Solar Just Became Europe's Biggest Source of Electricity
In June 2026, solar panels generated 52 TWh — a full quarter of all EU electricity — surpassing nuclear, gas, wind, and coal to become Europe's single largest power…
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Astraux AL6 and AL7 Pro: The €7,990 Chinese Micro EV That Makes Europe's Quadricycles Look Obsolete
A new Chinese brand is preparing to enter the European quadricycle market with the AL6 (€7,990) and AL7 Pro (€11,990) — micro EVs that pack air conditioning, Apple…
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Mercedes-AMG Unleashes the Electric CLA 45: Three Axial-Flux Motors, 500 kW, and Over 670 km of Range
Mercedes-AMG has revealed its most powerful electric CLA yet. The CLA 45 4MATIC+ packs three axial-flux motors delivering 500 kW, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in under…
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BYD Grows the Seagull: Europe's Cheapest EV Just Got Bigger, Faster, and Smarter
The Seagull, sold as Dolphin Surf in Europe from €22,990, gains 425 mm of length and a 127 hp motor. Already the world's 5th best-selling EV, this update could make…
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EU Industry Coalition Demands Simpler State Aid to Save Europe's Battery and Cleantech Factories
A broad coalition of industrial companies and environmental groups is urging the European Commission to overhaul its state aid framework, arguing that current rules…
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China Ends Tax Breaks for Plug-In Hybrids: Pure EVs Stay Exempt as Beijing Reshapes Its NEV Policy
From 2027, China ends the vehicle tax exemption for plug-in hybrids and commercial EVs — while battery electric passenger cars remain structurally exempt. Beijing's…
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Xpeng Mona L03: Deutsche Bank Forecasts 12,500 Units a Month for China's New Coupe-SUV
Deutsche Bank forecasts 12,500 monthly units for the Xpeng Mona L03, a Ferrari-designed compact coupe-SUV launching July 16 with BEV and EREV options from $21,200 and…
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Lucid Motors Executive Shakeup: New CEO Napoli Reshapes the C-Suite as CFO Departs
Lucid Motors has undergone its most sweeping leadership overhaul yet in mid-2026: new CEO Silvio Napoli restructured the C-suite, CFO Taoufiq Boussaid departed, and…
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CATL Restarts Its Jiangxi Lithium Mine After a Year of Enforced Silence
After nearly a year offline, CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi Province resumed operations on 29 June 2026. With 100,000 tonnes annual capacity — 8–10% of…
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Jeep Scraps the Recon EV and Wagoneer S in Europe — Three New SUVs Are Coming Instead
Jeep has cancelled the Recon EV and Wagoneer S for Europe, citing tough market conditions. In their place, three new SUVs arrive: a Chinese-built D-segment flagship…
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