Hyundai is preparing its plant in Turkey for the production of electric cars. From 2026, the factory in İzmit will build electric cars and combustion engines to meet the growing demand in Europe. Read more…
Volocopter remains grounded; court opens insolvency proceedings
The provisional insolvency proceedings at air taxi manufacturer Volocopter are turning into regular insolvency proceedings. The search for investors that began in December is still ongoing, although a restructuring concept was supposed to be in place by the end of February. Volocopter’s future thus remains up in the air. Read more…
British battery startup Volklec wants to make it big with Chinese expertise
The battery company Volklec, founded in 2024, wants to build batteries using licensed Chinese technology. To this end, Volklec has signed an agreement with Far East Battery (FEB). The British company wants to use the technology to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems. Read more…
Florida is second only to California in EV sales: How’d that happen?
Florida’s politics are the polar opposite of California’s. Yet the home state of President Trump is second only to California in EV sales. That sales growth, leaving Florida solidly in the top position after California, based on cumulative EV registrations, was driven not by incentives but primarily by EV enthusiasm in the populous central region… Read more…
Fastned goes online in Italy with 400 kW DCFC station
Dutch charge point operators Fastned have opened their first DC fast-charging station with up to 400 kW chargers in Italy, marking the eighth nation the company has built stations in. Read more…
BMW iX snatches the top spot in J.D. Power EV satisfaction survey
The 2025 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study from J.D. Power tells us that more people are more satisfied with their EV experience than last year – and the EV owners who are the most satisfied with their rides can be found behind the wheel of the BMW iX. Read more…
Chevy Spark returns for 2026 as affordable electric crossover with 220 mile range
Chevy is resurrecting both the Spark and EUV nameplates with the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV. GM hopes its new, 249-mile range EV will be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in export markets. Read more…
Ford Mustang Fox-Body Goes Electric, Keeps The Manual Transmission
Unlike most EV conversions that feature repurposed Tesla drive units, this conversion exclusively features aftermarket parts. Read more…
Rivian Will Unlock More Range For The R1S And R1T Via A Paid Software Upgrade
Owners of the second-gen models will also be able to get the Performance pack via an OTA software update. Read more…
2025 Ford E-Transit electric van aims for electricians
The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker’s Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination… Read more…
BYD sales SURGE in February, exports up 187% over last year
BYD is cementing its place as the global leader in plug-in car production with new models, innovative battery tech, and rapid global expansion plans – even in the face of tariffs. BYD’s latest accolade? Record-setting sales. Read more…
MAN Trucks Electric Commercial Vehicles Consultation wants to electrify your fleet
Electrifying your commercial fleet is a tricky thing. Sure, you want to cut your fuel costs. You want to reduce your operating variables. Heck you you even want to help corporate meet their ESG goals – but where do you start? MAN Trucks is here to help fleet managers get answers. Read more…
Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations. Read more…
Velotric Nomad 2 launched as an ultra-comfortable fat tire adventure e-bike
Velotric has continued to regularly update its popular e-bike models, with the latest launch today bringing us the Nomad 2. This fat tire adventure bike carries a host of new features and components, offering a powerful yet comfortable ride on both city streets and off-road trails. Read more…
The 1,527 Horsepower Xiaomi SU7 Might Be The Real Deal On Track
The Taycan-beating Chinese super sedan has finally been driven by Chinese media. They’re impressed. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia’s Hot Streak For EV And Hybrid Sales Continued In February
The Ioniq 5, EV9 and even the Ioniq 6 help the Korean powerhouses continue their record sales run in the U.S. Read more…
Aito starts pre-sales of M5 Ultra SUV, to feature Huawei’s driver assist system and LiDAR
The M5 Ultra has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 238,000 ($32,680) and will be released later this month.
It will feature upgraded 192-channel LiDAR, 4D millimeter-wave radar, and Huawei’s high-level smart driving system as standard.
BYD NEV sales rebound to 322,846 in Feb, overseas sales set new record
In February, BYD sold 67,025 NEVs in overseas markets, marking the third consecutive month of record highs.
In January-February, BYD’s passenger NEV sales amounted to 614,679 units, up 90.44 percent year-on-year.
Fastned opens charging park in Italy
Fastned has opened its first fast-charging park in Italy. The new location at the Truck Park Brescia Est service area on the busy A4 motorway offers a total of eight HPC charging points. It is already the eighth country in which the Dutch company is represented with its own charging parks. Read more…
Airstream launches electric travel trailer for off-grid adventures
Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which can use battery power to operate off the grid. Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer includes a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, as well as… Read more…
