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BYD's Record October EV Sales Signal Growing Pressure on U.S. Automakers
BYD delivered over 300,000 electric vehicles in October, a record that underscores its expanding global reach and raises competitive stakes for Americ...

New Battery Tech Could Shrink EV Packs While Extending Range
South Korean scientists have introduced a battery design improvement that could make electric vehicles lighter, more efficient, and capable of traveli...

Lion E-Mobility Board Member Alessio Basteri Steps Down, Company Seeks Swiss Resident Replacement
Lion E-Mobility AG announces the departure of long-serving board member and former chairman Alessio Basteri, initiating a search for a Switzerland-res...

Schaeffler's New Performance Program to Cut 3,460 Jobs in Europe, 2,660 in Germany
Schaeffler announces a performance improvement program to cut 3,460 jobs in Europe, including 2,660 in Germany, aiming to save 300 million euros annua...

UK Weighs Incentives for Vehicle-to-Grid Technology to Bolster Energy Supply
The UK is considering incentives to encourage carmakers to equip electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid technology, which could transform EVs into mob...

Chinese EV Makers Dominate Paris Motor Show, Challenging European and American Automakers
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers made a strong showing at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, signaling their growing ambition to capture the European ma...

Europe’s Auto Industry Crossroads: A Pivotal Vote on EVs and Global Competition
Europe’s car industry faces a critical decision on embracing electric vehicles, with far-reaching implications for jobs, global competitiveness, and t...

Proposed EU Company-Vehicle Policy Could Create 344,000 Jobs Amid Auto Sector Decline
A proposed European company-vehicle policy could generate hundreds of thousands of jobs while the region's auto industry faces a historic decline, acc...

Green SM Brings All-Electric Taxi Service to Los Angeles, Betting on Comfort and Sustainability
Green SM's launch of all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles aims to transform stressful commutes into productive, comfortable experiences while prom...

Used EV Sales Hit Record Share as New EV Purchases Plunge, Reshaping US Auto Market
Used electric vehicle sales reached a record 4.9% of wholesale auction volume in September while new EV purchases fell sharply, signaling that price, ...

Seattle International Auto Show 2026 Showcases Electrified Lineup and New Adventure Zone
The 2026 Seattle International Auto Show will feature the latest hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles, along with a new OVR Outpost adventu...

EU EV Shift Saves $3.1B in Oil Imports, Signaling Economic and Geopolitical Gains
The EU's accelerating electric vehicle adoption saved nearly $3.1 billion in oil-import costs from March to August 2026, underscoring the economic and...

IBU-tec Expands Global Battery Presence with Trade Shows in USA and India
IBU-tec advanced materials AG strengthened its international position in the battery sector by exhibiting at the Battery Shows in Detroit and Greater ...

Toyota's European Sales Record Driven by Electrified Vehicle Shift
Toyota set a nine-month European sales record in 2026 with electrified vehicles comprising 87% of its volume, signaling a major product transformation...

Thailand Attracts $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment as AI and EV Demand Surges
Thailand has drawn $690 million in advanced materials projects since 2023, positioning itself as an upstream hub for AI, EV, and clean energy supply c...

Automakers Face a Generational Reckoning as Digital Natives Reshape EV Buying Criteria
Younger consumers are prioritizing software, connectivity, and data privacy over brand heritage and mechanical engineering, forcing automakers to reth...

LION E-Mobility CEO Dr. Joachim Damasky to Retire in January 2027 After Guiding Turnaround and NMC+ Launch
LION E-Mobility AG announced that CEO Dr. Joachim Damasky will retire at the end of January 2027, leaving behind a restructured company with its first...

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Fall Despite High Gas Prices as Supply Constraints Bite
Electric vehicle sales dropped 16% even as gas prices surged, revealing a supply failure rather than consumer rejection, with policy shifts and automa...

EV Subsidy Reversal Strands Workers and Factories, Exposing Policy Risk
The U.S. withdrawal of federal EV purchase support has left nearly 1,000 Kansas City-area autoworkers without a return date and underscores how policy...

Chicago's Battery-Electric Commuter Trains Signal Growing Market for Battery Makers
Metra's order for eight battery-electric trainsets from Stadler, set to debut in 2028, demonstrates how existing rail infrastructure can be upgraded f...

Volkswagen's Affordable EV Gamble Pays Off with 150,000 Orders, Signaling a Tipping Point for Electric Mobility
Volkswagen's new low-cost electric vehicles have amassed nearly 150,000 orders, driven by high gas prices and affordable pricing, potentially accelera...

Electrician Urges Holiday Light Safety Checks to Prevent Home Fires and Overloads
As homeowners decorate for the holidays, an electrician warns that electrical mishaps with lights and overloaded circuits are a leading cause of home ...

China-EU Hybrid Vehicle Export Deal Reshapes Global EV Competition
China's agreement to cut hybrid vehicle exports to the EU by over half over four years marks a major diplomatic breakthrough that could ease trade ten...

Record Gasoline Prices Drive Americans Toward Used EVs, Reshaping Auto Market
Soaring gasoline prices are pushing U.S. drivers to buy used electric vehicles, potentially boosting new EV sales for makers like NIO and signaling a ...

Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Los Angeles, Marking First North American Entry
Green SM's expansion into Los Angeles with a 100% electric fleet signals a major push into the U.S. ride-hailing market and underscores the growing gl...

As Inversion Season Nears, Salt Lake Valley Households Told to Check Home Charging Readiness Before Buying an EV
With winter inversions expected to trap pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, Power Path Electric is urging households considering an electric vehicle to...

Affordable EV Wave Reshapes Europe's Auto Market as Sales Surge 45%
Europe's electric vehicle market is experiencing a surge in affordable models, driving a 45% sales increase and opening the door for more consumers to...

Jaguar's First U.S. EV Signals High-Stakes Shift in Luxury Market
Jaguar's launch of its first electric vehicle in the U.S. marks a critical test of whether the British luxury brand can reinvent itself for an EV futu...

Ohio's 130,000 Plug-In Vehicles Signal Home Charging Readiness Gap for Akron Homeowners
Ohio's growing plug-in vehicle fleet is exposing a gap between vehicle adoption and home charging readiness, with Akron homeowners often upgrading ele...

TRATON GROUP's Q3 2026 Unit Sales Rise 10% on Strong US Demand
TRATON GROUP reported a 10% year-over-year increase in third-quarter 2026 unit sales to 78,900 vehicles, driven by a 48% surge at International Motors...

EKPO to Showcase Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Special-Purpose Vehicles at Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies will present its high-performance fuel cell stacks and the world's first road-legal hydrogen-powered side-by-side vehicle ...

Electric Vehicles Capture Majority of European Car Sales in September
New registration data reveals that electric vehicles have become the dominant force in Europe's passenger car market, signaling a rapid shift away fro...

GM's Q3 2026 EV Sales Plunge Signals Deeper Trouble for Automakers
General Motors' steep drop in electric vehicle sales during the third quarter of 2026 highlights the severe impact of the expired federal EV tax credi...

EV Makers Must Innovate for Mainstream Drivers, Not Just Enthusiasts
Electric vehicle adoption now hinges on appealing to ordinary motorists through practical innovations, as companies like Rivian Automotive Inc. work t...

Germany's EV Subsidy Surge Signals Strong Consumer Demand, but Policy Gaps Remain
Germany's electric vehicle subsidy program has attracted 100,000 households, highlighting robust consumer appetite for EVs while exposing uneven polic...

US EV Market Faces Uncertainty as Federal Tax Credit's Absence Reshapes Demand
The expiration of the federal EV tax credit has led to a volatile US electric vehicle market, with sales initially surging then falling sharply, creat...

Efficiency Strategies for Electric Vehicles Take Center Stage as Ownership Costs Draw Scrutiny
Optimizing electric vehicle range through driving techniques can significantly lower ownership costs, with implications for automakers like Massimo Gr...

Trump's Rollback of Biden EV Mandates Reshapes U.S. Auto Industry
President Trump's plan to end Biden-era electric vehicle mandates and revise mileage standards could lower car prices and boost American manufacturing...

Nondestructive Sensing Could Transform Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Longevity
A new review outlines how nondestructive sensing and intelligent diagnostics can turn hidden aging signals into actionable health information, enablin...

High-Mileage EVs Prove More Reliable Than Gas Cars, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 50 million UK roadworthiness tests shows that high-mileage electric vehicles fail at lower rates than equivalent gas cars, chall...

Study Finds EVs More Reliable and Longer Lasting Than Gas Vehicles
A new study reveals that electric vehicles have a longer working life than gasoline cars, potentially reshaping consumer perceptions and boosting dema...

Oil Price Shocks and Metals Shortage Threaten EV Momentum
A looming metals shortage, exacerbated by Middle East conflict-driven oil price shocks and accelerating EV demand, could reshape the automotive landsc...

Automakers Turn to Energy Storage as Data Centers Drive Battery Demand
Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are repurposing idle production lines to produce batteries for energy storage, driven by growing demand from AI...

EVDANCE 40A NACS Charger Fills the Gap Between Tesla Mobile and Wall Connectors
EVDANCE introduces a 40A NACS wall-mounted Level 2 EV charger that offers 25% more power than Tesla's Mobile Connector and a plug-in alternative to th...

EVDANCE Expands Portable EV Charger Lineup to Cover More Outlet Types and Driving Conditions
EVDANCE has broadened its portable EV charger lineup with additional plug configurations, addressing the common problem of mismatched outlets that can...

Germany's EV Shift Drains Fuel Tax Revenue, Raising Questions for Automakers
Germany's accelerating transition to electric vehicles is eroding a key source of government revenue from fuel taxes, prompting a search for replaceme...

