Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…

Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…

Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…

Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…

Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…

Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…

The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…

The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…

Ford has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar battery supply contract with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The reason is simple. Following the cancellation of several electric vehicle plans, the US carmaker no longer needs the batteries it ordered. Read more…

Ford has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar battery supply contract with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The reason is simple. Following the cancellation of several electric vehicle plans, the US carmaker no longer needs the batteries it ordered. Read more…

The UK government will start reviewing its zero-emission vehicle sales targets earlier than planned, responding to pressure from carmakers pushing to delay the transition to electric mobility. Nevertheless, ministers say the move will not change the 2035 phase-out of new combustion cars. Read more…

Following its rescue by an investor consortium and the completion of essential restructuring measures, the German battery manufacturer CustomCells is realigning its focus. Moving forward, the company will prioritize solutions for defense and motorsport rather than electric vehicles and aircraft. Read more…

Tesla faces a 30-day sales ban in California. The trigger is a court ruling in the U.S. state that the company, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, exaggerated the capabilities of its ‘Autopilot’ assistant system. Read more…

Turkish manufacturer Karsan has emerged as the winner of the Italian port city of Bari’s tender for 42 electric buses. The 18-meter articulated buses of the e-ATA 18 model are scheduled for delivery in June 2026. Read more…

Dacia has opened UK order books for the updated Spring, priced from £12,240 on the road with its own £3,750 subsidy. The revised city EV gains new motors, a lithium iron phosphate battery, faster DC charging and upgraded digital interiors, with first deliveries due in spring 2026. Read more…

WeLion, a Chinese developer of solid-state batteries, is making good progress toward achieving a long-term energy density of 1,000 Wh/kg. In the lab, the company has already reached a value of 824 Wh/kg. However, this solid-state battery is not yet market-ready. Read more…

Renault Trucks has electrified a key internal logistics corridor linking Blainville-sur-Orne, Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. Working with haulier Malherbe, the manufacturer now transports cabs, engines and axles almost entirely using battery-electric trucks in a just-in-time operation. Read more…

Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide appears to be turning: Tesla aims to create the necessary conditions to likely begin cell production there in 2027. Read more…

EVgo has deployed more than 40% of its new US fast-charging stations in 2025 using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids. The modular approach has cut installation times and reduced average station costs by around 15%, supporting faster network expansion. Read more…

Battery manufacturer AESC has officially opened its new battery factory in Sunderland and started production, approximately three years after construction began. The AESC batteries will be used, among other applications, in the new Nissan Leaf, whose production in Sunderland has also just commenced. Read more…