For a few years now, Volkswagen has teased the world with the promise of an electric GTI, a battery-powered heir to its legendary hot hatch throne. But while the German auto giant was busy making promises, its French rival, Peugeot, was busy building. In a surprise move at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, Peugeot pulled the covers off the… Read more…
Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China
Toyota’s new electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Starting at about $15,000 in China, Toyota’s new bZ3X electric SUV was the best-selling EV among foreign brands in China last month. Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here’s Why
We also discuss why thousands of American jobs in Republican states are on the line and how the rest of the world is running away with EVs. Read more…
This Legendary Hot Hatchback Returns As An EV
The Peugeot 205 GTI was a performance icon. Now its modern successor is here, trading a turbocharged engine for batteries. Read more…
ABB acquires BrightLoop to expand its off-highway vehicle and marine electrification business
Switzerland-headquartered electrical engineering firm ABB has agreed to acquire French power electronics firm BrightLoop to accelerate its electrification strategy for industrial off-highway vehicles and marine vessels. The acquisition will expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering compact, rugged and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for construction and mining equipment, electric ferries and offshore vessels. BrightLoop offers a… Read more…
Ampcera launches nano-sulfide solid electrolytes, starts shipments to solid-state battery makers
US-based solid-state battery materials developer Ampcera has launched its new nano-sulfide solid electrolyte powders for all-solid-state batteries and has started global shipments to customers. Ampcera’s nano-sulfide powders feature high ionic conductivity and super-fine particle sizes in the hundreds of nanometers, addressing a bottleneck in solid-state battery development and manufacturing. The powders enable higher energy density… Read more…
Peugeot E-208 GTi: Peugeot brings the ‘Hot Hatch’ into the electric age
The Renault 5 has an Alpine offshoot and VW has announced a GTI version for its ID.2 even before the market launch – sporty small cars are still an image driver. The electric cars from the Stellantis Group were not previously known for high performance and driving pleasure. Peugeot now wants to change that with the E-208 GTi. Read more…
E-bike specialist VanMoof makes a comeback with the S6 series
The now insolvent e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is launching its first models under the management of McLaren Applied: the S6 and S6 Open e-bikes are available for €3,298 – and can be reserved now. Read more…
HCM City to electrify 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles
HCM City in Vietnam has announced plans to convert approximately 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles to electric vehicles. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce emissions, expand charging infrastructure, and modernise urban transport through regulatory reform and public-private cooperation. Read more…
Eaton and AMP IT launch ‘Charging-as-a-Service’ in Switzerland
Irish energy management specialist Eaton and Swiss company AMP IT have partnered to offer a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for building owners in Switzerland. The model, called ‘Charging-as-a-Service’, combines solar energy and battery storage with intelligent control systems. Read more…
The 2026 Rivian R1S And R1T Will Be Slightly More Expensive
We still have to wait a little longer to find out the specs for the new model year, though. Read more…
The Trump-Musk Feud Comes Right At Tesla’s Big ‘What’s Next’ Moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk picks a very big fight ahead of a very big moment for the company. Plus: Why we’re impressed by the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Read more…
Pricier and heavier Tesla Model S and Model X refresh leaves fans unimpressed
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.
