Kia’s EV2 has now been spotted in testing somewhere in the Alps in Europe, sporting German license plates as you can see in the spy video embedded below. The car is of course heavily camouflaged, but its silhouette is very clear even so – it’s similar to the EV3, like that one is to the EV9. With this design language… Read more…
Volkswagen’s ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE show car goes into series production
One year after the world premiere of the show car at the ID. Meeting in Locarno 2024, VW presented the limited special edition of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE with exclusive paintwork and a series of design highlights. Read more…
Automotive Innovations Award 2025: VW returns to the top
A new study by the Centre of Automotive Management shows Volkswagen taking first place among volume brands in terms of innovative strength, while Nio takes the lead in the premium segment. Most innovations now come from Chinese or German car manufacturers, while Tesla is falling behind. Read more…
EU research project launches to improve Li-S batteries
The EU research project TALISSMAN seeks to develop safer and more powerful lithium-Sulphur batteries, and includes nine organizations from four countries. Application areas include electric vehicles, aerospace and heavy transport. Read more…
Grab begins autonomous electric bus trials in Singapore
Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing service provider, Grab, has launched a pilot to test an autonomous electric bus in its home market, Singapore. The company has collaborated with Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), a full-stack autonomous vehicle technology producer based in South Korea. Read more…
‘Zero Defects’: How BMW Wants To Make Its New EV Batteries Worry-Free
German precision and AI come together to make life easier for future BMW EV owners. Lire la suite…
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Can Drift All Day While Changing Simulated Gears
Hyundai’s new performance EV is here, and it promises more fun and more range than the Ioniq 5 N. Lire la suite…
Engie Vianeo launches in Germany – with focus on truck chargers
French charging network operator Engie Vianeo has announced its planned launch in Germany. Vianeo intends to position itself “with a clear focus on heavy goods vehicles”. However, it will still take some time before the first charging stations go into operation. Read more…
Aventon launches Aventure M, a mid-drive fat tire e-bike with auto-shifting
Aventon is giving its popular fat tire e-bike a serious upgrade. The company just unveiled the Aventure M, a new mid-drive version of its best-selling Aventure model. With more torque, smarter shifting, and a boost in connectivity and control, Aventon says this is the “most advanced” bike it has ever produced. Read more…
Xiaomi is already testing a 1,548 hp YU7 Ultra
You’d think that after breaking records with the ridiculously fast SU7 Ultra, after launching the YU7 SUV to pretty much a stratosphere of popularity, and after revealing there is an even bigger SUV on the way – the YU9 – Xiaomi would rest a little. But no, it seems the word “rest” is not in Xiaomi’s dictionary. During the launch… Read more…
BMW increases EV sales – but growth is slowing
The BMW Group delivered 111,027 BEVs in the second quarter, slightly more than in the first quarter (109,516 BEVs). After the full first half of the year, BMW Group’s BEV sales counter stands at 220,540 vehicles, compared to 190,622 in the same period last year. However, growth is slowing. Read more…
Nio commissions 1,000th battery swap station in China
Nio has launched its 1,000th highway battery swap station in China, finalising a network that links 550 cities. The company now operates 3,399 swap stations nationwide, alongside over 2,800 supercharging stations, as it continues domestic and European expansion. Read more…
Accumotive to recycle batteries for production from 2026
Mercedes-Benz has now officially confirmed that its subsidiary Accumotive will take over the reconditioning of used batteries in addition to the assembly of the new battery generation from 2026 in Kamenz, Germany. Preparation work has already kicked off. Read more…
EV sales in Austria rise by 42 per cent
In Austria, 31,534 battery-electric cars were newly registered in the first half of the year, marking a 42.2 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. They accounted for a 22 per cent share of all new passenger car registrations. In the EV model ranking for H1, the Tesla Model Y was clearly in the lead. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxis Will Get On Waymo’s Territory In San Francisco ‘In A Month Or Two’: Musk
The service area in Austin, Texas, will also get bigger this week. Lire la suite…
ArcBest cites consumption of 1.55 kWh/mile for Tesla Semi
ArcBest has completed a pilot using the Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck in regular over-the-road freight routes in the US. The three-week trial covered 4,494 miles with an average daily range of 321 miles and energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile. Read more…
Meet the Porsche Taycan Black Edition, now with more power and longer driving range
Porsche is rolling out three new Taycan Black Edition models. The 2026 Porsche Taycan Black Edition brings more than just a sporty new look. All three are equipped with Porsche’s Performance Battery Plus, delivering more power and a longer driving range. Read more…
China’s new self-driving electric scooter shows off performance
Move over, ordinary scooters – there’s a new contender packed with features that seem to rival the latest in automotive tech. Omoway, a fresh face in the electric two-wheeler space founded by former Xpeng execs, has just unveiled the Omo X, a scooter full of premium tech features that blur the lines between e-scooter and self-driving EV. Read more…
Mercedes to install 500 ultra-fast chargers at US retail sites
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging has signed a landmark agreement in the US with Federal Realty Investment Trust to become its preferred EV charging provider. The deal will bring 500 new 400 kW chargers to premium retail centres nationwide, accessible to all EV drivers. Read more…
Bentley EXP 15 concept showcases the brand’s full-electric future vision
Bentley is stepping into its fully electric future, and it all starts with the just-unveiled EXP 15 concept. This is a full-size exterior model, while the inside is only accessible in virtual reality. Of course that means it will never be for sale – but it is intended to “provide clues to the brand’s first full-electric production car being revealed… Read more…
