Canadian battery materials company Euro Manganese has signed a long-term LOI and Offtake Term Sheet with UK battery technology company Integrals Power. The final agreement is still subject to validation. Read more…
Integrals Power signs supply deal with Euro Manganese
Canadian battery materials company Euro Manganese has signed a long-term LOI and Offtake Term Sheet with UK battery technology company Integrals Power. The final agreement is still subject to validation. Read more…
WeRide has confidentially filed for Hong Kong listing, report says
WeRide is one of China’s earliest companies focused on smart driving solutions, and went public on the Nasdaq in October 2024.
WeRide is the latest company reported to have confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing following adjustments to the city’s listing regulations.
MFG accelerates ultra-rapid charging network in London
Forecourt operator MFG is boosting its London EV charging network by 30% in 2025. The company will deploy new ultra-rapid hubs and expand existing ones as part of its strategy to meet surging demand and support urban electrification. Read more…
Pakistan rolls out new EV policy with over 300 bn euros in subsidies
Demonstrating a fresh commitment to sustainable mobility, Pakistan has introduced the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30. The country plans to allocate over 100 billion rupees (approx. 306 million euros) in EV subsidies. Read more…
Xpeng’s flying car unit appoints first CFO as it eyes IPO
Du Chao, a Wall Street banker with extensive experience in overseas IPO financing, has joined Xpeng Aeroht.
Du previously served as CFO at 17 Education & Technology and led the company’s listing on the Nasdaq.
Xiaomi is launching the YU7 electric SUV on June 26 and we will report live from China
The Chinese consumer electronics giant is doubling down on its electric car ambitions, unveiling its first-ever SUV, the YU7. The official launch will take place on June 26, and we are already in China preparing to report on the event. Xiaomi’s new electric SUV is aimed squarely at the heart of the most competitive segment, directly challenging the undisputed champion,… Read more…
Conflict and soaring costs: Paris hydrogen taxi operator Hype pivots to BEVs
Hype’s hydrogen taxi fleet in Paris was initially set to grow to as many as 1,000 vehicles. However, due to frustrations with hydrogen supply and escalating costs, the operator is now shifting to battery-electric taxis. The final straw was the insolvency of electrolyser manufacturer McPhy. Read more…
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin with 20 Model Y
Tesla has put its announced ‘Robotaxi’ service into operation in Austin. Up to 20 Model Ys are being used, travelling around a small part of the city with a passenger on board as a ‘safety monitor’. The Cybercab originally intended for this service will follow later. Read more…
BYD’s global model Yuan Plus reaches 1 million sales milestone
The Yuan Plus was initially launched in February 2022 and currently has a starting price range of RMB 115,800 ($16,110) to RMB 145,800 in China.
The Yuan Plus has already been launched in multiple overseas markets under the name Atto 3.
Loss of brake function: Volvo recalls over 14,000 EVs and PHEVs in the US
Volvo has issued a recall for 14,014 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a critical braking issue caused by a software malfunction. Volvo has urged EV and PHEV drivers to avoid ‘One Pedal’ and ‘B’ modes until the software has been updated. Read more…
Audi could open its own US plant
In light of high import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Audi is seriously considering building its own production facility in the United States. Importing vehicles from Germany or Mexico has become too costly. However, the option of manufacturing at the VW Group’s existing US site or that of VW’s sub-brand Scout has not been ruled out. Read more…
BYD’s 9,200-vehicle car carrier BYD Xi’an makes maiden voyage
BYD Xi’an is the fifth ship in BYD’s fleet and the second after BYD Shenzhen with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles.
BYD Changsha — BYD’s sixth car carrier — will make its maiden voyage on June 24.
US Supreme Court ruling threatens California’s EV mandate autonomy
The US Supreme Court has revived a challenge by fuel producers against California’s strict vehicle emissions rules, casting doubt on the state’s planned 2035 ban on new petrol cars. The ruling could significantly impact EV policy leadership in the nation’s largest auto market. Read more…
Xpeng to launch G7 SUV next week
Xpeng announced it will launch the G7 next week, following Xiaomi’s announcement earlier today that the YU7 SUV will hit the market on June 26.
Xpeng debuted the G7 and began pre-sales on June 11, receiving over 10,000 pre-orders within the first 46 minutes.
Xiaomi to officially launch YU7 SUV on Jun 26
Xiaomi will officially launch the YU7 on Thursday, June 26, with a launch event starting at 7:00 pm that day.
The YU7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
Xiaomi to officially launch YU7 SUV on Jun 26
Xiaomi will officially launch the YU7 on Thursday, June 26, with a launch event starting at 7:00 pm that day.
The YU7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
Videos of robotaxi are rolling in and the Tesla fans riding it seem to like it
After plenty of delays (even as recently as this very morning), the first videos of Tesla’s Robotaxi rides are coming in and the Tesla fans that have been invited as early access users seem to have positive reviews already. Read more…
Ford’s electric Super Mustang Mach-E wins class in a tough Pike’s Peak race
At the 103rd running of the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb, electric cars once again impressed as Ford’s Super Mustang Mach-E won its class on a difficult race day where running was limited due to inclement weather. Read more…
Rising costs, market conditions blamed for Volvo Cars’ 2026 price hike [update]
A leaked 2026 order guide shows the price on several Volvo models going up by nearly 6%. That’s thousands of dollars on some models – along with higher destination charges, fewer discounts, and precious little in the way of new tech or features to justify the price hike. Read more…
