Electric Vehicles & Transport

Tesla and 10 other automakers recall ... Tesla and 10 other automakers recall 4.3 million cars in China over hidden door handles China is banning flush door handles from 2027, requiring mechanical backups. The US is still years away from any similar rule. today
China sets the global rulebook for ... China sets the global rulebook for solid-state EV batteries A new Chinese national standard defines what counts as a true solid-state battery — and Western automakers are still years behind field trials. yesterday
LG's $4.3B Michigan factory will power ... LG's $4.3B Michigan factory will power Tesla's Megapack 3 — and cut China out of the loop LG Energy Solution has launched LFP battery production at its Lansing plant, securing a three-year supply deal with Tesla worth $4.3 billion that starts delivering at scale in 2027. Aug. 19, 2026, 5:23 p.m.
Samsung SDI takes full control of ... Samsung SDI takes full control of its Indiana battery plant as GM walks away from EVs Samsung SDI bought out GM's stake in their joint $3.5 billion Indiana factory, pivoting the plant from EV cells to grid energy storage as US electric car demand slows. Aug. 18, 2026, 1:08 p.m.
ASUS Oxiis turns your existing bike ... ASUS Oxiis turns your existing bike into an e-bike — no wheel swap required The Oxiis E250G1 is a 3.7 kg friction-drive kit that clamps to your seatpost, charges via USB-C in two hours, and promises up to 31 miles of range. Aug. 15, 2026, 2:29 p.m.
CATL's aviation battery clears safety test ... CATL's aviation battery clears safety test — but Western skies are a different story The Chinese battery giant's 350 Wh/kg prismatic cell passed a dual-cell thermal runaway test under Chinese aviation oversight, clearing the first hurdle toward eVTOL flight. Aug. 11, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
CATL and BYD Both Target 2027 ... CATL and BYD Both Target 2027 for Solid-State Batteries — But Mass Production Is Still Years Away China's two biggest battery makers are racing toward pilot production of solid-state cells by 2027, yet affordable EVs with the technology won't arrive until 2030 at the earliest. Aug. 10, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Zoox wins first-ever US federal approval ... Zoox wins first-ever US federal approval to charge passengers for its steering-wheel-free robotaxi Amazon's Zoox cleared all regulatory hurdles to run paid autonomous rides in Las Vegas — no steering wheel, no pedals, no human driver required. Aug. 3, 2026, 2:48 p.m.
Carbon frame, DJI motor, and a ... Carbon frame, DJI motor, and a USB port that charges your laptop: Crussis launches the e-Full 12.11 Pro X Czech e-bike maker Crussis has priced its new flagship mountain e-bike at €12,000 — and its headline trick is charging your laptop mid-trail via a 65W USB-C port. Aug. 2, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
Xiaomi SkyNomad: An SUV Built for ... Xiaomi SkyNomad: An SUV Built for When the Charging Network Runs Out Xiaomi's new EREV SUV line promises over 930 miles of combined range — but it's launching into a shrinking Chinese market and has no confirmed export plans. July 28, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Chinese eVTOL Prosperity completes first autonomous ... Chinese eVTOL Prosperity completes first autonomous flight in Kazakhstan AutoFlight's six-seat air taxi flew a 2.4 km autonomous loop over an Astana racetrack — a quiet signal that China's eVTOL makers are moving fast outside Western regulatory systems. July 24, 2026, 12:58 p.m.
Pratt & Whitney's hybrid jet engine ... Pratt & Whitney's hybrid jet engine passes ground tests — first flight in 2027 A 1MW electric motor paired with a turboprop could cut fuel burn by 30% on short regional routes, but GE Aerospace already has its rival system airborne. July 22, 2026, 4:14 p.m.
Volkswagen's eBike packs radar, a rear-view ... Volkswagen's eBike packs radar, a rear-view camera, and fighter-jet HUD tech VW has licensed its brand to Australian maker n+ for two premium eBikes stuffed with automotive safety tech — but regulatory questions linger for UK riders. July 20, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Vertical Aerospace Valo Makes Public Debut ... Vertical Aerospace Valo Makes Public Debut at Farnborough — but Certification Slips to 2029 The UK air taxi startup is flying its eVTOL in public for the first time, while quietly pushing its certification target back by a year. July 19, 2026, 3:46 p.m.
Tesla opens its first public Megacharger ... Tesla opens its first public Megacharger — and it's 2.4x more powerful than a Supercharger V4 A new station in Bloomington, California gives any Tesla Semi operator access to 1.2 MW charging for the first time — no corporate depot required. July 17, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Tesla's $225 balance bike sold out ... Tesla's $225 balance bike sold out instantly — and no, it doesn't have a motor Elon Musk's latest Tesla product is a magnesium balance bike for toddlers. It's already out of stock, and it won't ship until August 2026. July 17, 2026, 2:49 p.m.
Chip Motors LUV: A $15,000 electric ... Chip Motors LUV: A $15,000 electric city car you can hose down — and hand off to a remote driver Florida startup Chip Motors is pitching a low-speed, four-seat EV at $15,000 with a washable interior and a teleoperations service that lets a human operator park it for you. July 16, 2026, 1:23 p.m.
Tesla FSD hits 50 million km ... Tesla FSD hits 50 million km in Europe — but only in five small countries Five months after Dutch approval unlocked a fast-track EU recognition path, Tesla's driver-assistance system is racking up miles — while Germany, France, and Italy sit on the sidelines. July 14, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
China's Weichai certifies the world's first ... China's Weichai certifies the world's first heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engine The WP15 burns hydrogen like diesel burns fuel — no fuel cells required. It just passed China's toughest emissions standard, and the implications for trucking go well beyond China. July 12, 2026, 5:03 p.m.
Waymo's robo-taxi called the cops on ... Waymo's robo-taxi called the cops on two teens drinking and shooting Orbeez inside it A remote operator watched the whole thing live, locked the doors, and steered the car straight to a police ambush — setting a first-of-its-kind precedent for driverless vehicle oversight. July 9, 2026, 12:06 p.m.
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