The Zeekr 001 Fifth Anniversary Edition starts at 365,000 yuan ($53,920) and focuses on extreme track performance. Read more…
Zum and SFUSD launch largest electric school bus fleet in the US
Zum and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) have announced the deployment of what they describe as the largest electric school bus fleet in the United States. The project combines 238 electric buses with bidirectional charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid integration. Read more…
V2G project: Hyundai Group and Vattenfall Test EVs as mobile energy storage
Hyundai and Kia plan to launch a pilot project for bidirectional charging in the Netherlands together with Vattenfall. The initiative, scheduled for the second half of the year, will include up to 80 households practicing V2G charging with an EV9 or Hyundai Ioniq 9 for a six-month field trial. Read more…
Xpeng deliveries fall by one-third
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng recorded a sharp decline in deliveries during the first quarter of 2026. The company delivered 62,682 vehicles, representing a year-on-year drop of one-third. Revenue also declined, falling by 17.6 per cent. Read more…
BMW opens configurator for rear-wheel-drive iX3
Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That
The official count was revealed for the first time in registration information submitted by Tesla to the Texas DMV. Read More…
Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Opens Preorders June 24—But There’s A Catch
The company is taking $300 non-refundable deposits to secure a place in line for the first finished vehicles. Read More…
Audi launches E7X SUV in China with aggressive pricing to rival Tesla
AUDI E7X starts at 269,800 yuan ($39,850), down 6.9% from its pre-sales price. Read more…
Waymo launches first purpose-built robotaxi
The race to dominate driverless transportation took a leap forward today – Alphabet’s self-driving division, Waymo, is officially introducing its first custom-built EV, the Ojai. Select passengers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix can now hail rides in this newly designed model. The company is even offering initial trips completely free of charge. This launch is a permanent shift… Read more…
China’s ‘Tesla of trucks’ Zeron files for Hong Kong IPO
Zeron generated 522 million yuan in revenue in 2025 and achieved positive operating cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
BYD to launch flagship Datang SUV in mid-June amid strong pre-sales
BYD’s Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24, with orders topping 100,000 units in the first two weeks. Read more…
GMC’s New Hummer X Mid-Size EV Truck Concept Has Stackable Screens
The rugged electric SUV and pickup feature beadlock wheels, removable fender flares, and a scout drone. Read More…
US clean energy is booming and unraveling at the same time
Clean energy developers announced more than 50 new utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Q1 2026 as companies scramble to get projects moving before a looming federal deadline tied to Trump’s big bill act passed last year. Read more…
Elon facing backlash over Tesla SpaceX merger talks, but solar actually isn’t
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we’re exploring the industry’s backlash – real or imagined – towards Elon Musk’s SpaceX merger talks, Full Self Driving’s staff revolt, and even large, utility scale solar projects. All this and more when you hit that play button. Read more…
Vishay’s new IHXL inductors for battery charging boast lower core losses, lower heat generation and lower prices
Vishay Intertechnology launches IHXL inductors with 20% lower core losses and reduced heat for improved battery charging and automotive applications. Read more…
BYD unveils Xuanji A3 smart driving chip, promises accident-free roads
The global race for smarter electric cars is moving rapidly from battery technology to custom silicon. Chinese automotive giant BYD took a big step forward by starting production of its new, in-house developed Xuanji A3 assisted driving chip. Built on an advanced 4-nanometer manufacturing process, this new processor is the technological foundation for the brand’s next-generation autonomous driving systems. During… Read more…
BYD unveils 4nm smart driving chip, deepening vertical integration
The Xuanji A3 chip supports L3 and L4 autonomous driving, marking BYD’s full-chain control over assisted driving. Read more…
Pionix to provide its EVerest open-source software stack for Tritium’s EV chargers
Pionix partners with Tritium to provide EVerest open-source software for DC fast chargers, enabling Plug & Charge and V2G-ready capabilities. Read more…
Revel and Voltera are building a big EV charging network for robotaxis
EV charging companies Voltera and Revel are joining forces to build what they say will be one of the biggest fast-charging platforms in the US, focused on fleets, ride-hail drivers, and robotaxis. Read more…
The top-selling EV in China gets upgraded with a longer driving range, still starts at under $10K
The Geely Xingyuan, sold overseas as the EX2, was the top-selling car in China last year. While it was yet again the most popular EV in April, Geely launched an upgraded model offering more range at the same low price. Read more…
