In most categories, the Toyota is neck-and-neck with its Korean rivals. But the Hyundai and Kia still have one key advantage. Lire la suite…
Toyota Highlander Vs. Hyundai Ioniq 9 Vs. Kia EV9: Which Three-Row EV Is Best?
The BYD Seal 07 EV official images are here
BYD shared the first official look at its new Seal 07 EV, a fully electric version of a sedan many people already know. While it looks similar to its hybrid cousins, this model runs entirely on battery power. It is built on an entirely new e-platform 3.0 Evo. Because the Seal 07 EV is an electric car, it does not… Read more…
Volkswagen supplier begins testing 1,000 km range all-solid-state EV batteries in vehicles
Volkswagen’s partner, Gotion High Tech, has begun testing all-solid-state EV batteries with a CLTC range of 1,000 km (620 miles) in vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai celebrates IONIQ 9 success in Korea with more EV discounts
Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV turned out to be a surprise hit in its home market. To celebrate the IONIQ 9 sweeping the “2026 Car of the Year” awards, Hyundai launched new discounts across its EV lineup. Read more…
Vector and Hubject improve electric bus preconditioning with with VDV 261
Vector Informatik has expanded its vCharM charging and energy management system with features aimed at making VDV 261-compliant preconditioning easier to deploy for electric bus fleets. Working with Hubject, Vector says it can now automate the certificate management required for secure VDV 261 communications, and its vCharM.edge hardware can support VDV 261 communication in existing… Read more…
Webinar: Designing batteries for upcoming regulations: no flame out, no explosion
China’s updated standards set one of the strictest global EV battery safety standards, requiring testing under extreme conditions. The European market and U.S. manufacturers are expected to follow. What tools do battery engineers need in order to balance battery performance and safety? To meet these regulations and help ensure battery thermal safety across all applications,… Read more…
‘Ten Times Bigger To Me:’ Why Ford’s CEO Thinks Software Is A Bigger Challenge Than EVs or China
Jim Farley thinks the software-defined vehicle revolution is a bigger deal for his business than EVs. I think he’s right. Lire la suite…
Here’s why Florida’s 10 MPH e-bike speed limit law actually makes sense
Florida’s proposed 10 mph e-bike speed limit law is moving forward, and unlike many recent attempts at regulating electric bikes, this one may actually thread the needle. Read more…
BYD unveils new Toyota Camry-sized Seal 07 EV with 705 km range [Images]
BYD revealed the first images of the Seal 07 EV, its new electric sedan that’s about the size of the Toyota Camry. Read more…
Polestar 4 on ice: 544 hp and fine-tuned dynamics make it a blast to drift
I spent a full day drifting the Polestar 4 on ice at Quebec’s Mecaglisse track, and I came away seriously impressed with how well Polestar has tuned the dynamics of its 544-hp electric SUV coupé. Read more…
This new EV is based on the LEAF and launches this summer, but it’s not a Nissan
It looks just like the LEAF, but it’s not wearing a Nissan badge. With its big debut just around the corner, Mitsubishi’s new EV was spotted testing for the first time. Read more…
Harbinger acquires autonomous driving company Phantom AI
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs (see our recent interview with CEO John Harris), has acquired autonomous driving company Phantom AI. The Phantom AI team of 30 employees will continue to operate in Mountain View, California. Harbinger will incorporate Phantom AI’s computer vision into its vehicles, enabling ADAS features such as emergency braking, adaptive cruise… Read more…
Beam Global and HEVO launch wireless charging platform for autonomous EVs
Beam Global sells a versatile off-grid solar-powered EV charging solution. HEVO provides wireless charging hardware and a supporting software platform. Now the two companies have partnered to launch an integrated autonomous wireless charging system. The system is aimed at the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector, and is adaptable to a wide range of commercial EV fleet… Read more…
India: GreenCell Mobility to deploy 75 electric buses in Puducherry
GreenCell Mobility, an electric Mobility-as-a-Service (eMaaS) provider, plans to deploy 75 electric buses in Puducherry, a union territory in southern India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the introduction of the e-buses at an event in the city on Sunday. Read more…
Volkswagen hits two million electric cars
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…
