The Yangwang U9 electric hypercar was already well equipped with its 960 kW. However, a ‘track’ version is now awaiting approval in China, in which BYD is installing its latest generation of electric motors. Read more…

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have used an AI-based multi-agent system to develop new electrolytes for the first time. This approach is expected to drastically shorten the initial stages of battery research. Read more…

The Canadian city of Calgary is procuring 120 electric buses. The Nova LFSe+ electric buses from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus will replace old diesel buses. Delivery will begin in 2027 and all 120 electric buses are expected to be in operation by the end of 2028. Read more…

In July, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,262,000 units, marking a strong 27 per cent increase year-on-year but a slight decrease compared to June. A closer look at powertrains reveals shifts in demand across segments. Read more…

The sports car manufacturer has opened its eighth Charging Lounge exclusive to Porsche drivers. The new Ringsheim fast-charging park is located in Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Read more…

Austria registered 4,920 new battery-electric cars in July, a 67.7 per cent increase on the same month last year, giving BEVs a market share of 19.8 per cent. That makes electric cars the fastest-growing powertrain in the country. Read more…

The Scottish Government confirmed a new investment package of up to £40 million through ScotZEB2, reopening the second and last phase of the funding programme. The grant is expected to support the purchase of up to 300 battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell buses by operators across the country. Read more…

Tesla has ended its in-house supercomputer project known as Dojo. The system was used for AI training to improve Autopilot functions and Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Tesla vehicles. The move marks a strategic shift. Read more…

Swiss mining company Glencore has acquired Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle. The purchase includes four spoke facilities in North America and one in Magdeburg, Germany. It also includes the hub project in Rochester and Li-Cycle’s intellectual property. Read more…

The list is still short, but at least it is getting longer. After Citroën was the first to benefit from the country’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall models have joined the ranks. However, so far, no EV qualifies for the full £3,750. Read more…

The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG), which has expressed interest in acquiring Lilium, is only willing to pay €20 million for the air taxi developer, which was once valued at billions. In addition, further information about the owners of AAMG has now come to light. Read more…

The charging tech company Easee has partnered with Fuse Energy to create a new home EV charging tariff, claiming it is now the UK’s cheapest. It costs 5p per kWh during specific hours and includes a fast-tracked hardware offer. Read more…

The production model of the electric SUV, formerly known as the Elexio, will be called the EO and is scheduled to hit the Chinese market in September 2025. Beijing Hyundai reportedly plans to launch more than five all-electric models priced between 100,000 and 300,000 yuan over the next three years. Read more…

The Los Angeles-based company B2U Storage Solutions plans to install several stationary battery storage facilities in the US state of Texas that are equipped with discarded electric car batteries. B2U aims to provide a storage capacity of 100 MWh across several locations within a year. Read more…

Transport and logistics provider DSV has deployed four Volvo FH Aero Electric 4×2 tractor units for its UK operations. They will replace older diesel vehicles and are just the beginning of DSV’s and Volvo Trucks’ partnership. Read more…

Munich-based solar car startup Sono Motors recently relaunched as SonoSolar after insolvency and aims to continue developing solar technology for emobility. Now, the company’s past is up for auction. The insolvency administrator of the former Sion programme is calling for bids on the remaining assets. Read more…

After the German electric flying taxi developer Lilium had to file for insolvency again in February, the Dutch Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and its partners are now reporting interest in continuing the Lilium aircraft programme by acquiring key assets and securing technical expertise. Read more…

Zero Motorcycles has started deliveries of a new range of more affordable electric motorbikes. The X Line comprises the XB and XE models, which are available at prices starting at $6,495 for the XE and $4,395 for the XB. Read more…

California-based battery developer Amprius has delivered high-performance cells from its pilot line in Fremont to several customers for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This includes Airbus subsidiary AALTO, which is testing the cells in the Zephyr reconnaissance drone at an altitude of over 20km. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator (BVG) has begun construction of a depot in Säntisstraße in Marienfelde that will be entirely dedicated to electric buses. The site is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will have space for 220 electric buses. Read more…