Solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has completed the installation of key facilities for the production of QSE-5 solid-state cells in San José, California—achieving an important milestone for 2025. The inauguration of the line is scheduled to take place in two months. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz puts luxury S-Class robotaxis on the streets of Abu Dhabi
The future of transportation is coming, and it’s arriving in the plush, leather-clad comfort of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The German automaker is jumping headfirst into the robotaxi business, blending the high-tech demands of driverless systems with the uncompromising standards of an S-Class sedan. Mercedes has partnered with the Chinese software company Momenta to launch a new, driverless shuttle service. The… Read more…
Kenworth and Peterbilt launch new electric trucks for North America
Kenworth and Peterbilt have unveiled new medium-duty battery-electric trucks built on PACCAR’s ePowertrain platform. With configurable power levels, up to 375 kWh of battery capacity and DC charging at 350 kW, the new models expand zero-emission options for regional, utility and vocational fleets. Read more…
BMW EVs gain Supercharger access in North America
BMW electric vehicles can now charge at Tesla Superchargers in the US, adding more than 25,000 high-power charge points to the BMW Charging Network. Access is enabled through CCS–NACS adapters or Tesla’s Magic Dock sites, with billing integrated via Shell Recharge in the My BMW app. Read more…
ARENA invests AUD 21m to accelerate Australia’s EV charging rollout
Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting three new EV charging and grid-integration projects worth AUD 21 million, including ultrafast corridors in major cities, rural charging in New South Wales and the country’s first national Vehicle-Grid Network. Meanwhile, Zenobē has opened an off-site electric truck depot in Sydney. Read more…
VW Group apparently slashes funding for battery subsidiary PowerCo
In Volkswagen’s current planning round, the budget for its battery subsidiary PowerCo is set to be ‘significantly lower’ once again. According to a media report, the company attributes this to the slower-than-expected ramp-up of electric vehicles in Europe and North America. Read more…
Citroën unveils minivan concept ELO
Stellantis’ Citroën brand is showcasing an electric concept vehicle called ELO, which, at 4.10 meters, is relatively short for a minivan but still designed to be spacious. With its modular concept, ELO aims to provide a space for resting, playing, or working. Read more…
NASA And The USPS Have Had Enough Of Canoo’s EVs
NASA bought three Canoo EVs to use as shuttles for astronauts. The space agency is now using a modified Mercedes-Benz Sprinter instead. Lire la suite…
Changan reaches milestone of 30 million cars produced
Changan’s NEV sales approached 1 million units in the first 11 months of this year.
Changan plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2028 and launch commercial air-taxi services in 2030.
Changan reaches milestone of 30 million cars produced
Changan’s NEV sales approached 1 million units in the first 11 months of this year.
Changan plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2028 and launch commercial air-taxi services in 2030.
Indian e-2W startup Ultraviolette secures €39m investment
Indian electric two-wheeler startup Ultraviolette has raised $45 million (around 39 million euros) in a new funding round. The fresh capital will help the Bengaluru-based company expand its retail footprint and product portfolio. Read more…
Perodua launches Malaysia’s first locally developed electric car
Malaysian automaker Perodua has launched the country’s first homegrown electric car – the QV-E. The company developed the EV with an investment of 800 million ringgit (around 167 million euros). Read more…
Allstar expands its commercial EV charging network with access to First Charge’s depot charging
UK-based EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has partnered with First Charge, UK bus operator First Bus’s commercial EV charging service, to expand depot charging access for electric vans and HGVs across 10 UK locations. The partnership offers depot charging speeds up to 360 kW, larger bays suitable for e-vans and eHGVs, and… Read more…
Allstar expands its commercial EV charging network with access to First Charge’s depot charging
UK-based EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has partnered with First Charge, UK bus operator First Bus’s commercial EV charging service, to expand depot charging access for electric vans and HGVs across 10 UK locations. The partnership offers depot charging speeds up to 360 kW, larger bays suitable for e-vans and eHGVs, and… Read more…
Xiaomi plans a trio of new EVs
Xiaomi Auto is not waiting around for the next big thing, according to recent reports. The company apparently has an ambitious strategy to roll out three completely new EV models all at once. It seems Xiaomi is serious about building a full product line that touches every important part of the vehicle market: the family SUV, the high-speed performance, and… Read more…
Xiaomi plans a trio of new EVs
Xiaomi Auto is not waiting around for the next big thing, according to recent reports. The company apparently has an ambitious strategy to roll out three completely new EV models all at once. It seems Xiaomi is serious about building a full product line that touches every important part of the vehicle market: the family SUV, the high-speed performance, and… Read more…
Waymo’s driving style takes a turn towards more aggressive
Waymo, the Google sister company’s autonomous taxis, have changed their driving style, and are dividing public opinion. Originally regarded as the epitome of a cautious, rule-compliant driving style, the robotaxis have recently been driving with significantly more confidence and, at times, even aggressively. Read more…
Xiaomi EV plans to launch YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L next, report says
The YU7 GT is likely to become Xiaomi’s first model launched in Europe, competing against vehicles including the Tesla Model Y Performance.
Xiaomi EV aims to target family, performance, and luxury segments with the YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L.
Xiaomi EV plans to launch YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L next, report says
The YU7 GT is likely to become Xiaomi’s first model launched in Europe, competing against vehicles including the Tesla Model Y Performance.
Xiaomi EV aims to target family, performance, and luxury segments with the YU9, YU7 GT, and SU7 L.
Nio’s LiDAR supplier Seyond debuts on Hong Kong stock market
As of this writing, Seyond was up 7.5 percent to HK$10.75 per share, with a market capitalization of HK$14.6 billion ($1.88 billion).
Seyond’s revenue for the first five months of 2025 was $52 million, with Nio contributing 86.2 percent.
