The Zeekr’s littlest crossover may be a mechanical twin to the Volvo EX30, but they’re nothing alike. Read more…
Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi tractors for its US fleet
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date: 150 of the company’s 579EV battery-electric trucks to Swedish transport company Einride. This fleet of new EVs will service Einride’s North American customers. Einride’s Freight Capacity as a Service offerings are designed to make it easy for fleets to go electric by… Read more…
Emerson’s Test and Measurement business unveils major updates to its software products
Emerson’s Test and Measurement business (formerly NI) has unveiled significant updates to its core software products, including NI LabVIEW. At a recent conference for customers and partners, Emerson showcased its newest advancements in NI hardware and software, which are designed to enhance the efficiency of engineers. “Our software-centric, modular hardware approach to testing is our… Read more…
BYD calls out the US and Europe for being ‘afraid’ of Chinese EVs
Is the West afraid of Chinese electric cars? According to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, there are many examples of politicians who are worried about low-cost Chinese EVs, hinting at the US and Europe. Read more…
China’s electric farm trucks are very different than ours. I went there to see how
When I recently took a trip to China to see the world of electric micromobility, I was greeted with a wide range of personal electric vehicles. From e-bikes to e-scooters and even e-dirt bikes, I saw it all. But one of the most interesting examples, and clearly the most divergent from our own vehicles in the West, was what I saw while touring Wuzheng’s electric three-wheeler factory. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck unveiled as imposing police vehicle
Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance has unveiled its new Cybertruck police vehicle under its new Upfit division. Read more…
Porsche Cayenne EV caught testing hints at larger, bolder big brother to the Macan
A new all-electric Porsche is on its way. The Porsche Cayenne EV was caught testing in the Alps ahead of its official debut. From the first look, the new Porsche Cayenne EV looks almost identical to the new Macan EV. You can see the new electric SUV racing uphill, towing trailer a trailer, and ripping around corners during testing. Check out the video below to see for yourself. Read more…
VW subsidiary Elli wants to reduce charging costs with Otovo
Elli, the Volkswagen Group brand for charging and energy, and the European solar platform Otovo have entered into a strategic partnership. From the summer of 2024, customers purchasing an Elli wallbox via the VW sales channels in Europe will also be able to purchase a PV system – to reduce the operating costs of their electric cars by up to 40 per cent. Read more…
Tesla Model S still running on original battery even after over 692,000 kilometers
A Tesla Model S used as an airport taxi in England has covered 430,000 miles (approximately 692,000 kilometers) within eight years using its original battery and motors, despite intensive usage and almost daily fast charging. Read more…
Non-Tesla Public EV Chargers Are Getting Better As Superchargers Slip
J.D. Power’s latest E-Vision Intelligence Report shows the highest-ever quarter-over-quarter increases in satisfaction since 2021. Read more…
2025 Rivian R1S And R1T: See How It’s Different
A video tour of Rivian’s lab showcases just how new and different the 2025 R1 models are, even if that’s not obvious from the outside. Read more…
BMW and Pirelli develop winter tyres for more range
A winter tyre designed to give all-electric cars up to 50 kilometres more range is now being launched as a result of a collaboration between the BMW Group and Pirelli on a new tyre for the all-electric BMW i7. Read more…
GM may postpone EDU production at a Canadian plant
GM may defer its plan to build Ultium electric drive units in St. Catharines (Ontario), Canada. The plan was going to support its goal of growing annual EV production in North America to 1 million units by 2025. Read more…
2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know
Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product, a compact crossover with a great design and a starting price of $45,000. Read more…
Kia EV4 sedan spotted for the first time, looks a lot like the initial concept
Kia is building a robust EV lineup and has already announced the EV5, EV9 EV3 and the refreshed EV6. What’s missing is the EV4 – Kia’s take on electric sedans. Well, we now get to see one in the wild, although fully wrapped in camo. The EV4 was first announced alongside the EV3 as concept models back in October last… Read more…
Survey: Fewer Americans seek EVs, as attention shifts to hybrids
Consumer interest in EVs has declined, with car shoppers showing more interest in hybrids, according to a new AAA survey. Only 18% of U.S. adults surveyed said they were “likely” or “very likely” to buy a new or used EV, down from 23% last year. And 63% of respondents said they were “unlikely or very unlikely” to make an EV their next… Read more…
ChargePoint launches charging terminal with Scheidt & Bachmann
US-based charging services provider ChargePoint has launched an EV charging payment terminal alongside the German provider of energy retail solutions Scheidt & Bachmann. ChargePoint says the terminal is the charging industry’s first payment terminal to meet the new OCPI industry standards and comply with recently instated EU regulations for EV charging. Read more…
New order for Irizar buses in France
Irizar has received a new order for eleven of its “ie tram” electric buses from the Transport Union of the French Basque Country. Read more…
Port of Hamburg tests Volvo electric trucks
In Germany, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has put the first two electrically powered trucks into operation at its own forwarding company Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH. The two Volvo FH Electric trucks will now provide insights for a possible expansion of the electric fleet. Read more…
HVS to supply 30 fuel cell tractors to Explore in the UK
UK hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has signed a partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions to supply 30 HVS hydrogen-electric tractor units. Read more…
