Electric Vehicles
Sony Honda Mobility cancels Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV amid Honda's EV strategy shift
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Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has discontinued its two electric vehicle models: the Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV. The decision follows Honda's reassessment of its electrification strategy on March 12, 2026, and comes amid slowing U.S. EV demand. The company will issue full refunds to U.S. customers who placed reservations.
Xiaomi, Chery and FAW have raised prices on their electric vehicles amid surging chip and raw material costs, a sharp departure from 2025's aggressive cuts, though analysts caution that weak demand could force reversals. The trend started earlier this month, with Xiaomi making the latest adjustment.
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A Tesla patent application published on February 19, 2026, outlines a dual-battery system for electric vehicles, including a trailer-mounted auxiliary pack. Filed in August 2024, it details integration with the primary battery via advanced management modes. The design addresses past issues with the cancelled Cybertruck range extender.
Building on its December 2025 Flash Charging technology, Chinese EV maker BYD has unveiled a new model that charges to 70% in 5 minutes and fully in 9 minutes, offering a 644-mile range. It is set to launch in Europe this April.
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Tesla has opened a new Supercharger station in Chula Vista, California. The facility on Proctor Valley Road features 16 stalls. The announcement came from Tesla's official charging account on X.
A driver tested the real-world range of a Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast by completing a 1,400-mile round trip from Florida to North Carolina. The vehicle met or exceeded its predicted mileage, with no range anxiety reported due to careful planning. Charging costs were lower than equivalent gas travel.
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Current Tesla Cybertruck owners are calling for improved vehicle support following the launch of a cheaper $59,900 model that has sold out until 2027. They hope the surge in demand will prompt Tesla to prioritize Cybertruck-specific features like enhanced parking assistance and Smart Summon. While some owners express frustration over lagging software updates, others defend the truck's overall superiority.
BYD boosts Flash Chargers to 600+ mile full charge in nine minutes
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