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Nissan’s Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Promises Double EV Range—If The Company Survives Until 2028

Nissan has developed prototype solid-state battery cells that promise to double driving range while cutting charging times in half compared to current lithium-ion batteries. The Japanese automaker achieved these performance targets through a partnership with U.S.-based LiCAP Technologies, marking a critical milestone in next-generation EV battery development—even as the company bleeds billions and

Haye KestelooOct 27

Tesla Streamlines Model 3 Lineup, Offers Killer Lease Deal on Standard Range

Model Y

Tesla Model Y Reclaims Europe’s Top Spot Despite Sales Drop As BYD Seal U Explodes 833%

Tesla’s Model Y returned to the top of Europe’s sales charts in September 2025, ending a nine-month drought that saw the electric SUV plummet as low as 60th place just two months earlier. But the victory comes with a catch: Model Y sales fell 8.6% year-over-year to 25,938 units, according to data from Automotive News…

Haye KestelooOct 25

Tesla

Uber Launches $4,000 EV Grants For Drivers As Federal Tax Credit Expires

Uber is launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers purchasing electric vehicles in select states, stepping in just as the federal EV tax credit vanished from the market. The ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday it’s rebranding “Uber Green” to “Uber Electric” while rolling out its Go Electric grants to drivers in California, New York, Colorado, and…

Haye KestelooOct 22

Tesla

EV Buyers Rush to Secure Deals Ahead of Federal Tax Credit Expiration

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are surging across the U.S. as consumers race to take advantage of the federal government’s $7,500 tax credit before it expires on September 30, 2025. Dealers in EV hot spots like Colorado report unprecedented demand, with steeply discounted lease offers drawing in new and repeat buyers alike, reports the WSJ. Deep…

Haye KestelooSep 3

Ford

Ford EV Batteries Face Oversupply as Demand Slows in U.S. Market

Ford Motor Co. and its South Korean partner SK On are seeking new buyers for surplus batteries produced at their new joint-venture factory in Kentucky, a move that reflects weakening electric vehicle (EV) demand in the United States. The plant, which officially began operations this week, was initially meant to supply Ford’s own EV lineup,…

Haye KestelooAug 19

China

Global Carmakers Reshape China Strategies Amid Rapid EV Shift

Global automakers are overhauling their China strategies as foreign brands see their market share slide from 66% in 2020 to just 38% in the first half of this year, according to BloombergNEF. The shift reflects surging domestic competition, rapid electrification, and evolving consumer expectations in the world’s largest auto market. Expanding China-Specific EV Lineups With…

Haye KestelooAug 15

Nissan

Nissan Shuts Down Historic Oppama Plant to Streamline Global EV Production

Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision affects a facility that pioneered the mass-market EV with the Nissan Leaf in 2010. Strategic…

Haye KestelooJul 21

Honda

Honda Scraps Large Electric SUV Plans Amid Slumping U.S. EV Demand

Honda Motor has canceled its development of a large electric SUV targeted for a 2027 release, citing declining electric vehicle (EV) demand in the United States, according to a Nikkei Asia report. This decision reflects broader industry shifts as automakers recalibrate strategies in response to market and policy changes, redirecting focus toward hybrid vehicles to…

Haye KestelooJul 8

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