Electric Vehicles
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FAW has installed what it claims is an "industry first" semi-solid-state battery in an EV, promising over 1,000 km of range as automakers race to bring solid-state battery technology to market. Electrek
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Tesla promoted EMEA VP Joe Ward to lead global sales operations as the company's automotive business struggles, particularly in Europe where sales have collapsed over the past two years. Electrek
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EV prices fell again in January with Tesla leading the price cuts, but cheaper EVs did not translate into stronger sales, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates. Electrek
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Ford reported its worst quarterly loss since 2008, with the company's EV shakeup and updated plans taking a bigger toll on profits than expected despite beating top-line estimates. Electrek
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Nissan announced pricing for its first plug-in hybrid, the 2026 Rogue PHEV, starting under $46,000 with 38 miles of electric range. Electrek
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Tesla Semi finally received production specs and pricing, nine years after Elon Musk first revealed the electric truck. Electrek
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Rivian redesigned the rear door manual release on its new R2 SUV to make it easier to access, responding to pressure on automakers to improve emergency exit mechanisms. TechCrunch
Charging Infrastructure
- The Federal Highway Administration issued a new notice aimed at making it harder for states to spend money from the $5 billion NEVI Formula Program, as the Trump administration continues efforts to stall federal EV charging funds. Electrek
Product Recalls
- Polestar recalled 213 model-year 2025 Polestar 3 SUVs in the US due to improperly secured rear seat backrests that could release during a crash. EV Blog
Labor and Corporate Issues
- Tesla filed a criminal complaint after a German union IG Metall representative was caught recording an internal works council meeting at the company's Berlin factory. EV Blog