Global EV Expansion: Hyundai and Leapmotor Make Moves
- Hyundai to make Tamil Nadu its flagship EV hub for India: The automaker plans to transform its Chennai plant into a key export and production base for electric vehicles, targeting both domestic and international markets.
- Leapmotor launches EV production in Malaysia: Stellantis-backed Leapmotor starts assembly in Malaysia, boosting ASEAN manufacturing ambitions with plans to export across the region.
- Hampshire awards Believ major LEVI charging contract: Believ wins a contract to install hundreds of on-street chargers across Hampshire, supporting the UK’s local EV infrastructure.
- PySAF turns bio-crude into sustainable aviation fuel: This technology converts biomass into drop-in SAF, offering a path to decarbonize aviation.
- BYD electric sports car with 700+ kW spotted in the wild: A prototype of BYD’s high-performance EV, likely the Yangwang U9 variant, was seen testing with massive power output.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon C at Computex 2026: Qualcomm’s next-gen automotive compute platform promises enhanced AI and connectivity for future EVs, showcased with new laptops and the ASUS Ascent QN10.
- Does an electric car cost more to insure?: Insurance for EVs can be higher due to repair costs and battery risks, but rates vary by model and provider.
- Charging non-Tesla at Supercharger: a complete guide: Tesla’s Supercharger network now supports some non-Tesla EVs via adapters and app activation, with tips on compatibility and payment.
- A Tesla is twice as likely to reach 250,000 miles as a Subaru: Data shows Tesla vehicles have higher longevity compared to Subaru, with battery durability and lower maintenance contributing.
- Get-a-Waymo: burglar uses robotaxi to flee: In a first-of-its-kind incident, a suspect used a Waymo robotaxi to escape a crime scene in San Francisco.
- Elon Musk said he wouldn’t take SpaceX public — two things that changed his mind: Musk cited capital needs and shareholder pressure as reasons to reconsider an IPO, though no concrete plans yet.
- We love EV innovation, but spare me the awful yokes: An opinion piece criticizes yoke steering wheels, arguing they compromise safety and comfort.
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