Honda has announced that it will reduce its investments in electric cars due to declining demand and focus on the growing demand for hybrid vehicles with new models. Motorcycles will also play a larger role in the company’s plans. Read more…
Albina Iljasov from XCharge: Advancing e-mobility with smart charging and grid-relieving solutions
At Power2Drive in Munich, XCharge presented its latest charging solutions for the European market. The company focuses on integrated battery storage, grid-friendly infrastructure, and expanding support for commercial electric vehicles. We spoke with Albina Iljasov, Head of Europe at XCharge, who explained how the EV infrastructure manufacturer intends to shape Europe’s electric future.
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ELM last-minute delivery truck
ELM Mobility has set itself the ambitious task of redefining last-mile delivery. The vehicle for this redefinition takes the form of a small battery electric truck in the L7e category. Efficiency, low cost and minimal downtime achieved through its robustness, simplicity and ease of maintenance and repair are key design drivers of the project. “Our mission is to lower the cost per delivery and reduce urban environmental impact,” says Carsten Astheimer, the company’s founder and co-CEO Read more…
Megawatt Charging
In 2018, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) formed the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) Task Force to develop a robust, scalable and interoperable system for fast charging of electric heavy-duty vehicles. The goal was to meet the growing demand for fast, efficient charging of high-capacity batteries in commercial heavy-duty vehicles. Read more…
FDNY deploys first all-electric paramedic units in New York
New York City is expanding the FDNY’s electric vehicle fleet with 30 new units, including the first all-electric paramedic response vehicles. The deployment supports the City’s Clean Fleet Plan and aims to reduce emissions and emergency response times. Read more…
Genesis updates the G80 with a bigger battery
Genesis has unveiled the facelift of the Electrified G80. With extensive revisions, the flagship of the Genesis electric portfolio will be rolling onto UK roads from June 2025. The most important new features include a longer wheelbase and a higher battery capacity for more range. Read more…
Xpeng debuts Mona M03 Max, official launch set for later this month
The Mona M03 Max will be available in Xpeng showrooms starting May 21, with an official launch coming at the end of May.
The Max variant will feature Xpeng’s Turing AI assisted driving system.
Nio starts deliveries of updated ES6, EC6
Nio started deliveries of the updated ES6 and EC6 in China as planned, after launching them last Friday.
Nio will also launch the updated ET5 and ET5 Touring on May 25.
Toyota bZ5 EV ready for deliveries with modern looks and 630 km range
Toyota revealed the bZ3C concept at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with 630 km range, and that concept just became a reality. Toyota named its new car bZ5, and it’s already rolling off FAW Toyota’s factory in China. Toyota bZ5 The pre-orders opened last month, and the vehicle starts at RMB 130,000 (~€16,200) and is offered in two variants -… Read more…
VW makes progress towards CO2 target
According to a Dataforce analysis, Volkswagen has made the greatest progress in CO2 emissions compared to last summer with a reduction of 13 grams of CO2 per kilometre. Other car manufacturers have already reached their target – and VW is only halfway there despite the development. Read more…
CATL eyes global EV charging expansion through CharGo subsidiary
With its subsidiary CharGo, Chinese battery maker CATL is accelerating plans to deploy mobile EV charging robots globally. The goal is to secure a 20% share of China’s EV charging market. Read more…
GWM’s Wey brand launches updated hybrid SUV Lanshan with $41,520 starting price
The facelifted Wey Lanshan starts at RMB 299,800 ($41,520), the same as its predecessor.
In January-April, the Wey brand sold 18,136 cars, contributing 5.08 percent of GWM’s sales in the same period.
Motor cooling
E-motor cooling technology is evolving rapidly, as Peter Donaldson finds out
Discussions on thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs) usually focus on the battery because of the risk and potential consequences of thermal runaway. However, keeping motors comfortable in terms of temperature is also crucial to the performance, reliability, efficiency and longevity of an EV’s powertrain Read more…
Fortum launches Battery Box for EV battery recycling logistics
Fortum Battery Recycling has introduced its new Battery Box service in Germany and Finland. The solution simplifies the collection and recycling of lithium-ion EV batteries, ensuring regulatory compliance and circular material recovery. Read more…
SINEXCEL Redefines Heavy-Duty EV Charging with 1.28 Megawatt System
In a recent interview with e-mobility publication electrive, Barry Ye, General Manager of SINEXCEL Europe, introduced the company’s groundbreaking 1.28 megawatt distributed charging solution and all benefits it brings. Read more…
Volvo’s long-haul electric truck to feature 780 kWh battery
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to unveil its electric truck for long-distance haulage in the second quarter of 2026 – roughly a year from now. However, the manufacturer has already released the first images and key specifications, including details on the battery and the vehicle’s fast-charging capability. It was previously known that the Swedish firm’s new electric flagship is expected to offer a range of up to 600 kilometres. Read more…
NIU’s stock nearly doubles in 2025 amid soarding electric moped sales
Chinese electric scooter manufacturer NIU Technologies (NASDAQ: NIU) is experiencing a remarkable surge in 2025, with its stock price nearly doubling year-to-date. This impressive performance is fueled by a significant increase in electric moped sales, particularly within its domestic market, despite facing challenges such as international tariffs and rising freight costs. Read more…
Blink Charging to let go of 20 per cent of staff
The US charging network operator Blink Charging has announced further redundancies. The company’s global workforce is to be reduced by around 20 per cent by the end of the third quarter. Read more…
BYD strikes partnership with car rental firm Car Inc
Car Inc plans to expand its purchases of BYD vehicles in the summer of 2025.
Car Inc put the first BYD vehicles it purchased into service during the Labor Day holiday earlier this month.
China launches world’s largest fleet of autonomous electric mining trucks
China has deployed 100 battery-electric, driverless mining trucks at a coal mine in Inner Mongolia. Developed by XCMG and operated by Huaneng, the fleet marks the world’s largest deployment of autonomous electric mining vehicles. Read more…
