EDITOR’S PICK
Ford Drivers Who Go Electric Don’t Miss Gas Cars ‘In The Least Bit’
03 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
EV drivers say they’re not going back to gas because of instant acceleration, quiet rides, and smoother driving that reduces fatigue. Home charging is more convenient than gas stations, and lower maintenance makes ownership easier. After switching to the Mustang Mach‑E or F‑150 Lightning, they find EVs more enjoyable, cheaper to run, and better for daily use – so sticking with electric feels like the obvious long‑term choice.
The Cell-To-Body EV Movement Is Leaving Some Automakers Flat-Footed
03 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
Cell‑to‑body EV design is accelerating, led by Chinese manufacturers who integrate battery cells directly into the vehicle structure for lower cost, higher efficiency, and better packaging. Many Western automakers are struggling to keep up, still relying on heavier, costlier boxed battery packs, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage as CTB/CTC architectures rapidly become the industry norm.
MIT: What’s next for EV batteries in 2026
02 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
EV batteries are entering a new phase in 2026, with demand surging and new chemistries poised for wider adoption. Global EV sales passed 25% in 2025, with China and Europe leading growth. The U.S. lags slightly, but the battery sector is expanding as companies push for lower‑cost, higher‑performance designs and navigate shifting policy and supply‑chain pressures.
How The EV Pullback Is Affecting Factories And Jobs In The South
01 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
Automakers including GM, Ford, Hyundai/Kia, Toyota, and multiple battery partners are scaling back EV plans, delaying factories, or taking write‑downs as EV demand softens. The pullback hits Southern states that attracted most investments – especially Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, and parts of Alabama – leaving billions in projects and thousands of expected jobs in question.
We Rode In Dozens Of Driverless Robotaxis In China
31 Jan 2026 | Synopsis
China’s robotaxis – run by Baidu, Pony.ai, and WeRide – operate extensively in cities like Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou, often with no safety driver. Rides are smooth and reliable, but pickups can be quirky and wait times vary. Foreigners face challenges: Chinese‑language apps, real‑name verification, and WeChat/Alipay payments. Overall, China is the easiest place today to experience fully driverless transport.
EVWorld Exclusive
Beyond the Paywall: U.S. Automakers Rethink Battery Ambitions Amid EV Market Turbulence
04 Feb 2026 | 
U.S. automakers are slowing battery‑factory plans as EV demand cools, costs rise, and federal incentives become less certain. Companies like Ford and GM are shifting toward hybrids and more affordable EVs while reassessing large investments. The industry sees this as a correction, not a retreat, focusing on flexible production, steadier supply chains, and technology that better matches consumer readiness.
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Now Powered by Dog Poop, Thanks to Breakthrough Nobody Asked For
03 Feb 2026 | 
A parody article, inspired by the EVWorld News podcast, imagines Tesla powering its Optimus robot with biodigested dog poop. Engineers calculate that one robot needs the waste of about 20 dogs per day, spawning the “Canine Kilowatt Initiative.” Enthusiasts adopt packs of dogs, animal groups worry about “wattage adoptions,” and the podcast apologizes for accidentally inspiring a poop-fueled robot future.
Beyond the Paywall: China, Project Vault, and the Critical Minerals Race
03 Feb 2026 | 
China’s “Project Vault” reflects a broader push to lock in control over critical minerals that power EV batteries and motors, reinforcing its dominance in refining and processing. The US, EU, and allies are racing to counter this with friend-shored supply chains, subsidies, stockpiles, and new technologies that cut dependence on Chinese-controlled materials. The result will define EV costs, availability, and industrial power for decades.
China, Musk, and the ‘3x Electricity’ Claim
02 Feb 2026 | 
Elon Musk recently suggested China will soon generate three times as much electricity as the U.S. While China already produces roughly twice U.S. output and its grid is expanding rapidly, no mainstream data support a near‑term 3x gap. The confusion stems from mixing global market share with actual generation. For EVWorld readers, the real story is big growth – just not at the speed the sound bite implies.
Beyond the Paywall: EPA’s Endangerment Gambit
02 Feb 2026 | 
Beyond the Paywall offers insights into the EPA’s move to challenge the 2009 greenhouse-gas endangerment finding could weaken the legal basis for U.S. climate rules. It risks inviting the Supreme Court to narrow EPA authority, may unintentionally strengthen state lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, and relies on disputed science. Undermining the finding could destabilize long-term EV and clean-energy policy planning.
