Nio has started deliveries of the small electric car of its new Firefly brand in China. The Firefly will be available in 16 export markets this year, including Europe. And there is also a timetable for the right-hand drive versions. Read more…
Tritium launches scalable EV charging solution TRI-FLEX
At ACT Expo 2025, Tritium introduced its TRI-FLEX charging platform – a new modular system designed to scale from four to 64 charge points. With a power capacity of up to 3.2 MW DC, the platform targets infrastructure bottlenecks in high-demand EV and fleet charging environments. Read more…
Hyundai presents new XCIENT fuel cell truck and test autonomous driving
At the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Hyundai Motor Company presented the next-generation XCIENT Fuel Cell truck for the North American market and confirmed a partnership with autonomous driving company Plus. The announcements form part of Hyundai’s broader strategy to commercialise hydrogen-powered and autonomous trucks in the United States. Read more…
BMW completes central battery factory building in Bavaria
Around a year after the start of construction work on BMW’s new battery assembly plant in Lower Bavaria, the central production building has been completed. The technical building equipment is sufficiently advanced that the installation of the production facilities can begin on schedule in June. Read more…
Renault reveals further details about new electric transporter generation
Renault has finally presented details of its three announced new electric vans Trafic, Estafette and Goelette with 800-volt technology. The new electric motor was developed in Europe, delivers 150 kW and 345 Nm and is characterised by an efficiency of 95 per cent. Read more…
California’s e-bike voucher program stumbles again as ‘technical issue’ forces indefinite delay
California’s rollercoaster of an electric bicycle voucher program, designed to make the highly effective transportation alternative affordable for more California residents, has hit yet another bumpy section of track. This time, a “technical issue” is being blamed for the second tranche of vouchers being delayed indefinitely, causing yet another headache for the beleaguered California E-Bike Incentive Program. Read more…
Tesla announces scalable 1.2 MW charging solution for Semi fleet rollout
Tesla is ramping up its infrastructure push to support the Tesla Semi, introducing a new industrial-grade 1.2 MW charging solution alongside a major investment in public charging networks for electric trucks. Read more…
Poland launches large scale e-mobility initiative
The Polish government has announced three large-scale funding programs to support the country’s transition to EVs, with a focus on freight and commercial vehicles. A total fund of 6bn PLN (€1.4bn) will be allocated to high-power charging hubs and electric truck charging, as well as consumer grants for those purchasing or leasing new EVs. Read more…
China NEV retail at 728,000 in Apr 1-27, down 10% from same period last month
Retail sales of all passenger vehicles in China totaled 1.391 million units in the April 1-27 period, up 10 percent year-on-year but down 10 percent from the same period last month.
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 52.30 percent in the April 1-27 period and 48.29 percent year-to-date.
Ford executive hails ‘breakthrough’ in new cell chemistry
According to Charles Poon, head of Electrified Propulsion Engineering at Ford, the carmaker has achieved a ‘breakthrough’ in cell chemistry at its Ion Park battery development centre in Michigan, using a chemistry Ford refers to as Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR). Read more…
Trump orders exemptions to auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump has amended his administration’s 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and parts, introducing exemptions. Effective from 29 April 2025, the revised measures provide financial relief to automakers assembling vehicles within the United States. Read more…
Volkswagen could build cars for new Chery brand
It seems that Chinese carmaker Chery is in talks with the Volkswagen Group to use the latter’s production capacities in Germany. While it is not a done deal yet, it seems the VW factory could start making cars for Chery volume brand Lepas. Read more…
BYD enters Benin, expands footprint in Africa to 16 countries
BYD launched the Yuan Plus SUV, compact hatchback Seagull in Benin.
Up to now, BYD has entered 16 countries and regions in Africa.
Leapmotor starts pre-sales of facelifted C10 SUV, updating one of its main sellers
The updated C10 SUV has a longer range and a more powerful powertrain.
The 2026 C10 pre-sales start at RMB 129,800 ($17,860).
Is this the ultra-luxury Genesis GV90 Magma EV? [Video]
Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious electric SUV yet. The GV90 will mark a new era for the luxury brand as its flagship full-size SUV. The Genesis GV90 was recently spotted with Magma design elements, suggesting that an even more upscale EV variant is in development. Check it out in the video below. Read more…
BLUETTI’s paying to help you go green – plus, a new option for going further
Here’s something most people don’t know: In the US, switching to solar and battery-based energy can actually save you money on taxes. And it’s not a future promise – it’s happening right now. Under the US Residential Clean Energy Credit, BLUETTI’s eligible solar systems and home batteries qualify for a 30% federal tax credit through 2032. That means with the right model, like the AC500 Home Battery Backup, you’re not only saving on electricity, you could also get a portion of your purchase back during tax season. Read more…
China Apr EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 25,000, Tesla 30,000, BYD 370,000
Nio Inc’s order flow in April is estimated to rise 80 percent sequentially to about 36,000 units, according to Deutsche Bank.
Tesla is expected to have new orders of about 40,000 units in China in April, down about 35 percent from March.
Xiaomi adds long-range model to YU7 lineup
Xiaomi is getting ready to make a big splash in the EV market with the upcoming YU7 electric SUV. Ahead of its debut, the company has updated its filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, revealing yet another new YU7 version. This time, the new SUV comes with a single motor and an impressive driving range of 835… Read more…
Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market
New data suggests that the Tesla Powerwall 3 is significantly disrupting the US solar inverter market.. Read more…
Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers
Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that walked back parts of tariffs he previously imposed on US automakers ahead of a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office. Read more…
