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BYD announces plans to install 3,000 superfast Flash Chargers across Europe by next year, with 1,500kW output capable of charging compatible BYD EVs to 70% in five minutes.
Mercedes-Benz has begun large-scale production of an innovative electric axial flux motor, marking a significant advancement in EV motor technology.
GM announces that 12 of its EV models now support bidirectional charging, enabling owners to power their homes and sell excess energy back to the grid, though adoption requires costly hardware and utility partnerships.
General Motors announced new vehicle-to-grid capabilities, sodium-ion batteries for grid storage, and public charging improvements, aiming to use EV batteries to offset growing energy demand from AI data centers.
Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions have announced a strategic supply agreement to repurpose used batteries from Waymo's autonomous robotaxi fleet into stationary energy storage systems supporting power grids in California and Texas. The deal covers batteries swapped out during proactive maintenance as well as those from retired vehicles.
A tweet compares EV chargers to air purifiers, highlighting a program to convert DC streetlights into EV chargers with Voltpost planning up to 16 Level 2 chargers per pole.
The article criticizes modern EV designs for replacing time-tested controls with unreliable electronic door handles and touchscreens, arguing for a return to physical, obvious mechanisms for safety and usability.
A tweet compares specs of the Ferrari Luce EV and Tesla Model 3 Performance, highlighting differences in price, performance, range, and features.
Elon Musk argues that product quality outweighs brand reputation, citing the Tesla Model Y as the best-selling EV in California, the U.S., Europe, and China.
New research from Toyota analyzing over 6,000 RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX 450h+ vehicles finds that plug-in hybrid owners plug in and charge their vehicles more often than commonly assumed, challenging the narrative that PHEV drivers rarely use the electric range.
New York City and Los Angeles County are forming a bicoastal alliance to use their combined purchasing power to push automakers to produce more electric vehicles, addressing fleet electrification challenges and industry headwinds.
Tesla's Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen announces that after nearly 18 years, he is moving on from working on Model S and X, expressing gratitude for the support and looking forward to future products.
Tesla states that the legacy of Model S and Model X will continue in its autonomy vision.
Volvo hopes its new EX60 compact SUV will revive its struggling EV lineup, offering 400 miles of range and fast charging amid a challenging market.
Congress' 2026 transportation bill includes a $130 annual federal registration fee for electric vehicles, drawing criticism from advocates who say it unfairly penalizes EV drivers at a time when gas prices are high and federal clean-vehicle incentives have been eliminated.
The US BUILD America 250 bill proposes a new annual tax on electric vehicles ($130 for BEVs, $35 for PHEVs) while some lawmakers push to cut the gas tax to zero. Critics argue the tax unfairly targets the small percentage of EVs that cause minimal road damage.
Hefei has become a well-known venture capital city in China through large-scale investments in 蔚来, 京东方, 长鑫科技 and other companies, showcasing the important role of local government in technology industry investments.
Yadea prévoit d'ouvrir une usine en Hongrie face à la hausse de la demande de scooters électriques en Asie et en Amérique du Sud, avec des ventes à l'étranger en hausse de 70% par rapport à 2025.
Elon Musk praises Tesla FSD V14.3.3, which is rolling out with the Spring Update, increasing Smart Summon top speed to 8 mph.
US automakers like Ford and GM are pivoting from struggling EV programs to battery energy storage systems, repurposing plants and forming partnerships to supply utilities and data centers, with Ford's new Ford Energy subsidiary driving a 13% stock surge.