Chinese manufacturer Sany is bringing its e263 electric tractor unit to Europe, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2026. The 4×2 truck is designed to shake up the long-haul electric segment: Sany promises more than 500 kilometres of range – backed by a dense service network. Read more…
Québec pulls out of Canadian Northvolt factory
The government of Québec will provide no further funding for the planned factory of the insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt in the Canadian province. Instead, Québec intends to recover part of the money it invested in the failed project. Read more…
Xpeng recalls 47,490 P7+ electric sedans in rare move for Chinese EV makers
Some vehicles within the recall may experience steering assist failure due to poor contact in the steering assist motor sensor wiring harness. Read more…
EU to stay on course with 2035 combustion engine phase-out
The lobbying battle by parts of the automotive industry against the EU’s climate targets seems to be having little effect. Just ahead of the EU car summit this Friday, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear that she intends to stick to the so-called combustion engine phase-out from 2035. Electric mobility is on track, and consistent implementation across Europe remains essential. This can be read in a draft concept paper by the EU Commission. Read more…
Polestar increases revenue – but losses rise sharply
Swedish-Chinese EV maker Polestar significantly boosted its revenue in the first half of 2025 on the back of much higher sales. Losses, however, grew even faster – rising by 119.4 per cent to 1.19 billion US dollars. Read more…
Toyota’s Electric RAV4 And Land Cruiser Will Be Made In America: Report
Production of the three-row EVs should start sometime next year. Lire la suite…
Dreame closes 1st funding round for EV business
Dreame has completed its first round of funding for its EV unit, just two weeks after officially announcing its entry into car-making.
Dreame’s first model will be an ultra-luxury pure electric vehicle designed to rival the Bugatti Veyron, with a planned debut in 2027.
Arcfox launches $8,820 T1 compact EV to regain relevance in Chinese market
The Arcfox T1 measures 4,337 mm in length and offers a range of 320 to 425 km.
It is expected to compete with models including the BYD Dolphin.
Xpeng reportedly plans to launch extended-range version of P7+ sedan in 2026
Xpeng has already filed for EREV versions of its X9 MPV and G7 SUV, while the EREV variant of the G6 SUV has also been spotted.
The extended-range P7+ will feature a battery supporting 5C charging rate, with an expected battery range of 400 km.
Tesla engineer accuses Elon Musk of betraying Tesla’s mission in exit letter
A long-time Tesla engineer announced his departure from the company, citing Elon Musk as the primary reason for quitting. In his public exit letter, he decided to expose the CEO’s betrayal of Tesla’s mission. Read more…
Nio starts letting buyers configure new ES8 as launch comes in 1 week
Allowing customers to lock in configurations in advance will help reduce hesitation when the all-new ES8 officially opens for orders on September 20.
Nio recommends customers choose the BaaS plan, saying that only after continuously renting the battery for 8 years would the total cost exceed the full vehicle purchase price.
Toyota to ramp up EV bet in China with 5.1-meter bZ7 sedan
GAC Toyota shared the latest official images of the bZ7, hinting the 5,130 mm electric sedan is nearing its launch.
The bZ7 will embrace locally developed smart technologies, including Huawei’s HarmonySpace cockpit and Xiaomi’s smart ecosystem.
Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand for a reason: These deals are hard to pass up
The Chevy Equinox EV, or America’s most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, is now even cheaper this month. Chevy is offering more chances to save this month on the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado with new EV deals rolling out. Read more…
Global EV market surges with 1.7M sales in August, up 25% YTD
Global EV sales climbed again in August 2025, with 1.7 million electric vehicles hitting the road worldwide. That’s a 5% jump compared to July and 15% higher than August 2024, according to new data from Rho Motion. Read more…
Tesla Tried To Reimagine Door Handles. Here’s Where It Backfired
Sleek, futuristic, and a giant safety hazard—retractable and electronic door handles on EVs are now on regulators’ radars. Lire la suite…
Hyundai is now delaying its EV battery plant that was raided by ICE
Construction on Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery site that was raided by ICE last week is now facing more setbacks. Hyundai is delaying work at the EV battery plant as the detained workers are expected to fly home on Thursday. Read more…
Volvo CEO: electric wave will kill a few Western automakers – which ones?
Volvo’s long-time CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, is returning to help the brand and openly admits that the rapid electrification of the auto industry will result in a few Western automotive brands going out of business. Read more…
‘A Lot Of Noise’: Scout Motors CEO On Dealers Hitting Back At Direct-Sale Plan
“If you don’t own the relationship to the customer, what exactly do you have?” Scout’s CEO said. Lire la suite…
Every EV In America With LFP Batteries
China leads the way in these cheaper, more durable battery cells, but the United States is slowly catching up. Lire la suite…
Epsilor presents high-capacity 6T Li-ion battery for military vehicles
Israel-based Epsilor Electric Fuel, which produces smart lithium-ion batteries, chargers and mobile power management systems for defense, transportation and other applications, has developed its COMBATT 6T Li-Ion battery for military vehicles. The 25.2 V battery delivers 4,400 Wh and 174 Ah, demonstrating capacity that is six times higher than similar lead-acid batteries and 50% higher… Read more…
