
Stefan Bratzel and his team have examined the innovative strength of 36 automakers for the latest ‘CAM Electromobility Report.’ The Chinese Geely Group ranks the highest. The report also compares the BEV sales figures of the largest manufacturers in 2025. Read more…
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BMW’s Neue Klasse M models to feature four e-motors

BMW has released initial details about the technology of its M models based on the New Class, planned for launch from 2027. The core of the new architecture is the BMW M eDrive—featuring four electric motors per vehicle. Read more…
USA: EVgo plans nationwide fast-charging rollout at Kroger stores

EVgo is expanding its collaboration with supermarket chain Kroger to deploy thousands of high-power fast-charging points at grocery locations across the US. The programme foresees at least 150 new fast-charging stalls per year through 2035. Read more…
EV sales in the US plummet – as expected

According to figures from Kelley Blue Book, electric vehicle sales in the US declined by two per cent to 1,275,714 units in 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the quarter following the end of the nationwide tax credit, electric vehicle sales dropped by 36 per cent to 234,171 units. Read more…
Polestar boosts BEV sales by 34 per cent in 2025

The Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar sold approximately 60,000 vehicles last year. This represents an increase of about one-third compared to the nearly 45,000 units sold in 2024. Read more…
Toyota counters Elon Musk’s boast with Grok’s support

A few days ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Tesla Model Y has been the world’s best-selling car model for the third consecutive year. Toyota disputes this claim—citing ‘Grok’, Elon Musk’s own chatbot. Read more…
Fuso entrusts majority of its European distribution to Emil Frey

Daimler Truck is restructuring the distribution of Fuso trucks in Europe. The Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will collaborate with the Emil Frey Group as its general distribution partner in 21 European countries—including Germany. Read more…
Volvo Cars puts battery cell subsidiary Novo Energy into hibernation

Due to Volvo Cars’ inability to find a new technology partner, the Swedish automaker is temporarily suspending operations at Novo Energy. The company was originally established as a joint venture with Northvolt and was fully acquired by Volvo following the battery cell manufacturer’s insolvency. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028

Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028

Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030

The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030

The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain

Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain

Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
Spanish charging network grows to 50,000 charging points

Spain’s publicly accessible charging network for electric vehicles reached the milestone of 50,000 operational charging points last year. The number of fast chargers more than doubled within a year. Read more…
Spanish charging network grows to 50,000 charging points

Spain’s publicly accessible charging network for electric vehicles reached the milestone of 50,000 operational charging points last year. The number of fast chargers more than doubled within a year. Read more…
Honda launches Super-One EV as its new entry-level EV in Singapore

At the Singapore Motor Show last week, Honda unveiled the Super-One EV, a new entry-level electric car for its global line-up. The company also launched the new EV in Singapore, making it the model’s first market globally. Read more…
Honda launches Super-One EV as its new entry-level EV in Singapore

At the Singapore Motor Show last week, Honda unveiled the Super-One EV, a new entry-level electric car for its global line-up. The company also launched the new EV in Singapore, making it the model’s first market globally. Read more…
Dataforce: Fleets drive growth amid a record year for German EV market

In Germany, around 545,000 new electric cars were registered in 2025 – a record! Market researchers at Dataforce have now shared deeper insights into market demand, emphasising that the fleet market continues to be the main driver of this development. However, electric cars have also become popular in the private market in a way they have not been since the subsidy was discontinued. Read more…
South Korean researchers double battery energy density

A South Korean research team has achieved a volumetric energy density of 1,270 Wh/l using an anode-free lithium-metal battery. This energy density is nearly double the approximately 650 Wh/l delivered by the lithium-ion batteries currently used in electric vehicles. Read more…

