The two companies will collaborate across the Chinese EV charging ecosystem by integrating NaaS’ charging network with the Xiaomi Auto app. It means Xiaomi EV drivers will access to more than 100,000 charging hubs across China. Read more…
BMW Regensburg plant opens additional body shop
BMW has opened an additional body shop for its factory in Regensburg. In the new production hall in Neutraubling, the manufacturer currently produces about 120 car bodies per day. This is because the plant’s output is constantly increasing, with more than a third of electrified cars already rolling off the production line there in 2024. Read more…
London pilot brings mobile charging to electric construction equipment
Electric construction equipment is quieter, cleaner, and safer to operate than diesel equipment anywhere, but that’s especially true in crowded urban areas where more people live and work. Charging that equipment isn’t always as easy as driving over to the nearest BP Pulse fast charger, however. Now, a new pilot program in London is hoping to eliminate the need to take equipment to chargers, and bringing charging to them. Read more…
Report: Trump’s tariffs on imports could cripple Stellantis’ annual earnings by 75%
A recent report from a notable investment bank says newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components could decimate the 2035 earnings of European automaker Stellantis by as much as 75%. The automaker currently relies heavily on North American factories outside the US for that respective market, which contributes to a massive portion of its annual sales. Read more…
Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New ‘Pleos’ Software
A new vehicle OS and a next generation infotainment system are in the cards for the next few years. Read more…
‘Armageddon’: Trump’s Tariffs Could Wreck The Car Industry, And Your Wallet
Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump’s tariffs, likening it to the “cubanization” of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry. Read more…
Portsmouth evaluates 300 new charging locations
Portsmouth City Council in the UK says it is looking at installing 300 new on-street charge points in residential areas. It is working with charge point operator Zest to identify potential locations for the new chargers. Read more…
Hina Battery presents sodium-ion battery for commercial vehicles
Chinese company Hina Battery has presented a sodium-ion battery solution for commercial vehicles. This battery is designed to last a very long time, can be charged quickly and can also cover a wide temperature range. Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Range Test: ‘Flabbergasted’
The Taycan blasted past its EPA range despite conditions that weren’t ideal. Read more…
Android Auto 14.1 beta brings games to your infotainment screen
Android Auto is about to add a new dimension to in-car entertainment. The latest beta version, 14.1, introduces support for Android games, transforming your vehicle’s display into a temporary gaming console. Designed for use only when parked, the new gaming feature gives us a new way to pass the time while either stuck in traffic for hours or waiting for… Read more…
Nio wants to raise fresh capital by issuing shares
Chinese electric carmaker Nio is planning to raise the equivalent of around 420 million euros via share placement. The proceeds will be used primarily for R&D and new products, but will also strengthen the company’s balance sheet. Read more…
Airbus presents hydrogen aircraft technologies at Airbus Summit
At the 2025 Airbus Summit, the aircraft manufacturer has provided an update on its future aviation technologies, including a revised ZEROe project roadmap and the presentation of several “key technology building blocks that will enable the advent of a fully electric, fuel-cell powered commercial aircraft.” Read more…
Porsche to establish high-voltage battery recycling network
With a pilot project, Porsche wants to recover valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries after their use in the vehicle and test a raw material cycle that is as closed as possible. In the future, a recycling network for high-voltage batteries is to be established together with external partners. Read more…
How Mercedes Wants To Make EV Fast Charging Work Like It Should
Does Mercedes-Benz have the right recipe for the fast-charging experience you actually want? Plus, Hyundai’s EV plant and Rivian’s Also. Read more…
Get this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal on Polestar 3 (before the tariffs hit)
The Trump Administration just slapped huge tariffs on imported cars, causing many car buyers to accelerate their purchase plans and snap up a new car now, rather than wait. If that’s you, and you’re one of the thousands looking to distance yourself from Tesla, the time is now to check out this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal from Polestar. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: NIU electric moped visit, X Games says e-motos too good, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a visit to electric moped maker NIU’s factory, Tern’s new GSD e-bike, Rad Power Bikes getting a new CEO, a Segway scooter recall, X Games kicking out electric motorcycles, and more. Read more…
Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?
Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used… Read more…
2027 BMW M3 EV Spied Testing On The Nurburgring Where It Needs To Excel
One camouflaged electric M3 prototype was recently seen tackling the 12.8-mile Green Hell, where it looked right at home. Read more…
EU Commission presents draft on CO2 emission limits
At the beginning of the month, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her intention to temporarily soften the CO2 limits for manufacturers as part of the strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry. The Commission has now presented a draft regulation to this effect. Read more…
Confusion and denial around Chery’s possible Turkey plant
On Wednesday, the Turkish government announced that Chery Automobile was going to invest $1bn in a major EV production facility in the country. The only problem? Chery immediately denied it had any plans to do so. Read more…
