China’s commerce ministry confirmed Thursday that negotiations with the European Union over a minimum price plan for Chinese electric vehicles have restarted. Why it matters: A successful deal could replace the EU’s 45.3% tariffs with price commitments, reshaping how Chinese…
South Korean battery maker SK On is dissolving its joint venture with Ford Motor, splitting ownership of three U.S. battery plants as slowing EV demand reshapes the industry. Why it matters: The breakup marks the collapse of one of America’s…
New spy shots from Germany show the next-generation BMW 3 Series and its electric i3 twin testing side-by-side, revealing subtle but distinct differences between the ICE and EV versions. Why it matters: BMW is taking a unified design approach across…
Rimac Technology is building solid-state batteries with ProLogium and Mitsubishi, targeting a new Bugatti model by 2030. Why it matters: The Croatian EV tech powerhouse is betting that next-gen batteries will define the hypercar segment before the technology reaches mainstream…
Waymo’s robotaxis now shuttle employees to and from San Francisco International Airport without a human driver. Why it matters: This Phase 2 milestone puts Waymo one step closer to offering public robotaxi service at the Bay Area’s busiest airport. The…
Elon Musk announced Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point” and confirmed Robotaxis without safety monitors will launch in Austin within three weeks. Why it matters: This marks Tesla’s first truly driverless commercial service, eliminating the…
Morgan Stanley cut Tesla to hold for the first time since June 2023, warning the stock fully prices in AI and robotics ambitions. Why it matters: The downgrade from Wall Street’s most influential Tesla analyst signals growing unease with the…
Nearly 200 electric vehicle industry leaders sent an open letter to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, demanding Brussels maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars. Why it matters: The letter arrives six days before the…
Fiat will bring its ultra-compact Topolino EV to the United States in Spring 2026, CEO Olivier Francois announced at Miami Art Week. Why it matters: The tiny EV costs just $11,500 in Europe, but US regulations may limit it to…
Consumer Reports places Tesla at the bottom of its 26-brand used-car reliability rankings. Why it matters: Buyers shopping for 5-10 year old Teslas now face the worst long-term dependability scores in the industry. The Details By The Numbers Bottom Five…
Renault supports France’s call for stricter local content rules on electric vehicles sold in Europe but says the proposed 75% threshold is unrealistic for automakers still sourcing batteries from Asia. Why it matters: The debate exposes a widening rift between…
Battery pack prices will fall to $105 per kilowatt-hour next year as Chinese overcapacity and LFP adoption continue driving costs down. Why it matters: Cheaper batteries make EVs more affordable and accelerate grid-scale energy storage deployment worldwide. The Details By…
