
For years, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was China’s best-selling electric car. However, in 2025, the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan 2025 became the best-selling NEV model. While BYD is the largest manufacturer overall, its individual models missed the podium. Read more…
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Dongfeng Nissan unveils electric SUV with 5C fast charging

The Dongfeng Nissan joint venture has unveiled the new NX8. The mid-sized SUV will launch in China as both a BEV and an EREV, serving as a sister model to the N7 sedan. Read more…
RWTH Aachen successfully tests catenary trucks

The BEV Goes eHighway (BEE) project by RWTH Aachen University has successfully concluded. For four years, it conducted research on overhead line trucks, retrofitted two commercial electric trucks from DAF, and completed over 10,000 test kilometers. Read more…
Canada: BC Hydro launches 400 kW chargers as network tops 800 ports

BC Hydro has expanded its public charging network to more than 800 charging points across British Columbia, Canada, and commissioned its first 400 kW fast chargers at a new hub in Burnaby. The site marks the highest charging capacity currently available on the utility’s network. Read more…
Lamborghini & Cayago present electric water sled

The new SEABOB SE63 for Automobili Lamborghini is set to raise the bar for water toys on superyachts. It is the result of a brand collaboration between German manufacturer CAYAGO AG. Read more…
Hyundai unveils the electric Staria as a camper – perhaps

Following the world premiere of the Staria Electric, Hyundai is now presenting the Staria Camper Concept at the CMT trade fair. If the concept goes into production, it is planned as a fully electric vehicle based on the Staria Electric. Read more…
Mercedes brings back the EQ models to the USA

In a rather surprising move, German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has quietly reintroduced its EQ-branded lineup of electric cars in the United States after a five-month pause. The relaunch covers both the EQE and EQS model families. Read more…
ReDriveS: Schaeffler leads new project for recycling electric axle drives

The ReDriveS project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and launched recently, aims to develop economically viable and ecologically advantageous circular economy solutions for electric axle drives. Partners include Schaeffler, the Öko-Institut, and Volkswagen. Read more…
WS Development partners with Electrify America on EV charging

WS Development is rolling out hyper-fast EV charging across its US retail destinations in partnership with Electrify America. The first sites will go live in Massachusetts, with further locations planned nationwide from early 2026. Read more…
WS Development partners with Electrify America on EV charging

WS Development is rolling out hyper-fast EV charging across its US retail destinations in partnership with Electrify America. The first sites will go live in Massachusetts, with further locations planned nationwide from early 2026. Read more…
InspireNOLA puts 42 electric school buses into service in New Orleans

A charter school network in New Orleans has switched a large part of its pupil transport to electric drive. With 42 battery-electric buses now in operation, InspireNOLA is running the biggest zero-emission school bus fleet currently in Louisiana. Read more…
Canada strikes EV deal with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping allowing tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles to be imported into Canada at significantly reduced tariff rates—in exchange for lower tariffs on other goods. Read more…
China standardises battery recycling for used batteries from EVs

Beijing will introduce new standards for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries on April 1. At the core of the initiative is the establishment of a national information platform to track batteries from alternatively powered vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches MB.Charge in India

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out MB.Charge in India, introducing a unified public charging service for its electric vehicles. The system provides access to more than 9,000 DC fast chargers nationwide and integrates charger location, authentication and payment in one interface. Read more…
Ford could source BYD batteries for hybrid cars

US automaker Ford is reportedly considering sourcing batteries from Chinese competitor BYD—not for electric vehicles, but for hybrids. However, this would likely only apply to batteries for vehicles manufactured outside the US, such as in Romania, Spain or Türkiye. Read more…
EU considers tariffs on China-made hybrids

The European Commission will debate the introduction of special tariffs on hybrid vehicles imported from China, similar to those on pure electric cars. While Chinese OEMs may soon be able to circumvent these tariffs by committing to minimum prices, integrating hybrids into the EU’s anti-dumping policy would multiply the affected goods. Read more…
China brand: FAW and VW launch Jetta

The Chinese brand Jetta, announced in August 2025 by FAW Volkswagen, has now been officially launched and commenced operations. The new brand aims to introduce its first NEV model in the third quarter of this year and bring it to market in the fourth quarter. Read more…
FedEx adds 17 electric trucks to last-mile fleet in Japan

FedEx is adding 17 electric trucks to its delivery fleet in Japan, deploying them on last-mile routes in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. The move supports the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s climate targets, with a focus on dense urban areas. Read more…
FedEx adds 17 electric trucks to last-mile fleet in Japan

FedEx is adding 17 electric trucks to its delivery fleet in Japan, deploying them on last-mile routes in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. The move supports the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s climate targets, with a focus on dense urban areas. Read more…
MAN invests nearly one billion euros in German sites

MAN Truck & Bus has launched the ‘MAN2030+’ program to strengthen competitiveness and secure the future of its sites, reaching a comprehensive agreement with employee representatives. Significant investments will be made in Germany, as well as in Eastern Europe. Read more…

