Polestar is advancing its battery circularity strategy and has announced that the batteries of the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt. The company also relies on refurbished components for replacement batteries. Read more…
Charging success rate: a new metric to make EV charging more reliable
The technology consulting firm P3, together with the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure, has developed the user-oriented metric ‘Charging Success Rate’ (CSR). The CSR is designed to help charging point operators better assess the quality of charging processes within their own networks—and derive measures from this assessment. Read more…
German climate programme outlines path to meet future targets
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has unveiled the Climate Protection Programme 2026. The government’s joint plan sets out strategic decisions to achieve climate neutrality, including measures targeting the expansion of electric mobility. Read more…
AOTOS’ new Flux X26 e-bike mixes smart tech, torque, and a wild design
If you’ve ever wished your daily commute felt less like a chore and more like, well, an experience, AOTOS thinks it has the answer. The smart mobility company is launching its new Flux X26 e-bike on Kickstarter this month, and it’s not your typical e-bike. This one leans hard into futuristic design, smart tech, and even a one-click wheelie feature. Read more…
Google’s Android Is About To Take Over Your Entire Car–Not Just the Screens
The new Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles can control seat motors, HVAC, lights, and more. Lire la suite…
Sony And Honda’s Afeela EVs Are Dead
The Afeela 1 electric sedan was almost ready for production, and an Afeela SUV was in the works. Lire la suite…
China’s Mar 1-22 NEV retail sales fall 17% amid post-holiday market slump
China’s NEV retail sales came in at 495,000 units from March 1 to 22, contributing 53.9% of total passenger car sales.
The Chinese New Year holiday and consumers waiting for upcoming NEV models led to relatively sluggish transactions.
Huawei and Chery update Luxeed EVs with better tech and new colors
Only seven months after their last update, Luxeed has already released new versions of its R7 and S7 models. These vehicles are part of a partnership between tech giant Huawei and carmaker Chery. By refreshing these cars so quickly, the company shows it wants to stay ahead of the competition in the world’s busiest EV market. The new Luxeed S7… Read more…
Toyota to build second EV model in Kentucky, invest $1 billion
Toyota announces investments totaling 1 billion US dollars in its US plants in Kentucky and Indiana. Of this, 800 million dollars will go to Kentucky, partly to prepare for the production of a yet-unknown second electric model at the factory for the US market. Read more…
Volvo delivers 22 electric buses to Transport for NSW
Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL Electric buses to Transport for NSW (TfNSW), with most set to enter service in Western Sydney from July. The deployment supports new airport links and forms part of the state’s broader push towards a zero-emission bus fleet. Read more…
UK commits £1 billion to accelerate electric commercial vehicle rollout
The UK government has announced new funding of one billion pounds to support businesses in adopting electric delivery vans and trucks. The funds will be allocated to the ‘Zero Emissions Truck and Van’ and ‘Depot Charging Scheme’ programs. Read more…
Subaru teases large new electric SUV for New York debut
Subaru fans who need more space for their gear and extra passengers have something to look forward to. The Japanese carmaker plans to reveal a brand-new electric SUV at the New York Auto Show. This new model will have three rows of seats, making it the largest member of the Subaru electric family. The reveal date lands on April 1,… Read more…
MG Motor plans European rollout of semi-solid-state batteries by year-end
SAIC’s MG Motor brand has opened an engineering center in Frankfurt and unveiled its new semi-solid-state battery, ‘SolidCore.’ Developed specifically for the European market, this battery is set to be used in MG electric vehicles in Europe starting from the end of 2026. Read more…
Zoox Is The Latest Robotaxi Company Targeting Austin, Texas
Amazon’s robotaxi venture is expanding its footprint in San Francisco and Las Vegas, while eyeing new markets. Lire la suite…
BAIC details sodium battery with 450-km range
BAIC said that its sodium-ion battery offers a range of 450 kilometers and supports 4C fast charging.
BAIC’s Aurora sodium-ion battery can complete a fast-charging cycle in just 11 minutes.
BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in the race for European drivers
The European car market is changing, and a new leader is emerging pretty fast. For the second month in a row, the Chinese company BYD sold more vehicles in Europe than Tesla. This time it isn’t just a small lead anymore. Data from February 2026 shows that the gap between these two EV giants is growing wider every single day.… Read more…
Nio ES9 spied undisguised ahead of Apr 9 debut
Undisguised spy shots of the Nio ES9 have emerged ahead of its April 9 tech event, showcasing the massive size of the SUV.
The full-size electric SUV is expected to feature Nio’s latest R&D achievements and is poised to be showcased at the Beijing Auto Show in late April.
Xpeng previews 2026 Mona M03, bringing 750 TOPS computing power to sub-$20,000 EV market
Xpeng will equip its lowest-priced model with its in-house developed Turing AI chip for the first time, supporting all-scenario assisted driving capabilities.
The strategy reflects Xpeng’s attempt to improve its profit margins and appeal through tiered hardware and software options.
TI’s IsoShield isolated power modules deliver up to 3x higher power density, shrink designs by 70%
Texas Instruments has introduced two isolated power modules that use its new IsoShield packaging technology to raise power density in applications including EVs and data centers. The new UCC34141-Q1 and UCC33420 modules combine a planar transformer and isolated power stage in a single multichip package. TI says the approach can deliver up to three times… Read more…
China’s new luxury EVs are selling like hot cakes, and the order numbers are wild
The updated Xiaomi SU7 and SAIC’s Z7 and Z7T just launched, and the new EVs are already racking up thousands of pre-orders in minutes. Read more…
