In a move that's raised both eyebrows and expectations, Chinese home appliance giant Dreame Technology, best known globally for its robotic vacuums and hairdryers, has formally announced its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The ambitious pivot—complete with plans to build a manufacturing hub near Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory—has prompted one central question: Is Dreame chasing a fantasy, or is it poised to engineer a revolution?
As the global mobility industry undergoes rapid digitalization and platform integration, the promise of greater efficiency, user experience, and innovative business models is becoming a reality. However, so too are the growing cybersecurity risks that threaten not only connected vehicles and their automakers but also suppliers deep within the value chain, including battery manufacturers.
The US electric vehicle (EV) market is approaching a key inflection point. On September 30, federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — up to US$7,500 for new EVs and US$4,000 for used — are set to expire. While the change is unlikely to trigger a sharp collapse in demand, analysts say it will mark a shift toward a more fundamentals-driven market.
Under the banner of "America First," President Donald Trump sought to revive US manufacturing by wielding tariffs as a blunt-force economic tool. The intent was clear: bring factories and jobs back home. But on the ground, the results have been far more complicated — and in many cases, counterproductive.
A major chapter in US clean energy policy is nearing its end. Federal subsidies for electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are set to expire on September 30, marking a pivotal moment for automakers navigating a complex and often contradictory policy environment.
Porsche, the German luxury sports carmaker long known for its precision engineering and speed, has abruptly reversed course on its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, announcing a sweeping strategic pivot back toward internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The move underscores the deepening challenges premium auto brands face as they attempt to navigate the turbulent transition to electrification — and the steep price of getting it wrong.
After months of sluggish demand, Europe's car market finally posted a sign of recovery in August 2025 — a hopeful signal driven less by consumer enthusiasm and more by the tightening grip of regulatory pressure.
Mitsubishi Motors' new electric vehicle (EV) for the European market, the Eclipse Cross, along with Nissan's compact electric Micra, will be produced at the factory of Renault Group's EV-focused subsidiary Ampere in Douai, France. Both Japanese automakers' new models, built on Renault's electric vehicle platforms, are slated to debut in Europe by the end of 2025.
At the recently concluded IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, BYD, China's electric vehicle giant, outlined its roadmap for solidifying its position as the world's top EV manufacturer. With a three-pronged approach — global-scale sales, localized supply chains, and rapid-charging technology — BYD is accelerating its international expansion and distancing itself from rivals, including Tesla.
