# EV
Latest news and articles about EV
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A Short-Circuit for the Hybrid: China’s EREV Boom Hits a Reality Check
China's Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) market suffered a record 25% sales drop in May 2026, as rising fuel prices and falling battery costs favor pure electric models. The slump suggests the 'transitional' era of range-extenders may be ending sooner than expected as charging infrastructure improves.
China Puts its Heavyweight EVs on a Diet as Regulators Target 'Vehicle Obesity'
Chinese regulators are implementing strict new energy efficiency standards to combat the increasing weight of domestic vehicles, which has risen by 400kg since 2012. The move targets the industry's reliance on massive battery packs and luxury features that compromise efficiency, forcing a shift toward lightweight engineering.
BYD’s LiDAR Offensive: Democratizing Intelligence in the Global EV Race
BYD is standardizing digital LiDAR on its flagship Tang series and potentially its budget models, signaling an aggressive pivot toward automotive intelligence. This move, coupled with its new membership in the IATF, positions the Chinese EV giant as a dominant force in setting global technology and quality standards.
The New Center of Gravity: How BYD’s Beijing Blitz Signals a Global Shift in EV Dominance
BYD's total dominance of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show highlights its transition from a regional player to a global technology leader. With record-breaking export figures and breakthroughs in ultra-fast charging and autonomous systems, the company is setting the pace for the international automotive industry.
Survival and Scale: Faraday Future Secures Lifeline as Tesla’s Robotaxi Ambitions Expand
Faraday Future has secured a $45 million lifeline to sustain production, while Tesla expands its Robotaxi footprint across Texas. Simultaneously, China is implementing new green design regulations to bolster the sustainability credentials of its dominant EV and battery industries.
China’s EV Juggernaut Shifts Gears: Exports Hit Record Milestone as Domestic Market Cools
China's NEV exports reached a record 50.2% share of total auto exports in March 2026, while domestic penetration hit 51.5%. Despite a decline in overall retail volume and pressure on legacy luxury brands like Porsche, the surge in Global South exports is emerging as the industry's new growth engine.
Infineon hikes prices on select chips from April 1 — a fresh squeeze on auto and electronics supply chains
Infineon has announced a price increase for some of its semiconductor products effective April 1. The move is likely to raise costs for automotive and electronics manufacturers, prompting sourcing and inventory adjustments and adding impetus to domestic chip localisation efforts in China.
Hongqi Unveils First Car with All‑Solid‑State Battery After Sulfide Electrolyte Breakthrough
FAW’s Hongqi has produced a sample car featuring a 66Ah all‑solid‑state battery that passed a 200°C thermal abuse test, with a sulfide electrolyte reaching ionic conductivity above 10 mS/cm. The milestone narrows the technical gap between solid and liquid electrolytes but industrial scaling, cost and long‑term stability remain major obstacles before mass commercialization.