Wright Electric, a US developer of ultra-lightweight motors, generators and batteries for the aerospace and military sectors, along with its partners, which include NASA, DOE and DOD, has been awarded a $3.34-million grant from the FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program. The funding will be used to develop a new class of batteries for… Read more…
Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like
Another automaker is adjusting its near-term electric vehicle target. Volvo is scaling back on its 100% EV pledge by 2030. The company said stronger government support is needed to advance the transition. Read more…
Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam
Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. Read more…
Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon
We’d heard rumors about the ES90, but now it’s officially confirmed. Read more…
Updated Tesla Model Y Will Come As A Six-Seater In China: Report
So far, Tesla has only offered a six-seater option in the Model X, but it’s reportedly coming in the Model Y specifically for China. Read more…
Changan’s ‘Vast Ocean’ plan in play with German subsidiary registered
China’s automotive powerhouse, Changan (one of three companies behind Avatr 07), is making big moves towards its global expansion. It established Changan Automobile Deutschland GmbH in Munich, showing its serious intent to conquer the European electric vehicle market. Having a German subsidiary is a key part of Changan’s broader “Vast Ocean” strategy, which aims to establish the brand as a… Read more…
Stellantis manager becomes Polestar CFO
Polestar has found a new Chief Financial Officer. Jean-Francois Mady replaces Per Ansgar as Polestar CFO, who took over the position on an interim basis in January 2024. This is the second important appointment to the Polestar Executive Board in just a few days. Read more…
Swiss Post and Fenaco plan nationwide fast-charging network
Swiss Post and Fenaco have signed the contracts for their planned joint venture for a nationwide fast-charging network. From mid-2025, fast-charging points from the joint venture called PowerUp will be available at around 50 locations. By 2030, 300 locations with a total of 1,500 charging points are planned. Read more…
Electric Volvo ES90 sedan teased
On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the refreshed 2025.5 XC90 the Volvo briefly teased the upcoming ES90 midsize sedan. The teaser displayed a midsize sedan featuring a windshield rake that’s completely different from the gas-powered S90 sedan. The body style is a sedan, though the rear glass could possibly lift up like the Polestar 2, which… Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht specifies plans for Land Aircraft Carrier
Xpeng Aeroht, the flying car business of Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng, plans to start series production and deliveries of its Land Aircraft Carrier in 2026. The price is expected to be less than 2 million yuan, the equivalent of less than 250,000 euros. Read more…
2025 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has Sharper Looks, New Tech
Despite having a range of new models in the pipeline, Volvo still relies heavily on the XC90 to drive sales. Read more…
We Drive The Electric Bentley Blower Junior
The Bentley Blower Junior is an 85% scale electric recreation of one of the most iconic racers of all time. Read more…
Germany’s battery researchers fear a complete funding freeze
When Germany cut several electric mobility subsidies at the beginning of the year, battery researchers fought for their funding – and at least saved a reduced budget for 2024. But the new draft budget for 2025 is alarming: The industry is no longer talking about cuts but capping. Read more…
Houston starts introducing electric bus fleet
The Houston Metro has rolled out its first battery-electric buses on two routes. The ageing buses on the ‘402 Bellaire Quickline’ have been replaced by an all-electric bus fleet, while the ’28 OST’ now features 5 electric buses on the line. Read more…
BYD teases new model Sealion 05 DM-i
BYD has shared a 25-second video on Weibo showing some of the exterior details of the Sealion 05 DM-i. Read more…
VW: “We are short of sales for around two plants.”
After VW management questioned the future of German plants for the first time on Monday, all eyes were on today’s works meeting in Wolfsburg. The Board of Management defended its course in front of the employees – CFO Arno Antlitz cited concrete figures. Read more…
Didi plans Mexico’s largest fleet of electric cars
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi wants to bring a total of 100,000 electric cars to Mexico by 2030 and is investing 50.3 million US dollars to do so. The goal is to build the largest fleet of electric cars in Mexico and Latin America. Read more…
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America. Read more…
Geely’s city-friendly EV Xingyuan introduced, is cheaper than BYD’s Dolphin
Geely’s sub-brand Geome, which the company acquired back in 2019, announced its city-oriented, budget EV Xingyuan, which will rival BYD’s popular Dolphin. In a funny twist Geely partners with Haagen-Dazs to offer free ice cream servings when you book a test drive. Moreover, the Xingyuan comes in ice cream-inspired colors – Vanilla Beige, Basil Green, Berry Powder, Milk White, Mousse… Read more…
Ampeco signs E.ON Drive Infrastructure as a customer
Charging station operator E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) has selected the charging management platform of the Bulgarian startup Ampeco as the backend solution for its Europe-wide CPO business. E.ON operates more than 6,000 public chargers in eleven European countries. Read more…
