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On May 14, 2025, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng revealed the next-generation P7, a sleek coupe sedan internally codenamed E29, marking a significant update to its iconic sports sedan lineup. This facelift, the first major refresh since the P7’s debut in April 2020, aims to solidify Xpeng’s position in the competitive EV market with…
Nissan Motor Co., once a pioneer in electric vehicles with the Leaf, reported a staggering $4.5 billion net loss for fiscal 2024, its worst financial performance in 25 years, prompting a drastic restructuring plan. Bloomberg reported that the Japanese automaker is grappling with an outdated lineup, declining U.S. sales, and looming tariffs, raising questions about…
China’s passenger car market continued its upward trend in April 2025, with sales climbing 14.8% year-over-year, driven largely by a boom in electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), this marks the third consecutive month of growth, fueled by government subsidies and a growing appetite for new energy…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and metals group Tsingshan have scrapped their plans to build lithium cathode plants in Chile, a move that could ripple through the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, according to Chile’s economic development agency Corfo. Announced on May 7, 2025, the decision highlights the challenges of securing stable lithium supplies…
Nissan Motor Co. has halted its $1.1 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, as the company shifts focus to financial recovery amid a projected record net loss. Announced on May 9, 2025, this decision underscores Nissan’s broader restructuring strategy under new CEO Ivan Espinosa, impacting its EV production…
Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology and Powertrain Architecture, Vineet Mehta, announced his departure from the company after 18 years, marking the end of a pivotal era for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) advancements. Mehta, who joined Tesla in 2007, shared his exit on LinkedIn, reflecting on his role in shaping the company’s battery and powertrain roadmap…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on global expansion, aiming for half of its sales to come from outside China by 2030, according to a recent report from CNEVPost. The company plans to drive growth primarily through Europe and Latin America, positioning itself to compete with the world’s largest automakers. BYD’s…
Tesla’s Model Y deliveries in Australia hit a record low of 280 units in April 2025, down 76% year-on-year, marking the brand’s weakest month in nearly three years, according to Drive. The updated 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, launched in May, sparking renewed interest with a record week of test drives and near-sold-out Launch Series…
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