California’s rollercoaster of an electric bicycle voucher program, designed to make the highly effective transportation alternative affordable for more California residents, has hit yet another bumpy section of track. This time, a “technical issue” is being blamed for the second tranche of vouchers being delayed indefinitely, causing yet another headache for the beleaguered California E-Bike Incentive Program. Read more…
Tesla announces scalable 1.2 MW charging solution for Semi fleet rollout
Tesla is ramping up its infrastructure push to support the Tesla Semi, introducing a new industrial-grade 1.2 MW charging solution alongside a major investment in public charging networks for electric trucks. Read more…
Poland launches large scale e-mobility initiative
The Polish government has announced three large-scale funding programs to support the country’s transition to EVs, with a focus on freight and commercial vehicles. A total fund of 6bn PLN (€1.4bn) will be allocated to high-power charging hubs and electric truck charging, as well as consumer grants for those purchasing or leasing new EVs. Read more…
China NEV retail at 728,000 in Apr 1-27, down 10% from same period last month
Retail sales of all passenger vehicles in China totaled 1.391 million units in the April 1-27 period, up 10 percent year-on-year but down 10 percent from the same period last month.
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 52.30 percent in the April 1-27 period and 48.29 percent year-to-date.
Ford executive hails ‘breakthrough’ in new cell chemistry
According to Charles Poon, head of Electrified Propulsion Engineering at Ford, the carmaker has achieved a ‘breakthrough’ in cell chemistry at its Ion Park battery development centre in Michigan, using a chemistry Ford refers to as Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR). Read more…
Trump orders exemptions to auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump has amended his administration’s 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and parts, introducing exemptions. Effective from 29 April 2025, the revised measures provide financial relief to automakers assembling vehicles within the United States. Read more…
Volkswagen could build cars for new Chery brand
It seems that Chinese carmaker Chery is in talks with the Volkswagen Group to use the latter’s production capacities in Germany. While it is not a done deal yet, it seems the VW factory could start making cars for Chery volume brand Lepas. Read more…
BYD enters Benin, expands footprint in Africa to 16 countries
BYD launched the Yuan Plus SUV, compact hatchback Seagull in Benin.
Up to now, BYD has entered 16 countries and regions in Africa.
Leapmotor starts pre-sales of facelifted C10 SUV, updating one of its main sellers
The updated C10 SUV has a longer range and a more powerful powertrain.
The 2026 C10 pre-sales start at RMB 129,800 ($17,860).
Is this the ultra-luxury Genesis GV90 Magma EV? [Video]
Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious electric SUV yet. The GV90 will mark a new era for the luxury brand as its flagship full-size SUV. The Genesis GV90 was recently spotted with Magma design elements, suggesting that an even more upscale EV variant is in development. Check it out in the video below. Read more…
BLUETTI’s paying to help you go green – plus, a new option for going further
Here’s something most people don’t know: In the US, switching to solar and battery-based energy can actually save you money on taxes. And it’s not a future promise – it’s happening right now. Under the US Residential Clean Energy Credit, BLUETTI’s eligible solar systems and home batteries qualify for a 30% federal tax credit through 2032. That means with the right model, like the AC500 Home Battery Backup, you’re not only saving on electricity, you could also get a portion of your purchase back during tax season. Read more…
China Apr EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 25,000, Tesla 30,000, BYD 370,000
Nio Inc’s order flow in April is estimated to rise 80 percent sequentially to about 36,000 units, according to Deutsche Bank.
Tesla is expected to have new orders of about 40,000 units in China in April, down about 35 percent from March.
Xiaomi adds long-range model to YU7 lineup
Xiaomi is getting ready to make a big splash in the EV market with the upcoming YU7 electric SUV. Ahead of its debut, the company has updated its filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, revealing yet another new YU7 version. This time, the new SUV comes with a single motor and an impressive driving range of 835… Read more…
Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market
New data suggests that the Tesla Powerwall 3 is significantly disrupting the US solar inverter market.. Read more…
Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers
Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that walked back parts of tariffs he previously imposed on US automakers ahead of a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office. Read more…
Toyota And Google’s Waymo May Build An Autonomous Car Platform Together
Waymo needs hardware for its “generalizable driver” system, and now it’s turning to Toyota for help. Read more…
Schaltbau launches new megawatt charging contactor portfolio
Schaltbau, a provider of a wide range of DC power solutions, has expanded its Eddicy lineup with a series of compact, high-performance contactors designed to meet the requirements of stationary and mobile megawatt charging. “Megawatt charging represents a milestone in commercial e-mobility. By reducing charging time to the length of a driver’s break, it significantly… Read more…
Citroen’s quirky Ami Buggy returns with open-air fun
Citroen is bringing back its fun and unusual Ami Buggy, a small electric vehicle with a big personality. This updated version of the open-air EV is now available across Europe, no longer a limited-edition treat. Joining the regular Ami, a cargo version, and a wheelchair-accessible model, the Ami Buggy keeps its unique design and adds some fresh touches. The Ami… Read more…
Here’s how Volvo plans to overcome Trump’s tariffs with new EVs arriving
Volvo is launching a nearly $2 billion (SEK 18 billion) restructuring plan to drive growth and mitigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs. With the new EX30 and ES90 EVs rolling out, Volvo is taking drastic action to drive growth. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV spotted in Sweden as launch nears
The first electric Range Rover is expected to hit showrooms in the next few months. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rover’s first EV was spotted testing in Sweden. Here’s a sneak peek of the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
