VAG Nuremberg has just hit a milestone of operating 100 electric buses in the city, following the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G bus. It’s one of 31 articulated buses of this model set to be delivered to the public transport firm by the end of the month. Read more…
Over 100 electric buses now in Nuremberg
VAG Nuremberg has just hit a milestone of operating 100 electric buses in the city, following the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G bus. It’s one of 31 articulated buses of this model set to be delivered to the public transport firm by the end of the month. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz GTX: Between sense and nonsense
As nobody really needs 250 kW of power in a family van, the ID. Buzz GTX overshot the mark here. Nevertheless, the top-of-the-range variant with all-wheel drive also offers practical features such as the highest towing capacity of all MEB models. The question of whether this is sense or nonsense runs like a red thread through almost the entire vehicle, as our test shows.
VW ID. Buzz GTX: Between sense and nonsense
As nobody really needs 250 kW of power in a family van, the ID. Buzz GTX overshot the mark here. Nevertheless, the top-of-the-range variant with all-wheel drive also offers practical features such as the highest towing capacity of all MEB models. The question of whether this is sense or nonsense runs like a red thread through almost the entire vehicle, as our test shows.
A Key Tesla Cybertruck Feature Just Went Subscription-Only
Plus, used car values on the rise and Ford raises prices over tariffs. Read more…
Why Geely’s Zeekr May Go Private Again
Zeekr went public on the NYSE in 2025, but Geely wants it private again to fend off increasing competition. Read more…
Beijing Hyundai unveils Elexio electric SUV
Beijing Hyundai has just unveiled its first electric SUV for the Chinese market, the Elexio. The brand shared images of the new vehicle to Weibo and states launch is targeted for Q3 of 2025. Read more…
Li Auto officially launches updated L-series EREVs with unchanged prices
Li Auto’s updated L-series EREVs are now available in showrooms, with deliveries set to begin next week.
These updated models are priced the same as before but bring feature upgrades.
‘Robotaxi’ trademarks declined in blow to Tesla
Tesla has had its trademark applications for the term ‘Robotaxi’ for its vehicles turned down by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), who said the term is too generic. The USPTO is still examining an application by Tesla to use ‘Robotaxi’ for its ride-hailing service that’s set to launch in June. Read more…
Hamburger Hochbahn gears up to launch autonomous shuttles
In the ALIKE project, Hamburger Hochbahn, Holon, the VW subsidiary Moia and other partners want to test around 20 autonomous electric shuttles in the Hanseatic city. A depot for the vehicles is to be built over the next few months. Read more…
High-ranking drive developer Vineet Mehta leaves Tesla
Vineet Mehta, Director of Battery Technology and Drive Architecture at Tesla, has left the company after 18 years. As he announced on LinkedIn, he had his last day of work at Tesla on 2 May and will “take a break.” Read more…
EU Parliament waves through softened CO2 targets
The EU Parliament has given its nod to the softening of the CO2 fleet targets for 2025 requested by the Commission. The proposal received 458 votes in favour, 101 against and 14 abstentions. Now all that remains is for the Council to give its approval, which is probably a mere formality. Read more…
Sources state BYD is targeting half its vehicle sales to come from outside China by 2030
We’ve said it before and will say it again: Build Your Dreams (BYD) is coming. The Chinese automaker continues to gain momentum in global NEV sales and does not expect to hit the brakes anytime soon. According to multiple sources, BYD aims to have half of its vehicle sales come from other markets outside China within the next five years. Read more…
Nissan Ariya 70-MPH Highway Range Test: Can It Reach 250 Miles?
This particular Ariya is the top-spec trim with the large battery pack and 20-inch wheels. Its highway EPA rating is 249 miles. Read more…
Solar-Powered Hoverboard Looks Like Sketchy Fun
It’s not exactly a road-tripping machine, but it is free transportation. Read more…
Tesla abandons Cybertruck range extender, offers refunds
Tesla pulled the plug on its planned range extender for the Cybertruck, leaving some early buyers who paid for the upgrade eligible for a full refund. The option to reserve the range extender disappeared from the company’s website not too long ago, suggesting trouble for the much-awaited accessory. The range extender was introduced as a solution to the Cybertruck’s far-lower-than-expected… Read more…
Lucid reduces quarterly loss
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors achieved a turnover of 235 million US dollars in the first quarter. Lucid was able to reduce its net loss – and has also confirmed its forecast for the full year 2025. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender Is Officially Dead
Tesla quietly killed off the Tesla Cybertruck’s $16,000 Range Extender and refunded reservations. Read more…
BYD & Tsingshan pull out of Chile lithium projects
The Chinese EV maker BYD and the metals group Tsingshan have announced that they will no longer be involved in the construction of lithium cathode plants in Chile, following a drop in lithium prices. The companies had previously announced separate plans to make multi-million dollar investments in the country. Read more…
CATL launches Tener Stack energy storage system with massive 9 MWh capacity
Tener Stack is capable of charging around 150 EVs or powering an average home for six years.
It is the world’s first production-ready 9 MWh ultra-high-capacity energy storage system solution.
