
Tesla’s Grünheide Battery Promise Returns: Real Investment or PR Rescue?
Tesla announces €1 billion battery investment at Grünheide, but admits European production isn't economical. We examine the timing and history of broken promises.
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Tesla announces €1 billion battery investment at Grünheide, but admits European production isn't economical. We examine the timing and history of broken promises.

European luxury automakers are bleeding market share in China as consumers abandon six-figure German sedans for cheaper domestic brands led by BYD. Why it matters: China’s premium segment has shrunk for the third straight year while Chinese brands now control nearly 70% of the world’s largest auto market. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take…

The European Union is preparing to delay or weaken its landmark 2035 combustion engine ban after automakers warned of billion-dollar fines and mass layoffs. Why it matters: The move signals Europe is prioritizing short-term industry relief over long-term EV competitiveness against China. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This confirms exactly what we warned…

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 vehicles. The Details Solid-State Battery Specs E-Axle Developments EVXL’s Take Rimac’s solid-state ambitions put them…

Polestar slashes the 2025 Polestar 3 by up to $18,000 through its Clean Vehicle Incentive, dropping the base price to $49,500. Why it matters: The discount makes Polestar’s luxury SUV cheaper than the average new car in America and significantly undercuts German rivals. The Details Polestar 3 Pricing After Discount Competitor Pricing EVXL’s Take Polestar…

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 European governments racing to protect jobs and automakers warning that overly aggressive rules could backfire.…

Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske documents 25+ hardware failures and software bugs in his 2025 Lucid Air Touring after just 3,000 miles of ownership.

Momenta, the autonomous driving startup powering self-driving systems for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO
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