Volvo has just updated a number of its hybrids and BEVs including the XC60, EX90, the EX30, EC40 and EX40. The changes range from larger batteries and new drivetrains to refreshed styling and interior trims. Read more…
Rumours of Northvolt courting investors
A number of companies including Bosch and Mercedes Benz have reportedly paid visits to Northvolt’s battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden. No rumours have been confirmed, but a private jet belonging to Bosch subsidiary Scintilla is said to have parked at a nearby airport on Friday. Read more…
Vianode launches recycled graphite product for EV batteries
Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has launched a new battery anode material made from synthetic graphite for sustainable EV battery manufacturing. The use of recycled graphite could enable North American and European battery and EV manufacturers to reduce their dependency on imported materials and align with US, Canadian and EU regulations that promote the use… Read more…
Multifamily EV charging solution SWTCH Cortex earns UL certification
SWTCH Energy, a provider of EV charging for multifamily and commercial properties, has achieved UL Certification for its SWTCH Cortex energy management system. UL Certification is widely considered the gold standard for adherence to electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance safety compliance. SWTCH Cortex has already achieved OCPP certification and SOC II security certification. SWTCH… Read more…
Every fourth Porsche is now electric
Porsche significantly increased the proportion of electrified vehicles in the first quarter of 2025: a total of 71,470 vehicles were handed over to customers worldwide between January and March, 38.5 per cent of which were electrified – and more than 25 per cent fully electric. Read more…
UK: InstaVolt and OVO sign charging agreement
According to the agreement, users will be able to access the InstaVolt network in the UK using the OVO CHarge App. Users will then also benefit from discounted rates through OVO’s public charging solution, Charge Anywhere. Read more…
An Electric Chevrolet Corvette? GM Is Thinking About It
General Motors revealed a new design that could preview a future all-electric Corvette. Should America’s sports car dump gas for good? Read more…
Chinese battery giant CATL eyes control of Nio’s charging network
A major shake-up could be on the horizon in the world of electric cars as CATL, the world’s biggest EV battery maker, is reportedly in talks to buy a large part of Nio Power, the battery charging and swapping division of the EV company Nio. This news comes after CATL announced it would invest up to RMB 2.5 billion (about… Read more…
Volvo Trucks & Putzmeister reveal battery-electric truck-mounted concrete pump
The truck is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and was announced on Monday at the Bauma showcase in Munich. Volvo Trucks says it is a fully electric alternative for construction firms looking to pump concrete. Read more…
Jacky Perrenot takes delivery of first MAN eTGX in France
Logistics company Jacky Perrenot is the first customer in France to receive the first electric MAN truck from its order placed last year. Jacky Perrenot plans to add a total of 100 electric MAN trucks to its fleet – 40 of which have already been firmly ordered, with an option for a further 60 units. Read more…
It floats, it flies, it works: World’s first hydrofoil electric ferry is crushing it
It flies, it floats, it’s electric — and now it’s officially a hit. The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, a Candela P-12 vessel named Nova, has wrapped up its first season of public service in Stockholm, and new data confirms what many suspected: this sleek, silent, water-skimming machine isn’t just a cool piece of tech — it’s also wildly successful. Read more…
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in April 2025 [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing and at pre-tariff prices this April. Read more…
UK: DPD tests MAN eTGX electric truck
Manufacturer MAN has partnered with package delivery service DPD in the UK for customer trials. The latter will use MAN’s all-electric eTGX for operations on a dedicated DPD route. Read more…
Manitoba invests in 51 new charging stations
The Canadian province plans to invest $500,000 CAD (€458,000) through the Climate Action Fund to install 51 new EV chargers. They will be located in a variety of communities, ranging from rural roads to apartment blocks. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Apr 6: Nio 1,800, Onvo 700, Xiaomi 5,100, BYD 45,000
Nio Inc had 2,500 insurance registrations last week, down 43.18 percent from 4,400 the week before.
BYD had 45,000 insurance registrations last week, down 25.50 percent from 60,400 the week before.
Volvo Energy presents stationary battery storage with DC charger
Volvo Energy has presented the PU500 BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) mobile power supply system with battery capacities of 450 to 540 kWh. The special feature: the integrated 240 kW fast charger can also be used to charge heavy electric vehicles. Read more…
UK government announces £38m electric bus investment
The investment will fund 319 new zero emission buses by spring 2027, with each £1 of government investment matched by £3 of private funding. Twelve local authorities have been awarded the funds so far. Read more…
New Nissan Leaf spotted testing in Canada
The next generation of Nissan’s pioneering electric car, the Leaf, has been spotted for the first time undergoing testing in Canada – and it looks nothing like its predecessor. The new model is a major shift for the Japanese automaker, transforming the familiar electric hatchback into a spacious, family-friendly crossover. The test vehicle was seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger,… Read more…
UK EV charging provider Paua adds Milence’s high-power electric truck charging sites to its network
Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing fleet customers to gain access to Milence’s strategically-located charging hubs using Paua’s charging platform. Paua’s EV fleet charging platform provides seamless access to a UK-wide network… Read more…
CATL plans to take over Nio’s battery business
The Chinese battery market leader CATL may want to acquire a majority stake in Nio’s battery swap business. The car brand operates more than 3,000 battery exchange stations in China, while CATL has now also started to set up such a system. Read more…
