Volteum raises €2.5 million to expand its fleet management platform for electric and mixed vehicle fleets across UK and Central Europe. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup was just spotted in the wild for the first time
Just days after Ford said you might see one testing in public, the low-cost EV pickup was caught driving in Long Beach, and it’s even smaller than expected. Read more…
Kia EV2 delivers 105% of its official range estimate in the real world, ranking #1 in class
It may be Kia’s smallest electric vehicle, but the EV2 is a “big” deal. Kia’s electric SUV beat its official range estimate in a recent real-world test, outperforming all others in its class. Read more…
BYD’s new plug-in Super hatch packs 65 miles of EV range, promises to slash fuel costs
The Dolphin G DM-i is BYD’s first car specifically designed for Europe. With up to 65 miles of pure electric range and 646 miles combined, BYD said the plug-in hatch will redefine the segment as an affordable, efficient alternative. Read more…
‘This Is The Biggest Fear For Me’: Toyota Chairman Admits He Isn’t Ready For The Electric Future
Toyota says it’s committed to solving the climate crisis. But the guy whose name is on the building doesn’t seem to agree. Read More…
Lucid’s Top Engineer Departs The EV Startup As New CEO Takes Over
Emad Dlala, Lucid’s senior vice president of engineering and software, has left the company, TechCrunch reports. Read More…
Mercedes’ Smaller-Battery GLC EV Doesn’t Have A Range Problem
Mercedes added two lower-priced electric GLC variants, and the rear-drive version still claims up to 404 miles of WLTP range. Read More…
BYD’s flagship sedan Da Han shows up in regulatory filing with length of over 5.2 meters
The BYD Da Han is more than 5.2 meters long, with the all-wheel-drive BEV version offering a combined peak power of 570 kW (764 hp). Read more…
PEC’s ICT0550 cell tester adds integrated EIS with 15 mHz–10 kHz sweep and no additional cabling
PEC launches ICT0550 cell tester with integrated EIS from 15 mHz to 10 kHz, enabling seamless impedance spectroscopy without extra cabling. Read more…
Tesla Apparently Won’t Let Cybertruck Buyers Transfer FSD Without Spending Another $20k
Buyers of Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck trim ordered with the intention of transferring FSD—now they can’t. Read More…
Li Auto’s i8 SUV gets single-motor variant in filing, hinting at lower price
The addition of a single-motor version means the Li i8’s starting price will go lower, in a bid to revive the electric SUV’s sluggish sales. Read more…
China achieves record NEV share – exports drive growth
China recorded nearly 1.5 million sales of battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in May, marking a significant increase compared to previous months. NEVs accounted for a record 56.9% of total vehicle wholesale sales. However, the figures once again indicate that exports, rather than domestic demand, were the main driver of growth. Read more…
Stellantis tests autonomous ride-hailing service in Luxembourg
Stellantis, Bolt and Pony.ai have launched a pilot programme for autonomous mobility in Luxembourg. Through the ‘Living Lab’ initiative, the partners will focus on autonomous vehicles, their integration into ride-hailing platforms and the alignment of regulatory requirements. Read more…
Green SM enters India’s ride-hailing market
A Vietnamese electric taxi operator and leasing provider has announced its entry into India, its fifth international market. The company has started operations with a fleet of VinFast Limo Green vehicles, albeit with a new name – Green SM Limo. Read more…
Solaris delivers 40 electric buses to MZK Toruń
Polish public transport operator MZK Toruń has added 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses to its fleet. The contract also covered the installation of the associated charging infrastructure. Read more…
This Tesla Model 3 Went Nearly 400 Miles, 30 More Than Its EPA Rating
Edmunds’ latest range test shows the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 easily beating its official range and showing remarkable efficiency. Read More…
BYD Denza Z electric sports car appears in regulatory filing with top speed of 350 km/h
The Denza Z comes in three variants, all powered by a tri-motor system with a combined peak output of 1,180 kW (1,582 hp). Read more…
B2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second life
B2U Storage Solutions partners with Waymo to repurpose used EV batteries for grid energy storage, boosting sustainability and circular economy efforts. Read more…
Electric equipment means MASSIVE fuel savings for this operator
This heavy equipment operator put seven, 20-ton battery electric wheel loaders and dozers from Chinese equipment brand XCMG to work for combined 17,370 (!) hours last year, and realized an “astonishing” cost savings. Read more…
BYD threatens to sue Trump administration over Pentagon military list
BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military companies” this week. Read more…
