Li Auto’s in-house chip development is not following a trend, but to solve problems that current suppliers’ technologies cannot overcome, its CEO said. Read more…
Cologne event to spotlight technologies reshaping industrial mobility
iVT Expo Europe returns to Cologne, Germany on 10–11 June 2026, bringing together more than 2,000 professionals from across the off-highway and industrial vehicle sectors for two days of technology showcases, expert discussions and industry networking. A central feature of this year’s event will be the Off-Highway Evolution Conference, a two-day programme exploring the technologies… Read more » Read more…
Lotus doubles down on hybrids while scaling back BEV ambitions
Lotus was one of the ambitious brands wanting to offer a fully electric model lineup by the end of the decade in 2021. This will not happen: The British Geely brand is targeting less than 40 per cent BEVs. In addition, the future lineup will include plug-in hybrids and even pure internal combustion engine vehicles. Read more…
Geely, VW and BYD retain lead in EV innovation ranking
Automotive researcher Prof. Dr Stefan Bratzel and his team at CAM have examined market and innovation trends of global automakers in the field of electric mobility for the Electromobility Report 2026. As in the last ranking in January, Geely, the Volkswagen Group, and BYD once again led the pack. Read more…
Opel Corsa GSE to become fastest production Opel
After introducing the Mokka GSE last year, Opel has now released the first images of the Corsa GSE. The all-electric performance version of the small car adopts many technical specifications from the electric SUV, but is set to sprint from 0 to 100 kph in just 5.5 seconds. No current production Opel accelerates faster. The ‘hot hatch’ is due to launch later this year. Read more…
Unitree unveils world’s first mass-produced manned mecha GD01
The Unitree GD01 is a civilian vehicle with a starting price set at 3.9 million yuan ($574,090). Read more…
MFG partners with Octopus Electroverse for Plug & Charge
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has launched Plug & Charge across 95% of its MFG EV Power charging network in the UK in partnership with Octopus Electroverse. Drivers of compatible electric vehicles can charge automatically by simply connecting their vehicle to a charger. Read more…
Generational highlights importance of battery health check for used PHEVs
An analysis by UK battery diagnostics specialist Generational of 2,000 used plug-in vehicles found PHEVs show significantly greater variation in battery State of Health (SoH) than fully electric models. The reason is simple: not everyone charges their PHEV as they would a BEV. Read more…
Ford’s New Battery Container Is Here To Take On The Tesla Megapack
Ford Energy’s LFP-powered DC block was designed to last 20 years and packs over 5 megawatt-hours of energy. Read More…
Xpeng April deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 contributes 44%
Mona M03 delivered 13,699 vehicles in April, maintaining its position as the best-selling Xpeng model. Read more…
Nio April deliveries breakdown: ES8 dominates with 44% contribution
Nio’s April deliveries breakdown highlights the continued overwhelming dominance of the ES8 SUV. Read more…
93% of battery-electric truck users are highly satisfied
The German Oeko-Institut surveyed 57 transport companies in Germany that have been using heavy-duty electric trucks in daily operations for at least one year. The results show that the vast majority of users are highly satisfied with the vehicles. Several key factors contribute to this satisfaction. Read more…
The Mobility House and Wallbox fire up a bidirectional charger in San Diego
The Mobility House and Wallbox install a Quasar 2 bidirectional charger in San Diego, enabling V2G and home energy management with Kia EV9. Read more…
The UK delivers Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery system
London-listed Invinity Energy Systems has delivered 20.7 megawatt-hours of vanadium flow batteries to the Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex. Once the project enters service later in 2026, Invinity says it will be Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery installation. Read more…
EV battery electrical insulation design guide
Sponsored by Avery Dennison Performance Tapes. Intended for engineers and decision-makers in the EV battery design, manufacturing and implementation, the new “EV battery electrical insulation design guide” from Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, helps readers understand and make informed choices about using dielectric tapes as an electrical insulation solution. Featuring the Volt Tough™ portfolio of electrically… Read more » Read more…
Around the world in 80 charges: The first electric semi to circumnavigate the globe
A German Youtuber who focuses on electric trucking content will drive a Mercedes-Benz eActros around the world, becoming the first to circumnavigate the globe in a heavy duty electric truck. Read more…
Ford launches Ford Energy subsidiary to build 20 GWh of battery storage annually
Ford has officially unveiled Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary that will manufacture and sell U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utilities, data centers, and large industrial customers. The new unit plans to produce 20 GWh of energy storage annually from its Kentucky gigafactory. Read more…
Duracell taps Driivz to power its new EV fast charger network
Duracell is getting into EV charging in the UK, and it’s partnering with EV charging software company Driivz to help run the network. Read more…
The new BMW iX3 costs nearly $1,000 a month to lease
Starting at $61,500, the 2027 BMW iX3 is cheaper than the Porsche Macan Electric and offers more range with up to 434 miles. Read more…
Lexus Just Solved One Of Its Biggest EV Headaches
The 2026 ES will come with a long overdue native route planning feature that should make EV road trips a breeze. Read More…
