A detailed Australian survey reveals organised anti-wind and solar campaigns have successfully eroded community support, while enthusiasm for electric vehicles surged following Donald Trump's attack on Iran. Despite this, home batteries and rooftop solar maintain high 'deep support'
Chinese battery giant CATL reported record second-quarter revenue of 147.79 billion yuan and net profit of 22.5 billion yuan, up 56.92% and 36.5% year-on-year respectively. However, these figures slightly missed market estimates, attributed to weakening EV demand in China. The company also announced a plan to buy back up to 40 billion yuan in shares.
Apple Maps will be the official navigation system for Ford's future electric vehicles, integrating directly into the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. This partnership, facilitated by Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK, also supports the development of Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving system.
China's Geely and Ford Motor announced a new manufacturing joint venture to produce electric vehicles at Ford's Valencia, Spain plant, with operations starting in 2027 and production in 2028. Ford will hold a 66% stake, Geely 34%, aiming to compete in the European EV market amidst global competition and tightening regulations.
Geely and Ford have established a joint venture to assemble multi-energy and electric vehicles at Ford's idle Almussafes factory in Valencia, Spain, with deliveries expected to start in 2028. Geely will hold 34% and Ford 66% of the venture, aiming to optimize factory utilization and secure employment.
Apple introduces MapKit for Automotive, enabling direct Apple Maps integration into Ford's next-gen electric vehicles, starting with a midsize truck in 2027. This enhances navigation, EV routing, and feeds data to Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system.
Singapore's COE premiums for cars and EVs saw a significant increase in the latest bidding exercise. Category A premiums rose 4.2% and Category B premiums jumped 6% to S$130,889, ahead of the December 31 expiry of EV adoption incentives.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular but cost 30% more to repair and take 14% longer than petrol cars, leading to 10-25% higher insurance premiums. Design choices like component integration and expensive batteries contribute to repair costs, often resulting in cars being written off after minor damage. Efforts are underway to make EVs easier and cheaper to repair, which could lower insurance costs.
A nearly five-hour Telstra mobile outage disrupted train lines, traffic lights, and payments across Australia. Caused by time-keeping server synchronization issues, the root cause remains unknown. Experts suggest mandating multi-carrier routing for essential services and businesses to improve resilience.
The EU's current trade disputes with China share similarities with the 1970s-80s trade conflict between Europe and Japan, particularly concerning fears of import competition undermining domestic production in sectors like autos and electronics. However, China's geopolitical status as a "systemic rival" distinguishes it from Japan, which was a political ally.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor reported record electric vehicle deliveries of 93,376 units last month, a 94.5% year-on-year increase. The company, which offers midsize EVs at about half the price of Tesla models, has seen sales jump due to technological advancements and new models.
Delhi government has officially notified the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, effective July 1, 2026, until March 31, 2030. The policy aims to boost EV adoption with tax exemptions, subsidies for two and three-wheelers, and a Rs 15,000 crore investment for charging infrastructure.
Delhi's new Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, effective July 1, 2026, offers full road tax and registration exemptions for electric cars under Rs 30 lakh. It mandates electric auto-rickshaw registrations from January 2027 and phases out petrol/CNG two-wheeler registrations by April 2028, with subsidies for e-two-wheelers.
Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its forecast for China's passenger vehicle exports, projecting 7.8 million units in 2026 and 10 million by 2030. This increase is driven by the accelerating exports of competitive new-energy vehicle models and China's consolidating foothold in the global auto market.
A record 156 new car models are expected to launch in the Chinese market in the second half of 2026, with 90% being EVs. This influx is intensifying competition and raising concerns about profitability for smaller players amidst a looming price war.
Polestar will cease selling its 2027 model year and beyond electric vehicles in the US after the federal government denied authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software from "countries of concern," including China. The Geely-owned automaker will continue existing sales but shift focus to Europe and other markets.
Toyota is significantly closing the U.S. sales gap with General Motors, driven by strong hybrid demand and a slowdown in all-electric vehicle sales. Cox Automotive forecasts Toyota's sales up nearly 1% and GM's down 7.2% in H1, suggesting Toyota could potentially surpass GM by year-end.
A fatal Tesla crash in Texas killed Martha Avila Mantilla when a car hit her relative's home. In Connecticut, a lifeguard rescued a driver who plunged into a municipal pool. Both incidents involved Tesla vehicles, with the Texas driver citing "automated driving assistance system" engagement.
Delhi's traditional auto repair and used car markets face challenges adapting to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Mechanics lack training for EV-specific repairs, while dealers worry about battery costs and resale value, as the city pushes for greater EV adoption.
Electrification of vehicles, heating, cooling, and industry is proposed as a major step to replace fossil fuels and halve global energy demand. The strategy gained prominence at UN climate talks in Bonn, though negotiations were marred by disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, controls a sprawling network of businesses including SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. His ventures, often close to collapse, have disrupted industries and achieved massive valuations, with SpaceX recently having the largest IPO ever.
Electrification of global energy use, including EVs and heating, is highlighted as crucial for phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's environment minister is pushing for a target of 35% electricity use by 2035 at the upcoming Cop31 summit. However, UN climate talks in Bonn faced significant challenges, with disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models below $30,000, while infrastructure remains the primary barrier to wider adoption.
Electric vehicles are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models under $30,000, while infrastructure remains the key barrier to wider adoption.
