An analysis of the battery health of around 50,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids conducted by TÜV Nord and the car-tech company Carly shows that the State-of-Health (SoH) values of most vehicle batteries are better than expected. However, degradation of the traction battery increases significantly after nearly 100,000 km of mileage. Read more…
Epiroc supplies electric mining equipment to Africa
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received a major order for autonomous and electric open-pit mining machines in Africa. The unnamed customer has ordered a fleet of the electrically powered Pit Viper 275 E rotary blast hole drill rigs. Read more…
Fastned cuts ad-hoc charging price in Germany to 69 cents/kWh
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is reducing its ad-hoc rate in Germany to 69 cents per kilowatt-hour as of April 1. Registered app customers and Gold members will also see similar price reductions. The primary reason for the price cut is the reduced grid fees resulting from a federal subsidy in 2026. Read more…
Citroën commits to Formula E
Just this past weekend, the Stellantis Group swapped two brands in its Formula E commitment—DS is withdrawing after eleven years, while Opel is taking over. However, Citroën will remain active as the second brand. Read more…
BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for second straight month as gap widens
BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second consecutive month in February, registering 17,954 vehicles compared to Tesla’s 17,664, and the year-to-date gap is becoming a chasm. Read more…
GM is now testing eyes-off self-driving tech in its biggest EV
The Cadillac Escalade IQ, GM’s largest electric SUV, is the first vehicle to hit the road with the next-gen self-driving tech. Read more…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 EVs over potential faulty battery modules
Volkswagen Group is recalling close to 100,000 electric vehicles due to a potential issue with the battery modules, including nearly 75,000 ID models. Read more…
BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates
BYD is moving fast to establish a physical retail presence in Canada, with plans to open 20 branded dealerships within its first year in the market. The world’s largest EV maker is already scouting locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more…
Toyota Will Invest $800 Million To Build A Second EV In The U.S. What Could It Be?
The Japanese automaker is pouring millions into EVs, while rivals pull back. Here’s what could come next. Lire la suite…
Nio officially launches Firefly EV in Thailand, debuts at Bangkok auto show
The right-hand drive version of the Firefly EV has been officially launched in Thailand, priced at 799,000 baht ($24,460).
Thailand is Nio’s second right-hand-drive market, as the company seeks growth in regions not subject to punitive tariffs.
Kwikset now lets you unlock your front door from your car
Kwikset has just announced that you can now control its smart locks from your car through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This now works because the Kwikset app for Android and iOS has been made compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, regardless of whether your phone is connected to your car via a wire or wirelessly. Once your phone is… Read more…
Thailand: Tesla Model Y L makes its Southeast Asian debut at BIMS 2026
Following China, Australia and New Zealand, Tesla has introduced the Model Y L in Thailand. The company launched it at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) on Monday and plans to commence deliveries in the second quarter of the year. Read more…
Ashok Leyland starts construction of a new battery pack plant in India
Ashok Leyland, the commercial vehicle arm of the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, has started construction of a local battery pack manufacturing facility. It plans to make battery packs for both automotive applications and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the upcoming plant. Read more…
300 Miles Of EV Range Is The New Normal. Is 400 Next?
New models like the BMW i3 are ushering in a new era of EV range. Lire la suite…
Why one tiny detail is breaking US e-bike laws (and it’s not speed)
Spend enough time in the e-bike world, and you’ll start to notice something strange: a huge amount of how we regulate micromobility comes down to one simple question – does it have pedals? That might have made sense a decade ago, but today it’s starting to look increasingly outdated. Read more…
Hesai posts 1st full-year profit as LiDAR shipments triple
Hesai achieved a net income of 435.9 million yuan ($62.3 million) in 2025, marking its first full-year profitability.
The company’s total LiDAR shipments surged 223% in 2025, topping a record 1.6 million units.
Škoda switches to LFP batteries for Elroq and Enyaq models
Czech Volkswagen brand Škoda has unveiled the new model year of its electric cars, the Elroq and Enyaq. Changes include the new LFP battery for the base variants Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60, already known from other MEB model updates—and a significantly higher towing capacity with the larger battery. Read more…
Tronity and Mercedes-Benz team up on home charging cost reimbursement in Germany
The German software provider Tronity is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to streamline reimbursement of home charging costs for electric company cars. The solution, Tronity Fleet, will be integrated into Mercedes-Benz’s fleet offering and made available to business customers in Germany. Read more…
Salisbury unveils new electric bus fleet amid wider electric mobility push
30 new electric buses have been unveiled in Salisbury as part of a wider £15m investment from Salisbury Reds, Wiltshire Council, and the UK government. This effort is also being supported by additional EVs from Alexander Dennis. Read more…
Donut Lab to run safety tests on new solid-state batteries
Donut Lab has published the results of its latest test on its solid-state battery. The test examined the safety of a damaged battery cell – something that, according to the Finnish company, would have had ‘serious consequences’ with a conventional lithium-ion battery. Read more…
