A new survey conducted by YouGov has showed that belief in EV myths is holding back adoption, with most petrol car drivers scoring just a 2/10 in a quiz about how electric cars work. Read more…
Subaru Solterra BEV sales are up 55% year-over-year
Subaru’s sales of its BEV, the Solterra, are on the upswing, achieving its best August ever, up 55% year-over-year. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 breaks US August sales record ahead of updated 2025 model deliveries
Demand for Hyundai’s best-selling EV continues to climb. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new August US sales record ahead of the updated 2025 model, which will arrive at dealerships this fall. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX and 7-seat versions go on sale in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has exciting news for those eager to embrace the electric revolution – the order books are open for three new versions of the ID. Buzz: a practical 7-seater, a high-performance GTX, and the GTX 7-seater model, blending speed with family-friendly space. The ID. Buzz 7-seater, based on the longer wheelbase model, caters to larger families and adventure… Read more…
Volvo Says The EX90’s ‘Hardware Ready’ For Self-Driving. But There’s A Catch
If “hardware ready” for autonomy sounds familiar, you probably know what the catch is. Read more…
C-BATT commercializing silicon-carbon composite battery anode material
C-BATT, a joint venture between US lithium-ion battery components producer X-BATT and carbon and graphite products manufacturer CONSOL Innovations—a wholly owned subsidiary of US-headquartered CONSOL Energy—has launched the next phase of development and commercialization of Obsidia, its tunable silicon-carbon composite battery anode material made with domestically sourced carbon. The aim is to improve the energy… Read more…
Wright Electric receives $3.34 million grant from FAA for ultra-lightweight aircraft batteries
Wright Electric, a US developer of ultra-lightweight motors, generators and batteries for the aerospace and military sectors, along with its partners, which include NASA, DOE and DOD, has been awarded a $3.34-million grant from the FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program. The funding will be used to develop a new class of batteries for… Read more…
Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like
Another automaker is adjusting its near-term electric vehicle target. Volvo is scaling back on its 100% EV pledge by 2030. The company said stronger government support is needed to advance the transition. Read more…
Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam
Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. Read more…
Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon
We’d heard rumors about the ES90, but now it’s officially confirmed. Read more…
Updated Tesla Model Y Will Come As A Six-Seater In China: Report
So far, Tesla has only offered a six-seater option in the Model X, but it’s reportedly coming in the Model Y specifically for China. Read more…
Changan’s ‘Vast Ocean’ plan in play with German subsidiary registered
China’s automotive powerhouse, Changan (one of three companies behind Avatr 07), is making big moves towards its global expansion. It established Changan Automobile Deutschland GmbH in Munich, showing its serious intent to conquer the European electric vehicle market. Having a German subsidiary is a key part of Changan’s broader “Vast Ocean” strategy, which aims to establish the brand as a… Read more…
Stellantis manager becomes Polestar CFO
Polestar has found a new Chief Financial Officer. Jean-Francois Mady replaces Per Ansgar as Polestar CFO, who took over the position on an interim basis in January 2024. This is the second important appointment to the Polestar Executive Board in just a few days. Read more…
Swiss Post and Fenaco plan nationwide fast-charging network
Swiss Post and Fenaco have signed the contracts for their planned joint venture for a nationwide fast-charging network. From mid-2025, fast-charging points from the joint venture called PowerUp will be available at around 50 locations. By 2030, 300 locations with a total of 1,500 charging points are planned. Read more…
Electric Volvo ES90 sedan teased
On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the refreshed 2025.5 XC90 the Volvo briefly teased the upcoming ES90 midsize sedan. The teaser displayed a midsize sedan featuring a windshield rake that’s completely different from the gas-powered S90 sedan. The body style is a sedan, though the rear glass could possibly lift up like the Polestar 2, which… Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht specifies plans for Land Aircraft Carrier
Xpeng Aeroht, the flying car business of Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng, plans to start series production and deliveries of its Land Aircraft Carrier in 2026. The price is expected to be less than 2 million yuan, the equivalent of less than 250,000 euros. Read more…
2025 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has Sharper Looks, New Tech
Despite having a range of new models in the pipeline, Volvo still relies heavily on the XC90 to drive sales. Read more…
We Drive The Electric Bentley Blower Junior
The Bentley Blower Junior is an 85% scale electric recreation of one of the most iconic racers of all time. Read more…
Germany’s battery researchers fear a complete funding freeze
When Germany cut several electric mobility subsidies at the beginning of the year, battery researchers fought for their funding – and at least saved a reduced budget for 2024. But the new draft budget for 2025 is alarming: The industry is no longer talking about cuts but capping. Read more…
Houston starts introducing electric bus fleet
The Houston Metro has rolled out its first battery-electric buses on two routes. The ageing buses on the ‘402 Bellaire Quickline’ have been replaced by an all-electric bus fleet, while the ’28 OST’ now features 5 electric buses on the line. Read more…
