Fast-charging joint venture Ionity will become the first charge point operator to deploy Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 megawatt charging system. Despite the use of the term ‘megawatt charging’, this rollout does not involve MCS charging for electric trucks but is aimed at passenger EVs. Read more…

The French automotive supplier Valeo and Chinese tech company PanGood have co-developed a new Axial Flux Generator. It is said to fit all kinds of electric cars, while the focus is on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs). The technology is on display at the Auto Shanghai. Read more…

The Chinese firm is reportedly planning to build a research and development center in Munich, Germany, where it will develop its engineering and design capabilities. The company, which launched its first EV last year, aims to start selling EVs outside of China from 2027. Read more…

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), new registrations of electric vehicles in the EU rose by 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching 412,997 units. That brings the market share of battery-electric vehicles to 15.2 per cent of all new passenger cars registered across the EU. Read more…

Chinese carmaker Leapmotor is displaying its all-electric B01 saloon at the Auto Shanghai. It is the company’s first saloon in the B-series and is said to cater to young, tech-savvy consumers. Read more…

The US state of California has earmarked 500 million dollars in funding for school districts and other educational agencies to purchase a total of 1,000 electric school buses. The funds also cover the corresponding infrastructure. Read more…

Nio announced that its sub-brand Firefly is headed to Europe. The first markets will be Norway and the Netherlands, where the carmaker will open its order books in the third quarter of this year. First deliveries are scheduled for autumn. Read more…

The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. Read more…

The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…

The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…

The South Korean manufacturer has handed over five of its Elec City Town electric buses to the Iwasaki Group. It is the first time that Hyundai has sent electric buses to Japan. Read more…

Lion Smart, a subsidiary of the German company Lion E-Mobility, has announced that it has released samples of its NMC+ battery platform to selected customers. The company states this marks a major step towards series production. Read more…

Chinese charging specialist Elecq is set to make its debut in the German market this May. Founded in 2023 and based in Shenzhen, the company offers a full portfolio of charging hardware – from wallboxes to high-power chargers – alongside dedicated software. Read more…

Saudi oil company Aramco has signed a development agreement with BYD in the field of New Energy Vehicles – encompassing both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. However, the partners are keeping details under wraps. Read more…

Honda has presented two new additions to its Ye Series electric vehicle lineup at the Auto Shanghai. The Dongfeng Honda GT and the GAC Honda GT – one from each of Honda’s Chinese joint ventures – were designed as flagship EVs. Read more…

Terawatt Infrastructure has announced its first medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub has opened in Rancho Dominguez, CA. It’s designed to support the electric truck fleets of companies active at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Initial customers include PepsiCo, Dreaded Trucking, Hight Logistics and others. Read more…

The fuel cell company, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has announced that its Managing Director Lars Johansson will be leaving his role. Cellcentric has now begun the recruitment process for Johansson’s replacement as MD, COO and CCO. Read more…

LG Electronics is exiting the electric vehicle charger business. The company cites ongoing stagnation in global EV demand and intensifying price competition as the main reasons for the move. Read more…

At the Auto Shanghai, German supplier ZF presented its newly developed electric range extender system. The standout feature: it enables both generator and drive modes using a single electric drive unit. Read more…

Just about a month after the world premiere of the new CLA, Mercedes-Benz presented a long-wheelbase version of the electric saloon. The variant is specifically designed for the Chinese market. Read more…