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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…
Mercedes-AMG just poached the man who built Porsche’s flagship EV to lead its performance division. Why it matters: Stefan Weckbach will oversee AMG’s electric transition, including a new GT sedan designed to compete directly against the Taycan he created. The Details Weckbach’s Track Record What Weckbach Inherits at AMG EVXL’s Take This hire tells you…
Acura, Genesis, and Nissan are axing electric vehicles that won’t survive into 2026. Why it matters: The discontinuations signal a broader automaker retreat from aggressive EV commitments as slashed tax incentives, tariffs, and weak demand reshape the American electric vehicle market. The Details 2025 EV Discontinuations Acura ZDX Genesis G80 Electrified Nissan Ariya EVXL’s Take…
Tesla has extended its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along program in Europe by three months following what the company calls “high demand,” with free demos now available through March 31, 2026 across Germany, France, and Italy. We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European FSD push closely, and this extension reveals the scale of Tesla’s regulatory charm offensive. The…
Momenta, the autonomous driving startup powering self-driving systems for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO
Chinese premium EV maker Zeekr officially began sales in Germany on Monday, bringing three electric models priced from €37,990 ($44,065) to the doorstep of BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen. We’ve been tracking China’s EV invasion of Europe for years, and this launch marks a pivotal escalation: a Geely-owned brand is now competing head-to-head with German automakers…
The founders of Harbinger Motors have watched EV startups collapse from the inside. Now FedEx is betting they learned the right lessons. Harbinger Motors, a medium-duty electric truck chassis maker led by veterans of failed EV companies Faraday Future, Canoo, and CODA, just closed a $160 million Series C funding round co-led by FedEx. The…
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