Toyota Launches Pixis Van BEV for Japan Market
Toyota launches the Pixis Van BEV in Japan with 257 km range, 36.6 kWh battery, and V2H capability, targeting last-mile logistics operators in the kei commercial vehicle segment.
Porsche Launches Cayenne Electric With In-House Batteries
Porsche begins Cayenne Electric production in Bratislava with in-house battery modules, 113 kWh capacity, 800-volt fast charging, and a world-first double-sided cooling system.
Polestar Secures $400 Million Equity Financing Round
Polestar secured $400 million in equity financing from Sumitomo Mitsui and Standard Chartered Bank, continuing its aggressive capital-raising strategy following December's $300 million equity round and debt conversion.
Nissan Formula E Struggles in Miami EPrix
Nissan Formula E Team missed the points in the Miami EPrix after a dry-weather setup gamble backfired in persistent mixed conditions, with Rowland finishing 12th and Nato 17th.
Hankook iON Race Proves Reliable at Miami E-Prix
Hankook's iON Race tire delivered consistent performance at Formula E's first wet Miami E-Prix, supporting Mitch Evans' victory on a newly configured circuit layout.
VinFast VF 9 Targets Premium EV SUV Segment
The VinFast VF 9 full-size electric SUV offers 402 horsepower, 330-mile range, and comprehensive warranty coverage as the automaker targets American premium buyers.
Green NCAP Announces 2025 Sustainability Category Winners
Green NCAP named Dacia Spring and FIAT 600e as top sustainability performers for 2025, while Kia EV9 and Mercedes-EQ EQE 350+ earned recognition for charging speed and cold weather range.
Faraday Future Delivers FX Super One Units in UAE
Faraday Future delivered FX Super One vehicles to UAE Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Blue Sea Auto in Ras Al Khaimah, advancing its 2026 Middle East sales plan.
Chery’s iCAUR V27 Hybrid SUV Launches Globally
Chery's iCAUR V27 hybrid SUV launches globally in Dubai on February 8, featuring over 150 km electric range and 1,000 km combined range from its REEV powertrain.
Slate Auto Prepares Warsaw Factory for EV Truck Production
Slate Auto is preparing its Warsaw, Indiana factory for electric truck production later this year, repurposing a historic printing facility that dates back to 1958.
Lucid Air Tops NAF Winter Test With 520-Kilometer Range
Lucid Air Grand Touring achieved 520 km at the 2026 NAF Winter Test in Norway, outpacing competitors by 99 km in record cold conditions of minus 31°C.
BYD Joins Electric Vehicles UK Partnership Initiative
BYD has partnered with Electric Vehicles UK to support consumer education and coordinated industry engagement as the organization works toward UK ZEV mandate targets for battery electric vehicle adoption.
StoreDot Opens 4695 XFC Cell Testing for Defense
StoreDot released 4695 XFC cylindrical cells for defense evaluation. The silicon-dominant anode batteries charge to 80% in 10 minutes and offer NDAA-compliant supply chain options.
Tesla Ends Model S/X Era, Pivots to Optimus Production
Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production ends in 2026. Fremont factory will convert to Optimus humanoid robot manufacturing with one-million-unit annual capacity target.
MG4 EV Lineup Expands With New Urban Model
MG Motor UK expands its MG4 EV lineup with the new Urban model starting at £23,495 and updates the 2026 range with improved technology and 338-mile extended range capability.