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I’ve been covering the EV battery fire saga for months, from Li Auto’s 11,000-vehicle recall to cargo ships sinking with burning EVs. Now China has done something no other country has attempted: mandating that EV batteries simply cannot catch fire or explode under any test conditions. This isn’t incremental regulation. It’s Beijing declaring that Chinese…
I’ve been documenting Tesla’s European decline all year, and the final numbers are in: it’s worse than even I expected. While the broader European EV market surged 27% in 2025, Tesla’s sales cratered 38.8% to just 129,000 units. That’s not missing a trend. That’s a market share collapse from 2.2% to 1.3% in 11 months while Chinese…
I’ve been tracking Porsche’s China collapse for months, and this move crystallizes what’s really happening. The German luxury automaker is shutting down its proprietary “Premium Charging” network across China starting March 2026, eliminating roughly 200 fast-charging stations that were supposed to differentiate the Porsche EV ownership experience from competitors. The company’s spin is predictable
I’ve been reporting Tesla’s German battery promises since 2020. Every year brings a new announcement. Every year, the cells don’t materialize. Today’s €1 billion battery investment news comes with the same hedged language we’ve heard before, and it drops on the exact day the European Union formally abandoned its 2035 EV mandate. The timing tells…
European luxury automakers are bleeding market share in China as consumers abandon six-figure German sedans for cheaper domestic brands led by BYD. Why it matters: China’s premium segment has shrunk for the third straight year while Chinese brands now control nearly 70% of the world’s largest auto market. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take…
The European Union is preparing to delay or weaken its landmark 2035 combustion engine ban after automakers warned of billion-dollar fines and mass layoffs. Why it matters: The move signals Europe is prioritizing short-term industry relief over long-term EV competitiveness against China. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This confirms exactly what we warned…
Rimac Technology is building solid-state batteries with ProLogium and Mitsubishi, targeting a new Bugatti model by 2030. Why it matters: The Croatian EV tech powerhouse is betting that next-gen batteries will define the hypercar segment before the technology reaches mainstream vehicles. The Details Solid-State Battery Specs E-Axle Developments EVXL’s Take Rimac’s solid-state ambitions put them…
Renault supports France’s call for stricter local content rules on electric vehicles sold in Europe but says the proposed 75% threshold is unrealistic for automakers still sourcing batteries from Asia. Why it matters: The debate exposes a widening rift between European governments racing to protect jobs and automakers warning that overly aggressive rules could backfire.…
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