Electric bus OEM Scania has introduced several innovations to its battery-electric bus platform. The company’s new e-machine now offers four power options, as well as an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox. An additional battery option has been added, and a new charging interface at the rear of the bus is designed to deliver faster charging…. Read more…
New York invests in shared vehicle solutions
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced that $2.9 million in funding has been awarded to 29 community-led projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions in the state. Read more…
Lexus refreshes RZ with company’s first drive-by-wire system
The company claims the changes have resulted in up to 20% larger driving range, reduced charging times, and increased motor output. The refreshed lineup also features Lexus’ first steer-by-wire system, as well as a virtual manual gear shift system called Interactive Manual Drive. Read more…
Former Tesla, Lucid execs form new EV brand Longbow, whose first two models are sharp and ultra-light
A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing itself as ” the first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer. ” It has unveiled its first two featherweight models, inspired by British automotive icons and designed with real-road performance and the overall driver experience in mind. Despite debuting today, the limited hand-built production of these two featherweight EVs is expected to begin relatively quickly, and they start at a price that doesn’t just cater to the affluent. Read more…
Lexus RZ levels up with more range, power, and it’s even getting its first ‘F Sport’ trim
Lexus just upgraded its electric SUV in nearly every way possible. The 2026 Lexus RZ now has more driving range and power with a fully redesigned BEV system. But, that’s not all. The electric SUV gains a slew of new features, including Lexus’ first Steer-by-Wire system. It’s even getting the F Sport treatment. Here’s our first look at the updated EV. Read more…
Tesla’s new Model Y order backlog in China is less than half of what was reported
Rumors about a large order backlog for Tesla’s new Model Y in China are inaccurate. Demand for the updated vehicle is not near what some people claimed. Read more…
Toyota FT-Me: A Two-Seat Electric City Car With No Pedals
Toyota’s new entry-level electric vehicle is particularly suitable for younger people and wheelchair users. Read more…
Shanghai introduces incentives for the construction of battery swap stations
From 1 April 2025, Shanghai, a metropolis of millions, will subsidise the construction of battery exchange stations in the city. Hefei is also introducing a subsidy for such exchange stations. Electric car manufacturer Nio is the biggest beneficiary of the subsidy. Read more…
Renault Group launches series of electric bus initiatives across Europe
A number of pilot programs featuring autonomous electric buses are to run in a number of European cities this year, including Barcelona, Valence, and Zurich. Renault Group says this will include the launch of a commercial automated shuttle bus service with ‘level 4’ automation. Read more…
Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple Maps
Now that it’s rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them. The automaker on Monday announced that Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers using Apple Maps EV route planning, via Apple CarPlay, can now specify a… Read more…
Elon Musk Finally Gets His White House EV Summit
It is dubious whether this ringing Trump endorsement will lift Tesla’s falling sales or stock price. Also: Northvolt goes bankrupt. Read more…
Changan will aim to mass-produce solid-state batteries from 2027
Chinese state-owned Changan Automobile plans to put solid-state batteries in prototype cars by the end of 2025, early 2026. The aim is to validate solid-state vehicle batteries by the end of 2026 and begin mass production by 2027. Changan announced its commitment to accelerating the progress of new-gen battery technology during an investor conference. BYD and CATL are also planning… Read more…
Mahle subsidiary presents ‘world’s smallest wallbox’
With the ‘smallBOX’, Mahle subsidiary chargeBIG has presented a new wallbox. It is characterised by its particularly compact size and will be available in two versions. The catch is that the, according to Mahle, ‘world’s smallest wallbox’ cannot be used independently. Read more…
EVgo and Toyota open first joint HPC stations
The two companies have announced the launch of their first co-branded public HPC stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California. The charging stations will be owned and operated by EVgo in partnership with Toyota’s ‘Empact’ strategy. Read more…
H2 funding: Germany approves millions in grants for ITZ Chemnitz and ITZ Nord
Four hydrogen innovation and technology centres are being established in Germany. Two of these centres – Chemnitz and the northern German cluster consisting of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Stade – are now receiving public funding totalling 154 million euros. Read more…
BYD signs deal to build energy storage project with capacity of up to 1.6 GWh in Poland
BYD has signed an agreement with Poland’s Greenvolt Power to develop a battery energy storage system project in the European country.
Construction of the project has begun and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Renault revises the Megane E-Tech Electric
Renault has presented the revised Mégane E-Tech Electric, which can be ordered immediately. Although the drive remains unchanged, there are some interesting technical and equipment updates. Read more…
Revamped Toyota bZ4X gets more power, range, and towing muscle
Toyota is giving its bZ4X electric SUV a major overhaul for the new model year. The updates address key concerns, including range, power, and towing capacity, making the bZ4X a far more compelling option for potential buyers. A major highlight of the refreshed bZ4X is the introduction of two new battery options. The base model now features a 57.7 kWh… Read more…
VEV completes first of four UK electric bus depots for Stagecoach
VEV, a Vitol subsidiary, has just announced that work is complete on Stagecoach’s electric bus hub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 57 electric buses are now set for deployment in Spring 2025, replacing over two-thirds of Stagecoach’s existing diesel fleet in the area. Read more…
BYD Qin L EV all-electric sedan’s official launch set for Mar 23
BYD will officially launch the Qin L EV on March 23, instead of March 12 as reported by some local media earlier this month.
BYD began previewing the Qin L EV last month, calling it a mid-size pure electric sedan aimed at a younger demographic.
