Mercedes-Benz Trucks wants to achieve a range record with its battery-electric eActros 600, but not in the expected manner: The electric truck is to reverse for over 100 kilometres without interruption. Read more…
Vinfast reports significant growth in EV sales
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has revealed its financial results for Q4 2024, reporting impressive growth against 2023 figures. It comes after sustained expansion into markets outside of Vietnam, including the US and Europe. Read more…
Winter tests for the Range Rover confirm more technical specs
The new 2025 Range Rover Electric has completed its second round of winter tests, ahead of its planned release later this year. Technical details have now been confirmed and the 800-volt SUV runs on a 117-kWh battery with cell-to-pack architecture. Read more…
BP Pulse opens first Boston Gigahub
bp pulse has announced it is opening its first EV charging Gigahub just outside of Boston Logan Airport, its first in Massachusetts. Customers will be able to take advantage of reduced tariffs for an initial promotional period. Read more…
NIU KQi 200F launched as new smart electric scooter with folding handlebars
NIU, one of the world’s leading smart electric scooter and micromobility companies, has just launched a new lightweight commuter option, the NIU KQi 200F. Designed for riders who need a balance between portability and performance, the new model introduces folding handlebars – following up on a feature introduced late last year to NIU’s popular KQi scooter line. Read more…
Rohm launches compact high power density SiC module
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm has unveiled a new compact HSDIP20 package using 4th generation SiC MOSFETs. The Sic modules were specifically developed for automotive applications. The innovation promises enhanced performance, reliability, and easier system integration. Read more…
Daimler Buses debut ‘H2 mode’ fuel cell feature
The new driving mode enables eCitaro G articulated electric buses equipped with fuel cell range extenders to operate exclusively using the hydrogen fuel cell – removing the need for external battery charging. Daimler Buses states that this increases operating range and efficiency of the fuel cell. Ten eCitaro G buses featuring this drive mode have recently been delivered to SSB Stuttgart. Read more…
India: Skoda starts working on locally manufactured EV
After much deliberation over different platforms and product strategies to enter India’s EV market over the last two years, Skoda appears to have come to a decision. The company has allegedly begun working on its first locally manufactured EV for the emerging market. Read more…
Amprius unveils enhanced high-performance cell with silicon anode
California-based battery developer Amprius has introduced a new variant of its high-performance ‘SiCore’ cell, achieving an impressive energy density of 450 Wh/kg. Targeted at applications in e-mobility and aviation, the new cell is expected to be ready for mass production in the near future. Read more…
European research project to create battery development platform
The aim of the European research project FULL-MAP (‘FULLy integrated, autonomous & chemistry agnostic Materials Acceleration Platform for sustainable batteries’) is to develop a fully integrated, AI-supported platform for accelerating material and interface development. Read more…
Zagreb launches procurement of 70 electric buses
The Croatian capital is pressing ahead with its electrification plans for public transport. Zagreb’s operator ZET has started the tender process for 70 battery-electric buses to modernise and decarbonise the city’s fleet. Read more…
Greenlane opens flagship truck charging hub
Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, NextEra and GIP, has just opened its first commercial truck charging site in southern California. It has also bagged its first fleet customer with Nevoya, who will begin operating a fleet of electric trucks out of the site from May onwards. Read more…
More seats and more space – three-row Tesla Model Y reportedly just around the corner
Tesla is reportedly preparing to offer a more spacious version of its popular Model Y electric SUV in China. According to a recent post by a well-known automotive blogger on Weibo, production of a three-row Model Y with a longer wheelbase is expected to start shortly after the Labor Day holiday in China, which runs from May 1 to May… Read more…
Huawei’s car-making partner Seres files for HK listing
Seres achieved a net income of RMB 5.9 billion in 2024, becoming the fourth NEV maker in the world to achieve profitability.
Seres’ gross margin was 23.8 percent in 2024, up 16.6 percentage points from 7.2 percent in 2023.
Nissan to close factory in Wuhan
The struggling Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has decided to discontinue its production in Wuhan, China. The plant, which Nissan operates with its Chinese partner Dongfeng, was only opened in 2022. Read more…
BYD enters Croatia with 4 models
BYD continued its European expansion with the launch of four models in Croatia.
BYD sold a record 72,723 vehicles overseas in March.
Sales of Chinese brands rise in Europe – but not for EVs
Overall, sales of Chinese car brands in Europe increased again in the first quarter. However, manufacturers achieved this growth by bringing more combustion-engine and hybrid vehicles into Europe – both not affected by the EU’s special tariffs on China-made EVs. Yet, this strategy could have far-reaching consequences for the carmakers. Read more…
Carlsberg Sweden expands electric logistics with Einride partnership
Carlsberg Sweden is intensifying its commitment to sustainable logistics by expanding its collaboration with Swedish freight technology company Einride. By the end of 2025, up to 40% of Carlsberg Sweden’s transport operations in southern and western Sweden will be electrified, utilising Einride’s electric trucks and AI-driven freight platform. Read more…
Tesla raises Canadian prices amid tariffs in the US
Tesla has significantly increased the prices of its entire model range in Canada due to higher tariffs. Depending on the model and variant, retail prices are up 10,000 to 30,000 Canadian dollars. Read more…
John Deere Electronics brings vision processing unit to OEMs
John Deere Electronics have announced the commercial availability of its high-performance vision processing unit (VPU), a core component behind the company’s See & Spray technology. Read more…
