UK-based Altilium has completed large-scale EV battery cell manufacturing trials using recycled cathode materials. The test results show near-identical performance to conventional materials, supporting industrial-scale circularity and the creation of a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…
Data shows that electric car sales are up by a third globally
Despite trade disagreements and a slight pause from the previous month, the global market for electric cars continued its strong upward climb in April 2025. Fresh data from Rho Motion, a research firm specializing in battery and energy transition markets, shows that worldwide sales of EVs remained strong compared to the same time last year, proving the shift to electric… Read more…
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 autonomous vehicles in the US
Waymo has recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles in the US following minor collisions with fixed roadside objects such as gates and chains. That is the majority of the company’s fleet. What is strange – the issue seems to have already been fixed. Read more…
Volvo starts production of electric double-articulated buses in Brazil
Volvo Buses has kicked off series production of its fully electric articulated and bi-articulated BZRT bus chassis in Brazil. The 28-metre, zero-emission vehicles are designed for high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and are now available for export from the Curitiba facility to global markets. Read more…
Zeekr 007 GT shooting brake reaches 10,000th unit delivery 1 month after launch
The Zeekr 007 GT has reached its 10,000th delivery, one month after its April 15 launch.
The Zeekr 007 GT is a model aimed at the global market, and will be rebranded as the Zeekr 7 GT in overseas markets.
Toyota unveils 2026 C-HR BEV in the US
Toyota has introduced the all-electric 2026 C-HR BEV for the North American market, featuring all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 290 miles. Based on the e-TNGA platform, the compact crossover offers DC fast charging, regenerative braking, and extensive connected features ahead of its 2026 US launch. Read more…
Zeekr reports 1.1% year-on-year revenue growth, 19.1% gross margin in Q1
Zeekr Group’s revenue for the first quarter was RMB22.0 billion ($3.03 billion), an increase of 1.1 percent year-on-year and a decrease of 37.8 percent from the fourth quarter.
Zeekr Group’s gross margin was 19.1 percent in the first quarter, compared to 16.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024 and 18.0 percent in the fourth quarter.
Volkswagen revamps its EV strategy with new platform, cheaper batteries
Volkswagen is getting ready to make some big changes to its lineup of electric cars. Starting in 2026, the German automaker plans to introduce a new foundation for its EVs and switch to a different kind of battery technology. The goal? To cut costs and potentially make its electric vehicles even better. The first model to receive these updates will… Read more…
Stellantis launches DS N°4 – also with a purely electric drivetrain
The Stellantis brand DS Automobile has introduced the DS N°4, a revision of its compact hatchback. The new lineup features a fully electric E-Tense with a range of 450 kilometres, as well as a PHEV version. Read more…
Parker launches CoolTherm TC850 for EV battery integration
Parker Hannifin has expanded its CoolTherm materials portfolio with the introduction of CoolTherm TC850, a thermally conductive structural adhesive engineered for electric vehicle battery pack applications. The new material addresses critical requirements in battery module assembly, including efficient thermal management, structural bonding, and process optimization. Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo marks 1 year since its launch
Onvo’s cumulative deliveries at the end of April totaled 39,942 vehicles.
Nearly 2,000 Nio battery swap stations are now available for Onvo.
Xpeng names new coupe sedan codenamed E29 as new P7
This will be the first major facelift for the Xpeng P7 since its April 2020 launch.
The P7 is Xpeng’s first sedan and contributed 61.71 percent of Xpeng’s annual deliveries in 2021.
FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 98% of new US electrical generating capacity added in Q1 2025, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
EV sales are up, Tesla sales are down, and new electric Toyota goodness
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve a huge spike in global EV sales and a huge dip in Tesla deliveries. Plus a whole bunch of news from Toyota, including an updated bZ that’s just a bit better than before … but is a bit better going to make a big difference. Read more…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares more detailed images of the R2’s Maximus drive unit
The development of Rivian’s R2 validation builds continues to progress. We know so because the American automaker’s founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, continues to pepper us with welcome updates with plenty of fantastic images. The latest post features the inner workings of Rivian’s Maximus drive unit, which will propel the upcoming R2 EVs when they hit the market next year. Read more…
Tesla has yet to start testing its robotaxi service without driver weeks before launch
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel – just weeks before the planned launch. Read more…
GM says its new LMR batteries will “change the outlook for the EV market”
GM and its battery partner LG Energy Solution have introduced a new type of battery cell that they say will enable EVs with “an attractive combination of long range and low cost.” The GM/LG joint venture Ultium Cells aims to start commercial production of LMR (lithium-manganese-rich) prismatic cells in the US in 2028, and GM… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) board explore new pay deal for Elon Musk
Tesla’s (TSLA) board is reportedly exploring a new CEO pay deal for Elon Musk, who might not get back his $55 billion 2018 compensation package. Read more…
Another Japanese automaker is now ‘re-evaluating’ EV plans
Subaru is the latest Japanese automaker to announce it will “re-evaluate” its EV plans. The company is rethinking its strategy with slowing sales and a potential multi-billion-dollar hit from Trump’s auto tariffs. The tariffs might not even be Subaru’s biggest threat. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is ramping up its global expansion in Europe and other markets this year
Lucid (LCID) is gearing up for big growth this year. After launching its first electric SUV, the Gravity, the company plans to double production this year. According to Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, the EV maker will enter new global markets this year, including parts of Europe and the Middle East. Read more…
