Volkswagen just did something that used to seem impossible – the German car company officially handed over its two-millionth electric car to a customer. The blue ID.3 hatchback met its new owners at the famous Transparent Factory in Dresden. Two million is a big number, but the real story is how fast the company got there. It took Volkswagen twelve… Read more…
Wrightbus to supply 31 battery-electric double-decker buses to the Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis, the Isle of Wight bus operator owned by the Go-Ahead Group, has introduced 31 battery-electric double-decker buses into service. The vehicles were built by Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus and were funded in part through the UK Department for Transport’s ZEBRA-2 (Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas) scheme. Read more…
TE Connectivity acquires charging inlets business from Phoenix Contact
TE Connectivity has finalised a strategic asset deal with Phoenix Contact E-Mobility. The US-based supplier is acquiring key parts of the company’s e-mobility unit, including the business for charging inlets used in electric vehicles. Read more…
Donut Lab releases second test series on disputed solid-state battery
As part of its ‘I Donut Believe’ campaign, Finnish battery developer Donut Lab has published further independent test results for its disputed solid-state cell. The latest series examines the cell’s performance under high-temperature conditions. Read more…
Norwegian EV registrations return to previous levels
Following several regulatory changes at the turn of the year, new car registrations in Norway fell sharply in January. In February, however, the market rebounded: 7,127 electric cars were newly registered, giving battery-electric vehicles a market share of 98 per cent. Read more…
Norwegian customers take delivery of 15 Volvo electric coaches
Volvo Buses has secured orders for 15 units of its Volvo BZR Electric coach from multiple customers in Norway. The Swedish manufacturer unveiled the model in late summer 2025. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery this autumn. Read more…
Rome to introduce ZTL access charges for EVs from July
From 1 July 2026, electric vehicle drivers in Rome will no longer enjoy largely free access to the city’s restricted traffic zone (ZTL – Zona a Traffico Limitato) in the historic centre. The municipality cites the sharp rise in EV numbers in recent years, arguing that the growing volume of electric cars is placing increasing pressure on the inner city. Read more…
Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer
It’s spacious, fun to drive, and capable. Two additions would make it perfect. Lire la suite…
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV first drive: the most Subaru-looking EV yet
The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more…
Einride secures additional $113 million in SPAC listing
Einride, a provider of electric and autonomous heavy-duty transport solutions, is set to receive an additional capital injection of $113 million as part of its planned merger with special purpose acquisition company Legato. The new funding comes on top of the $220 million that Legato is contributing to the transaction. Read more…
Subaru Trailseeker first drive – a capable electric Outback replacement
Subaru invited us to try out its upcoming rugged Trailseeker EV’s off-road chops on a muddy day in Southern California. But how does it compete in the crowded electric SUV market. Read more…
Xiaomi Is China’s First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car
Xiaomi was China’s first car company to get a spot in GT7. Now, the automaker is upping the ante with the Vision GT. Lire la suite…
Morgan Stanley calls Xpeng VLA 2.0 ‘a bold leap forward’
Morgan Stanley believes progressive developments in VLA and physical AI will help convince investors that Xpeng is more than just an auto company.
Analysts believe the launch of VLA 2.0 will position Xpeng at the cutting edge of the L3/L4 autonomous driving rollout.
Mahle battery diagnostics system receives CARA certification
Automotive supplier Mahle has announced that its E-Scan battery diagnostics function has been certified by the European Used Car Dealers Association (CARA). The certification is intended to confirm that the tool can reliably assess the state of health of electric vehicle batteries during a short, stationary check. Read more…
Factorial evaluates Philenergy production technology for solid-state batteries
US solid-state battery specialist Factorial intends to work with South Korea’s Philenergy on manufacturing technology. The cooperation will centre on scaling production of the Solstice platform, which Factorial is developing in close partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Read more…
Tesla hikes the price for the Cybertruck AWD by $10,000
We all know that the EV world moves fast, but Tesla just set a new record for speed in the wrong direction for buyers’ wallets. Just 10 days after introducing a more affordable version of its famous electric pickup, the company hit the brakes on the deal. The Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive (AWD), which briefly started at €51,210, now carries a… Read more…
TotalEnergies and BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale
TotalEnergies is reportedly reviewing options for its German charging business and has begun sounding out potential investors. At the same time, Germany’s BayWa has confirmed it will divest its charging infrastructure arm as part of an ongoing restructuring programme. Read more…
Škoda expands battery system assembly in Mladá Boleslav
Škoda, the Czech subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, has inaugurated a new battery system assembly hall at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. With the expansion, the company says it has become the largest manufacturer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group. Read more…
BYD sells more cars overseas than in China for the first time
China’s largest carmaker BYD recorded a 41 per cent drop in sales in February 2026, delivering 190,190 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. At the same time, overseas sales surpassed those in China for the first time in a single month. Read more…
Tesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Isn’t So Cheap Anymore
The dual-motor Cybertruck’s $60,000 price tag survived less than two weeks. To make matters worse, deliveries are slated for 2027. Lire la suite…
