Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that current discussions about the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles in the budget would “more likely than not” result in killing the EV incentive. Read more…
Slate Vs. Telo: How The EV Truck Startups Stack Up
Slate and Telo are two auto startups trying to make very different types of electric pickup trucks. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck inventory goes through the roof
The futuristic-looking Tesla Cybertruck is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units. This suggests a big slowdown in demand for the apparently highly anticipated electric truck, raising a lot of questions about its real market reception. Data from Tesla-Info.com indicates a sharp rise in Cybertruck listings within a single… Read more…
The 2026 Audi A6 PHEV Pairs A Bigger Battery With A Turbo Four
The new combustion A6 was revealed just over a month ago, and it’s already getting a variant with a 25.9 kWh battery. Read more…
Lynkwell launches QuickLynk to reduce EV charger connection time
EV charging systems provider Lynkwell has launched QuickLynk, an automated onboarding product that it says reduces newly installed EV charger connection time to minutes instead of hours. By eliminating manual configuration steps, QuickLynk streamlines the setup of Lynkwell’s XLynk Level 2 charger, helping installers to be more efficient and enabling site hosts to control their… Read more…
Shenzhen Kehua launches new scalable megawatt power units for EV charging
As heavy-duty electric trucks proliferate, the need for more powerful charging systems is soaring. Shenzhen Kehua has introduced two new scalable power units designed to deliver the power output, energy utilization and load distribution required by heavy-duty EVs. The new units, which come in 480 kW and 720 kW versions, use the company’s Omni-Link Matrix… Read more…
Dutch EV charging companies reach agreement on better data exchange for smart charging of EVs
A group of organizations operating in the Dutch EV charging industry have signed an agreement on better data exchange for smart charging of EVs. The Ede Agreement is a collaboration agreement among Charge Point Operators (CPOs), e-mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) and Charge Point Management System (CPMS) providers to work together on smooth data exchange for… Read more…
Electrovaya receives $4.2-million Li-ion battery order for use in cold-storage warehouses
Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion batteries, has received a new order from a longtime repeat buyer. The order, valued at $4.2 million, is for batteries for use in cold-storage warehouses operated by the customer, which has placed orders in excess of $13 million over the course of its relationship with Electrovaya. The… Read more…
DKV integrates EasyGo charging points in Ireland
DKV Mobility continues to expand its EV charging network in Ireland. Through a new partnership with Irish charging station operator EasyGo, DKV Mobility customers will gain access to more than 1,150 additional charging points, with around a third of them being DC fast chargers. Read more…
Ford curbs losses in its Model e electric car division
Ford presented its business figures for the first quarter and reports a 200 per cent increase in sales for its electric car division. As a result, turnover is also higher and the loss lower than a year ago. However, the loss still totals 850 million dollars. Read more…
Hyundai EVs Just Got A Lot Easier To Charge. Almost Tesla Easy
The automaker rolled out big changes that will make finding chargers, and charging itself, a simple process. Read more…
Mercedes CLA EV has severely limited charging options in some markets
Mercedes-Benz is the talk of the town thanks to its upcoming electric CLA, but not all the attention is positive. A recent report indicates that the new luxury EV will exclusively support 800V DC fast charging, leaving owners unable to use older charging stations. This serious limitation means the Mercedes CLA EV might not be compatible with a significant portion… Read more…
Waymo & Magna open robotaxi conversion factory in Arizona
The autonomous taxi service Waymo and the contract manufacturer Magna have opened a new plant near the US city of Phoenix in the state of Arizona, where regular electric cars will be converted into robotaxis. To kick things off, 2,000 units of the Jaguar I-Pace are to be upgraded there. Read more…
Kempower announces change in management
Bhasker Kaushal will become the new President and CEO of Kempower on 2 June 2025. The current CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, will remain with Kempower until early December 2025 to support Bhasker Kaushal in an advisory capacity during the transition period. Read more…
Tesla Has A Three-Month Supply Of Unsold Cybertrucks
Plus, Hyundai delays its Hypercasting plant over tariffs and Rivian greenlights a new $120 million co-location park in Normal. Read more…
SK On publishes advances in solid state battery technology
SK On is working on the cycle stability of solid-state batteries and has presented its new research findings on solid-state batteries. Among other things, the battery specialist claims to have found a method for extending the service life of batteries with lithium metal anodes in collaboration with Hanyang University. Read more…
Efacec introduces new HPC generation
The Portuguese charging station manufacturer Efacec has announced the premiere of the HPC 240/400 at Power2Drive Europe. In addition to the new fast charger, a modular DC charger with a maximum output of 120 kW will also be presented at the trade fair in Munich. Read more…
VinFast launches EB 6 small electric bus in Vietnam
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has launched a small electric bus called EB 6 in its home market, expanding its range of zero-emission commercial vehicles. The company says the new model is suitable for use in the city but also on interstate routes. Read more…
Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: ‘Impressive’
An EV3 with the large, 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack was driven through the night at highway speeds. Read more…
A new era for the iconic SUV – Jeep reveals the electric Compass
Jeep, the quintessential American brand, has unveiled its redesigned Compass for the 2026 model year, with a focus on electrified powertrains. With Europe as the initial launch market, Stellantis seems to have found some confidence in international markets. The third-generation Compass is a big departure from its predecessor, promising increased space, advanced technology, and a range of hybrid and fully… Read more…
