US-based solid-state battery materials developer Ampcera has launched its new nano-sulfide solid electrolyte powders for all-solid-state batteries and has started global shipments to customers. Ampcera’s nano-sulfide powders feature high ionic conductivity and super-fine particle sizes in the hundreds of nanometers, addressing a bottleneck in solid-state battery development and manufacturing. The powders enable higher energy density… Read more…
Peugeot E-208 GTi: Peugeot brings the ‘Hot Hatch’ into the electric age
The Renault 5 has an Alpine offshoot and VW has announced a GTI version for its ID.2 even before the market launch – sporty small cars are still an image driver. The electric cars from the Stellantis Group were not previously known for high performance and driving pleasure. Peugeot now wants to change that with the E-208 GTi. Read more…
E-bike specialist VanMoof makes a comeback with the S6 series
The now insolvent e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is launching its first models under the management of McLaren Applied: the S6 and S6 Open e-bikes are available for €3,298 – and can be reserved now. Read more…
HCM City to electrify 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles
HCM City in Vietnam has announced plans to convert approximately 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles to electric vehicles. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce emissions, expand charging infrastructure, and modernise urban transport through regulatory reform and public-private cooperation. Read more…
Eaton and AMP IT launch ‘Charging-as-a-Service’ in Switzerland
Irish energy management specialist Eaton and Swiss company AMP IT have partnered to offer a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for building owners in Switzerland. The model, called ‘Charging-as-a-Service’, combines solar energy and battery storage with intelligent control systems. Read more…
The 2026 Rivian R1S And R1T Will Be Slightly More Expensive
We still have to wait a little longer to find out the specs for the new model year, though. Read more…
The Trump-Musk Feud Comes Right At Tesla’s Big ‘What’s Next’ Moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk picks a very big fight ahead of a very big moment for the company. Plus: Why we’re impressed by the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Read more…
Pricier and heavier Tesla Model S and Model X refresh leaves fans unimpressed
Tesla has rolled out another update for its aging premium electric cars, the Model S and Model X, but the changes are drawing more criticism than applause. The refreshed models are now more expensive, heavier, and, in the case of the high-performance Model S Plaid, slower. This latest revision seems to widen the value gap between Tesla’s top-tier offerings and… Read more…
De Lijn orders nearly 300 electric buses from BYD, Iveco and VDL
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded contracts for a total of 290 new electric buses to BYD, Iveco and VDL. The largest contract was awarded to the manufacturer BYD with 140 electric buses. With additional funding from the government, De Lijn plans to order 500 more electric buses this year. Read more…
Iveco to start fitting the S-eWay with LFP batteries from 2026
Following the launch of the S-eWay as a chassis last year, Iveco is now also presenting its battery-electric truck as a tractor unit. Iveco is positioning the new version as a truck for long-distance and regional transport and confirm that it has a range of up to 600 kilometres – thanks to “a brand new generation of LFP batteries.” Read more…
PowerCell and Bosch scale fuel cell push in China
Hydrogen specialist PowerCell deepens its collaboration with Bosch to fast-track fuel cell adoption in China’s mobility and industrial sectors. The extended agreement covers automotive stacks and new use cases in construction and backup power. Read more…
Charging AI startup Lemonflow completes pre-seed funding round
Munich-based AI startup Lemonflow, which is developing a voice-based AI agent for charging infrastructure, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round. Alongside financial investors, seasoned players from the mobility and AI sectors joined the round. Read more…
Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Very Rare Electric Pickup At Half Price
The Lordstown Endurance was quite innovative, with four in-wheel electric motors and a large battery. Read more…
SAIC adds new 9,500-car cargo ship, bringing its fleet to 36 car carriers
Anji Soundness began its maiden voyage today and will sail to Europe after loading vehicles at Chinese ports.
SAIC’s other car carrier, the Anji Ansheng, with a capacity of 9,500 vehicles, began its maiden voyage last month.
BYD exec says China’s EV price war unsustainable
BYD’s Stella Li said China’s EV price war is unsustainable and explains why the company cut prices.
Li also mentioned that BYD plans to continue making significant investments outside China, with a particular focus on the European market.
Vauxhall launches AWD variant of the Grandland Electric
Vauxhall expands its electrified line-up with the new Grandland Electric AWD. The dual-motor SUV offers up to 311 miles of range and 239 kW of power. It is also the first electric Vauxhall with all-wheel drive. Read more…
Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. Read more…
Scania to save Northvolt Labs
Following the insolvency of Northvolt, the former anticipated leader in European battery cell production, Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is working hard to save the Northvolt Labs research and development centre in Västerås, Sweden. Scania boss Christian Levin is now looking for partners. Read more…
Aegis Energy taps Cloudics to power multi-energy charging hubs for trucks
UK-based Aegis Energy has partnered with Estonian platform provider Cloudics to digitally manage its planned network of 30 multi-energy hubs for commercial vehicles by 2030. The network will combine EV charging with hydrogen, HVO and bio-CNG. Read more…
GM invests billions in US production – with a renewed focus on petrol
General Motors is investing around $4 billion to boost production at its US facilities – with a significant portion allocated to petrol-powered vehicles. Still, a new generation of affordable EVs is said to be in the pipeline. Read more…
