Plus, Xpeng breaks up with Nvidia and Tesla insurance rates are skyrocketing. Read more…
Comemso presents new calibration solution for charging stations
German electronics firm Comemso presented the Easy Chester Calimera, a high-precision, mobile and scalable calibration solution for EV charging stations, according to the company. The device is designed to simplify and optimise calibration processes and make them future-proof. Read more…
InstaVolt presents EV cable protection system
The charge point operator has introduced ‘CableGuard’, a protection system meant to keep EV charging cables from being cut off. And it makes it easier for cable thieves to get caught. Read more…
Lime announces recycling cooperation with Redwood Materials
Electric scooter sharing operator Lime and the US battery recycler Redwood Materials have announced a battery recycling partnership. The aim is to establish a comprehensive recycling programme for lithium-ion batteries in the USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Read more…
Electric car sales keep climbing globally – 29% up this year already
No matter which way some publishers try to spin the news, there’s no hiding from the fact that electric cars are becoming more popular around the world. New numbers show that in the first three months of 2025, 4.1 million EVs were sold globally. That’s a big jump of 29% compared to the same time last year, and in March… Read more…
Moke opens new UK production facility
The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels. Read more…
Moke opens new UK production facility
The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels. Read more…
Tesla introduces more affordable rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck
Tesla has officially unveiled the Cybertruck RWD in the US and Mexico and is already accepting orders. The base version of the electric pickup starts at around $70,000 – more than previously announced – but in return, the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck offers greater range. Read more…
Tesla introduces more affordable rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck
Tesla has officially unveiled the Cybertruck RWD in the US and Mexico and is already accepting orders. The base version of the electric pickup starts at around $70,000 – more than previously announced – but in return, the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck offers greater range. Read more…
Vianode secures €33.4 million loan from Innovation Norway
Norwegian battery materials manufacturer Vianode has secured a loan commitment worth 400 million Norwegian kroner – equivalent to around €33.4 million – from the state agency Innovation Norway. The funds will be used in part to co-finance Vianode’s first large-scale plant in Norway. Read more…
Vianode secures €33.4 million loan from Innovation Norway
Norwegian battery materials manufacturer Vianode has secured a loan commitment worth 400 million Norwegian kroner – equivalent to around €33.4 million – from the state agency Innovation Norway. The funds will be used in part to co-finance Vianode’s first large-scale plant in Norway. Read more…
CATL reports 33 per cent YoY income growth in Q1
CATL reported a net profit of 13.96 billion yuan (1.9 billion US dollars) for the first quarter. This is 32.85 per cent more than the same period last year, but 5.3 per cent less than the fourth quarter of 2024. Read more…
UK: National Highways adds electric Toyotas to its fleet
British national road authority, National Highways, has taken a significant step towards decarbonising its fleet by integrating the Toyota Proace Electric, as well as the bZ4X into its operations. A total of 58 new electric vehicles have joined the fleet. Read more…
UK: National Highways adds electric Toyotas to its fleet
British national road authority, National Highways, has taken a significant step towards decarbonising its fleet by integrating the Toyota Proace Electric, as well as the bZ4X into its operations. A total of 58 new electric vehicles have joined the fleet. Read more…
2025 Shanghai auto show: Complete booth map
Onvo and Firefly — Nio’s two sub-brands, Xiaomi EV and BYD Fang Cheng Bao — will be attending the Shanghai auto show for the first time.
The Nio brand and Firefly share a booth, while Onvo is in a different hall.
Hyundai Mobis reveals self-extinguishing EV battery
Hyundai Mobis has come up with a new way to make electric cars safer. They’ve created a special battery system for EVs that has its own built-in fire extinguisher. This new technology is like having a tiny firefighter inside the car’s battery, ready to put out any trouble before it gets big. The big worry with EV batteries is something… Read more…
EV factory in China: Lexus buys land in Shanghai
Lexus has acquired a plot of land in Shanghai for its first dedicated electric vehicle plant in China. The industrial site, measuring approximately 1.13 million square metres, is located in the Jinshan district in the southwest of Shanghai. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire extinguishing agent
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a new battery system featuring an integrated fire extinguishing unit. It is designed to prevent heat from spreading to adjacent cells in the event of a malfunction, reducing the risk of larger thermal incidents. Read more…
The Dodge Charger EV Doesn’t Like It When You Slam The Hood. Here’s Why
Weirdly enough, Dodge has an official procedure for closing the hood the right way. Read more…
Trump considers exemptions from US auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump remains true to his unpredictable zigzag course and announced possible, temporary exemptions from his car tariffs for manufacturers. Trump imposed surcharges of 25 per cent on vehicles imported into the US at the beginning of April, and tariffs on imported car parts are set to follow in May. Read more…
