The public transport operator Azienda Trasporti Verona (ATV) has deployed 34 electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. The majority of these are 12-meter buses of the B12 model, supplemented by several units of the equally 12-meter-long K9UD. Read more…
Renault partners with Basquevolt on lithium-metal cells
Renault’s subsidiary Ampere has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate the development and validation of lithium-metal batteries for future electric vehicles. Read more…
Changan announces first solid-state batteries in cars before Q3
Chinese automaker Changan plans to begin testing the installation of solid-state batteries in vehicles before the third quarter of 2026. Mass production is scheduled to start in 2027. Read more…
XPeng partners with Volkswagen to bring smart driving AI to millions of EVs globally
XPeng, still a fairly young car company from China, signed a major deal to share its newest smart driving technology with Volkswagen Group. This is the first time a traditional top-tier carmaker has bought core AI software from a Chinese startup to use on a global scale. The technology at the center of this deal is called VLA 2.0. The… Read more…
Dorset launches county-wide EV charging scheme
The new scheme will see more than 3000 on-street charging points installed across the county. It’s the product of a £16.5 million partnership between Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Read more…
LaGuardia airport gains first EV fast-charging hub
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have opened the first EV fast-charging hub at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. It features a total of 12 new charging points Read more…
Schaffhausen starts construction of charging facilities for battery-electric regional buses
Schaffhausen in Switzerland is now converting its regional bus services to battery-electric vehicles after transitioning its urban transport. Construction of charging infrastructure has begun at the regional bus center for the 13 ordered electric buses from Daimler Buses. Read more…
India: Olectra to deploy 1,085 electric buses in Telangana
Indian electric bus manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited has announced plans to deploy 1,085 electric buses for public transport use in Telangana, a state in the southern part of the country. The company will both supply and maintain these e-buses. Read more…
Another new California e-bike bill was just introduced, now with broader support
California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to electric two-wheelers, but this time the approach looks more targeted – and notably, it’s drawing broader support from major bike advocacy groups. Read more…
BYD’s Jan new car registrations in Europe surge 165%, once again surpassing Tesla
BYD’s new car registrations in Europe reached 18,242 units in January, higher than Tesla’s 8,075 units.
BYD’s market share in Europe surged from 0.7% in January last year to 1.9%, while Tesla’s share declined from 1.0% to 0.8%.
Ireland renews support for electrification of taxis and ride-hailing services
The Irish Ministry of Transport has once again launched a funding program for electric vehicles in passenger transport. It is called the 2026 Electric Small Public Sector Vehicles (eSPSV) Grant Scheme, and a sum of 7 million euros is available. Read more…
Zeekr launches sales in Italy and deliveries in Germany
Geely’s electric vehicle brand Zeekr has launched in the Italian market. The local distribution partner is Jameel Motors Italia. In Germany, where the automaker has been accepting orders since December, the first deliveries have now taken place. Read more…
BYD begins large-scale deployment of megawatt flash charging facilities
Analysts said the launch of BYD’s second-generation megawatt flash charging system will be a key driver for sales recovery.
Deutsche Bank forecasts BYD’s sales will rebound in 2026, growing 6% year-on-year to reach 4.9 million units.
ACEA: EU battery-electric vehicle market share continues to grow
Sales of electric cars in the EU increased by 24.3 per cent in January to over 154,000 vehicles, with market share continuing to grow. However, the four largest markets saw mixed results. Read more…
Changan expects to validate solid-state batteries in robots and EVs by Q3
Changan said its solid-state battery project is progressing steadily, with plans to validate the technology in robots and vehicles by the third quarter of this year.
Changan aims to advance all-solid-state batteries toward mass production by 2027.
Changan expects to validate solid-state batteries in robots and EVs by Q3
Changan said its solid-state battery project is progressing steadily, with plans to validate the technology in robots and vehicles by the third quarter of this year.
Changan aims to advance all-solid-state batteries toward mass production by 2027.
Nio ES9, Onvo L80 both set for official launch in May as Nio intensifies SUV market push
Nio ES9 deliveries are scheduled to begin on June 1, with the Nio team still considering whether to introduce more affordable versions without the SkyRide chassis system.
Onvo will officially announce the L80 pricing and begin the SUV’s deliveries in mid-May.
Nio ES9, Onvo L80 both set for official launch in May as Nio intensifies SUV market push
Nio ES9 deliveries are scheduled to begin on June 1, with the Nio team still considering whether to introduce more affordable versions without the SkyRide chassis system.
Onvo will officially announce the L80 pricing and begin the SUV’s deliveries in mid-May.
Lamborghini scraps electric cars to protect its heritage
The roar of a high-performance engine is a signature sound for Lamborghini. The Italian brand has built its reputation on loud, fast, and exciting machines. Many people wondered if that sound would disappear as we move toward electric cars, and Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann sent a clear message to the automotive world: the company is not ready to go fully… Read more…
Xpeng secures VW as first customer for VLA 2.0; targets 1 million overseas EV sales by 2030
Volkswagen’s adoption of Xpeng’s VLA 2.0 as its smart driving solution signifies the partnership’s expansion into AI software capabilities.
Xpeng has set a target of 1 million overseas sales by 2030, with overseas operations expected to contribute over 70% of its profits by that time.
