Bosch and India’s supplier Tata AutoComp Systems are planning to establish a joint venture. Current plans from both sides aim to launch a joint company by mid-2026, which will develop, manufacture, and distribute e-axles and e-motors in India. Read more…
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MG unveils electric SUV MG 4X in China, expands MG4 family
SAIC’s MG Motor brand will soon launch the MG 4X, an SUV derivative of the MG4 Urban. The model, developed for global markets, is expected to be officially unveiled at the Auto China event in Beijing, starting in late April. Read more…
Mahindra and HPCL to deploy EV charging network across 24,400 fuel stations in India
Charge_iN by Mahindra has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to roll out EV charging infrastructure across India. The collaboration will leverage the latter’s nationwide fuel station network and deploy high-power chargers to support growing electric vehicle adoption. Read more…
Tesla and Musk companies plan chip production
Elon Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI plan to build two state-of-the-art chip factories in Austin, Texas. The semiconductors produced there are intended for use in robotaxis, humanoid robots, and—above all—in space. For Tesla, manufacturing chips represents new territory. Read more…
New Zealand ramps up EV charging network
The New Zealand Government is backing the rollout of more than 2,500 new public EV charge points with $52.7 million in zero-interest loans. The programme is supported by $60 million in co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy to accelerate infrastructure deployment and support EV uptake. Read more…
Renault to build electric Scénic and Rafale in Spain from 2028
Renault’s electric vehicle production plans for Spain are taking shape. The French automaker intends to accommodate three new models at its Palencia plant, including two fully electric series and one range-extender model. So far, Renault has been manufacturing its electric vehicles in France. Read more…
Leapmotor opens R&D centre in Munich
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor has opened its first innovation center outside its home market. The Stellantis-backed company has now moved into offices in an office building in Parkstadt Schwabing, Munich. The focus of the location is on research and development as well as design. Read more…
Porsche to use domestic battery cells in South Korea, including for Macan Electric
Porsche will debut the Cayenne Electric in South Korea in the second half of the year. Additionally, the company has now confirmed that, as previously leaked, all Porsche electric vehicles sold in South Korea will be equipped with Korean battery cells starting this year. Read more…
BAIC reports progress on sodium-ion batteries
Chinese automaker BAIC is developing prismatic cells for sodium-ion batteries. The company’s research and development team has reportedly finalised the prototype design and established the mass production process for the prismatic cells. Read more…
Stellantis enables Supercharger use with NACS adapter
From now on, electric vehicles from the Stellantis Group can also use Tesla’s Supercharger network. In addition to Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat, this also applies to BEV models from Maserati, provided a suitable NACS adapter has been ordered. This means that virtually every electric vehicle in North America now has access to the Superchargers. Read more…
Stellantis brand DS pulls out of Formula E, Opel to take over
DS Automobiles will exit Formula E after the 2025/26 season, ending an eleven-year stint. The manufacturer plans to focus on sailing in the future through a partnership with the SailGP Team France. Opel will take its place in Formula E. Read more…
USA: Lexus launches ES with first battery-electric variants
Lexus has introduced the eighth-generation ES in the United States, marking the debut of battery-electric variants for the long-running luxury saloon. First deliveries are scheduled for April. Read more…
Tesla FSD: European launch despite ongoing US probe?
For more than a decade, the development of autonomous driving has been accompanied by ambitious promises and repeated timelines for market readiness. While the technology has made significant progress, fully self-driving vehicles are still not widely available, and real-world deployment remains limited to specific use cases. Read more…
Daimler Truck to deliver first MCS-enabled eActros 600 units soon
Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to launch initial customer trials of MCS-compatible eActros 600 trucks in the second half of the year. The electric trucks will be deployed under real-world conditions in the company’s inbound logistics operations. Read more…
Xpeng reports revenue of around €9.6 billion
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng increased its revenue by 87.7 per cent to 76.72 billion yuan (approximately 9.6 billion euros) last year. At the same time, the company significantly reduced its losses and achieved its first quarterly profit in its corporate history by the end of 2025. Read more…
V-Green to build 99 fast-charging stations in Vietnam
Vietnamese charge point operator and VinFast sister company, V-Green, has announced plans to build 99 fast-charging stations in its home market this year. The company aims to support the growing number of VinFast EVs with this expansion. Read more…
Ultium Cells to produce LFP battery cells for stationary storage in Spring Hill
The joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution is shifting part of its battery cell production from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems. Ultium Cells announced that it will invest $70 million US to retrofit its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to manufacture LFP cells for stationary batteries. Read more…
Bosch presents electric powertrain for heavy-duty trucks and off-highway machiner
Bosch Engineering presented an electric drive system for battery voltages up to 800 volts, specifically designed for heavy intralogistics machinery. The innovation aims to electrify heavy-duty forklifts, truck tractors, and port transporters in terminals and distribution centres. Read more…
Hyundai recalls over 100,000 Kona Electric vehicles
Worldwide, more than 100,000 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles must visit authorised service centres for a software update to their battery management system. The affected vehicles were produced between early 2018 and mid-2023. An increased risk of fire cannot be ruled out in these models. Read more…
Approximately £27,500: Xiaomi keeps price of new SU7 below Tesla
Xiaomi is launching the refurbished version of its SU7 electric sedan in China. Prices start at 219,900 yuan—10,000 yuan lower than the pre-sale price in January. This means the new version now carries a base price just 4,000 yuan higher than its predecessor. Read more…
