Drivers of select electric models from six Volkswagen Group brands can now charge more easily, intelligently, and affordably at home thanks to a new integration by Ohme and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG. Read more…

Rocsys, a company specialising in robotic charging systems, has unveiled its new M1 solution, which enables the automated charging of multiple vehicles simultaneously for robotaxi fleets. The manufacturer also reports raising $13 million US dollars. Read more…

Ford slightly reduced losses in its EV division in Q1 of 2026, but its EV business remains firmly in the red. The company’s Model e unit reported a loss of $777 million, an improvement of $72 million compared to the same period last year, as Ford continues working to make its electric cars profitable. Read more…

LG Energy Solution has secured new orders exceeding 100 GWh for its large 46-series cylindrical cells in the first quarter. According to Korean media reports, the orders come from a single customer: BMW. Read more…

Tesla’s first electric truck has rolled off the new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada. The automaker released an image of the truck alongside the workforce in a new section of the plant – thus confirming that Semi series production has begun. Read more…

Chinese vacuum cleaner and appliance manufacturer Dreame has caused a stir with its plans for an electric sports car, the Nebula 1. The company has now also added a feature that is likely to fuel skepticism about the project: a rocket engine. Read more…

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has once again received an order for numerous e-buses from VR Sverige, which has also commissioned the Swedish Traton subsidiary Scania. In total, the order includes nearly 200 new electric buses, which are to be deployed in Stockholm and Södertälje. Read more…

With the Atto 3 Evo, Chinese manufacturer BYD has comprehensively updated its compact SUV technically, while much remains visually familiar. A new architecture, new drivetrains, and an upgraded interior aim to significantly advance the model. Our test drive reveals whether this concept succeeds.

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Air taxi developer Joby Aviation has conducted demonstration flights of a passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) over New York City for the first time. The test campaign aimed to prepare for a regular flight taxi service between Manhattan and JFK Airport. Read more…

Following an incident in which numerous robotaxis in Wuhan came to a halt on open streets due to a system failure, China has reportedly suspended the issuance of new licenses for autonomous vehicles. Providers and local governments are required to improve safety measures before new licenses will be granted. Read more…

The European commercial vehicle market is showing signs of recovery – with electric trucks and buses continue to outperform overall trends. In the first quarter, electric truck registrations rose by 40% while electric buses increased by 36%. Read more…

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in the UK are testing whether electrifying heavy-duty goods vehicles (HGVs) could require larger fleets. The research is using real DHL fleet data to model the London–East Midlands Airport corridor and assess whether heavier batteries and longer charging stops mean hauliers need more vehicles to move the same amount of freight. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer BYD showcased the breadth of its offerings at the Beijing Auto Show with several new vehicle debuts. These included the Formula X sports car concept and two sedans from the Fangchengbao brand, as well as the large Sealion 08 electric SUV. Read more…

The Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss currently deploys 14 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-trucks, which are used daily for parcel, scheduled, and long-distance transport. By the end of 2026, however, its electric fleet is set to grow to a total of 25 trucks. Read more…

Caocao, the ride-hailing service from the Chinese automotive group Geely, plans to build a robotaxi fleet comprising 100,000 vehicles by 2030. The centrepiece of this initiative is the newly unveiled Eva Cab, a robotaxi designed for Level 4 autonomous operation from the ground-up that is set to enter serial production next year. Read more…

The Norwegian capital Oslo has the highest proportion of electric cars worldwide. Until now, residents paid for public AC charging. On April 22, the city began introducing a new pricing model based on kWh, altough time still plays a (minor) role in the new pricing structure. Read more…

After years of SUV dominance, the range of electric compact cars is now expanding. Volkswagen is entering the segment with the ID. Polo – a name steeped in tradition – positioning the new model as an entry point into its electric lineup, with prices starting at €24,995. We had the opportunity to experience the ID. Polo firsthand and outline the key details. Read more…

Hyundai is launching a pilot project in South Korea where electric vehicle batteries can be used on a subscription basis when buying an electric car. Currently, this is only possible in the country with a special dispensation. The pilot project will initially start with taxis but is planned for expansion to other consumers later. Read more…

US retail chain Walmart and ABB E-mobility have commissioned their first fast-charging locations at seven Walmart stores in the greater Phoenix area. These locations, equipped with ABB’s A400 charging stations, are among the first in a planned nationwide rollout across the US. Read more…

It has long been known that Volkswagen needs to cut costs. Intensified austerity measures are now likely to culminate in a new strategy for 2030, as both the executive board and the supervisory board have apparently concluded that the group’s current business model is no longer viable for the future. Read more…