US solid-state battery developer Factorial has completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company Cartesian Growth Corporation III. It now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ‘FAC’. Read more…
VW unveils mobile charging robot prototype in Dresden
Volkswagen has showcased a prototype of a mobile charging robot in Dresden. This prototype aims to supplement the currently limited number of charging points within the Dresden Ostra Sports Park as part of the Europe-wide ‘MOBILITIES for EU’ project. Read more…
Kiel orders 28 battery-electric articulated buses from Daimler Buses
KVG has commissioned Daimler Buses to deliver 28 fully electric articulated buses. The first new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses are scheduled to enter service from the end of 2027. The agreement also includes an option for five additional vehicles. Read more…
Dachser receives first NextGenH2 Truck from Mercedes-Benz
Daimler Truck will deliver the first unit of the second generation of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered tractor, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, to logistics company Dachser. The vehicle is set to enter service at the end of December 2026, with two additional units to follow in mid-2027. Read more…
I Had High Expectations For The Rivian R2. It Still Blew Me Away
Legacy automakers have been promising to match the Tesla Model Y for almost a decade. Rivian actually did it. Read More…
Apple CarPlay Is Getting Video Playback
After Google introduced the feature on Android Auto, Apple is following suit with CarPlay, starting with iOS 27. Read More…
Southern Chinese province plans 3 million EV chargers in boost for BYD and Xpeng
Guangdong province aims to build over 3 million charging facilities by the end of 2027 to meet the demand of 8 million NEVs. Read more…
Dodge sends slow-selling Charger to Europe
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is changing its strategy for the new Dodge Charger lineup. Faced with disappointing sales for the large EV in the United States, the corporation decided to export the American muscle car to European markets. The vehicle arrives during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the classic nameplate. To attract European buyers, marketing campaigns focus heavily on the heritage… Read more…
17 EU member states eye ‘cross-border’ autonomous driving tests
Seventeen EU member states have signed a joint declaration of intent at the EU Transport Council in Luxembourg, aiming to promote autonomous driving in Europe. The focus is primarily on cross-border testing operations. Read more…
Research consortium explores emission-free construction sites
Most construction sites are still dominated by loud and polluting diesel machinery. The ForBat@Bau research project has therefore set itself the task of developing an integrated planning and operations tool for complex emission-free construction sites. On board are TU Munich and various industry partners. Read more…
Mercedes opens order books for two additional battery-electric GLC variants
Mercedes-Benz has opened the configurator in Germany for two additional powertrain variants of the electric GLC. In addition to the already available GLC 400 4MATIC, the GLC 250 with rear-wheel drive is now on sale from €64,736, with the GLC 300 4MATIC starting at €68,306. Read more…
Nio dominates China’s large SUV market with four models in May’s top 10
The third-generation Nio ES8 saw retail sales of 11,472 units in May, topping the sales chart in China’s large SUV market for the sixth consecutive month. Read more…
Skoda Epiq enters production in Spain
Skoda officially started production of its new Epiq model at the Volkswagen Navarra factory in Pamplona, Spain, introducing the cheapest battery-powered vehicle in the Czech manufacturer’s lineup. The small SUV becomes an entry point for drivers who want to switch from ICE-powered vehicles to electric cars without spending a small fortune. Historically, the company manufactured almost all of its vehicles… Read more…
Mexico unveils its first electric car
Mexico has presented the prototype of Olinia, the country’s first domestically developed electric vehicle brand. Commercial production of the small EV is scheduled to begin in 2027. Read more…
Combustion engines disappear from China’s bestselling car rankings
Internal combustion engine vehicles completely disappeared from the list of China’s top 10 best-selling passenger cars in May. All models in the top 10 were New Energy Vehicles; either fully electric cars, or plug-in hybrids. Meanwhile, the top five best-selling models on the Chinese market were exclusively pure electric vehicles. Read more…
Ukraine officially adopts new electric motorcycle for military use
Ukraine has officially approved a new electric motorcycle for use by its armed forces, highlighting the growing role that battery-powered two-wheelers are playing in modern military operations. Read more…
PepsiCo Is Now Moving Soda And Snacks Using Driverless Box Trucks
Gatik’s autonomous Isuzu trucks are already ferrying cargo for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. Read More…
BYD chairman says this year’s sales depend on battery output, greater volume next year
Wang Chuanfu told a shareholder meeting that second-generation Blade Battery capacity is climbing by increments of 20,000 to 30,000 units a month. Read more…
Leapmotor launches B05 electric hatchback in the UK from £28,995
Leapmotor has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new B05 electric hatchback ahead of the start of sales in July. The Chinese manufacturer will offer the battery-electric model from £28,995, including the company’s £1,500 ‘Leap-Grant.’ Read more…
Kia EV4 upgraded to highest UK Electric Car Grant band
Kia has secured the highest level of support under the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) for selected variants of the EV4 following a reassessment of the vehicle’s environmental credentials. The battery-electric model had previously qualified only for the lower Band 2 support level. Read more…
