Ontario has earmarked an additional $92 million for its ChargeON EV charging programme, raising the province’s total investment to 180 million Canadian ollars. The budget also includes strategic support for EV supply chains as Ontario responds to economic pressures and US trade tensions. Read more…
Port of Antwerp-Bruges introduces electric tugboat
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has unveiled the Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat. Built by the Damen Shipyards Group, the vessel is an RSD tugboat (Reversed Stern Drive), capable of towing both at the bow and stern. Read more…
Toyota & Sinotruk sign heavy hydrogen truck cooperation deal
Toyota has agreed a strategic cooperation with Sinotruk, the largest manufacturer of heavy trucks in China. Both sides want to work together on the development of fuel cell commercial vehicles for China – with a particular focus on heavy-duty trucks. Read more…
ABB acquires power electronics firm Brightloop
Swiss tech firm ABB has finalised its plans to acquire BrightLoop in order to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The acquisition is set to enhance ABB’s capabilities in power converter systems for construction and mining equipment, electric ferries, and offshore vessels. Read more…
Velotric launches its first full-suspension fat tire electric bike
Velotric is breaking new ground – and blazing new trails – with the launch of its newest electric bike model, the Nomad 2X. Based on the popular all-terrain Nomad platform, Velotric has ratcheted up the action with a full-suspension version that doesn’t skimp on the features. Read more…
BYD surpasses Tesla in BEV registrations in Europe for 1st time
BYD registered 7,231 BEVs in Europe in April, ahead of Tesla’s 7,165.
BYD’s BEV registrations were up 169 percent year-over-year, while Tesla saw a 49 percent drop.
Defunct Chinese EV brand HiPhi reportedly resurrects after change of boss
An investor from Lebanon has invested in HiPhi and the countdown is on for the brand’s work resumption, according to local media.
HiPhi’s factory will produce the original models, and its annual capacity will remain at 150,000 units.
BYD Dolphin Surf launches in Europe
A new small electric car has just landed in Europe, and it comes with a rather attractive price tag. Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its popular compact EV, the Seagull, in 15 European countries. For its European debut, this little electric runabout has been given a new name: the Dolphin Surf. Back in China, where the Dolphin Surf is… Read more…
Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy
The Toronto-based firm has filed for bankruptcy protection in both Canada and the US, and is expected to begin selling off its business or assets. Once valued at over $2bn, the firm has faced months of mounting financial difficulties. Read more…
Paxster opens new factory in Norway
Norwegian electric delivery van manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg. The new factory, which cost about 55 million kroner (approx. 4,780,000 euros) is planned to boost production by 2,250 vehicles per year. Read more…
Nio’s updated ET5, ET5 Touring reach showrooms, launch to be on May 25
The updated ET5 and ET5 Touring became available at Nio showrooms today, with three days to go for the launch.
They are expected to receive feature upgrades with no price changes.
Qbuzz places second order with Yutong
Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz is strengthening its zero-emission bus fleet with a second batch of 62 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong. This comes as European suppliers struggle with reliability and delivery, pushing operators to secure proven alternatives. Read more…
Xpeng halves net losses
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2025. Xpeng was able to significantly increase sales with new models – and the black zero is also increasingly within reach. Read more…
Fiat’s New EV Might Be The Cutest Pickup In The World
The Tris doesn’t need a conventional EV charger–it can just be plugged into a 220V outlet. Read more…
Seat: EV production in Spain takes shape
Seat says it has reached two milestones on the road to series EV production at its Martorell plant. One is the assembly of pre-series battery systems, and the other is the start of pre-series production of initial body parts using the new PXL press. Read more…
The Dodge Charger EV Sedan Is Finally Here
The four-door Charger Daytona comes with 670 hp and a mechanical limited-slip diff at the rear. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht inks strategic tie-up with engine maker Dongan
Xpeng Aeroht and Dongan signed a strategic cooperation agreement to create aviation-specific hybrid systems.
Dongan is the range-extender supplier for Xpeng Aeroht’s modular flying car’s parent vehicle.
ChargePoint and Eaton join forces to accelerate EV infrastructure integration
ChargePoint and Eaton are teaming up to simplify EV infrastructure deployment across North America and Europe. The collaboration will see both firms integrate EV charging solutions with power distribution technologies to offer turnkey electrification. Read more…
BYD signs new deal to supply energy storage systems for project in Chile
BYD has signed an agreement with Spain’s Grenergy to supply an additional 3.5 GWh of energy storage systems.
The supply is for Oasis Atacama in Chile, one of the largest electrochemical energy storage projects in the world.
Xiaomi founder says official launch of YU7 SUV expected in Jul
The official pricing of the YU7 won’t be announced at tonight’s pre-launch event and its pre-orders won’t be open.
The YU7 will be unveiled at Xiaomi’s product launch event, which starts at 7:00 pm Beijing time today.
