The German company claims its upscale electric bus can drive up to 403 miles using a half-megawatt-hour battery. Read more…
18 electric buses for Michigan school district
Michigan’s third-largest school district, Dearborn Public Schools, has just added 18 new electric school buses to its student transportation fleet. The Blue Bird buses are being provided by Highland Electric Fleets and will serve daily routes across the area. Read more…
VinFast launches a small electric cargo van in Vietnam
VinFast has introduced a new small cargo van in Vietnam, called the EC Van (E-City Van). The move highlights the company’s growing emphasis on electric mobility solutions for businesses and public transport in the domestic market. Read more…
Pony AI has confidentially filed for HK listing, report says
Pony AI could be listed in Hong Kong this year, according to Bloomberg.
Hong Kong’s stock market began allowing companies to confidentially file listing applications earlier this month.
State of Vermont pauses EV sales requirements
The Governor of Vermont in the US has issued an executive order for the pause of a plan that requires automakers to meet EV sales targets for personal and commercial automobiles. Governor Phil Scott cited vehicle affordability and a lack of infrastructure as some of the reasons for the order. Read more…
Adani commissions India’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics
Adani Enterprises, the core entity of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, has deployed the country’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics. This initiative forms part of the company’s broader efforts towards decarbonisation. Read more…
CATL to price HK listing at HK$263 per share, report says
CATL’s issue size adjustment option will be exercised and it will raise about HK$35.66 billion ($4.57 billion) in total.
CATL’s offering received a more-than-expected reception, in part due to optimism from the truce in the US-China trade war.
Vianode and Fortum partner on recycled graphite for EV batteries
Advanced battery materials specialist Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling have signed an MoU to develop a sustainable value chain for EV battery materials. The partnership targets scalable graphite recovery, enabling low-carbon anode production. Read more…
GM and LGES want to launch LMR battery cells on the market
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have developed a new generation of battery cells: so-called lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells in a prismatic design. The market launch is planned for 2028. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota C-HR Wants To Be A Sporty bZ
This crossover will have 338 horsepower, standard all-wheel-drive and sprint to 60 in about five seconds. Read more…
Launch event for Nio’s facelifted ES6, EC6 to start at 7:30 pm Beijing time on May 16
The launch event for the facelifted Nio ES6 and EC6 will be held online only, partly to save costs.
Firefly also held an online-only event when it launched its first model on April 19.
Google’s Gemini is coming to Android Auto in a few months
Google will enhance Android Auto and cars with Google built-in by bringing over Gemini later this year. The company’s AI natural voice assistant will accept hands-free commands without the need to push a button or do anything but keep your hands on the wheel. Drivers will be able to interact with Gemini just like on their smartphones, but with some… Read more…
PowerGo launches Spain’s first dynamic charging tariff
EV drivers in Spain can now take advantage of dynamic charging pricing for the first time, thanks to the introduction of a new tariff system by PowerGo. It means lower prices for off-peak charging at more than 50 PowerGo charging locations across Spain. Read more…
BASF and Group14 deliver silicon anode breakthrough for lithium-ion batteries
BASF and Group14 have unveiled a market-ready silicon anode solution capable of delivering nearly four times the capacity of graphite. Their drop-in technology is said to offer high durability and rapid scalability for next-gen EV batteries. Read more…
VW confirms MEB+ platform for 2026
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed plans to further develop the MEB EV platform with the MEB+, following longstanding rumours of a refresh. The platform refresh will begin with the launch of the new ID.2 supermini next year. Read more…
China NEV retail at 294,000 in May 1-11, up 32% year-on-year
China’s cumulative retail sales of passenger NEVs so far this year stood at 3.618 million units, up 35 percent year-on-year.
China’s NEV penetration rate at retail was 51.3 percent in the May 1-11 period and 48.6 percent year-to-date.
Mitsubishi to present new electric SUV for Europe in September
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV called the ‘Eclipse Cross’ in Europe. Deliveries of the model, which Mitsubishi plans to present in September, are scheduled to start at the end of 2025. The Eclipse Cross will be manufactured by Renault at the Douai plant in France. Read more…
The Mercedes CLA EV Will Work With Tesla Superchargers After All
Mercedes-Benz backtracked on its original idea of restricting the CLA to 800V DC fast chargers. Read more…
300 new electric buses arrive for Santiago’s Red Movilidad
Public transport operator Red Movilidad has welcomed 300 new electric buses to Santiago as part of Chile’s drive to electrify its public transport fleet. The move kicks off a major expansion that will see 1,800 electric buses deployed by the end of 2025, bringing the capital’s electric share to 68%. Read more…
Xpeng inks deal with Plugsurfing in Europe
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng has entered into a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing to grant its European customers immediate access to one of the continent’s most extensive public charging networks. Read more…
