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ThursdayJul 30, 2026 10:00 am

EV Registrations Surge Across the EU in H1 2026

Vehicle registration data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has revealed that electric vehicle registrations surged by 5.7% across the European Union (EU) in the first half of 2026. The rise in EV registrations was largely due to increased demand for hybrid cars and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In the meantime, automakers in the American market are increasingly moving away from pure EV production due to falling demand and an unfavorable political environment. Europe remains the second-largest electric vehicle market in the world after China. In the EU, BEVs made up 20.7% of the vehicle market in H1 2026, a 15.6% jump from H1 2025 that…

TuesdayJul 28, 2026 10:00 am

More US Automakers Abandon Their EV Plans

With more American automakers phasing down their electric vehicle production ambitions, America’s fledgling battery electric vehicle (BEV) sector is contracting at a notable pace. The early years of EV production in the country were filled with hope for the industry’s future, largely driven by Tesla and its game-changing electric Roadster. However, merely 2 decades after Tesla kickstarted the modern electric vehicle race, American firms are bowing out of the burgeoning industry. Low demand, high costs, and rising living expenses in the U.S. contributed to the initial decline in U.S. electric vehicle sales. The resulting shock was so jarring that nearly every established American carmaker lowered their electric vehicle ambitions. Planned investments were cut, models…

FridayJul 24, 2026 10:00 am

Why EV Prices are Quietly Dropping in Germany

A recent review of the German automobile market has found that electric vehicle prices are declining in Germany and the broader European market. According to joint research conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), battery electric vehicle (BEV) prices have fallen by nearly 20% over the past half-decade. Furthermore, BEVs sold in European markets like Germany have steadily improved in range and performance, and potential buyers now have a lot more EV models to choose from. Researchers reviewed tens of thousands of vehicle data points from half a dozen auto market segments ranging from…

ThursdayJul 23, 2026 10:00 am

Deflationary Pressures Bite as China Slashes EV Incentives

Beijing's decision to cut electric vehicle tax incentives is taking a heavy toll on China's auto market as deflationary pressures squeeze consumer spending and government support erodes. In June, Chinese EV sales tumbled 11% year-over-year to a million units, a steeper decline than in global EV markets, which grew 7% during the same period. The weakness extended across the first half of 2026, with China's EV sales dropping 14% to 4.9 million units while global sales climbed to 9.6 million units with just 2% growth. Multiple economic forces are driving the market collapse in China. Beijing cut its EV purchase tax break that had shielded buyers…

TuesdayJul 21, 2026 10:00 am

Reports Suggest Lucid Could Go Private or File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Sources have revealed that American tech and automotive company Lucid may be considering either going private or filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after it hired a consultancy firm to help improve its performance. Lucid tapped the services of AlixPartners, a financial advisory and consulting company that has advised major firms like General Motors and Enron Corp., to review strategic options that included filing for bankruptcy protection or going private. The automaker has struggled to achieve notable sales for the past couple of years and operates at a loss amidst falling stock prices, dwindling sales, and employee cuts. Facing such a grim picture, Lucid is reportedly…

FridayJul 17, 2026 10:00 am

California Offers Generous Rebates to First-Time EV Buyers

First-time electric vehicle buyers in California will be able to buy electric cars at subsidized rates after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation offering rebates for new and used EV purchases. California’s new rebate program, worth around $270 million, will provide $3,500 in rebates for vehicles costing up to $50,000 and $1,750 for second-hand electric cars priced at up to $25,000. Price has consistently been one of the main barriers to electric vehicle adoption, especially now that the early adopter phase has passed. With these rebates, potential first-time EV buyers in California now have a little more incentive to make the jump. Unfortunately,…

ThursdayJul 16, 2026 10:00 am

Volkswagen Group Reports a Drop in EV Sales

Volkswagen Group has reported a drop in electric vehicle sales amidst mounting competitive pressures from several major players in the EV segment. Battery-electric vehicle deliveries in the first six months of the year fell to 438,500 units, compared to 465,600 units in the first half of 2025, a 5.8% decline that dampened hopes for strong growth in Volkswagen’s BEV segment. Second-quarter BEV deliveries of 238,400 vehicles showed 4.2% year-over-year deterioration, with regional market data revealing sharply divergent trends in Volkswagen Group’s performance. European markets performed well, with 377,000 BEV units sold, up 8.4% year-over-year. By contrast, major growth markets experienced severe volume contraction, as BEV…

TuesdayJul 14, 2026 10:00 am

CATL Launches Battery Designed for Light Commercial EVs

China's traction battery standards tightened on July 1, introducing new thermal runaway and fast-charging safety requirements for manufacturers. Against that regulatory shift, CATL has extended its commercial EV battery portfolio with the Tectrans II Superfast Charging Edition, targeting light commercial vehicles. The product addresses logistics operators whose electric delivery fleets are constrained by long charging windows and high asset downtime. Charging speed defines the battery's commercial proposition, with CATL describing the Tectrans II as the first unit in its category to reach 8C peak charging. A 20-to-80-percent charge advance takes 6 minutes and 48 seconds while a full charge is…

FridayJul 10, 2026 10:00 am

Renault Reports Higher Profits from Compact EVs

Renault's compact electric vehicles are generating stronger margins than the company's larger models, CEO François Provost disclosed this week. Speaking with French financial publication Les Echos, he confirmed the R5, R4, and Twingo each achieve margins that outperform the Megane and Scenic segment benchmarks. The disclosure is significant given that the latter two models occupy a higher vehicle class, where margins have traditionally been superior. Traditional industry wisdom holds that vehicles in the C segment, being larger and more expensive, generate stronger margins over compact alternatives. European manufacturers have also argued that regulatory burdens and insufficient battery component sourcing make…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 10:00 am

Political Ideology, Shifting Demand Put US EV Industry at Crossroads

The global electric vehicle industry is undergoing profound transformation, yet American consumers remain locked out of the affordable revolution reshaping worldwide transportation. Slate Auto's recent entry into the market with a $24,950 electric pickup truck illustrates America's struggle to compete in affordable vehicle manufacturing. Chinese automakers are producing vehicles in the $10,000 to $15,000 range that offer features and range Americans have rarely seen at budget prices. In comparison, the average vehicle sold in the U.S. now costs $48,402, pricing out millions who might otherwise transition to electric vehicles. Chinese manufacturers dominate global EV markets through aggressive pricing and a…

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