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EV Roundup: Global Trends, New Models, and Tech Updates

Market Trends & Insights

    • Soaring fuel prices are driving record numbers of Europeans to switch to EVs, while U.S. sales are declining.
    • Fuel stations are beginning to push higher ethanol blends, potentially impacting EV adoption.
    • Nikola has agreed to a settlement with investors over misleading technology claims.

    New Models & Range

    • Geely teases a pure electric version of the Starship 7 SUV with a 605-km range.
    • BYD Leopard 8 plug-in hybrid SUV design patent has been filed.
    • The 2026 Toyota bZ4X achieved 331 miles in Edmunds’ real-world range test.

    Tech & Software

    • Tesla confirms FSD V14 Lite is coming to HW3 vehicles internationally.
    • Mercedes-Benz partners with Liquid AI to power next-generation in-car intelligence.
    • XPENG releases a world model technical report to power its VLA 2.0 model R&D.

    Infrastructure & Ownership

    • Tips for crossing the Nullarbor in an EV: have a Plan B.
    • A long-time Mercedes diesel owner shares the hidden costs of ownership.
    • Battery Smart gets $15 million for EV swapping.

    Community Highlights

    • Discussion on the ID Buzz opinions and F-150 Lightning ads.
    • Powerwall 2 new charging behavior from solar and repair issues.

Source: eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest