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European Automakers and Suppliers Unite to Build Open-Source Software Platform for EVs
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform
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C-Class EQ, GLC, G 580 and the solid-state roadmap — Stuttgart’s electric line, decoded.
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Nancy Mace Urges Trump to Release $285M for Mercedes-Benz EV Plant in South Carolina
In a move highlighting the tension between Republican fiscal priorities and local economic benefits, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has privately urged the Trump administration to release $285 million in federal funding for a Mercedes-Benz Vans plant northwest of Charleston to shift to electric vehicle (EV) production. The funds, part of a $1.8 billion grant…
Model Y
Why Fully Autonomous Cars Remain Out of Reach by 2030
The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2
Tesla
Land Rover Prepares to Shake Up Luxury EV Market with New Defender Sport Entry-Level SUV
Land Rover is gearing up to disrupt the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of a rugged, entry-level Defender SUV, blending its iconic off-road heritage with cutting-edge electric technology. According to a recent article from AutoWeek, the British automaker plans to introduce its first fully electric SUV in the near future, targeting a…
BYD
China’s BYD Shenzhen Delivers Flood of Cheap EVs to Brazil, Sparking Controversy
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…
Tesla
How a Chinese Battery Maker’s $2 Billion U.S. EV Factory Bet Faltered
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
BMW Unveils iX3 Prototype: A New Era for Electric SUVs Begins
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
China’s Rare-Earth Restrictions Spark EV Industry Crisis
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
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