The Portuguese charging station manufacturer Efacec has announced the premiere of the HPC 240/400 at Power2Drive Europe. In addition to the new fast charger, a modular DC charger with a maximum output of 120 kW will also be presented at the trade fair in Munich. Read more…
VinFast launches EB 6 small electric bus in Vietnam
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has launched a small electric bus called EB 6 in its home market, expanding its range of zero-emission commercial vehicles. The company says the new model is suitable for use in the city but also on interstate routes. Read more…
Affordable Kia EV3 Tested On 621-Mile Road Trip: ‘Impressive’
An EV3 with the large, 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack was driven through the night at highway speeds. Read more…
A new era for the iconic SUV – Jeep reveals the electric Compass
Jeep, the quintessential American brand, has unveiled its redesigned Compass for the 2026 model year, with a focus on electrified powertrains. With Europe as the initial launch market, Stellantis seems to have found some confidence in international markets. The third-generation Compass is a big departure from its predecessor, promising increased space, advanced technology, and a range of hybrid and fully… Read more…
Forsee Power & Connected Energy to roll out second-life stationary storage system in Europe
Connected Energy and Forsee Power have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a modular, scalable energy storage solution. This will combine Connected Energy’s second-life technology with Forsee Power’s ZEN 35 and ZEN 42 battery packs. Read more…
Forsee Power & Connected Energy to roll out second-life stationary storage system in Europe
Connected Energy and Forsee Power have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a modular, scalable energy storage solution. This will combine Connected Energy’s second-life technology with Forsee Power’s ZEN 35 and ZEN 42 battery packs. Read more…
Mercedes and The Mobility House to roll out V2G charging at home
Mercedes-Benz and the Munich-based technology company The Mobility House are launching a Europe-wide partnership in the field of intelligent charging services for private households with private car ownership. The introduction of V1G and V2G solutions is planned with the new generation of electric vehicles from Mercedes, such as the upcoming electric CLA. Read more…
Mercedes and The Mobility House to roll out V2G charging at home
Mercedes-Benz and the Munich-based technology company The Mobility House are launching a Europe-wide partnership in the field of intelligent charging services for private households with private car ownership. The introduction of V1G and V2G solutions is planned with the new generation of electric vehicles from Mercedes, such as the upcoming electric CLA. Read more…
Volvo’s battery subsidiary to fire 150 people
Novo Energy, the battery subsidiary of Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars, is cutting every second job. This is a reaction to the company’s reorganisation following its separation from the now-insolvent battery manufacturer Northvolt. However, the Swedish company is sticking to its goal of producing its own batteries in Gothenburg. Read more…
Volta Trucks announces another insolvency
Following its first insolvency in 2023, the electric truck start-up Volta Trucks has now filed for insolvency again. This is for the parent company in the UK and the subsidiary in Austria, which was responsible for building the Volta Zero model. Read more…
Xpeng to report Q1 2025 earnings on May 21
Xpeng delivered 94,008 vehicles in the first quarter, exceeding the upper end of its guidance range.
In the January-April period, Xpeng delivered 129,053 vehicles, up 313.45 percent year-on-year.
Pony AI, Uber tie up to deploy robotaxis in international markets
The partnership is expected to first launch in a key market in the Middle East later this year.
Pony AI is the third Chinese company to announce a partnership or deepening of a partnership with Uber in the past few days.
Jeep Compass to arrive with 276 kW all-wheel-drive
Jeep has presented the new Compass. The new edition of the SUV model is based on the STLA Medium platform and is also available as an electric car. The electric version comes with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The latter’s performance is a first for this platform. Read more…
Leapmotor says it secured over 18,000 orders during 5-day Labor Day holiday
On May 5, Leapmotor booked over 3,700 orders in a single day, with the C11 SUV contributing 1,099 units.
Leapmotor delivered 41,039 vehicles in April, its second highest ever.
The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range
There’s also a plug-in hybrid version with all-wheel drive. Read more…
Ilika develops a roll-to-roll production line for solid-state battery cells
Ilika in the UK is building a roll-to-roll production line for solid-state battery cells, writes Nick Flaherty.
The company has been working with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to scale up the production equipment for the line, and with Mpac on the development of its solid-state battery cells. Read more…
WeRide, Uber expand partnership, robotaxi service to cover 15 more cities
WeRide and Uber will expand their robotaxi partnership to several new cities each year outside the US and China.
WeRide and Uber’s fleet size in Abu Dhabi will reach 50 units by mid-2025.
CATL seeks $1 billion loan for Indonesia plant expansion, report says
CATL’s joint venture in Indonesia plans to build a battery cell plant with an annual capacity of 15 GWh.
The plant is expected to be commercially operational by 2027.
Chinese startup Momenta partners with Uber to launch robotaxi service in global markets
Momenta’s partnership with Uber will start first in Europe in 2026.
The partnership will bring self-driving vehicles to the Uber platform, covering international markets outside of the US and China.
Audi EV deliveries surge in Q1
Audi is finding a bright spot in the growing demand for its electric cars. The company’s overall vehicle deliveries saw a slight dip in the first quarter of 2025, but sales of its EVs surged by an impressive 30% compared to the same period last year. The first three months of 2025 saw Audi deliver 46,371 electric cars worldwide. France… Read more…
