Electric Vehicles

A crash involving a vehicle hauler and a motorcycle started a tractor trailer fire on the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderhill. Five people were taken to local hospitals, and most southbound lanes are currently closed while detectives investigate the cause of the incident.

China’s SAIC Motor has extended its 20-year cooperation with General Motors through 2047, renewing their joint venture amid competition from domestic rivals. The partnership, which began in 1995, was extended following an agreement signed on Wednesday, with SAIC chairman Wang Xiaoqiu emphasizing leveraging strengths in...

Malaysia is considering a levy on electric vehicles (EVs) to fund charging infrastructure, but this move risks deterring investment as Chinese automaker BYD's planned 1.3 billion ringgit factory faces delays. Economists warn the policy could increase EV ownership costs and weaken Malaysia's competitiveness in attracting regional EV manufacturing investments.

BYD plans to debut its first humanoid robots in August as Chinese electric car makers expand into embodied artificial intelligence. Brazil has been named the largest buyer of Chinese cars, including electric vehicles.

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has banned the charging of electric vehicles on campus due to the financial burden caused by widespread electric mobility. The university's spokesperson, Lamara Garba, cited this reason for the prohibition.

In July, 97% of new private car sales in Denmark were electric vehicles (EVs), setting a record. The article, hosted on ING's website, has a Hacker News thread with 7 points and 3 comments.

The New Yorker article highlights China's aggressive push to dominate future industries like biotech, electric vehicles, and AI, attributing its success to state investment and U.S. policy gaps under Trump. China's advancements include leading global production in drones, EVs, and solar cells, while leveraging surveillance technologies and attracting Western talent.

Chinese electric-vehicle makers Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto reported declining July deliveries compared to June, raising concerns about price wars. The central bank announced plans to promote economic stability and continue monetary easing amid slowed growth in the second quarter.

Demand for Chinese electric vehicles is cooling.

Last year, BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles despite the U.S. market being closed to them. The article highlights China's long-term investments in EV innovation and potential impacts of protective tariffs on American automakers.

Last year, BYD surpassed Tesla as the top seller of fully electric vehicles despite being excluded from the U.S. market. The article highlights China's long-term investment in innovation driving EV success and warns that U.S. protective tariffs could harm domestic automakers.

Redwood Materials is repurposing used electric vehicle (EV) batteries for electricity storage to address rising power demands from AI data centers. The company estimates 1 terawatt-hour of used EV battery capacity could be available in the US by 2040, with second-life batteries potentially supplying half of the country's energy storage demand in the early 2030s.

California is launching an instant rebate program to encourage drivers to purchase new or used electric vehicles. The initiative aims to capitalize on high gas prices and rebates to attract a new generation of EV buyers.

Delhi's new policy aims to make most new vehicle registrations electric by 2027 to combat air pollution. Challenges include insufficient charging infrastructure and battery range limitations, but incentives like subsidies and tax waivers are being offered to accelerate EV adoption.

Delhi adopted an aggressive electric vehicle (EV) policy in July 2023, aiming to make most newly registered vehicles electric by 2027. The plan includes subsidies, expanded charging infrastructure, and phased bans on gas-powered two- and three-wheelers, with support for scrapping older vehicles and incentives for EV buyers.

Delhi's new electric vehicle policy aims to phase out gas vehicles by 2027, offering subsidies, tax waivers, and expanded charging infrastructure. Challenges include insufficient charging stations and battery range for long-distance drivers, but EV registrations have increased significantly, with over 100,000 registered in the past year.

A China-built vessel named Glovis Nova shipped a record 7,738 electric vehicles from Shanghai's South Port Terminal to Europe, marking a significant increase in China's role in global supply chains for new energy vehicles.

Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for nearly a quarter of Australia's new car sales in 2026, with more EVs sold in the first half of 2026 than the entire previous year. The surge in EV adoption is linked to uncertainty over petrol prices caused by a Middle East crisis.

Electric vehicles are increasingly capable of providing backup power, addressing the US's growing need for more electricity. This development highlights a potential solution to power grid challenges through vehicle-to-grid technology.

Chinese battery giant CATL reported record quarterly revenue and net profit amid a green energy boom, though it slightly missed market estimates due to weakening demand for electric vehicles in China.

Chinese battery giant CATL reported record quarterly revenue and net profit in Q2, despite slightly missing market estimates due to China's weakening electric vehicle demand. The company's revenue reached 147.79 billion yuan and net profit 22.5 billion yuan, both up year-on-year.

Scientists have developed a device to supercool kidneys to -4°C without ice formation, enabling longer preservation for potential human transplants. The article also highlights China's efforts to replace US chips with homegrown technology and discusses other tech-related topics like space data centers and AI regulations.

Aging oil refineries in California, such as Phillips 66 and Valero Benicia, have shut down, reducing the state’s refining capacity by 17%. The article argues California should stop subsidizing these aging refineries and instead focus on ensuring gasoline supply stability through imports and infrastructure, while supporting environmental regulations and the shift to electric vehicles.

For most US drivers, electric vehicles (EVs) provide emissions benefits and cost savings, according to a study. The findings are highlighted in an MIT News article with positive reception on Hacker News, including 17 points and 13 comments.

Apple Maps will provide navigation for Ford's upcoming electric vehicles. The car manufacturer is planning a significant expansion into electric vehicles.

Geely Auto, China’s second-largest carmaker, has partnered with Ford Motor to use a redundant factory in Spain to build electric vehicles, with deliveries expected in 2028. The joint venture will assemble multi-energy cars at an idle plant in Almussafes, with Geely holding a 34% stake.

China’s Geely Auto partners with Ford to use Spain's idle Almussafes factory for EV production, with deliveries starting in 2028. The joint venture sees Geely holding 34% and Ford the remaining stake.

Ford's BlueOval City plant in Tennessee, a $5.6 billion electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus, has faced production delays and shifted plans, including dissolving its joint venture with SK On and transitioning from electric vehicle production to gas-powered trucks. Ford and SK On Tennessee remain committed to hiring 5,800 people and starting manufacturing by the end of the decade.

The war in Myanmar, fueled by a 2021 military coup and subsequent economic collapse, has driven young people like Min to seek dangerous jobs in rare earth mining near the Chinese border. Hazardous working conditions, including fatal landslides, and environmental degradation have emerged as critical issues in Myanmar, the world's largest supplier of heavy rare earths used in both climate technologies and advanced weapons.

Indonesia is developing a battery industry and electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to advance its nickel downstreaming strategy, aiming to move beyond smelting into components and batteries. However, the article warns against over-reliance on China's EV market for Indonesia's nickel future.

The article highlights that despite California having over 1.2 million electric vehicles, the cost of public EV charging stations receives little discussion compared to gas prices. It questions why this topic is underrepresented in conversations.

SQM and Wesfarmers are expanding their Covalent Lithium joint venture by building a second concentrator in Western Australia, signaling confidence in long-term electric vehicle demand. The project underscores their commitment to the lithium market amid expectations of a rebound in EV-related industries.

The 2026 Lexus ES and Mercedes-Benz CLA offer gas and electric variants, with the ES excelling in space, comfort, and trunk capacity, while the CLA leads in range, charging speed, and performance. Edmunds' comparison highlights the ES as the better choice for comfort and interior space, and the CLA for driving engagement and efficiency.

BYD is challenging Porsche's 911 with its Denza-branded electric vehicles, aiming to expand into developed markets. The article highlights BYD's growing influence in EV design and notes challenges faced by Chinese cars in the local market.

BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle assembler, is challenging Porsche's 911 supercars by planning to sell its Denza-branded new models in developed markets, highlighting its growing influence in EV design and market expansion.

The Pasadena City Council approved over $1.6 million to electrify city maintenance yards and revised its municipal solar and energy storage program construction approach. The decision passed unanimously without debate as part of a single motion by Councilmember Steve Madison, with Mayor Victor Gordo absent during the vote.

The article highlights how advanced materials are critical to enabling next-generation AI technologies, addressing challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and data center infrastructure. Innovations in materials like polymers, elastomers, and specialty fluids are essential for improving performance, reliability, and efficiency under extreme conditions as AI demands grow.

BYD has produced its 100,000th new-energy vehicle in Brazil, signaling growth potential for Chinese electric vehicles in South America. The milestone highlights increased tensions in Europe over the surge of Chinese EVs.

BYD has produced its 100,000th new-energy vehicle in Brazil, highlighting the growth potential for Chinese electric vehicles in South America. This milestone comes as European governments consider responses to the surge of Chinese EVs.

Lithium miners and the LIT ETF showed divergent movements as increased demand from electric vehicles and grid batteries intersected with a tighter, politically complex supply chain in Chile and Argentina.