Most of them are Cybertrucks. The city isn’t thrilled about the situation. Read more…
Stellantis finally has a new CEO
Back in early December, then Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, and from that point onwards the car-making conglomerate has been searching for a replacement. This was finally found today, as Stellantis is now announcing that Antonio Filosa, a 25-year veteran of the company, will be its new CEO. Antonio Filosa Filosa currently serves as COO for the Americas and Chief… Read more…
Artemis hydrofoil workboat to skim Rotterdam waters
The Port of Rotterdam has deployed a fully electric hydrofoil patrol boat as part of its mission to decarbonise its entire fleet with the renewal of old vessels. The vessel, leased from Artemis Technologies, is part of a fleet renewal pilot project that will run until November 2025. Read more…
Kia EV9 Trims Get Up To $2,000 Cheaper For 2026
Kia’s largest EV still starts at $56,395, but three of its five trims will now cost you less. Read more…
Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars
Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars. Read more…
XPeng launches its new AI-powered MONA M03 Max BEV in China for under $20,000
Eight days after publicly unveiling a new Max variant of its already popular MONA M03 sedan, XPeng Motors has officially launched it in China at an insanely low price of RMB 139,800 ($19,400). For those prices, MONA M03 Max drivers will gain access to some of XPeng’s most advanced AI-centric technologies. Read more…
Toyota is ‘loading the bases’ with a wave of new hybrid, PHEV, and EVs
With a new lineup of electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid, and EV models, Toyota is swinging for the fences. By offering every powertrain option, Toyota believes it has a better chance of hitting a home run. Will it hit it out of the park, or is Toyota setting itself up for a swing and a miss. Read more…
Stellantis Has A New Boss. He Has His Work Cut Out For Him
Can Jeep chief Antonio Filosa turn things around? Plus: Auto sales are expected to slow, and GM goes big on V8s. Read more…
Mober expands green logistics services to Thailand
Philippines-based green logistics service provider Mober has forayed into Thailand. The company has started using its electric trucks for a zero-emission delivery service in Bangkok. Read more…
Xpeng launches Max variants for Mona M03, bringing Tesla FSD-like features to $18,040 model
The Xpeng Mona M03 Max starts at RMB 129,800 ($18,040) and comes standard with the free Turing smart driving system.
From January to April, the Mona M03 delivered 61,340 units, accounting for 47.53 percent of Xpeng’s total deliveries during the same period.
BMW launches new i4 top model with more power
BMW has announced a series of model upgrades for summer 2025. In terms of electric cars, this includes the i4, where not only will the two rear-wheel drive models become more efficient, but a more powerful top-of-the-range model will also be added to the range. Read more…
BMW launches new i4 top model with more power
BMW has announced a series of model upgrades for summer 2025. In terms of electric cars, this includes the i4, where not only will the two rear-wheel drive models become more efficient, but a more powerful top-of-the-range model will also be added to the range. Read more…
China’s 100-Second EV Battery Swaps Are Here
Battery giant CATL is deploying new “Choco-Swap” power units that can be swapped in and out in less than two minutes. Read more…
Opel teases tougher Frontera
Opel has pulled the wraps off a concept vehicle dubbed the Frontera Gravel. This beefed-up version of the new Frontera electric SUV hints at a future where family haulers dream of dirt roads, even if they mostly stick to school runs. The question on everyone’s mind: is this rugged EV just playing dress-up, or is there some real adventure in… Read more…
Opel teases tougher Frontera
Opel has pulled the wraps off a concept vehicle dubbed the Frontera Gravel. This beefed-up version of the new Frontera electric SUV hints at a future where family haulers dream of dirt roads, even if they mostly stick to school runs. The question on everyone’s mind: is this rugged EV just playing dress-up, or is there some real adventure in… Read more…
MIT researchers create sodium fuel cell with high energy density
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have published a study detailing the performance attributes of a sodium fuel cell with three times the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries. Members of the research group have formed a company, Propel Aero, to develop the technology. Read more…
MIT researchers create sodium fuel cell with high energy density
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have published a study detailing the performance attributes of a sodium fuel cell with three times the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries. Members of the research group have formed a company, Propel Aero, to develop the technology. Read more…
This Curbside EV Charger Fits Right Into The Sidewalk
Rheinmetall, Europe’s largest arms manufacturer, came up with a great solution for curbside charging. Read more…
Xiaomi’s Q1 EV sales growth slows down compared to 2024
In the first quarter, Xiaomi generated sales of the equivalent of 2.2 billion euros with its electric car business, an increase of eleven per cent compared to the previous quarter. This means that the division’s growth is slowing down – partly due to seasonal factors. Read more…
Xiaomi’s Q1 EV sales growth slows down compared to 2024
In the first quarter, Xiaomi generated sales of the equivalent of 2.2 billion euros with its electric car business, an increase of eleven per cent compared to the previous quarter. This means that the division’s growth is slowing down – partly due to seasonal factors. Read more…
