On this week’s show: Mack drove the electric Subaru Outback, we evaluate Donut Lab’s battery claims, and Eclipse’s Jiten Behl joins. Lire la suite…
PODCAST: Is The Subaru Trailseeker The Electric Outback We Wanted?
Hyundai drops Ioniq 6 in US as Kia pauses EV6 GT
Hyundai will discontinue the standard Ioniq 6 electric sedan in the United States from the 2026 model year. The company plans to offer only the high-performance Ioniq 6 N in limited quantities, while Kia has also paused sales of the EV6 GT performance variant in the market. Read more…
BYD reveals the Great Tang SUV with 950 km of range
The Chinese automotive giant BYD officially revealed its latest creation: the BYD Great Tang. This full-size electric SUV is definitely big in size and it packs technology that promises to solve the biggest worry for most drivers – running out of battery. With a maximum range that could take you on a 12-hour road trip on a full charge, BYD… Read more…
Düsseldorf court rules charging infrastructure at German motorway service areas must be tendered
Germany’s Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf has issued its long-awaited ruling on the deployment of charging infrastructure at motorway service areas. The court fully upheld Fastned’s application against Autobahn GmbH, the state-owned company responsible for the federal motorway network, concluding that the previous procurement practice was unlawful and that future construction of charging stations at service areas must be put out to tender. Read more…
VinFast to supply 20,000 electric cars to transport companies in Indonesia
VinFast has announced plans to supply a total of 20,000 electric cars to two Indonesian transport companies: PT Satu Kosong Tujuh and PT Sembilan Benua Abadi. The Vietnamese automaker recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with both companies covering the orders. Read more…
BYD’s New Flagship EV SUV Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
The BYD Great Tang gets a 1,000-volt architecture, 1,500-kilowatt charging, and nearly 600 miles of range. Lire la suite…
The Refreshed Cupra Born Fixes The Worst VW EV Interior Habit
The VW ID.3’s Catalan cousin gets a new face, ditches haptic controls for real buttons, and has more range. Lire la suite…
Ireland expands grants for electric trucks and buses
Ireland has expanded its Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) grant scheme to accelerate the uptake of electric trucks and buses. Companies can now access up to €500,000 per year for vehicle purchases and up to €300,000 for charging infrastructure as the government aims to support fleet electrification. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) announced this week that it has completed a court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes’ brand, intellectual property, inventory, and certain operating assets. Read more…
Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO
It’s not just about emissions, and it’s not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels, and construction crews that promise quiet, emissions-free job sites are winning the work. Read more…
SPAC attack: Einride bets $1.35B that their SPAC will be different
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking group Einride has made progress on its plan to take the company’s stock public through a $1.35 billion SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III following a $113 million oversubscribed capital raise. Read more…
Zeekr to launch upgraded 009 electric MPV in Q2
Zeekr will launch the updated 009 in the second quarter, upgrading to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture and Nvidia’s new-generation autonomous driving chip.
The Zeekr 009 is currently the brand’s flagship MPV model, with a current starting price of 439,000 yuan ($63,620).
NextStar Energy opens battery cell plant in Canada
The joint venture NextStar Energy, founded by Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES), has inaugurated its cell factory in Windsor, Canada. However, for the time being, only cells for stationary battery storage systems are being manufactured there—and Stellantis has already withdrawn as a partner. Read more…
Steyr Automotive to assemble electric and diesel trucks for Sinotruk
Steyr Automotive has started contract manufacturing of trucks for the Chinese manufacturer Sinotruk in Austria. The company assembles ‘diesel-powered and fully electric models in various variants,’ as announced by Steyr Automotive. Sinotruk is considered China’s largest truck manufacturer. Read more…
Ford’s Smallest EV Gets More Range And Hands-Free Highway Driving
The Ford Puma Gen-E gets a bigger battery and BlueCruise just one year after its debut. Lire la suite…
BMW tests the new electric i3 at the frozen edge of the world
The BMW 3 Series has been a favorite for drivers who love a sporty ride for fifty years. That’s a huge number but now, a major change is coming to this famous car. BMW is getting ready to launch its first all-electric sedan based on an entirely new platform called the “Neue Klasse.” The new BMW i3 is the second… Read more…
Is Mercedes-Benz planning a new EV platform based on Geely technology?
China’s Geely Group has been one of the largest single shareholders in Mercedes-Benz for years, yet technological cooperation between the two companies has so far remained limited. Reports from China now suggest this could change, although the German manufacturer has denied the claims. Read more…
BYD launches 2026 Yangwang lineup with next-gen blade battery
BYD launched the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L models, applying the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology to its most high-end products.
The new models are priced from 658,000 yuan to 1.3 million yuan, serving as an important platform for BYD to showcase its core technologies.
Xpeng expands dual-powertrain lineup with G6 extended-range model
Xpeng has launched the extended-range version of the G6 SUV starting at 186,800 yuan ($27,080), with a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers.
The new model features a standard 800V high-voltage platform and tiered paid options for advanced driving features.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils Tai 3 and Tai 7 flash-charging editions, launch set for Mar 13
Both Tai 3 and Tai 7 EV flash-charging variants feature the second-generation blade battery and ultra-fast charging technology.
More details regarding these two models will be revealed at the dedicated launch event on March 13.
