Derick Munoz

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng climbed sharply in Hong Kong trading following the company's recent announcements on artificial intelligence and robotics, pushing its market capitalization above HK$200 billion.

Inceptio Technology has provided an updated outlook on the development of its autonomous trucking systems, projecting that cumulative real-world mileage collected from its commercial fleet will exceed 5 billion kilometers by mid-2028.

Automotive supplier Magna is expanding its manufacturing presence in China with a new plant in the Jiujiang Economic Development Zone in Wuhu, aiming to meet accelerating demand for electric drive systems as the country's new energy vehicle sector continues to grow.

A new global survey suggests that politics is becoming a significant factor in electric vehicle (EV) purchasing decisions, with Tesla emerging as the most-avoided brand among drivers worldwide.

Stellantis has begun production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid at its historic Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, as the group moves to expand its hybrid lineup and reinforce manufacturing activity at the site.

Tesla is facing a lawsuit in the United States from Perrone Robotics, a Virginia-based technology company that alleges its patented software is being used without authorisation in Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot over the past six years. The case was filed in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, according to court records.

ADS-TEC Energy's ChargePost fast-charging system has received technical prequalification to participate in Austria's ancillary services market, clearing the way for its use in both ultra-fast electric vehicle charging and grid stabilisation services, the company said. Utility operator Salzburg AG has already integrated the battery-based system into its virtual power plant to support frequency regulation while serving EV users.

U.S. fast-charging network operator EVgo Inc. said its Autocharge+ plug-and-charge feature has surpassed five million charging sessions, with customer enrollments rising more than sixfold since 2023 to over 300,000 users.

Researchers at Purdue University have successfully wirelessly charged a heavy-duty electric truck while it was traveling at highway speeds, marking a first-of-its-kind test for the United States and a potential step toward reshaping long-haul electric freight transport.

Porsche is preparing to introduce simulated gearshift functionality in its future electric vehicles, with the next-generation Taycan expected to debut the so-called “virtual transmission” when the model launches toward the end of 2026, automotive outlet