Copper demand for EVs is rising as gas prices climb; surveys and S&P Global figures show higher metal costs and long mine lead times could squeeze

Newsom signed six bills to speed EV charger deployment; California commits $98.5M for home chargers, CARB: 2.7M ZEVs sold and CEC: 216,445 public plugs.

Hyundai will build “tens of thousands” of Ioniq 5 robotaxis for Waymo, start deliveries in the fourth quarter, and sees robotaxis as a distinct

iX4 production Debrecen was confirmed by BMW for this fall, likely starting in November 2026, as the plant shifts to three-shift, 24/7 output.

Automakers back IONNA’s EV charging network, which scored 807 in J.D. Power’s study; IONNA runs about 177 locations and targets 30,000 bays.

GM hybrids lag as GM doubles down on EVs; hybrids reached 19% of U.S. retail sales in August, while GM offers only one hybrid model and lost U.S. market

Audi is offering lessee buyout discounts of up to $10,000 on E-Tron models through September 30, 2026, with CarsDirect first reporting the program details.

Chinese used EVs lose resale value fast: dealers often reject cars over five years because battery health is opaque, leaving three-year resale near 45%.

GM and Ford are repurposing underused EV battery capacity into battery energy storage, with Ford targeting at least 20 GWh annually and rising U.S. demand.

Also TM-B e-bike hands-on: Rivian-grade 48V battery, up to 100-mile range, 28 mph limit, 180 Nm torque, modular frames and integrated digital locking.