Electric Vehicles And Mobility — page 2
Porsche Cuts 9,000 Jobs by 2035 as China Sales Collapse, EV Strategy Falters
The luxury automaker reduces its workforce by 21% while pivoting back to combustion engines and investing €2.1 billion in German facilities.
BYD Da Han Flagship EV Claims 1,008 km Range Ahead of Chengdu Debut
BYD's new Dynasty-series sedan brings Blade Battery 2.0 and 1,500 kW flash charging to challenge Tesla and Porsche in the premium segment.
BMW Unveils iX5 Long Wheelbase for China With 1,000 km Range
The electric SUV features a 31.3-inch 8K theater screen and arrives in 2027 as BMW fights to regain Chinese market share.
China Rolls Back EV Tax Breaks as Heavy SUVs Strain Road Infrastructure
Beijing tightens NEV incentives and pilots weight-based fees after more than 60% of new vehicles exceed five meters in length.
BMW Opens US Battery Plant in South Carolina for 2026 iX5 Production
The German automaker's Woodruff facility will assemble Gen6 cylindrical-cell batteries just 15 miles from its Spartanburg vehicle assembly hub.
Waymo Robotaxis Rack Up $9,325 in Austin Parking Fines Since 2024 Launch
City records show 83 violations, mostly in tow-away zones, raising questions about autonomous vehicles' ability to interpret urban signage.
Identical EPA Ratings Mask 26% Efficiency Gap Between Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y
Independent testing reveals the R2 Performance consumes significantly more energy than the Model Y despite matching 105 MPGe official ratings.
Chinese EVs Overtake German Cars in South Korean Imports
Bank of Korea data shows Chinese-made vehicles captured 37.2% of import value in 2025, ending German dominance.
China's NEV Exports Surge 120% as Automakers Shift to Full-Chain Global Strategy
Chinese electric vehicle makers are moving beyond simple exports to establish localized manufacturing, technology licensing, and service ecosystems worldwide.
Fortescue CEO Test-Drives Electric Mining Fleet in China Push
Dino Otranto personally evaluated XCMG prototypes as the iron ore giant accelerates its Real Zero emissions target.
DSV, Allogic Deploy 10 Windrose Electric Semis on Texas I-35 Corridor
Partnership with Greenspace E-Mobility marks first commercial activation of the 'Electric Highway' network linking Dallas, San Antonio, and Laredo.
Avant Tecno Brings Largest Electric Wheel Loader to North America
The e727 matches diesel performance with 3,000-lb lift capacity and 5.5 hours of runtime.
Freelander 8 EREV Unveils Six-Seat Luxury Cabin With 1,000km Range
The Chery-JLR joint venture's first Freelander-branded model targets China's luxury NEV market with zero-gravity seating and 8K panoramic displays.
Saft to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for French Barracuda, Scorpène Submarines
TotalEnergies subsidiary signs major Naval Group contract to replace Cold War-era lead-acid technology with next-gen Li-ion systems.
EV Owners Report Higher Satisfaction Than Gas Car Drivers, JD Power Study Finds
Battery electric vehicles outscore internal combustion engines by 109 points in powertrain satisfaction, the widest gap across all categories measured.
Audi Revives A2 Nameplate as Entry-Level EV With 403-Mile Range
The German automaker's most affordable electric vehicle arrives this fall at €38,200, undercutting the Q4 e-tron while delivering class-leading range.
California Launches $3,500 Instant EV Rebate for First-Time Buyers
Governor Newsom's MyFirstEV program shifts point-of-sale discounts to participating dealerships starting this summer.
Volkswagen Notches 70,000 Orders for Affordable EV Family Before Full Lineup Arrives
Strong European demand for sub-€25,000 electric cars validates VW's pivot to entry-level market as ID. Polo leads reservations.
Waymo Driverless Cars Crash 68% Less Often Than Human Drivers, IIHS Study Finds
Independent analysis validates Alphabet subsidiary's safety claims across four cities while exposing critical regulatory data gaps.
Ford Becomes First Automaker to Embed Apple Maps Natively in 2027 EVs
The partnership brings Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK to Ford's UEV platform, powering navigation and next-generation BlueCruise autonomy.