Kia celebrated the world premiere of the production EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show. The electric compact SUV will be available with two battery variants, offering ranges of up to 317 and 448 kilometers, respectively. Kia plans to begin production of the standard model within this quarter. Read more…

Intelligent soft switching with AI support promises to reduce switching losses in power transistors by up to 95 per cent. Porsche Engineering is already testing the new approach in simulations. Read more…

Volkswagen is currently developing next-generation connected electric vehicles in collaboration with Rivian and has secured Qualcomm’s System-on-Chips (SoCs) for their future infotainment functions. Now, both parties have agreed on a “long-term supply cooperation” starting in 2027. Read more…

Tesla is now offering another variant of the scaled-back Model Y Standard in Europe. The Model Y Standard Long Range RWD is listed in the configurator at €46,990, making it €7,000 more expensive than the base version introduced in October. In return, it offers a WLTP range of 657 km—more than any Model Y before. It is not available in the UK yet. However, the customers there can now order a different model. Read more…

The US automaker General Motors (including brands such as Cadillac and Chevrolet) is recording another billion-dollar write-down in its electric vehicle business—this comes less than three months after the last massive write-down in the segment. This time, the amount is 6 billion dollars. Read more…

With its flagship SUV, Opel rounds off its model range and equips it with many premium features. We tested the promising upscale Opel for two weeks. The Grandland impresses in many respects but falls short, especially on eMobility topics. What dominates the overall impression?

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The Norwegian company ENRX is equipping a section of a new highway in Florida with inductive charging technology. The section is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and will serve as a real-world laboratory for the technology. Read more…

German designer Thomas Ingenlath will become Volvo Cars’ new Chief Design Officer on 1 February 2026, replacing Nicholas Gronenthal, who had been acting in the role on an interim basis. Ingenlath was previously Head of Design at Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2017 before becoming CEO of Polestar. Read more…

The Portuguese energy firm Galp has tripled the number of charging points at the Alcácer do Sal and Aljustrel service stations along the A2 highway. Four charging hubs now offer 48 fast-charging points. Additionally, another 48 HPC charging points are set to go into operation on the A1 in the first quarter. Read more…

In early December, Ford announced plans to install a larger battery in the E-Transit Custom. Now, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed the same change for its sibling models, the Transporter and Caravelle: these will also feature a net energy content of 70 kWh and additional improvements. Read more…

Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin have discovered how catalysts in fuel cells work in detail. The new findings are expected to help improve the technology. Read more…

In Europe, another debate surrounding noise levels of electric vehicles has kicked off. The European Commission wants to ban unnecessary noise levels beyond what safety requires, while some countries argue that bans are unnecessary. Read more…

Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) is deploying new electric buses into regular service for the first time – specifically, the SOR ENS 12 model from Czech manufacturer SOR Libchavy. The initial 18 vehicles feature an electric drivetrain by Škoda Electric and are part of a framework agreement for up to 100 electric buses. Read more…

In summer 2025, the VDA, eleven automotive companies, and the Eclipse Foundation established an alliance for the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). Since then, many more partners have joined to participate in this collaborative open-source initiative. Read more…

Antifreeze in windshield washer fluid, winter tires, or winter diesel for the cold season remain familiar for internal combustion vehicles. But while there is no such thing as ‘winter electricity’ for electric cars, low temperatures still affect range, charging performance, and comfort. However, those who follow a few basic tips can navigate winter more efficiently and comfortably, even in frost and snow. Read more…

Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has signed a multi-year supply agreement with the US specialty chemicals company Cabot. As part of the deal, PowerCo will equip its battery electrodes with Cabot’s conductive carbons and dispersions. Read more…

On January 21, Volvo will unveil its electric mid-size SUV EX60, the successor to the XC60. Just under two weeks before the world premiere, the manufacturer has released some key details. Read more…

Irizar e-mobility, EMT Madrid and Iberdrola España are reusing electric bus batteries in a stationary storage system at EMT’s Fuencarral depot. The pilot integrates second-life batteries into smart charging to cut peaks, optimise costs and extend battery lifecycles. Read more…

The American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, in which Volkswagen holds a 12.3 per cent stake, delivered just over 42,000 vehicles last year—18 per cent fewer than the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the decline was even more pronounced. Now, hopes rest on the new model R2. Read more…

Singapore-based super-app Grab, best known for its ride-hailing services, has announced plans to induct 20,000 electric vehicles from China’s GAC. The company will deploy the new EVs across its key markets in Southeast Asia. Read more…