Chinese multinational construction machinery manufacturing company LiuGong has introduced five new electric vehicles. The EVs include the 870HE wheel loader, 924FE and 9018FE excavators, DR50CE rigid mining truck and the 4280DE motor grader, which the company termed “the world’s first 24-tonne electric grader.” The company’s vision is to lead in sustainable solutions by “challenging the status… Read more…
Tesla falls out of favor with Chinese customers as well, BYD and Xiaomi take the lead
The electric vehicle landscape is going through a rapid transformation, and the once-unquestioned dominance of Tesla is seemingly over for the time being. New data reveals a shift in consumer preference, particularly in the huge Chinese market, where domestic brands BYD and Xiaomi are gaining ground. A recent UBS survey exposed a telling change in Chinese consumer sentiment. Only 14%… Read more…
Lime & Cyclic Materials announce magnet recycling cooperation
Cyclic Materials, a Canadian specialist in the recycling of rare earths, and micromobility provider Lime have announced a joint project. The two companies want to recycle magnets from the electric motors of disused e-bikes and electric scooters. Read more…
BYD completes deliveries of 1,000 Atto 3 EVs in South Korea in less than 2 months
BYD delivered its 1,000th Atto 3 in South Korea, just one and a half months after deliveries began on April 14.
The Atto 3 sold 543 units in South Korea in April, surpassing the long-dominant Tesla Model Y.
Tesla has been testing robotaxi service without drivers for ‘several days’, says Elon Musk
Tesla has started testing its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas without safety drivers over the last few days, according to Elon Musk. Read more…
Li Auto reports 9% year-on-year growth in Q1 net income, gross margin remains flat
Li Auto reported a net income of RMB 646.6 million for the first quarter, up 9.4 percent year-on-year.
The gross margin for the first quarter was 20.5 percent, largely flat from the same period last year and the fourth quarter.
e-Vadea now also opens charging points away from motorways
After years of installing charging points for providers such as Ionity, the French multi-technology service provider SPIE has also been active as a CPO itself since 2022 under the e-Vadea brand. While the focus was initially on motorway service stations, the company has now opened its first charging stations off motorways. Read more…
London considers dropping EV congestion charge exemption
The city of London is getting serious about ending the exemption of electric vehicles from the city centre congestion charge, as had been previously announced. From 2 January 2026, there will only be a discount on the congestion charge for electric cars and electric commercial vehicles. At the same time, the city centre toll is also to be increased. Read more…
BYD Yangwang sees first batch of U7 sedans for delivery roll off line
The Yangwang U7 was launched on March 27 with a starting price of RMB 628,000 ($87,240).
Yangwang is BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, which sold 135 vehicles in April.
Digital twin for material optimisation
Henkel is launching digital twin modelling and simulation capabilities combined with real-world validation of structural materials used in e-mobility designs, writes Nick Flaherty.
Henkel is combining its expertise in material application with in-house testing and validation to close the loop between digital and real-world design and testing. Read more…
BYD Shenzhen car carrier arrives in Brazil on maiden voyage with 7,300 cars on board
BYD Shenzhen has 9,200 standard loading spaces, covering an area equivalent to 20 football fields.
BYD Shenzhen embarked on its first ocean voyage on April 27.
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in Guatemala
The Sealion 07 EV has been renamed Sealion 7 in Guatemala, similar to BYD’s approach in other overseas markets.
BYD entered Guatemala in November 2024, launching four models at the time.
Chevy’s EVs are now even more affordable with new deals
Chevy is making it more affordable to drive off in one of its new EVs. With new incentives, you can now snag a 2025 Chevy Silverado EV for much less than a Tesla Cybertruck. The Equinox and Blazer EVs are also on sale this month. Read more…
Tesla’s sales fall 87% in Quebec as its market gets wiped out
Tesla’s sales have fallen 87% in Quebec in the first quarter 2025 compared to the same period last year. Read more…
Nio, Zeekr reach deal to share charging facilities
Nio and Zeekr have reached an agreement to share charging facilities, marking a rare collaboration between two direct competitors.
Nio will collaborate with Zeekr to provide users with a wide-ranging and convenient charging service.
Xpeng Mona M03 gets 12,566 new orders within 1 hour of new variant launches
Xpeng has launched new Max and Plus variants for the Mona M03, with the Max variant offering capabilities similar to Tesla’s FSD.
Among the first hour’s orders, the Max variant accounted for 83 percent.
Charging EVs is most expensive in Germany, cheapest in Türkiye, EU study finds
Electric cars on European roads are promising cleaner air and, often, cheaper motoring in the long run. But when it comes to “fueling” these EVs, the cost can be a real shocker—or a pleasant surprise—depending on where you plug in. A look across the continent reveals a patchwork of prices for charging your EV at home, showing that not all… Read more…
Tesla Investors To Elon Musk: Please Work At Tesla Full-Time
The return-to-office mandate comes for us all eventually. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Is Coming To Austin On June 12: Report
Tesla’s long-awaited driverless ride-hailing service will reportedly begin operations in Austin, Texas on June 12. Read more…
Texas just shot its wind + solar boom in the foot on purpose [Update]
Texas is No. 2 in the US for wind and solar capacity, but the Texas Senate passed a bill that aims to kneecap clean energy with an industry-killing review process. Here’s what happened in the House. Read more…
