The battery testing company Aviloo is taking a stance against reporting on a recently published Stanford study, which claims that occasional sprints extend the service life of electric car batteries. Read more…
German grocery chain REWE expands electric delivery fleet
The German grocery chain Rewe is expanding its electric delivery fleet in Berlin with another 40 electric transporters, as well as launching emissions-free deliveries in the city of Neuss. Read more…
Tesla grants Elon Musk $29bn in shares to secure long-term leadership
Tesla has awarded CEO Elon Musk a new stock package valued at $29 billion to reinforce his commitment to the company. Tesla states this grant is designed to incentivise Musk to remain at the helm and strengthen his voting power. Read more…
Costco EV Marketplace celebrates milestone with fresh deals [update]
Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. Read more…
Meet Hyundai’s smallest EVs yet: The E3W and E4W
Hyundai’s thinking small, but aiming big. The E3W and E4W concepts, an electric tuk-tuk and mini four-wheeler, are Hyundai’s smallest EVs yet, but they could be a surprise hit. Read more…
World record alert: 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove 1,060 miles on a single charge
Move over, Lucid. There’s a new world record holder in EV range. Engineers at General Motors recently took a minimally modified version of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck out on a real-world test and traveled a total distance of 1,059.2 miles from a single charge. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to begin pre-sales of updated editions of 2 existing models on Aug 8
Luxeed will begin pre-sales of updated editions of the S7 sedan and R7 coupe SUV on August 8, with official launch expected in September.
All models will be equipped with Huawei’s ADS 4 smart driving system and come standard with a 192-channel roof-mounted LiDAR.
New Mexico launches school bus electrification pilot project with GreenPower Motor
The electric bus manufacturer GreenPower Motor has signed a contract with the state of New Mexico to run an all-electric school bus pilot project. It is to run over two years and will serve to evaluate routes and the required charging infrastructure. Read more…
CaetanoBus secures follow-up order in Porto
CaetanoBus has been awarded a new €11.6 million contract by Porto’s public transport operator STCP for the supply of 30 e.City Gold electric buses. The order is the second consecutive one for CaetanoBus’ latest generation of zero-emission vehicles, equipped with CATL’s BC5 battery technology. Read more…
BYD enters Indonesia’s low-cost EV segment with Atto 1
BYD has launched the Atto 1—also known as the Seagull, Dolphin Mini, and Dolphin Surf in other markets—as its new entry-level EV in Indonesia, marking the model’s first entry into an ASEAN country. The company has priced it aggressively, starting from just 195 million rupiah (around €10,400), with deliveries scheduled to begin in October. Read more…
LiCAP launches 300 MWh dry electrode line in California
With support from the California Energy Commission, LiCAP Technologies has completed installation and testing of a 300 MWh roll-to-roll dry electrode production line, accelerating domestic supply of advanced battery materials for electric vehicles. Read more…
Tata Motors secures order for 100 Magna EV buses in India
Tata Motors has secured a new order for its Magna EV electric coach from Green Energy Mobility Solutions (GEMS). The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply 100 units of the electric bus to GEMS during the recently concluded Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Read more…
BEV growth slows in July as UK market awaits clarity on Electric Car Grant
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK rose 9.1% in July, significantly down on earlier 2025 growth rates. Delayed confirmation of Electric Car Grant eligibility and new fiscal pressures are dampening momentum as the sector seeks urgent policy support to meet ZEV targets. Read more…
SAIC MG begins pre-sales of new MG4 hatchback, starting at $10,270
The redesigned MG4 will offer a variant with semi-solid-state batteries, with pricing to be announced in September and mass deliveries set to begin later this year. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz unveils its new “face of light” ahead of new electric GLC’s debut
There’s no hiding the fact that some of Mercedes-Benz’s recent electric cars haven’t exactly been head-turners, often criticized for their smooth, soap-bar aesthetics that prioritized aerodynamics over character. Now the German automaker is responding with a vehicle that is impossible to ignore. In a teaser for its upcoming GLC electric SUV, Mercedes revealed a front-end design that has plenty of… Read more…
Stark VARG MX 1.2 launched as smarter, stronger, and absurdly powerful electric motocross bike
Electric motocross just got another serious upgrade. Stark Future has unveiled its latest evolution of the VARG MX platform – meet the VARG MX 1.2. With more powertrain efficiency, longer range, and a tech-infused new onboard computer that moonlights as a military-grade Android phone, this bike is maintaining the Stark VARG playbook of doing more than keeping up with gas-powered competition, it’s burying them. Read more…
GM unveils Buick Electra Orbit concept electric sedan developed by Chinese team
The Electra Orbit was envisioned and developed by the GM China Advanced Design Center.
Buick is one of the US automotive brands that has responded positively to the rapid electrification transformation in China.
Nissan announces UK prices for the Micra
Nissan has announced prices for the electric Micra, which was presented in May, on the first sales market: In the UK, it starts from £22,995. Nissan plans to open the order books on 1 September. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Will Flood The Market With 15 New EVs In Just Two Years
It’s all part of “the biggest product launch program” in the company’s history. Lire la suite…
Xpeng to report Q2 2025 earnings on Aug 19
In the second quarter, Xpeng delivered a record 103,181 vehicles, within the guidance range of 102,000 to 108,000 units.
Xpeng delivered 233,906 vehicles in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 270.26 percent.
