Plasmatreat has integrated its Openair-Plasma surface pretreatment technology with the REDOX-Tool for oxide reduction, targeting production challenges in automotive power electronics. The combined process is designed to improve manufacturing quality of power modules used in EVS by enhancing bond integrity and thermal performance. The Openair-Plasma pretreatment provides a dry, controllable surface activation that removes organic… Read more…
Rio Tinto puts Jadar lithium project in Serbia on hold
Rio Tinto has lost interest in the Jadar lithium project in Serbia. The government had cleared the way for lithium mining there in 2024, contrary to an earlier decision. However, Rio Tinto has now decided to prioritise other ‘short-term opportunities’. Read more…
FACILE: Research project on silicon-containing anodes
The project ‘Development & production of innovative, fibre- and silicon-based anode materials for high-performance and sustainably produced Li-ion batteries’, or FACILE for short, aims to increase the energy content of lithium-ion batteries by developing novel silicon-based anode materials. Read more…
New tilting flatbed e-trike is like a pedal powered pickup truck
Cargo e-bikes are already replacing cars for a surprising number of people, but Cube’s newest electric trike goes a step further – literally adding a miniature pickup bed to a tilting three-wheeler platform designed for hauling just about anything. Meet the Cube Trike Flatbed Hybrid 750, the newest member of the company’s increasingly versatile Trike Hybrid lineup. Read more…
Peter Thiel slashes Tesla (TSLA) stake as Elon Musk warns shorts
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel’s fund, Thiel Macro LLC, has significantly cut its position in Tesla (TSLA), according to a new Q3 2025 13F filing. Read more…
Self-driving leap: new ProZision autonomous riding mower from Honda
Honda is eager to prove itself as a self-driving leader with the launch of the all-new, all-electric, ProZision zero-turn riding mower that can run under human control or computer guidance for quieter, cleaner commercial groundskeeping operations. Read more…
Tesla pushing suppliers to cut all China-made parts for US cars
Tesla is reportedly telling its suppliers to remove all China-made components from parts bound for its US-based factories, a significant acceleration of its effort to decouple its US supply chain from China. Read more…
You Can Now Buy A Certified Pre-Owned Ford EV On Amazon
The used EVs have fewer than 80,000 miles and an eight-year warranty backed by Ford. There’s also a money-back guarantee. Lire la suite…
Why Audi May Turn To Scout Motors To Fix One Of Its Biggest Problems
Audi is getting into the range-extended EV game for America. Plus: Toyota will make cars for longer, with a bet on software upgrades. Lire la suite…
Xpeng Q3 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng aims to achieve breakeven in the fourth quarter.
Xpeng will offer seven models with dual powertrain options next year, significantly expanding its market reach.
LG Chem wins major customer for cathode material in the USA
LG Chem has signed a multi-year contract worth the equivalent of €2.2 billion to supply cathode material. The South Korean company did not disclose the customer’s name. However, according to consistent media reports, it is rumoured to be Panasonic. Read more…
The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Is Here, And It’s Missing Two Big Features
Nissan’s first U.S. plug-in hybrid is unapologetically based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Lire la suite…
Webinar: Powering EV growth through smarter payments
EV drivers aren’t losing confidence in their cars—they’re losing confidence in the charging experience. This session reveals how smarter, scalable payment technology addresses the hidden issues behind failed sessions, low uptime, and driver frustration. Join this session, you’ll learn how modern payment infrastructure can deliver reliable, tap-and-go charging experiences that boost revenue, reduce operational complexity,… Read more…
Basic GLC EQ expected to deliver 230 kW
It should not be long before the entry-level model is launched. The GLC 200 EQ has an output of over 200 kW and is expected to achieve a range of up to 485 kilometres with its LFP battery. It will start at under €60,000. Read more…
Leapmotor posts another profitable quarter as sales surge
Leapmotor recorded a net income of RMB 150 million ($21.1 million) in the third quarter, marking its second consecutive profitable quarter.
Leapmotor expects full-year 2025 sales to exceed 600,000 units.
Nio drops 150 kWh battery with semi-solid electrolyte again
In April 2024, Nio began series production of 150 kWh battery packs with semi-solid-state cells from its partner WeLion. However, as company CEO William Li now stated in an interview, Nio has already discontinued production after a few hundred units due to lack of demand. Read more…
Tesla and GM try and shake off Chinese parts from supply chain
A major shift is quietly happening on the assembly lines of America’s biggest automakers. Giants like Tesla and General Motors are hitting the brakes on using Chinese-made parts for the cars they sell in the United States. Far from being just a minor tweak, this is a top-to-bottom rethinking of where they get the thousands of components needed to build… Read more…
Audi plans range extender SUV for US market
The Ingolstadt-based company is apparently planning a new SUV model exclusively for the US market. The vehicle is also to be built locally. The VW brand Scout is to assist with technology and production. Read more…
Xpeng net loss narrows to 5-year low in Q3, gross margin hits record high
Xpeng reported its smallest net loss in five years, with gross margin reaching an all-time high. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to showcase U9 Xtreme electric supercar at Guangzhou auto show
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved an officially certified top speed of 496.22 km/h at Germany’s ATP test track, setting a world record for production vehicles.
Yangwang unveiled the U9 Xtreme on September 20 and began accepting reservations, with only 30 units available worldwide.
