The Volkswagen Group is presenting its first automated driving system at the Auto Shanghai trade show. The system, developed by Cariad’s joint venture Carizon, is specially designed for China’s complex traffic conditions and is intended to master driving functions up to level 2++. Read more…

With the Vision V show car, Mercedes-Benz has given a preview of the top-end variant of the planned Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) in the run-up to the motor show in Shanghai. The V-Class for private customers will be available in two variants in future – as a premium van and as a luxury space traveler. Read more…

Nio launches sales of the first model of its global electric car brand Firefly in China. The Firefly EV is a compact five-seater and is available there from the equivalent of around 14,200 euros. Contrary to earlier plans, however, Nio no longer intends to set up its own battery exchange stations for Firefly. Read more…

CATL is presenting a series of battery innovations, including its Naxtra brand for mass-produced sodium-ion batteries, the new generation of its Shenxing battery Shenxing and the new Freevoy dual-power battery. Read more…

The start of production for the slimmed-down Tesla Model Y in the USA has been delayed by at least several months. However, Tesla is already expecting a significant volume for the model developed under the code name E41 in the coming year. Read more…

Dutch startup Flynt wants to shake up the European market for light commercial vehicles and has unveiled its first fully electric van. It is supposed to go up to 500 kilometres on one charge and score points with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The electric transporter should hit the road in 2026. Read more…

Last year, E.ON kicked off its Bi-clEVer pilot project to test the use of bidirectional charging in private households. So what does the future of bidirectional charging look like in Germany, and what is the state of affairs today? In the run-up to the Bidirectional Charging Special Exhibit at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Michael Rahi from the E.ON Group Innovation explores the opportunities and hurdles ahead. Read more…

Carsharing provider Free2move, which is part of the Stellantis Group, is expanding its electric fleet in Amsterdam. As of now, 50 Opel Mokka Electric are available as part of the Free2move fleet in the Dutch capital. Read more…

ADS-TEC Energy has announced a new order from Belgium-based charge point operator, HyperFast, who will deploy more than a dozen of ADS-TEC’s ChargePosts across their network. The units can provide fast charging up to 300kW without the need for grid upgrades. Read more…

India has opened its first solar-powered electric bus depot in Surat, a bustling city in the state of Gujarat on the country’s west coast. German government agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) helped the country develop this facility. Read more…

The company has secured €26.4m ($30m) in funding from IQ Capital and Latitude with strategic partners including Scania Invest and Takasago industry. The funding will help the firm further develop its anode-based energy storage and fast charging technologies. Read more…

The pressure to succeed was high for the Ford Explorer right from the start. But can the electric SUV fulfil expectations? In the test, we experienced a rock-solid and practical electric car that only has one big catch: the price.

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Leapmotor has just made a regulatory filing for the new B01 sedan, based on the LEAP 3.5 platform. It will reportedly be showcased at the Shanghai auto show starting April 23. Read more…

In future, China will ban car manufacturers from using the phrases ‘intelligent driving’ and ‘autonomous driving’ when advertising driver assistance functions. Manufacturers will also no longer be allowed to conduct public beta tests, and over-the-air updates can only be transmitted after validation has been completed. Read more…

To make electric cars and plug-in hybrids more efficient and powerful, Infineon is launching a new generation of high-voltage power chips on the market. These include the EDT3 chips and RC-IGBT chips. Read more…

Not long after kicking off deliveries of the updated Model Y in key global markets, Tesla has started testing it in India. In parallel, the company continues to recruit new personnel in preparation for entering the new market. Read more…

The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published. Read more…

The hydrogen-powered Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach has successfully completed a round trip between Ormaiztegi, Irizar’s headquarters, and the town of Briançon in the French Alps. The total route covered 2,500 kilometres. Read more…

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced new mandatory national safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, set to come into effect on 1 July 2026. A key requirement of the revised regulation is that batteries must no longer pose any risk of fire or explosion. Read more…

Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…