BYD, Nio Blacklisted: US Targets China's EV Giants

U.S. blacklists BYD, Nio, and CALB as military-linked firms, reshaping EV supply chains and accelerating a split into separate Western and Chinese ecosystems.

# Costa Rica's Chinese EV Boom: 70% Market Share at 15.4%

Costa Rica leads the Americas with 15.4% EV market share, driven by Chinese brands and tax incentives, offering insights into rapid decarbonization tradeoffs.

Reflections on the Demise of Honda's EV and SDV Strategy and Sony Honda's Afeela

Honda's $15.8B loss triggers EV cancellation & Afeela brand collapse, marking automaker's first annual loss since 1957 amid industry-wide retreat.

WeRide and Grab Launches Ai.R Robotaxi Service in Singapore

Singapore launches Ai.R robotaxi service in Punggol with WeRide and Grab, completing 30,000km of testing. Free rides connect residents to key locations.

Volvo Takes Control of Lynk & Co Sales Across Europe

Volvo becomes exclusive European importer for Lynk & Co, leveraging its dealer network to expand the Chinese brand's affordable plug-in hybrid lineup.

Volkswagen Group's 983K EV Surge Battles 53% Profit Plunge and Redundancies

VW delivers 983,100 EVs (+32%) in 2025 but profits crash 53% amid tariffs and China struggles. Can electric surge restore margins by 2026?

# BYD's 5-Minute Charge: 1500kW Blade Battery 2.0 Arrives

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 charges 10-70% in 5 minutes at 1500kW, but faces a global infrastructure gap as most chargers only support 350kW or less.

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Crash 48% After Quality Recalls

Tesla's Cybertruck sales crashed 48% in 2025 amid recalls, pricing errors, and design polarization—the steepest EV decline in the U.S. market.

AI Traffic Cameras: From Ticketing to Real-Time Prevention

AI traffic cameras evolve from simple red-light detectors to advanced systems that monitor multiple infractions, improving safety while raising privacy concerns.