Co-developed models will include a domestic Maextro version and an overseas Maserati version, with mass production planned for the second half of next year. Read more…
MAN unveils electric 16-tonne truck eTGM
The TGM is MAN’s all-rounder in medium-duty distribution transport. Starting next year, the truck will also be available with an electric drive. The Traton subsidiary just unveiled the eTGM in Milan. We were able to examine the electric 16-tonne truck up close in advance. Read more…
Blink Charging joins forces with Emobi on electric car charging
Blink Charging is teaming with Emobi to connect its portfolio of fleet and public charging infrastructure into Emobi’s unified roaming and JustPlug ecosystem. The partnership is intended to provide seamless roaming and an automated charging experience to one of the largest electric car charging networks in North America. Read more…
BYD puts 500th electric bus on Japanese roads
Chinese automotive conglomerate BYD has commissioned six electric buses in Japan. With this deployment, the company now has 500 electric buses operating on Japanese roads. Read more…
BYD strikes strategic marine battery deal with Norway’s Corvus Energy
BYD and Corvus Energy will jointly develop high-rate marine LFP battery systems. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG GT swaps V8 for high-tech sound and power
Mercedes-AMG is moving into a new era where gasoline is no longer the main character. The company is currently testing its upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupe, a car that wants to prove electric cars can excite the senses. The AMG brand built its reputation on the loud, aggressive growl of V8 engines, and as the world shifts toward EVs, engineers… Read more…
Tesla expands Grünheide battery cell plans to 18 GWh annually
Tesla aims to hire more than 1,500 employees for battery cell production in Grünheide. According to plant manager André Thierig, nearly 250 million US dollars will also be invested to create the conditions for an annual production of 18 GWh of 4680-format battery cells on-site. Read more…
CATL launches new battery module assembly line in Debrecen
The Chinese battery market leader has started assembling battery modules in a newly constructed facility in Debrecen, Hungary. The company also plans to begin test production of battery cells in the new factory shortly. Read more…
RoB@t2Cell project aims to make battery recycling smarter
A new research project, called RoB@t2Cell, aims to develop a novel method for the safe disassembly and targeted discharge of battery cells for recycling and reuse. The project partners are led by Belgian multinational materials technology company Umicore and German research institute Fraunhofer IPA. RoB@t2Cell should make it possible to fully discharge only those cells that are unsuitable for second-life applications. Read more…
Jaguar’s Radical New EV Finally Has A Name, And It’s Not What We Expected
For a car that’s billed as the most advanced Jaguar ever, we were expecting something a little more lavish. Read More…
CATL chief scientist explains how AI accelerates battery R&D
AI is so powerful that its capability to optimize many process parameters even surpasses the understanding of engineers. Read more…
New 990-HP Xiaomi YU7 GT hits the streets ahead of the official debut
Xiaomi is moving up quickly in the auto industry, proving that its transition from smartphones to electric cars is not a fluke. The company is preparing to launch its latest high-performance offering, the Xiaomi YU7 GT. Sightings of the vehicle at the factory, and now on the streets in China, suggest that mass production is already moving forward. Clad in… Read more…
India approves nearly 4,900 EV chargers under PM E-Drive scheme
India’s government has approved 4,874 public EV chargers under the PM E-Drive scheme with funding of ₹503.86 crore (about €44 million). The rollout also includes plans for the Unified Bharat eCharge platform, designed to integrate charging access and payments across networks nationwide. Read more…
Android Auto’s Massive Update Brings Edge-To-Edge Maps To Every Car Screen
Android Auto will now fill every inch of a car’s screen. HD videos and uninterrupted playback are also coming. Read More…
Nio ES8 tops China’s large SUV retail sales for fifth straight month
Nio ES8 recorded retail sales of 13,020 units in April, extending its dominance in China’s premium market. Read more…
Chalmers’ researchers develop AI charging strategy to extend EV battery life 23% with no increase in charge time
Chalmers University researchers develop AI fast charging strategy that extends EV battery life by 23% without increasing charge time. Read more…
ReEconic concept pushes boundaries of circular economy in electric mobility
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is testing the extent to which recycled materials can be used in the production of an eEconic model. The concept vehicle will be put to the test in the second half of 2026 and aims to provide insights for increasing the use of secondary raw materials in series production—not just for the eEconic, but across all trucks from the manufacturer in the future, regardless of drivetrain. Read more…
The ICE age is over: gas car sales drop 37% in world’s biggest market
Gas car sales have collapsed in the world’s largest auto market, dropping 37% year-over-year in April. As a result, 9 of the top 10 vehicles in China last month were plug-ins, with only a single one on the list sporting an ICE-only configuration. Read more…
Dongfeng tightens grip on premium EV brand Voyah with latest share purchase
Controlling shareholders’ combined stake in Voyah reaches 70.02% following the purchase. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China’s NEV market in April: BYD ranks first with 21.4%, Tesla falls out of top 10
In the overall passenger car market, BYD ranked first in retail sales in April with a 13.2% share. Read more…
