C-Class EQ, GLC, G 580 and the solid-state roadmap — Stuttgart’s electric line, decoded.
A massive influx of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from China’s BYD has reached Brazil, with the BYD Shenzhen—world’s largest car-carrying ship—docking at Itajaí port on May 28, 2025. The vessel, loaded with the equivalent of 20 football fields’ worth of vehicles, marks a bold move by BYD to dominate Brazil’s growing EV market. However, this…
In a surprising turn of events, Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC), a Chinese-owned battery manufacturer, has halted work on a $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, leaving behind a massive metal shell and unfulfilled promises of 2,000 jobs. The project, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2022, reflects…
BMW is set to redefine electric vehicle (EV) performance with the unveiling of the iX3 prototype, marking a significant leap forward under its innovative Neue Klasse platform. This all-new electric SUV, driven and reviewed by Autocar’s Greg Kable in southern France, promises a complete overhaul of design, technology, and user experience, positioning BMW as a…
China’s tightened export controls on rare-earth minerals, critical for electric vehicle (EV) production, have sent automakers and suppliers into a frenzy, with some factories facing potential shutdowns by mid-July 2025. Reuters reports that the restrictions, targeting elements like gallium and germanium, are disrupting global supply chains, forcing the EV industry to seek urgent alternatives. Supp
DHL announced a partnership with Daimler Truck and hylane GmbH to rent 30 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks for parcel transport in Germany, a move aimed at cutting CO₂ emissions in heavy freight. Reported by Reuters, this deal marks a step toward sustainable logistics, with deliveries expected by the end of Q2 2026. Advancing Electric…
India has rolled out its new electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at attracting global automakers with reduced import taxes, but Tesla is showing reluctance to set up local manufacturing, a federal minister revealed. This development, reported by Reuters, could reshape the EV landscape in the world’s third-largest car market, where players like Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai…
Huawei Technologies Co., in collaboration with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. (JAC), has unveiled the Maextro S800, a luxury electric sedan priced at 1.02 million yuan ($141,637), targeting China’s high-end EV market. Announced in Shenzhen on May 30, 2025, this launch positions Huawei as a formidable competitor to established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Bentley,…
A recent House-passed tax bill could reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in the U.S., eliminating key subsidies that have fueled adoption and manufacturing. Reported by The New York Times, the legislation, if enacted, would raise EV prices, slow sales, and hinder America’s competitiveness in clean energy, while imposing new fees on owners. Subsidy Cuts…
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