Ko Kut, also known as Koh Kood, one of a dozen islands in the Gulf of Thailand, is a tranquil, jungle-covered place known for its pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters and abundant coconut palms. It has an economy centered around fishing, agriculture and ecotourism. The island, which is in the least populous district in Thailand,… Read more…
Aeroht becomes Aridge: Xpeng renames its flying car division
Aridge, formerly Xpeng Aeroht, has rebranded with a new name and logo as it prepares to scale up operations. The Chinese automaker’s flying car subsidiary has secured its largest overseas order to date — 600 aircraft from the Middle East. Series production at its newly completed Guangzhou plant is set to begin in 2026. Read more…
Duracell launches UK-based charging network
Battery manufacturer Duracell has announced the launch of its new CPO subsidiary, Duracell E-Charge, a UK-wide network of ultra-fast EV charging stations. The network will launch this year, and will successively expand over 2026. Read more…
Silence launches first battery swap network in France
Silence has opened 14 battery swap stations in Paris, with expansion planned across the French Riviera. Users can replace a flat battery in just 30 seconds and subscribe to a monthly battery plan, reducing purchase costs. Read more…
Hyundai Made Big Plans For America. Then It Got Rolled By Two Presidents
Hyundai’s plan to win favor in Washington keeps falling short. Plus: Here come the 2026 model year cars, and tariff-related price hikes. Lire la suite…
Ehang launches next-gen VT35 eVTOL with 200-km range
The VT35 will join the EH216-S, designed for urban air mobility, to build an air transportation network covering short-, medium-, and long-range scenarios.
The official price for the VT30 standard edition in the Chinese market is set at RMB 6.5 million ($910,000).
Polestar global sales up 13% in Q3 as it exits China retail network
Polestar has reported a 36 per cent increase in retail sales for the first nine months of 2025, delivering 44,482 electric cars worldwide. Meanwhile, the Swedish EV brand closed its last direct store in China. Read more…
Canada to invest in charging infrastructure on the east coast
The Canadian federal government has announced a funding grant worth $5 million to install a total of 157 new electric vehicle chargers across Atlantic Canada. The funds will be distributed via the Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). Read more…
Heybike’s new Helio F folding e-bike brings back fun retro vibes
Heybike has just unveiled its latest two-wheeled creation: the Helio F, a sleek new folding e-bike designed to bring a little vintage flair to your high-tech urban commute. Weighing in at just 18 kg (40 lb), the Helio F is one of the lightest folding electric bikes we’ve seen lately – and it’s clearly built with style-conscious city riders in mind. Read more…
More range and efficiency: China tightens rules for NEVs
China is tightening its subsidy rules for vehicles with alternative drivetrains, introducing stricter efficiency and range requirements from 2026. Only models with more than 100 kilometres of pure electric range and lower energy consumption will continue to benefit from tax incentives. Read more…
Comau invests in cold plasma specialist Intecells
Comau has strengthened its ties with Intecells in order to promote the use of cold plasma in industrial cell production. Following an initial phase in which Comau supported the industrialisation of Intecells’ patented cold plasma application, Comau has now become an investor in the company. Read more…
This Toyota Corolla Concept Is Electric. But What Does It Mean?
Toyota is teasing what looks like a close-to-production Corolla EV concept that could signal the model’s pivot to electric. Lire la suite…
Maryland launches $4.9 million electric school bus grant programme
The Maryland Energy Administration has opened applications for $4.9 million in grants to support public school districts in adopting electric school buses next year. The funding covers vehicle and charging infrastructure costs. Read more…
Watch A Chinese EV Charge From 4% To 80% In Less Than 7 Minutes
The upgraded Zeekr 001 is capable of charging at over 1.3 MW. That’s nearly four times faster than the fastest-charging American EV. Lire la suite…
New six-seater Model Y gives Tesla China a much-needed sales boost
Tesla’s sales in China finally got some positive news in September, putting an end to a two-month streak of declining performance. The company sold 90,812 vehicles produced at its Shanghai factory – a modest 2.8% increase compared to the same month last year. Tesla investors will surely welcome any change in the trend, but a wider look at the numbers… Read more…
Imerys and Shanshan to produce synthetic graphite in Europe
French mining group Imerys is joining forces with Shanshan New Material to establish European production of synthetic graphite for anodes. These anodes are a key component of batteries used in electric cars and stationary energy storage systems. Read more…
Webinar: New twin-screw extrusion – Powering the next generation of battery manufacturing
From the lab to gigafactory, twin-screw extrusion (TSE) is highly beneficial in battery research and development due to its ability to produce superior electrode quality. This method is recognized for its effective distributive and dispersive mixing capabilities, resulting in homogeneous electrode materials with excellent dispersion of all ingredients. Twin-screw extrusion also supports continuous operation, an… Read more…
Ireland to add 90 new high-power EV charging hubs
Ireland’s Department of Transport has confirmed the locations of 90 new high-power recharging hubs to support the country’s growing electric vehicle fleet. The sites, part of the government’s Light Duty Vehicle initiative, will deliver 192 new charging points along over 2,900km of primary and secondary roads. Read more…
Polestar closes last direct store in China amid sluggish sales and shift to online
Polestar has shut down its final direct store in China, transitioning primarily to an online sales model in the country.
Polestar said it is strategically adjusting its business model in China to better align with the diverse and rapidly evolving consumer demands of the Chinese market.
Seres passes listing hearing for Hong Kong IPO
Seres submitted its application for a Hong Kong IPO in April, aiming to advance its global expansion and establish an international capital operation platform. Read more…
