German firms PHYTEC, PIONIX, Frickly Systems, CuroCon and Alp have officially established the EVCS-Cube Consortium for their development kit to foster close cooperation in advancing EV charging technology. PHYTEC and PIONIX unveiled the EVCS-Cube back in January, a complete development kit for DC and AC charging systems that enables the evaluation of components and direct… Read more…
Brennerautobahn and Alpitronic put megawatt charging system into operation in Bolzano
The Brenner motorway company has opened Italy’s first megawatt charging station for trucks at the Firmian car park at the Bolzano South exit. The HYC1000 charging system from Alpitronic not only offers an MCS plug, but also three CCS charging options. If required, the site can also be expanded with a second megawatt charging system. Read more…
Zero 60 launches sustainable EV charging station in Lake Placid, New York
US EV charge point operator Zero 60 has opened its fourth renewable-energy-powered EV charging station, with four charging spaces, in Lake Placid, New York. Zero 60 was founded by engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy company Faith Technologies. It operates two other sites in New York State and one in California. Plans call for the… Read more…
PNNL researchers study common lithium salt for cheaper and quicker battery manufacturing
Scientists at the US Department of Energy‘s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have recently discovered that the sublimation of lithium oxide, when mixed with nickel-rich cathode precursors, creates a single-crystal structure that could be used in longer-lasting batteries. In a new finding published in Nature Energy, the PNNL-led team showed that vapor from lithium oxide… Read more…
Kandi and CBAK partnership on US lithium battery facilities
Chinese automotive firm Kandi Technologies and battery manufacturer CBAK Energy Technology have formed a strategic partnership to establish two lithium battery production facilities in the US, at locations under evaluation. The first facility, focused on battery pack assembly, is slated for near-term development. The second facility, for battery cell manufacturing, will be a longer-term initiative… Read more…
BYD kicks off EV rebate wave in China
The Chinese market leader BYD is offering considerable discounts on models from the Dynasty and Ocean series in its home market as part of a promotion until the end of June. Three other suppliers have already responded and also reduced their prices. Read more…
Mitsubishi Fuso & Iwatani sign MoU for liquid hydrogen truck fuel
The Daimler truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso and the Japanese energy company Iwatani want to jointly develop and roll out refuelling technology for liquid hydrogen. The aim is to establish an efficient infrastructure for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles in Japan. Read more…
2025 Volvo EX30: What Do You Want To Know?
The compact electric Volvo EX30 has finally arrived on our shores. But is it the car we really wanted? Ask us all about it. Read more…
From the ashes: Lion Electric finds a lifeline in Quebec
A new subsidy for electric school buses in Quebec has given flailing electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric a fresh commercial forecast and a raft of fresh pile of real estate cash to swim around in. Read more…
BYD starts a new EV price war in China
BYD has triggered another EV price war in China by slashing the price of several models, sending the stocks of local EV automakers sinking. Read more…
Electric cargo bikes grow in popularity in the US, making cargo bike shows a thing
Cargo e-bikes have long been a staple in European cities, seamlessly blending utility with eco-friendly transportation. Now, the U.S. is catching up, not just in adoption but in celebration.. Read more…
Ola Electric commences deliveries of electric motorcycles
Ola Electric, India’s best-selling e-2W maker, has commenced deliveries of its first electric motorcycle – the Roadster. The company expects this model to “unlock the true potential of EVs” in the two-wheeler category. Read more…
Why The 2026 Toyota bZ Doesn’t Get Crazy Fast Charging Speeds
The 2026 Toyota bZ gets huge upgrades in all areas, but its maximum charging speed is still the same. Read more…
ElevenEs announces fast-charging LFP cell
Serbian LFP battery manufacturer ElevenEs is launching an advanced LFP cell for use in electric cars. The prismatic cell is designed to enable fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in twelve minutes and is advertised as being particularly durable. Read more…
Circle K opens first dedicated charging hub in Europe
Circle K has just opened its first European EV-only ‘pure’ charging station in Gothenburg, Sweden. It’s the largest EV charging-only location in Circle K’s global network. Read more…
Spotify’s upcoming “Jam” feature will transform in-car music sharing on Android Auto
The battle for the car stereo is a tale as old as road trips themselves. Who gets to play DJ? Whose phone needs to be awkwardly passed around? Spotify wants to call a truce with an update to its Android Auto application, introducing its collaborative “Jam” feature directly to car dashboards “in the coming months.” What exactly is this “Jam”… Read more…
Cumberland Council secures charger funding
Cumberland in the UK has just secured funding to install a number of electric vehicle chargepoints across the county. The initiative is being supported by the LEVI fund. Read more…
Affordable Clean Cars Coalition launches in the USA
Eleven U.S. states have announced an initiative to support the US automotive industry in the USA to manufacture more affordable clean cars, while sharing information regarding successful programmes. Read more…
Spedition W&P adds 20 electric trucks to fleet
The Bavarian logistics company W&P has just expanded its commercial fleet with 20 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. These join three eActros 300s and around 40 additional diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz trucks on the W&P fleet. Read more…
First EVs with CATL’s swappable batteries on the market
The first electric cars equipped with CATL’s Choco-SEB exchangeable batteries are on the road in China. Specifically, Changan Automobile has delivered the first batch of 1,000 Oshan 520 electric sedans to a taxi company in Chongqing. Read more…
