A major update for the Mercedes-Benz EQS was unveiled today, bringing more power, a much bigger battery, and a very strange steering wheel. This is the final big change for the model before it eventually stops being a separate line and joins the S-Class family. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz EQS One of the wildest changes involves how you control the car.… Read more…
GAC Aion UT launches in Europe from €27,990
Chinese automaker GAC has announced the market launch of the Aion UT in Europe. The electric model will go on sale this quarter in Finland, Greece, Poland, and Portugal, with further European markets to follow in the third quarter. Read more…
Engie Vianeo to install over 4,500 AC charging points in Belgium
The French brand Engie Vianeo is focusing heavily on Belgium: Engie Vianeo has been commissioned to build nearly 3,000 charging points with a capacity of 22 kW in the Wallonia region. Another order includes 1,640 new charging points in the Brussels Capital Region. Read more…
Australia’s NSW launches $100m EV strategy
The Australian state of New South Wales is expanding charging infrastructure, supporting electric trucks and investing in workforce training. The updated strategy targets faster EV uptake, especially outside major cities, while lowering operating costs. Read more…
CATL, Wuling partner on under-10-minute EV fast charging
The two companies will co-develop fast-charging technology capable of powering EV batteries from 10% to 80% in less than 10 minutes. Read more…
Volvo Trucks increases range of flagship e-truck to 700 km
Volvo Trucks will present its new long-haul electric truck in June. Ahead of the launch, the Swedish manufacturer has released further details on the FH Aero Electric—most notably revising the previously stated range from 600 to ‘up to 700 kilometres.’ Read more…
Vilsa delivers its mineral water with three eActros 600 battery-electric trucks
The mineral water brand Vilsa recently put three electric trucks into operation. The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 vehicles were acquired for heavy long-distance transport and are intended to operate in a two-shift system, powered by three in-house charging stations. Read more…
Stellantis ‘streamlines’ Opel development centre in Rüsselsheim
Stellantis plans to transform Opel’s development center in Rüsselsheim into an ‘efficient Tech Center.’ This move aims to streamline operations at the site but will also result in a reduction of more than one-third of the development workforce. Read more…
Chinese authorities summon Li Auto and Nissan over smear campaign allegations, report says
Li Auto CEO accused Dongfeng Nissan of orchestrating a smear campaign against its core models, prompting Chinese regulators to intervene. Read more…
France plans third social leasing scheme and new EV incentives
The French government plans to relaunch its social leasing programme for electric cars in response to rising petrol and diesel prices. In parallel, a separate EV subsidy scheme is being prepared for middle-income households that do not qualify for social leasing. Read more…
Nissan unveils its all-electric Juke
Nissan has released the first images of its upcoming electric Juke. The distinctive compact crossover will be produced in Sunderland, UK, and will hit the market in spring 2027. Nissan has not yet disclosed technical details, but the all-electric Juke is expected to share its technology with the Leaf. Read more…
H55 adopts Safran motors for Bristell B23 Energic
For years, aircraft manufacturer Bristell and electric aircraft technology provider H55 have been working on an electric aircraft for flight schools. Now, Safran is joining as a new partner, supplying the appropriate electric motor. There are also advancements in the battery system. Read more…
Is Mercedes set to source battery cells from Samsung SDI soon?
Samsung SDI is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Mercedes-Benz to supply prismatic batteries for electric vehicles, which are planned for market launch in 2028 – apparently for compact models. Read more…
Geely unveils new hybrid tech to challenge Japanese dominance
Geely launched its next-generation i-HEV hybrid technology, featuring a record-breaking engine thermal efficiency of 48.41%. Read more…
Mercedes upgrades EQS to 800-volt architecture
The EQS is widely seen as a less successful model, and Mercedes has since shifted its broader EV strategy. Nevertheless, the German carmaker has invested in an updated version, introducing revised drivetrains and battery technology. Read more…
The First Electric Nissan Juke Is A Radical Departure
Nissan really wants you to notice the new Juke EV, which is going up against the Kia EV3 in Europe. Read More…
GAC-backed Greater Bay claims breakthrough in solid-state batteries with new prototype roll-out
Greater Bay announced the roll-out of its all-solid-state A-sample cells, claiming key performance breakthroughs and targeting GWh-level mass production in 2026. Read more…
San Francisco streets welcome new self-driving Lucid Gravity electric cars
The foggy streets of San Francisco are becoming a testing ground for the future of transportation. A new partnership between three major companies is putting a fleet of self-driving electric cars on the road. This project involves Uber, the famous ride-sharing giant, Lucid Motors, a luxury EV maker, and Nuro, a company that specializes in autonomous driving technology. Together, they… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQS with 926 km range, 800V charging, steer-by-wire
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a heavily overhauled EQS electric sedan with a WLTP range of up to 926 km (575 miles), a 13% improvement over the outgoing model. The update represents the biggest upgrade to the flagship EV since it launched in 2021. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to unveil first sedan at Beijing Auto Show
The new model marks the expansion of Fang Cheng Bao’s product lineup from SUVs into the sedan market. Read more…
