with 2nd-gen blade battery and flash-charging
The Seal 07 EV and the 2026 Sealion 06 EV are among the first models to be equipped with the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology.
The Seal 07 EV sedan has a starting price of 169,900 ($24,600) yuan.
CATL’s battery swap ecosystem expands as GAC and BAIC set to launch new models
GAC Aion will launch a battery swap version of the Aion RT in April, while BAIC Arcfox is set to unveil a battery swap sedan.
CATL is accelerating infrastructure construction, planning to build over 3,000 battery swap stations in China by the end of 2026.
Nio launches Firefly brand in Thailand, entering 2nd right-hand drive market
Firefly has already entered 10 overseas markets, with plans to expand to nearly 40 markets across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia.
The move aims to bypass tariff barriers in European and US markets, positioning Southeast Asia as a key pivot for sales growth and expansion.
Global EV battery market share in Jan 2026: CATL 45.2%, BYD 13.8%
The combined EV battery installation volume of CATL and BYD in January was 42.4 GWh, accounting for 59.0% of the global total.
The combined market share of the three major South Korean battery manufacturers dropped to 12%.
Li Auto pivots to robotics with secret ‘Nexus’ project amid weak EV sales
Li Auto is reportedly developing robots through a secret project codenamed “Nexus” and plans to release its first two-wheeled robot later this year.
Li Auto’s strategy is similar to Tesla’s, opting to iterate its robotics technology in closed factory environments first.
BYD opens pre-sales for Song Ultra EV with flash-charging and 710 km range
The Song Ultra EV starts at 155,000 yuan ($22,490) in pre-sales and features second-generation blade battery technology.
As BYD’s first B-segment pure-electric SUV in its Dynasty lineup, the Song Ultra EV will compete for market share in the mid-size pure-electric SUV segment.
BMW puts the finishing touches on the Neue Klasse i3 EV ahead of its debut in less than 2 weeks
BMW will finally reveal the new i3, the second Neue Klasse EV following the iX3 SUV, on March 18. With its debut less than two weeks away, BMW revealed a few more details about what to expect. Read more…
BYD debuts Seal 08 sedan, launch set for Q2
The Seal 08 is built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and equipped with BYD’s latest second-generation blade battery.
The new vehicle is equipped with megawatt-level flash-charging technology, adding 400 kilometers of range in just five minutes of charging.
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts with record 950-km range
The Datang SUV is equipped with BYD’s latest second-generation blade battery technology and features megawatt-level ultra-fast charging.
The Datang SUV currently boasts the longest range among large pure electric SUVs globally.
Webinar: Unlocking Next-Gen xEV Power Conversion: New CoolSiC™ Devices
Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Infineon, to gain valuable insights on the latest power conversion trend, topologies evolution, application requirements and the latest CoolSiC™ AEC-Q qualified products from Infineon. Additionally, you will understand how new innovative CoolSiC™ power devices will revolutionize the automotive industry by enabling cost-effective… Read more…
Electric neighborhood vehicles are paying off faster than most HOAs expect
Sponsored by Burns Industrial Equipment. Electric vehicles are becoming integrated more and more in a variety of settings, including in neighborhoods with low-speed vehicles. Unlike traditional golf carts, these EVs can be a sustainable way to improve operational efficiency and boost resident satisfaction while offering the same transportational convenience. On top of that, it’s a… Read more…
Honda is bringing the Insight back as an EV with a ‘unique’ crossover SUV style
The Insight is set to return this spring, but this time as an all-electric crossover SUV. Honda unveiled the Insight EV in Japan on Thursday, with a WLTC driving range of over 310 miles (500 km). Read more…
BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, BYD revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. Read more…
Global EV sales hit record 20.5 million in 2025 with BYD snatching the crown from Tesla
The global shift toward electric cars reached an important milestone last year. In 2025, drivers around the world bought 20.53 million new energy vehicles. This group includes battery-electric cars (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and fuel-cell vehicles. This is a 26% jump compared to the year before, proving that the appetite for EVs is still growing, even if the pace is… Read more…
Honeywell’s AI-powered Battery MXP platform to automate University of Alabama AMP Center pilot battery lab
Honeywell is integrating its AI-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) into the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center’s battery research lab at the University of Alabama, aiming to improve cell yields and speed up battery factory startups. The AMP Center says the deployment will also support workforce training for battery manufacturing and electrification. Battery… Read more…
Hyundai and Kia invest in battery software provider Qnovo
Hyundai and Kia have announced a new strategic investment in Qnovo, maker of a software platform that monitors battery health. The investment follows years of collaborative testing between Qnovo and Hyundai/Kia. “By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time,… Read more…
9 Minutes To 97%: BYD Just Made EV Charging Basically As Quick As Getting Gas
BYD also unveiled world’s most powerful fast charger for cars, arranged like your neighborhood gas station. Lire la suite…
Geely will supply technology for future EVs from Mercedes-Benz
The biggest names in the industry are finding new ways to keep up with the fast-changing EV world. Mercedes-Benz has been building luxury vehicles for over 130 years. But now, it is turning to China to help design its next generation of EVs, instead of doing everything at its home base in Germany. This is a major shift for a… Read more…
