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BMW Advances U.S. Electric Vehicle Production with Spartanburg iX5 Plans
BMW is proceeding with its U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing expansion by confirming the all-electric iX5 will be built in South Carolina, signaling...
StarCharge White Papers: Charging Networks Become Energy Infrastructure, Microgrids Shift from Custom to Scalable Systems
StarCharge released white papers at a Hong Kong seminar, highlighting that EV charging networks are evolving into smart energy nodes and microgrids ar...
Trust Emerges as Key Deciding Factor in EV Brand Selection, Shifting Focus from Technical Specs
The electric vehicle market is undergoing a transformation where consumer trust and reliability now outweigh traditional performance metrics, influenc...
Vision Marine Technologies Builds Complete Platform to Scale Electric Recreational Boating
Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) has integrated proprietary high-voltage propulsion, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial execution to...
European Carmakers Shift to Smaller EVs to Be Competitive
European automakers are turning to smaller, more affordable electric vehicles to compete in the EV market, driven by battery technology improvements a...
GOTRAX Joins Electrify Expo's New Demo Days Event at Rose Bowl Stadium
GOTRAX will showcase and offer test rides of its GX3 eScooter and Ranger 16 eBike at the inaugural Demo Days event, part of the Electrify Expo series,...
EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese PHEVs, Impacting NIO and Other Automakers
The European Union is reportedly considering new tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) imported from China, a move that could affect Chi...
UK Poised to Relax Electric Vehicle Sales Targets Amid Industry Challenges
The UK government is considering lowering its 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%, a move that could influence international investm...
Dutch EV Sharing Model Offers Blueprint for Automakers and Startups Like Lucid Motors
The Netherlands' success with electric vehicle sharing cooperatives, such as DEEL, demonstrates a viable model that could help automakers and startups...
China's EV Sales Decline in April: Implications for New Entrants Like Ferrari
Battery-electric vehicle sales in China fell 4.4% year-over-year in April, signaling a stalled market recovery and offering critical lessons for compa...
China Tightens Technical Standards for Range-Extended Electric Vehicles
China has introduced stricter technical regulations for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), effective November 2026, replacing 2017 rules to add...
Lithium-Air Batteries Gain Attention as Solid-State Technology Still Developing
The battery industry is advancing rapidly, with lithium-air batteries emerging as a next-generation technology even as solid-state batteries remain in...
BYD Sticks to Its Blade Battery, Cautions About Solid-State Batteries
BYD reaffirms commitment to its Blade battery technology while expressing skepticism about the near-term viability of solid-state batteries for electr...
Green SM Launches Fully Electric Taxi Service in India
Green SM officially launched Green SM Limo, a fully electric taxi service, in New Delhi, marking its entry into India as its fifth international marke...
Ferrari's Electric Luce Faces Investor Skepticism Amid Brand Tradition
Ferrari's announcement of its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, has sparked pushback from investors concerned about the brand's departure from i...
Stellantis Commits $70 Billion to Launch 29 EV Models by 2030
Stellantis plans to invest $70 billion and introduce 29 battery electric vehicle models by 2030 as part of its 'FaSTLAne 2030' strategy, positioning i...
IEA Report Forecasts 23 Million EV Sales by 2026, Signaling Accelerated Global Adoption
The International Energy Agency projects global EV sales will reach 23 million units in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of car sales, driven largely b...
BYD Poised to Acquire Legacy Automaker Plants in Europe, Reshaping EV Landscape
Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly considering taking over factories of legacy automakers in Europe, signaling a major shift in the electric vehicle ...
Toyota Intensifies Electric Vehicle Push to Counter Chinese Competition
Toyota is accelerating its battery electric vehicle production to address the rising threat from China's dominant EV industry, signaling a strategic s...
Hormuz Closure Puts EV Manufacturing at Risk
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens EV battery raw material supply chains, potentially increasing costs and slowing production for manufa...
LION E-Mobility Reports Q1 Results and Confirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook
LION E-Mobility AG reports Q1 2026 revenue of EUR 3.3 million and positive EBITDA of EUR 0.3 million, confirming its fiscal 2026 outlook of revenue ab...
Survey Reveals Lagging Firms Are Slowing Germany's EV Transition
A survey of German car industry managers shows that while most firms are advancing in EV adoption, a minority of slow-moving companies are distorting ...
AAA Study Reveals Electric Vehicles Perform Well in Hot Weather, Implications for Industry Growth
AAA's testing shows that high temperatures impact EV performance less than expected, offering reassurance for drivers and highlighting opportunities f...
Xiaomi Opens EV Development Facility in Germany as it Targets European Market
Xiaomi has opened an EV research and design center in Munich, led by former BMW executive Rudolf Dittrich, to adapt its vehicles for European standard...
EV Exports Drive Record Chinese Trade Surplus with EU
China's trade surplus with the EU hit a new quarterly record in early 2026, driven by electric and hybrid vehicle exports, with the full-year 2025 sur...
Massimo Group Expands Fleet Sales Pipeline After NAFA 2026 Engagement
Massimo Group's strong engagement at the NAFA 2026 Institute & Expo has led to increased RFP activity and discussions with municipal, county, and comm...
BYD Says It Can Thrive Without US Market, Focusing on Global Expansion
China's BYD, the global leader in EV sales, asserts it does not need the US market to succeed, channeling its ambition into Europe, Latin America, and...
European EV Sales Surge 51% in March 2026, Fueling Momentum for Startups Like Lucid Motors
Electric vehicle sales across Europe surged 51% in March 2026 compared to the same period last year, signaling accelerating consumer adoption and prov...
Germany Targets 8 Million Electric Vehicles by 2030 Based on Automaker Forecasts
Germany projects 8 million EVs on its roads by 2030, based on automaker sales forecasts, signaling mass adoption is inevitable.
Massimo Group Expands Electric Fleet Network and Advances Autonomous Patrol Platform
Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) is deploying electric vehicles across municipal, commercial, and institutional markets while developing a second-generati...
Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address EV Industry Supply Challenges
Sodium-ion batteries emerge as a viable alternative to lithium-ion technology, potentially alleviating supply chain vulnerabilities in the electric ve...
Toyota's bZ EV Sales Surge Threaten Tesla's U.S. Dominance
Toyota's bZ crossover sales are rapidly closing the gap with Tesla in the U.S. EV market, challenging competitors like Massimo Group at a time when ri...
Porsche Files Patent to Preserve Manual Transmission Feel in EVs
Porsche has filed a patent for a system that simulates the feel of a manual transmission in electric vehicles, aiming to maintain an engaging driving ...
US Motorists Show Growing Interest in Chinese Electric Vehicles Despite Trade Barriers
Tariffs above 100% keep Chinese EVs out of the US market, but consumer curiosity, fueled by social media, suggests a ready audience if barriers ease.
Polestar 3 Production Consolidates to Single US Facility, Signaling Strategic Shift
Polestar announces all global production of its Polestar 3 electric SUV will move exclusively to a South Carolina plant, ending dual-continent assembl...
Michelin Develops Tires That Can Increase Electric Vehicle Range
Michelin has created new tires that can boost EV range, potentially impacting the electric vehicle market by offering a simple upgrade to increase mil...
BYD's European EV Sales Triple in Early 2026, Signaling Growing Chinese Market Share
BYD's electric vehicle registrations in Europe tripled in early 2026 compared to the same period last year, highlighting the increasing presence of Ch...
German Automakers Face Critical Crossroads as Global EV Adoption Accelerates
German automakers, including Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche, are under pressure to accelerate their electric vehicle transition or risk l...
Honda Abandons Plans for Three U.S.-Built EVs, Shifting Strategy Amid Market Challenges
Honda has shelved plans to produce three electric SUVs in the United States, including the Acura RSX, 0 Series Saloon, and 0 Series SUV, as part of a ...
Volkswagen Profits Plummet as Tariffs and China Competition Bite
Volkswagen's operating profit more than halved in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs, declining market share in China, and struggles at key brands, highlighting...
GOTRAX Brings Electric Mobility to Chicago World of Wheels 2026
GOTRAX showcased its electric bikes at the Chicago World of Wheels car show, highlighting the growing intersection of automotive culture and electric ...
Toyota Announces Major Update to Its EVs: First Three-Row Electric SUV and US Assembly
Toyota's 2027 Highlander EV debuts as its first three-row electric SUV and the first battery electric Toyota assembled in the US, marking significant ...
The AC vs. DC Standoff Threatens to Stall Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
The lack of a unified standard for bidirectional charging between AC and DC current is hindering the widespread adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech...
GOTRAX Launches Fairway 200 Golf Cart at Lowe's, Expanding Electric Vehicle Lineup
GOTRAX introduces the Fairway 200 golf cart at Lowe's, featuring a 5,000-watt motor, 30-mile range, and tech amenities, broadening its electric mobili...
Lamborghini Cancels EV Supercar Plans Due to Waning Customer Interest
Lamborghini has halted development of its fully electric Lanzador supercar after customer feedback showed strong preference for traditional gasoline e...
Lamborghini Abandons Full EV Plans Due to Waning Customer Interest
Lamborghini cancels plans for a fully electric supercar after recognizing that its customers prefer traditional gasoline engines, signaling a shift in...
Chinese EV Makers Surge in Europe as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly penetrating the European market despite high import duties, leveraging hybrid models and compe...
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 20,000 EVs in China Over Battery Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost 20,000 electric vehicles in China due to battery defects and software issues that could cause fires, highlighting cr...