Q&A: As Thailand Bets on EVs, What Will Happen to the Spent Batteries?
Thailand is accelerating its electric‑vehicle agenda, with Chinese automakers like BYD opening a 150,000‑vehicle plant and the government targeting 30 % zero‑emission vehicle production by 2030. The rapid rollout will generate roughly 200,000 tonnes of spent EV batteries by 2033 and 2.5 million tonnes by 2043, exposing a regulatory vacuum and environmental hazards. Officials are drafting a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act and considering Extended Producer Responsibility to shift end‑of‑life costs to manufacturers. Regional cooperation is being urged to pool resources and build shared recycling facilities.
SOLARAMA – Big Proof From Aptera and Big Savings for Solar + EV Drivers
Aptera’s chief executive demonstrated that his solar‑powered vehicle produced more electricity in a day than the solar array on his Illinois home. The test showed the car’s integrated panels can generate enough energy to fully recharge its 100‑mile range battery...
Tech Life
BBC's Tech Life aired a 26‑minute episode on April 14, 2026, exploring research aimed at improving communication between driverless cars and other road users. Presenter Chris Vallance tested a virtual autonomous vehicle at a pedestrian crossing, exposing how current signaling...
Tech Life
Chris Vallance investigates new research aimed at enabling driverless cars to communicate more effectively with pedestrians and other road users. The study showcases a virtual autonomous vehicle interacting at a busy pedestrian crossing, highlighting real‑time sensor data and V2X (vehicle‑to‑everything)...
Ionna Is Teaming Up With Circle K To Boost Its EV Charging Network
Ionna, a consortium of eight automakers, announced a partnership with convenience‑store chain Circle K to install high‑powered EV chargers at more than 350 locations across the United States. The deal also transfers Circle K’s existing network of 378 charging ports at 93...
Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'
Tesla introduced a dedicated Full Self‑Driving (FSD) app for vehicles equipped with the A14 chip, offering streamlined subscription management and usage statistics. The app adds a streak‑tracking feature that gamifies the activation of Tesla’s Level 2+ driver‑assistance system, encouraging more frequent...
California Initiative May Accelerate Adoption of Bidirectional EV Charging
The California Energy Commission unveiled a roadmap to accelerate bidirectional EV charging, targeting vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) and vehicle‑to‑home (V2H) deployments across residential, commercial and industrial sites. It highlights the state’s 2.1 million‑vehicle fleet, which holds an estimated 18.5 GW of latent storage—exceeding existing...
Electric Vehicles Could See Rebound Amid Rising Gas and New Federal Consumer Rebates
Canadian consumer interest in electric vehicles rebounded as gas prices jumped and the federal government launched the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, offering up to $5,000 CAD (≈$3,700 USD) off new EVs. AutoTrader.ca’s survey of 1,700 Canadians shows purchase intent rose to 49%...
Aptera CEO Shows His Solar Car Producing More Energy than His Home Solar
Aptera co‑CEO Steve Fambro posted that his solar‑electric vehicle was producing about 363 watts of power at 8 a.m., more than double the 136 watts generated by his home rooftop. The 700‑watt solar array wrapped around the car’s body is engineered...
'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs
Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that allowing Chinese electric vehicles into the United States would devastate domestic manufacturing and erode U.S. auto jobs. He highlighted that more than 100 Chinese EV makers can produce cheaper, feature‑rich cars at a scale...
Automotive IoT: Connected Vehicles, Telematics and Software-Defined Mobility
Automotive IoT has transitioned from a premium‑car feature to a core layer of modern mobility, connecting vehicles to cloud, edge, and network infrastructures. Real‑time sensor data now powers telematics platforms for fleet management, predictive maintenance, and usage‑based services, while software‑defined...
Second-Life EV Battery Packs to Provide Energy Storage to Rivian Car Factory in Illinois
Rivian has teamed with battery recycler Redwood Materials to install more than 100 second‑life battery packs at its Normal, Illinois factory, providing roughly 10 MWh of on‑site energy storage. The partnership repurposes EV batteries that retain capacity after vehicle retirement, turning...
Stellantis to Cut 650 Engineer Jobs at Opel’s German HQ
Stellantis announced it will eliminate 650 engineering positions at Opel’s Rüsselsheim Tech Center, trimming the workforce from 1,650 to roughly 1,000 engineers. The cuts are part of a transformation plan that will be completed by the end of 2027 and...
Bajaj WEGO Electric Three-Wheelers Launched with 296 Km Range
Bajaj Auto unveiled the WEGO electric three‑wheelers, the broadest EV lineup in India, covering passenger and cargo models across P50, P70, P90 and C90 series. The flagship P90 offers a class‑leading range of up to 296 km (184 mi) on a single...
Tesla Gains First European Approval for 'Full Self-Driving' Mode
Tesla has secured the first European approval for its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) system, granted by the Dutch regulator RWD. The Dutch version requires owners to pass a safety quiz and replaces the U.S. “Sloth‑to‑Mad Max” speed profiles with a single...
BMW Is Reportedly Ending U.S. Sales of Its Electric iX SUV
BMW announced it will stop allocating the iX electric SUV to U.S. dealers for the 2027 model year, making the current inventory the final U.S. supply. The decision follows a 18.2% year‑over‑year sales decline in 2025, with only 12,587 units...
IONNA Rechargeries Are Coming to More than 350 Circle K Stations
IONNA, a joint venture of eight OEMs, announced a partnership with Circle K to convert more than 350 U.S. stations into its branded “Rechargery” sites. The rollout begins with 85 existing Circle K chargers, slated to be operational by year‑end, and will...
Why Integrated FPC-Based Cell Contact Solutions Are Essential to Battery Pack Manufacturing
Battery pack manufacturers are turning to flexible printed circuit (FPC)‑based cell‑contact solutions to boost energy density while maintaining safety and cost efficiency. Traditional discrete wiring is being replaced by integrated FPCs that deliver higher‑quality temperature and voltage data to the...
VEV Completes 5 MW Heavy Truck Charging Deployment Across Three UK Logistics Hubs for Maritime Transport
VEV has finished installing 5 MW of high‑power DC charging at three Maritime Transport logistics hubs in Wakefield, Tilbury and Doncaster. The rollout includes 18 chargers ranging from 100 kW to 400 kW, capable of powering up to 36 electric trucks at once...
Build It and They Will Come? Not Always in the Auto Biz
Dodge’s 2012 Dart configurator let shoppers customize dozens of options, but dealers couldn’t stock every possible build, leading to frustrated buyers. Recognizing the mismatch, automakers have been trimming the number of trims and options, a trend J.D. Power quantifies as...
Chery on Top: Meet the Chery Tiggo 4
Chinese automaker Chery International has introduced the Tiggo 4 CSH, a full‑hybrid B‑segment SUV, to the UK market as part of its four‑brand rollout that now includes Lepas, Omoda and Jaecoo. The Tiggo 4 CSH is priced at £19,995 (≈$25,000) for the...
Tesla Adds ‘Streaks,’ Other Stats to Track How Often Drivers Use Full Self-Driving Software
Tesla unveiled a revamped self‑driving app that lets owners subscribe to Full Self‑Driving (FSD) with a single tap and view detailed usage statistics, including multi‑day streaks and bar‑chart mileage data. The new interface is limited to vehicles equipped with the...
Over 200 New EV Chargers Coming To Ohio
Ohio will receive $51 million in NEVI federal funding, matched by at least $26 million from private investors, to install over 260 new electric‑vehicle chargers across 64 sites. The chargers, each with four ports, will be placed at mainstream retail and travel‑stop...
‘Sports Cars Are the Core of What We Are as a Company,’ Nissan CEO Says
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa told The Drive that sports cars are the core of the company’s identity, hinting at a possible revival of the classic Silvia. He emphasized that the immediate priority is finalizing the Re:Nissan turnaround plan,...
Now's The Time To Buy An EV: Dealers Struggle To Clear Lots
Dealers and automakers are slashing prices and offering deep incentives to clear aging EV inventory, making now a buyer’s market. Cox Automotive data shows the average transaction price for a new electric vehicle is about $54,500, only $5,500 higher than...
Nissan CEO: There's Still A Market For Cheap Sedans
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa says demand for ultra‑affordable sedans persists, but U.S. buyers will see no new cars under $20,000 after the 2025 Versa ends production. A 25% tariff on Mexican‑built vehicles makes pricing the Versa for the U.S. unviable,...
Rolls-Royce's Next EV Is A 19-Foot-Long Two-Seat Convertible With A Mystery Price Tag
Rolls‑Royce unveiled Project Nightingale, a 19‑foot electric two‑seat convertible built on the Phantom’s Architecture of Luxury spaceframe. The model features 24‑inch wheels, a monolithic design inspired by 1920s EX prototypes and the 103EX concept, and will be limited to 100...
Revealed: Rolls-Royce Rethinks Design with £7m Electric Special
Rolls‑Royce unveiled Project Nightingale, a limited‑run electric convertible priced from about £7 million (≈$8.8 million) per unit, marking the debut of its new Coachbuild Collection of 100 ultra‑exclusive cars. The two‑seater draws styling cues from the 1928 17EX Torpedo and features unique...
UK Government Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Development Funding
The UK government has allocated £150 million (about $190 million) to the CAM Pathfinder programme, funding eight feasibility studies that explore autonomous‑vehicle applications across buses, taxis, freight, airports, hospitals and dedicated corridors. The initiative is part of a broader industrial strategy that...
Used Car Values Stable Despite Confidence Threats, Data Shows
The UK used‑car market held steady in March, with an average transaction price of £17,370 (≈ $22,100), only 0.2% lower month‑on‑month and 0.4% down year‑on‑year. Prices for 10‑15‑year‑old vehicles rose 9.7% and sold in just 24 days, reflecting a shortage of...
Autonomous Trucking Is Fragmenting Into Distinct Market Entry Models
Autonomous trucking is no longer a single, all‑encompassing goal; it is splitting into distinct entry models that target specific freight segments. Long‑haul players such as Aurora, Kodiak and Torc are concentrating on defined highway corridors, while middle‑mile firms like Gatik...
Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Now Starts at £33,245 with Full UK Electric Car Grant
Renault announced that the Scenic E‑Tech electric crossover now qualifies for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, lowering its entry price to £33,245 (about $42,500). The model offers a 220 hp motor, an 87 kWh battery and up to 381 miles of WLTP...
RICHEN New Energy Establishes Shanghai R&D Headquarters in Jiading District
Ligoo New Energy Technology (RICHEN) has opened a Shanghai R&D headquarters in Anting, Jiading District, backed by a 30 million‑yuan (≈$4.2 million) registered capital. The center is projected to generate about 70 million yuan ($9.8 million) in annual tax revenue once fully operational. It will...
Geely Holding's NEV Push Lifts Q1 Sales to Record High
Geely Holding Group posted a record Q1 2026 volume of 937,927 vehicles, with new‑energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 52.4% of sales. NEV deliveries rose 5.8% year‑on‑year to 491,006 units, while overall exports surged 126% to 203,024 units. At the brand...
‘We Will Not Survive’: Toyota, Honda and Ford CEOs Issue Chilling Warning About China — and It Could Hit Your...
Chinese automakers now dominate the electric‑vehicle market, supplying roughly 70% of all new EVs worldwide. BYD’s rapid expansion has eclipsed Tesla, prompting CEOs of Toyota, Honda and Ford to warn that without drastic productivity changes they may not survive. Honda’s...
Will IME Be the Path for Printed Electronics to Break Into Automotives
In‑mold electronics (IME) is gaining traction in the automotive sector after Kronos Mechatronics captured the LOPEC 2026 Startup Award for Best Business Potential. At LOPEC 2026, several IME firms showcased how conductive traces can replace traditional wiring, delivering lighter, lower‑cost interiors and...
UK Firm EO Charging Enters Administration
UK EV charger maker EO Charging has entered administration, with PwC appointed as administrator. The move follows liquidity problems despite a $80 million US expansion fund and a £25 million (≈$32 million) recapitalisation effort that fell short. The company laid off 69 of...
Temsa Delivers 15 Electric Buses in Kaunas, Lithuanian Fleet to Reach 321 Units
Turkish bus maker Temsa has delivered 15 MD9 electriCITY electric buses to UAB Kautra in Kaunas, bringing its Lithuanian presence closer to a total fleet of 321 units slated for 2026. The 9.5‑metre, 250 kW vehicles will join a market where...
Auto Inc Sets New Benchmark in FY26 with Record 28mn Units, Near-Term Outlook Remains Positive
India’s automobile industry posted a seven‑year high in FY 2025‑26, with total domestic sales reaching 28.27 million units, a 10.4% year‑on‑year rise. Passenger‑vehicle sales climbed 7.9% to 4.64 million units, two‑wheelers grew 10.7% to 21.7 million units, and commercial‑vehicle sales rose 12.6% to 10.8 million...
Is Mercedes Set to Source Battery Cells From Samsung SDI Soon?
Samsung SDI is in advanced negotiations with Mercedes‑Benz to supply prismatic battery cells for the automaker’s MMA platform, targeting compact EV models slated for a 2028 market launch. The talks cover a potential multi‑GWh order and the establishment of a...
Best Locations to Run an EV Named by E.ON UK
E.ON UK has identified Wakefield in West Yorkshire as the UK’s most EV‑friendly town, scoring 79.74 thanks to 94.97% of homes for sale having off‑street parking, 61.5 public chargers per 100,000 residents and 65.91% of those chargers offering 50 kW+ power....
Global EV Sales Reach 4 Million in Q1 2026 as Europe Powers Market Recovery
Global electric‑vehicle (EV) sales reached 4 million units in the first quarter of 2026, a modest 3% decline from the same period last year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Europe emerged as the growth engine, delivering 1.2 million EVs—a 27% year‑on‑year increase...
Commercial Vehicle Growth to Remain Robust Till FY28 on Replacement Demand: Report
A Yes Securities report projects the Indian commercial‑vehicle market to expand at a 6‑8% compound annual growth rate through FY28, with total industry volumes stabilising only by FY31‑32. Replacement demand is fueled by an ageing fleet—about 42% of vehicles are...
Norwegian Authority Approves Driverless Karsan E-Atak Operation without Safety Driver
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has authorized Vy and Kolumbus to run Karsan e‑ATAK autonomous buses on regular Stavanger routes without a safety driver. The vehicles use ADASTEC’s autonomous software and Applied Autonomy’s xFlow fleet‑management platform for remote supervision. This...
Chery to Expand Its Vehicle Production Capacity in Europe
Chinese automaker Chery announced the launch of its Omoda and Jaecoo brands in France and confirmed plans to expand European production. The company already operates a joint‑venture plant in Barcelona that aims to output 200,000 vehicles a year by 2029....
Vietnam Vehicle Market Expands by 20% in March – VAMA
Vietnam’s new‑vehicle market surged 20% in March 2026, reaching 31,351 units versus 26,079 a year earlier. The first quarter expanded 30% to 76,790 units, reflecting the country’s 7.8% GDP growth and a rebound after a holiday‑driven dip in February. Light‑passenger...
UK Consults on Adopting New Vehicle Emission Standard
The UK Department for Transport has opened a consultation to adopt the Euro 7 emissions standard, the EU’s most rigorous set of limits for new cars and vans. Euro 7, due in the EU from 29 November 2026, tightens controls on exhaust pollutants and...
Mercedes-Benz Lays Claim to Longest Range EV with Upgraded EQS and Vehicle to Grid
Mercedes‑Benz unveiled an upgraded EQS that now claims a WLTP‑tested range of 925 km, the longest for any production EV. The boost comes from a larger 122 kWh battery pack using silicon‑oxide‑graphite anodes, delivering 19.5–16.2 kWh per 100 km. The model supports...
Nissan Zeroes in on China, Japan and US as Lead Markets
Nissan’s new "Vision" plan places Japan, China and the United States as its three lead markets through 2030, each targeted to sell one million vehicles. The automaker will pursue 80% parts localisation in the US and China while expanding SUVs, compact...
France Plans Third Social Leasing Scheme and New EV Incentives
France will launch the third wave of its social‑leasing programme in June 2026, offering 50,000 low‑cost electric‑vehicle contracts to low‑income households. A parallel subsidy for middle‑income, high‑mileage drivers will add another 50,000 EVs from 2026, though funding details are pending....