“I mean, look, we didn’t know what we didn’t know,” he says. The F-150 Lightning was a lesson the company had to learn the hard way. Lire la suite…
We ‘Totally Would’ve Done It Differently’: Ford CEO On The Failure Of The F-150 Lightning
FedEx deploys 14 Mercedes eSprinter vans in the UAE
As part of its transition to zero-emission vehicles, FedEx has deployed 14 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans in the UAE. This marks the first time the company has introduced the German electric van in the Middle East. Read more…
Changan subsidiary develops detachable range extender
Changan’s subsidiary Hunan Tianyan is developing a retrofittable Power Turbine Generator (PTG) to equip pure electric vehicles with a range extender—flexibly attachable as needed. Read more…
The BYD Song Ultra arrives with laser eyes and a folding bed
BYD finally revealed the production version of the Song Ultra EV. We have seen drawings and camouflaged test cars for months, and now the real thing is finally here. This new SUV is a big step forward for the brand, especially when it comes to technology that helps the car drive itself. One of the first things people noticed during… Read more…
Aptera builds first solar EV on validation production line
California-based solar EV developer Aptera Motors has built the first vehicle on its validation assembly line. The company says the milestone marks an important step towards regulatory certification and the start of initial customer deliveries. Read more…
EU unveils Industrial Accelerator Act to boost ‘Made in Europe’ clean tech
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has unveiled the long-awaited ‘Industrial Accelerator Act.’ With this industrial strategy, the EU Commission aims to boost domestic production, create jobs, and make the EU less dependent on the USA and China. This will impact numerous sectors—including the automotive industry. Read more…
MAN invests €300 million in service network with focus on e-mobility
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300 million in the expansion of its European service network by 2030. According to the company, this represents the largest investment programme of its kind in its history, with €100 million earmarked specifically for electric mobility and digitalisation. Read more…
Plenitude and Pininfarina develop new charging station concept
Plenitude, the charging infrastructure subsidiary of Italian energy company Eni, has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina. The collaboration will focus on the concept development and design of a new generation of EV charging stations. Read more…
Toyota and Stellantis part ways with Tesla’s emissions group
A major change in the EV market is brewing in Europe for 2026. Several large car companies have banded together for years in a group called a “CO2 pool.” This group, led by Tesla, helps manufacturers meet strict environmental rules set by the European Union. New reports show that two of the biggest names in the industry – Toyota and… Read more…
Hyundai and Kia invest in battery software specialist Qnovo
California-based battery management specialist Qnovo has secured a strategic investment from Hyundai and Kia. The move follows several years of validation testing between the companies. The parties have not disclosed the financial details of the investment. Read more…
Alpitronic unveils new generation of the Hypercharger HYC400
For over two years, Alpitronic has offered the Hypercharger HYC400. Now, the Italian charging station manufacturer has unveiled a new generation of its fast-charging station. The HYC400 Series 2 still maintains a maximum charging power of 400 kW. The development focused primarily on user needs—and, consequently, on barrier-free access. Read more…
EU project MiNaMi develops long-life fuel cell system for large ships
The EU project MiNaMi aims to advance hydrogen propulsion in shipping. Nine partners are working to develop Europe’s first PEM fuel cell system in the megawatt range, designed for a service life of 80,000 operating hours or more than one million nautical miles at a speed of 12.5 knots. Read more…
Canada eases tariffs on limited number of China-made electric vehicles
The Canadian government is allowing up to 24,500 electric vehicles from China to enter the country at a significantly reduced tariff rate within six months. Importers will only have to pay the recently negotiated tariff rate of 6.1 percent between the governments of Canada and China. Read more…
Volvo to increase production of EX60 amid strong demand
Volvo Cars plans to increase production of its new mid-size electric SUV, the EX60. According to the company, demand for the model is exceeding internal forecasts – even though the EX60 is currently available to order only in Europe. Read more…
Huawei HIMA opens pre-orders for Maextro S800, Aito M9 with world’s top-spec LiDAR
The Maextro S800 and Aito M9 will be equipped with 896-channel LiDAR, the highest specification globally.
The luxury models aim to challenge the dominance of German incumbents like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in China’s high-end automotive segment.
Huawei HIMA opens pre-orders for Maextro S800, Aito M9 with world’s top-spec LiDAR
The Maextro S800 and Aito M9 will be equipped with 896-channel LiDAR, the highest specification globally.
The luxury models aim to challenge the dominance of German incumbents like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in China’s high-end automotive segment.
Schaeffler appoints e-mobility expert Schröder to Executive Board
The supervisory board of German automotive supplier Schaeffler has appointed Jochen Schröder to its Executive Board, where he will oversee production, supply chain management and procurement. However, further restructuring is expected, as the company plans to merge the department with research and development in the longer term. Read more…
Stellantis, Battled And Bruised, Will Build Chinese EVs In Europe
Stellantis lost billions on its EV plan. Now, it’s leaning on its Chinese joint venture to try and turn things around. Lire la suite…
VW pivots to range-extender tech in China with Mar 16 event for ID.ERA series
SAIC Volkswagen will hold a tech event on March 16 to showcase the core technological capabilities of its new ID.ERA series.
The first EA211 range extender has officially rolled off the production line, marking the German giant’s formal embrace of the EREV path in the Chinese market.
Nio weekly orders hit 2026 high following new Mar promotions
Nio Inc’s weekly orders reached a 2026 high in early March, largely driven by a series of new promotional measures, according to Deutsche Bank.
The new promotions for the ES8 were likely prompted by a significant reduction in customer wait times.
