The Arval Mobility Observatory has released its latest Fleet and Mobility Barometer for Germany. Despite ongoing global uncertainties, fleet managers anticipate stable growth, including continued expansion of electric vehicle adoption. Read more…
Circu Li-ion becomes R3 Robotics and aims to dismantle entire electric vehicles
The battery recycling startup, originally founded under the name Circu Li-ion, is now called R3 Robotics and has just secured €20 million in a funding round. The funds will be used to further expand its offering, which now includes the dismantling of entire electric vehicles. Read more…
Ceva Logistics to offer maritime transport for end-of-life batteries
French logistics company Ceva Logistics aims to become a pioneer in reverse logistics for used electric vehicle batteries. The company has now announced the launch of a new sea transport solution for shipping used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe. Read more…
Vietnam: VinBus deploys 169 electric buses in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese public transport service provider VinBus has added 169 electric buses to its fleet in Ho Chi Minh City. It sourced these e-buses from its sister company VinFast. Read more…
HV-MELA-BAT showcases megawatt charging system
The HV-MELA-BAT project, coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE, has developed a megawatt charging system with a dedicated power electronic inverter and a new contact system for high currents and voltages. The system achieves an efficiency of 99.26 per cent. Read more…
The Mercedes GLC EV Isn’t Just A Great Electric Car. It’s A Great Mercedes
Mercedes had to get this one right. Good news: It did. Lire la suite…
Huawei-backed Aito begins pre-sales of M6 SUV, updates M7 and M8 to boost sales
The Aito M6 SUV has opened for pre-sales starting at 269,800 yuan ($39,040), coming standard with an industry-leading 896-channel LiDAR system.
Aito also launched updated versions of the M7 and M8, further intensifying competition in China’s fiercely competitive EV market.
ActionPower’s PRO20 power supply scales to 6 MVA, NEO-PRO battery cycler supports 1200 V EV packs
ActionPower and its South Korean distributor RED Solutions used InterBattery 2026 to introduce two test-system products aimed at EV battery and power electronics development: the PRO20 regenerative AC programmable power supply and the NEO-PRO battery testing and cycling system. The headline product on the power side is the PRO20, a cabinet-based AC programmable supply built… Read more…
Donut Lab solid-state battery: 5 independent tests in, still no energy density or cycle life data
Donut Lab has now released five independent test reports from Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre on its solid-state battery — and not a single one addresses the two claims that actually matter: the 400 Wh/kg energy density and the 100,000-cycle life. Read more…
Faraday Future Cleared By SEC After Years-Long Investigation
The startup was being investigated over potentially fake sales numbers and “false and misleading statements.” Lire la suite…
Huawei-backed Luxeed launches updated R7, S7
The updated R7 and S7 feature upgraded autonomous driving technology, coming just seven months after their last refresh.
Luxeed also announced that its flagship MPV, the V9, will arrive in showrooms in late April as the brand accelerates its product lineup expansion.
Bosch and Tata set up joint venture for electric powertrains in India
Bosch and India’s supplier Tata AutoComp Systems are planning to establish a joint venture. Current plans from both sides aim to launch a joint company by mid-2026, which will develop, manufacture, and distribute e-axles and e-motors in India. Read more…
MG unveils electric SUV MG 4X in China, expands MG4 family
SAIC’s MG Motor brand will soon launch the MG 4X, an SUV derivative of the MG4 Urban. The model, developed for global markets, is expected to be officially unveiled at the Auto China event in Beijing, starting in late April. Read more…
Huawei-backed Stelato launches updated S9 and S9T EVs
The latest update to the Stelato S9 comes just four months after its previous refresh, while the updated S9T arrives only six months after its initial launch.
Both vehicles feature upgraded 896-line LiDAR and new exterior color options, aiming to further attract younger consumers.
XPeng brings new electric SUVs to Mexico as profits finally arrive
The fast-growing Chinese car company XPeng shared big news about its financial performance and its international expansion plans. For the first time since the company started making cars, XPeng actually made a profit. Many new companies that step into making EVs lose money for a long time, but XPeng managed to cross the finish line into the green during the… Read more…
Mahindra and HPCL to deploy EV charging network across 24,400 fuel stations in India
Charge_iN by Mahindra has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to roll out EV charging infrastructure across India. The collaboration will leverage the latter’s nationwide fuel station network and deploy high-power chargers to support growing electric vehicle adoption. Read more…
Tesla and Musk companies plan chip production
Elon Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI plan to build two state-of-the-art chip factories in Austin, Texas. The semiconductors produced there are intended for use in robotaxis, humanoid robots, and—above all—in space. For Tesla, manufacturing chips represents new territory. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery raises funds via new ABN in interbank market
Mirattery has issued a new green ABN with a total value of 1 billion yuan ($145 million) to support its battery asset business.
This is its latest asset securitization move following the completion of its Series C3 financing and REITs issuance last month.
New Zealand ramps up EV charging network
The New Zealand Government is backing the rollout of more than 2,500 new public EV charge points with $52.7 million in zero-interest loans. The programme is supported by $60 million in co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy to accelerate infrastructure deployment and support EV uptake. Read more…
Renault to build electric Scénic and Rafale in Spain from 2028
Renault’s electric vehicle production plans for Spain are taking shape. The French automaker intends to accommodate three new models at its Palencia plant, including two fully electric series and one range-extender model. So far, Renault has been manufacturing its electric vehicles in France. Read more…
