Hyundai unveiled its first model in the Ioniq electric vehicle series specifically for the Chinese market at Auto China in Beijing. Called the Ioniq V, it is based on a concept car named Ioniq Venus, which was presented just a few days ago. Read more…

At the automotive trade fair in Beijing, Bosch Mobility unveiled a new driver assistance system that enables highly automated driving at Level 3 (“hands-off, eyes-off”). The supplier is currently testing the system on public roads in Wuxi, China. Read more…

ABB E-mobility is expanding its charging infrastructure offerings with the new M-Series—a decentralised system featuring a power unit and associated satellite charging stations. The Swiss company’s solution provides charging capacities ranging from 200 kW to 1.2 MW, thanks to its modular design. Read more…

Uber is investing in HysetCo, a joint venture focused on hydrogen mobility in the Paris metropolitan area, through a convertible bond. HysetCo has not disclosed the amount of the investment. However, by the end of this year, one in five vehicles in Uber’s Paris ‘Business Taxi’ fleet is expected to be a fuel cell vehicle. Read more…

Aion has launched its first model in the UK, introducing the all-electric Aion V mid-size SUV with a starting price of £36,450. The vehicle marks the market entry of the Chinese brand, and is available to order immediately. Read more…

Porsche celebrated the world premiere of the new Cayenne Coupé Electric at Auto China in Beijing. The vehicle is now available for order and comes in all three drivetrain variants already known from the Cayenne Electric E-SUV. The price list in Germany starts at €109,000. Read more…

The long-planned pilot deployment of an autonomous electric bus in Munich is entering its next phase. MAN has, together with its technology partner Adastec, fitted an electric bus with an automated driving system. Initial testing will take place on a dedicated proving ground before the vehicle moves into real-world conditions. From autumn, the bus is scheduled to begin trial operations in regular service with MVG within the city. Read more…

Farizon has unveiled the all-new V7E electric medium van at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, targeting urban logistics with a dedicated EV platform. At the same time, the company has introduced a series of upgrades for the 2026 SV large electric van, including a new Core trim. Read more…

Few carmakers rely on their iconic models in the shift to electric mobility as much as Renault. With the new Renault Twingo E-Tech, the brand reinterprets its 1990s cult compact, combining familiar design cues with modern technology and a fully electric drivetrain. Whether this concept works in practice becomes clear in our first test drive.

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The Bavarian supplier Webasto has introduced a new product family of fully electric air heaters under the name ‘Air Flow,’ designed for electric commercial vehicles. The system is particularly interesting for electric vans used by parcel services, where vehicle doors are frequently opened. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly planning a near-term expansion of the workforce at its German plant in Grünheide by 1,000 employees in the near-term. The reason is said to be the increasing demand for the Model Y, which Tesla manufactures at its only European plant for the local markets. Read more…

Norwegian company Hyke has completed a long-term trial of its electric passenger ferry, the Hyke F-15 Shuttle, in Fredrikstad. After 14 months of daily public transport operations, the ferry demonstrated very low energy costs and high passenger demand. Read more…

The UK government has announced plans to ‘double down’ on expanding EV charging provision by relaxing development rules for cross-pavement charging, among other measures. However, it comes just days after the government announced plans to appeal a ruling that could greatly cut the cost of public charging. Read more…

Tesla must pay 115 Model S drivers after courts upheld claims over reduced charging speeds following a 2019 update. Norway’s Supreme Court rejected the final appeal, confirming compensation of 50,000 kroner per vehicle. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the GLC L EV at Auto China, a version of the electric GLC with an extended wheelbase tailored for the Chinese market – featuring a slightly adapted powertrain. Read more…

Windrose has reduced the price of its electric truck, the Global E700, from €250,000 to €195,000—applicable to up to 100 units. The first vehicles are expected to be delivered later this year. The Chinese e-truck startup has been based in the Belgian port of Antwerp since the beginning of the year. Read more…

The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) has, for the first time since the beginning of its rankings of the world’s most innovative automakers, placed a Chinese manufacturer at the top: BYD. The top six positions are all occupied by Chinese and German manufacturers. Read more…

Danish charging platform Spirii appoints Mathias Wiecher as its new CEO. He succeeds co-founder Tore Harritshøj, who has led the company since its inception and will now step down. Read more…

Tesla has regained some momentum in the first quarter after a weak year in 2025. Revenue and sales figures are once again above the crisis quarter from a year ago. However, not much remains in the end: Tesla’s profit lingers well below the $500 million mark. Read more…

“Ultimately, conventional vehicle technology was much simpler than electric buses, but we have mastered both.” With this level of confidence, Hendryk Münster reflects on a decade of electrification at Hamburger Hochbahn. The results are tangible: of around 1,200 city buses, nearly 500 are already electric. Read more…