The new CLA Shooting Brake is the first electric Mercedes vehicle available as an estate. It’s more spacious, more capable, and more high-tech than ever. Read more…
Rivian EVs Are Getting Google Maps Navigation
Rivian owners will get to enjoy Google Maps’ real-time traffic information and routing system. Lire la suite…
Mercedes unveils CLA Shooting Brake, an electric wagon with nearly 500 miles of range
Until recently car buyers looking for a stylish wagon and those wanting an electric car had to choose one or the other. Mercedes-Benz has decided to change that. The German automaker officially revealed its first-ever all-electric wagon, the CLA Shooting Brake, blending a sleek design with the practicality families and adventurers demand from their electric cars. At the heart of… Read more…
China restricts battery cathode material technology exports
Beijing has added battery cathode material preparation technology to its restricted export list. The move affects lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and related technologies, requiring export licences to balance development and security. Read more…
Study shows occasional sprints promote healthier battery aging
Batteries in electric cars need occasional acceleration manoeuvres to extend their service life. This was discovered by scientists at Stanford University in the US as part of a two-year research project. Read more…
Li Auto’s 5-seat electric SUV i6 has up to 720 km range, regulatory info shows
The Li i6 offers only one battery pack option at 87.3075 kWh, with a CLTC range of 660 to 720 km.
The Li i6 is set to launch in September to take on Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, and Audi Q5.
Spark Alliance switches on first development stage
In April, Atlante, Electra, Fastned and Ionity formed the “Spark Alliance” to let customers of one provider charge at all others without switching apps. Now, the providers have implemented the first stage of integration. Read more…
Skoda transforms its Enyaq electric SUV into a commercial van
Few would have predicted a popular family SUV trading its passenger seats for a dedicated cargo bay. Yet, that is precisely what has happened in the United Kingdom. Skoda has taken its award-winning Enyaq electric SUV and, with the help of a specialist firm, has created the Enyaq Cargo, a two-seater commercial vehicle designed for the modern mobile workforce. The… Read more…
Baidu partners with Uber to deploy thousands of robotaxis globally
The first deployments are expected to take place later this year in Asia and the Middle East, using Apollo Go’s sixth-generation robotaxi.
Baidu has become the latest company to partner with Uber, as Chinese autonomous driving technology developers aim to deploy their technology in global markets.
Ultium Cells converts Spring Hill factory for LFP production
Ultium Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will convert its battery cell factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to produce LFP cells. Production is estimated to start at the end of 2027. Read more…
Evolt installs chargers at nine historic sites in Wales
Evolt Charging has deployed 22kW EV charge points at nine Cadw heritage sites across Wales, including Tintern Abbey and Harlech Castle. The project, funded by Transport for Wales, also equips Cadw depots to support its new electric fleet, bridging rural infrastructure gaps. Read more…
Danish airport launches electric flights on domestic route
Sønderborg Airport has become the first Danish airport to launch an electric aircraft on a domestic route. On 11 July, a 100% electrically powered aircraft from Beta Technologies completed the route from Sønderborg to Copenhagen. Read more…
Geely, Zeekr finalize merger deal with higher offer
The final merger agreement prices Zeekr at $26.87 per ADS, up from the $25.66 proposed two months ago.
The merger is currently expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, and Zeekr will delist from the NYSE.
Panasonic inaugurates its second battery plant in Kansas
Panasonic celebrates the opening of its new US factory for electric car round cells in De Soto near Kansas City. This is the Japanese manufacturer’s second production facility in the USA. Series production of 2170 cells has already begun in Kansas. It remains to be seen how quickly Panasonic intends to scale up. Read more…
Blink Charging acquires Zemetric to boost fleet EV charging
Blink Charging has acquired 100% of Zemetric, a US-based charging infrastructure company specialising in fleet, multi-family, and high-utilisation destination charging. The acquisition is expected to close by mid-July. Read more…
Tesla officially launches Model Y in India
After more than a decade of back-and-forth discussions and delays, Tesla has officially entered the Indian market. The company today inaugurated its first showroom in Mumbai and introduced the new Model Y as its maiden product in the country. Read more…
Nio’s new ES8 to feature same 102-kWh battery pack as ET9, regulatory info hints
The new Nio ES8 is equipped with a 102-kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 635 kilometers.
The new ES8 could offer a longer range without increasing the starting price, thereby enhancing its appeal.
China’s robotaxi market to reach $44.5 billion by 2035, says TrendForce
TrendForce predicts that China’s robotaxi market will reach $44.5 billion by 2035, about 900 times its current size.
China’s robotaxi industry is booming, driven by a well-established supply chain system that will rapidly reduce hardware costs.
Hyundai reveals Ioniq 9 UK pricing and specs
Hyundai Motor UK has announced specifications and pricing for the Ioniq 9 electric SUV. Starting at £64,995, the 110kWh battery delivers up to 385 miles WLTP range. And Hyundai’s first smart AI Assistant comes standard. Read more…
PepsiCo deploys six eActros with XPO to cut UK fleet emissions
PepsiCo UK has appointed XPO Logistics as its core transport provider across England and Wales. The partnership will see six Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks replace over one million diesel kilometres annually, cutting emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes. Read more…
