Honda has so far procured batteries from China and South Korea for its cars sold in the US. As tariffs make importing them more expensive, the carmaker could turn to the competition to procure batteries for its hybrid cars. Read more…

Rosenbauer has handed over a ‘Revolutionary Technology’ (RT) to the fire brigade of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. This RT is designed as an electric rescue fire fighting vehicle (eHLF 20). Read more…

At Audi, management and labour representatives have put together an austerity package that will eliminate up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029. Plant closures, like at VW, are not on the agenda. On the contrary: the German carmaker wants to strengthen its German locations, although it will manufacture combustion engines longer than previously planned. Read more…

BYD has presented its new ‘Super e-Platform’, which uses newly designed blade batteries and is said to support a charging rate of 10C and a charging power of up to 1,000 kW. And not just theoretically. The first models sporting the new technology can already be pre-ordered in China. Read more…

Stellantis is set to grow its quadricycle business through a strategic partnership with Swedish firm Luvly, which claims it can lower the cost of shipping with ‘IKEA-style’ flat pack components. Stellantis says it will begin by assessing the viability of Luvly’s production methods. Read more…

According to a court filing, Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila wants to buy almost all of the assets of the bankrupt electric vehicle maker. A new company controlled by Aquila has offered to buy “substantially all” of the assets for four million dollars. Read more…

Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr could soon be building electric cars for two Chinese companies. According to a report, models from Xpeng and GAC could be assembled in Austria as early as June – to avoid the special EU tariffs. Read more…

Advancing its plans for the Indian market, Tesla has begun seeking regulatory approval from local authorities. The company has started the process to homologate its EVs, reinforcing speculation about its long-awaited India launch. Read more…

About a year ago, US battery cell developer 24M introduced a new electrolyte called Eternalyte, which was developed specifically for lithium-metal batteries. This electrolyte can now also be used for silicon and graphite-based batteries. Read more…

The British car dealer Arnold Clark has announced it is investing €35m (£30m) in rapid chargers across England and Scotland, with 240 charge points already installed. It now says it plans to install 500 EV chargers at over 100 locations in the UK. Read more…

Charge point operator GreenWay has raised more than €50 million from French energy investment company Mirova in a new round of financing. That makes the new investor the largest shareholder of Polish GreenWay Holding. Read more…

The starting signal in Romania has been given. The new Puma Gen-E, the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier are now rolling off the production line at the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova. These are the first electric vehicles to be manufactured in Romania and exported to other European countries and Turkey. electrive was there for the kick-off. Read more…

A UK-based manufacturer of magnet-free electric motors, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has today revealed its second generation HDRM300C motor. It uses compressed coil technology and promises increased power density and efficiency over conventional wire layouts. Read more…

The two firms have launched a strategic partnership to deliver electric air taxis in the UK, with the initial goal of offering short-range airport transfers for airline customers. Joby will operate and maintain the vehicles while Virgin Atlantic is providing marketing and lobbying support. Read more…

Xpeng is launching a new model year of its G6 and G9 electric SUVs, which are also available in Europe, in China. Both vehicles will receive a new battery pack with faster DC charging capability – and will be cheaper in China at the same time. Read more…

EV logistics company Mober has opened ‘Central Charge,’ the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines. The company says the new facility will help it reduce vehicle downtime. Read more…

In December, Renault announced that it would revive not only the R5 compact car but also the R5 Turbo sports car, giving them an electric drive. Further details are now available. Only a few people will have the opportunity to drive the electric speedster with 800-volt architecture. Read more…

General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…

General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…

Starting in 2026, the Volkswagen and Jetta brands of FAW-Volkswagen want to offer eleven new models tailored to the Chinese market in several market segments. The list includes six pure electric models, two PHEV and two EREV models. Read more…