BYD aims to raise the local content of its Brazil-made cars to 50% by the start of 2027. Read more…
bp pulse introduces Avios rewards for EV charging
bp pulse has partnered with IAG Loyalty, the operator behind the Avios rewards currency, to allow EV drivers in the UK to collect points when charging their vehicles. The companies say bp pulse is the first EV charging network in the country to offer Avios.
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Porsche’s new Taycan model year gets simulated gearshift – for an additional charge
Porsche has unveiled the 2027 Taycan, with the new optional ‘E-Shift’ mode among the most notable updates. As expected, the refreshed electric sports car gains a virtual gearbox, though customers must pay extra for the feature. Porsche has not introduced major technical changes, but new tyres are claimed to increase range by up to 20 kilometres. The updated Taycan is available to order now.
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The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV Is Really Impressive. But It Also Drove Me Nuts
It is so lovely to drive. But the more I lived with it, the more annoyed I got. Read More…
BYD launches Da Tang EV, longest-range full-size electric SUV
BYD’s Da Tang EV starts at 239,900 yuan ($35,500), with an all-electric range of up to 950 kilometers. Read more…
Skoda Peaq completes harsh global testing ahead of debut
Skoda will officially reveal its newest electric car, the Skoda Peaq, on June 23, 2026. Ahead of this global launch, the new EV completed an intensive international testing program. Interestingly, the car manufacturer sent multiple prototypes to the United States for extreme desert testing, even though buyers in North America won’t be able to buy the vehicle. The large crossover… Read more…
Norwegian shipping firm orders two electric container ships
Norwegian shipping company Eitzen Group has ordered two fully electric container vessels and has secured financing for two additional ships. The company plans to deploy the vessels on trade routes across Northern Europe. Read more…
JLR expands EMA platform to support full hybrids
For years, JLR—the group behind Jaguar and Land Rover—has been working on its new electric vehicle platform called Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA). Now, however, it has become clear: The platform is also intended to be used for vehicles with full hybrid (HEV) powertrains. Read more…
Ultratech Cement deploys 45 electric trucks in India
UltraTech Cement, the cement flagship company of the Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, has deployed 45 electric trucks in India. With the latest addition, it has expanded its e-truck fleet to 89 units. Read more…
We finally got to drive the Aptera solar electric car
After a very long wait, Aptera’s solar car is finally rolling and ready for journalist drives. So we headed down to San Diego to check out how development is going on this unique solar electric vehicle. Read more…
Washington media sow confusion, claiming new law says e-bikes are now e-motorcycles
There’s a new law in Washington state regarding the classification of electric bicycles. But if you want to know what the new law says, you should probably avoid reading the news in Washington. Read more…
Lucid Cosmos design revealed in patent filing ahead of 2026 launch
Lucid has registered the design of its upcoming Cosmos with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, giving us the clearest look yet at the sub-$50,000 crossover the automaker is betting its future on. Read more…
BYD launches its flagship electric SUV for $35,500 with a record 150,000 preorders
The full-size luxury SUV can drive nearly 600 miles (950 km) without stopping and can recharge in as little as five minutes. BYD launched the flagship Great Tang SUV on Tuesday after preorders exceeded 150,000, its highest so far for a single vehicle. Read more…
Seoul Semiconductor’s high-voltage opto-semiconductor enters mass production
Seoul Semiconductor begins mass production of high-voltage opto-semiconductors, cutting driver costs and power use in EV lighting systems. Read more…
Li Auto exec says Tesla FSD stands alone, urges peers to face the gap
There is no system other than Tesla’s FSD that can rank among the first tier, a Li Auto executive said. Read more…
BYD expands battery assembly in Brazil
Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer BYD has announced plans to expand its battery assembly operations in Brazil. The initiative forms part of the company’s strategy to increase the local content of vehicles produced in the country to 50 per cent. BYD also intends to assemble stationary battery energy storage systems in Brazil. Read more…
XCharge launches C7 charger with EnBW as first customer
Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has unveiled the latest generation of its C7 fast-charging station. The new system delivers up to 480 kW and marks a further step in the company’s expansion in Europe. In Germany, EnBW recently added XCharge to its list of approved suppliers and has already begun deploying the C7 across its charging network. Read more…
Mobileye moves into robotaxi fleet management
Mobileye, the Israeli specialist in autonomous driving technology, has announced plans to establish its own vertically integrated robotaxi division. This means that Mobileye will no longer just provide technology for robotaxis but will also independently operate them, including fleet management, passenger services, and mobility management. Read more…
Autohelden launches direct imports for Xiaomi and other brands
The automotive parts platform Autohelden will soon bring Xiaomi’s all-electric cars, which are currently only available in China, to Germany and Europe, according to a media report—along with models from Chinese brands Zeekr, Jetour, and Avatr. In the first full year, the platform aims to sell around 50,000 such vehicles in Europe. Read more…
After San Francisco, The Lucid Gravity Robotaxi Eyes Its Next Big Market
The Lucid, Nuro, and Uber partnership is moving fast. Their next stop after California is Texas. Read More…
