Tesla has rolled out another update for its aging premium electric cars, the Model S and Model X, but the changes are drawing more criticism than applause. The refreshed models are now more expensive, heavier, and, in the case of the high-performance Model S Plaid, slower. This latest revision seems to widen the value gap between Tesla’s top-tier offerings and… Read more…
De Lijn orders nearly 300 electric buses from BYD, Iveco and VDL
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded contracts for a total of 290 new electric buses to BYD, Iveco and VDL. The largest contract was awarded to the manufacturer BYD with 140 electric buses. With additional funding from the government, De Lijn plans to order 500 more electric buses this year. Read more…
Iveco to start fitting the S-eWay with LFP batteries from 2026
Following the launch of the S-eWay as a chassis last year, Iveco is now also presenting its battery-electric truck as a tractor unit. Iveco is positioning the new version as a truck for long-distance and regional transport and confirm that it has a range of up to 600 kilometres – thanks to “a brand new generation of LFP batteries.” Read more…
PowerCell and Bosch scale fuel cell push in China
Hydrogen specialist PowerCell deepens its collaboration with Bosch to fast-track fuel cell adoption in China’s mobility and industrial sectors. The extended agreement covers automotive stacks and new use cases in construction and backup power. Read more…
Charging AI startup Lemonflow completes pre-seed funding round
Munich-based AI startup Lemonflow, which is developing a voice-based AI agent for charging infrastructure, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round. Alongside financial investors, seasoned players from the mobility and AI sectors joined the round. Read more…
Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Very Rare Electric Pickup At Half Price
The Lordstown Endurance was quite innovative, with four in-wheel electric motors and a large battery. Read more…
SAIC adds new 9,500-car cargo ship, bringing its fleet to 36 car carriers
Anji Soundness began its maiden voyage today and will sail to Europe after loading vehicles at Chinese ports.
SAIC’s other car carrier, the Anji Ansheng, with a capacity of 9,500 vehicles, began its maiden voyage last month.
BYD exec says China’s EV price war unsustainable
BYD’s Stella Li said China’s EV price war is unsustainable and explains why the company cut prices.
Li also mentioned that BYD plans to continue making significant investments outside China, with a particular focus on the European market.
Vauxhall launches AWD variant of the Grandland Electric
Vauxhall expands its electrified line-up with the new Grandland Electric AWD. The dual-motor SUV offers up to 311 miles of range and 239 kW of power. It is also the first electric Vauxhall with all-wheel drive. Read more…
Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. Read more…
Scania to save Northvolt Labs
Following the insolvency of Northvolt, the former anticipated leader in European battery cell production, Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is working hard to save the Northvolt Labs research and development centre in Västerås, Sweden. Scania boss Christian Levin is now looking for partners. Read more…
Aegis Energy taps Cloudics to power multi-energy charging hubs for trucks
UK-based Aegis Energy has partnered with Estonian platform provider Cloudics to digitally manage its planned network of 30 multi-energy hubs for commercial vehicles by 2030. The network will combine EV charging with hydrogen, HVO and bio-CNG. Read more…
GM invests billions in US production – with a renewed focus on petrol
General Motors is investing around $4 billion to boost production at its US facilities – with a significant portion allocated to petrol-powered vehicles. Still, a new generation of affordable EVs is said to be in the pipeline. Read more…
Apple will soon allow CarPlay users to watch videos
As of right now, you can’t watch YouTube videos while using CarPlay on your infotainment screen. It’s just a way to limit distractions while on the road. However, MacRumors found evidence that the company will soon enable the feature on CarPlay. Of course, the feature itself isn’t new. Some Android-powered vehicles and Tesla allow you to stream movies and videos… Read more…
Trump revokes California combustion engine phase-out – lawsuits announced
US President Donald Trump has signed several resolutions passed by Congress into law – including a measure to block California’s plans to ban the sale of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035. California and ten other US states have already filed lawsuits against the decision. Read more…
Trump revokes California combustion engine phase-out – lawsuits announced
US President Donald Trump has signed several resolutions passed by Congress into law – including a measure to block California’s plans to ban the sale of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035. California and ten other US states have already filed lawsuits against the decision. Read more…
Tesla Updated The Model S And Model X, And The Internet Is Mad
They’re heavier and more expensive, and the Model S Plaid now has a lower top speed. Read more…
Xpeng, BP Pulse open their first jointly built charging station
Xpeng and BP Pulse reached a cooperation agreement in January to share their charging networks.
They will also accelerate the exploration of overseas collaborations.
Mercedes recalls 13,447 locally produced EVs in China due to battery thermal runaway risk
Beijing Benz is recalling 13,447 domestically produced EQC vehicles starting September 27.
Due to a design flaw in the battery management system software, the high-voltage batteries may experience thermal runaway under extreme conditions.
This new electric moped is coming for your streets and bike lanes, and that’s a good thing
Olto, the second electric two-wheeler model from the mobility startup Infinite Machine, was just unveiled as a bike lane-ready moped ready to conquer US cities. Combining slick design with high-tech features, it brings many automotive-level hallmarks to the e-bike market. Read more…
