Today Volkswagen has fully taken the wraps off the ID. Polo. The car will be available to pre-order from “the end of April” so either today or tomorrow. The car starts at €24,995 in Germany in the entry-level Trend trim. VW bills this as “excellent value for money” in its press release. You will of course be the judge of… Read more…
Mitsubishi Materials invests in ReElement Technologies to develop US rare earth production
Mitsubishi Materials invests in ReElement Technologies to advance scalable rare earth production and recycling for US and global markets. Read more…
The new Freelander 8 hopes to save Jaguar Land Rover in China
We are watching a famous nameplate make a surprising comeback. Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revealed the new Freelander 8 in China, and it’s nothing like the small SUV you might remember from the early 2000s. The new version is a large vehicle that runs on electricity – a massive shift for both companies as they try to win over… Read more…
Dreame equips electric sports car with rocket propulsion
Chinese vacuum cleaner and appliance manufacturer Dreame has caused a stir with its plans for an electric sports car, the Nebula 1. The company has now also added a feature that is likely to fuel skepticism about the project: a rocket engine. Read more…
VR Sverige orders nearly 200 e-buses from Solaris and Scania
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has once again received an order for numerous e-buses from VR Sverige, which has also commissioned the Swedish Traton subsidiary Scania. In total, the order includes nearly 200 new electric buses, which are to be deployed in Stockholm and Södertälje. Read more…
BYD Atto 3 Evo first drive: a major tech upgrade beneath familiar design
With the Atto 3 Evo, Chinese manufacturer BYD has comprehensively updated its compact SUV technically, while much remains visually familiar. A new architecture, new drivetrains, and an upgraded interior aim to significantly advance the model. Our test drive reveals whether this concept succeeds.
Joby demonstrates its air taxi in New York City
Air taxi developer Joby Aviation has conducted demonstration flights of a passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) over New York City for the first time. The test campaign aimed to prepare for a regular flight taxi service between Manhattan and JFK Airport. Read more…
chargebyte’s CCL MCS brings ISO 15118-20 over Ethernet to megawatt charging for heavy-duty EVs
chargebyte launches CCL MCS, an ISO 15118-20 Ethernet charge controller for megawatt charging of heavy-duty EVs at ACT Expo. Read more…
Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?
The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery. Read More…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 7 EV with flash charging to expand SUV lineup
The Tai 7 EV flash charging edition starts at 199,800 yuan ($29,230), featuring the second-generation BYD Blade Battery and ultra-fast flash charging technology. Read more…
System failure incident prompts China to suspend robotaxi licensing
Following an incident in which numerous robotaxis in Wuhan came to a halt on open streets due to a system failure, China has reportedly suspended the issuance of new licenses for autonomous vehicles. Providers and local governments are required to improve safety measures before new licenses will be granted. Read more…
Q1: ACEA reports 40% growth in electric trucks in the EU, highlights strong e-bus market
The European commercial vehicle market is showing signs of recovery – with electric trucks and buses continue to outperform overall trends. In the first quarter, electric truck registrations rose by 40% while electric buses increased by 36%. Read more…
Will electrifying the UK’s heavy-duty trucks require more vehicles overall?
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in the UK are testing whether electrifying heavy-duty goods vehicles (HGVs) could require larger fleets. The research is using real DHL fleet data to model the London–East Midlands Airport corridor and assess whether heavier batteries and longer charging stops mean hauliers need more vehicles to move the same amount of freight. Read more…
Auto China: BYD unveils electric sports car and family SUV
Chinese manufacturer BYD showcased the breadth of its offerings at the Beijing Auto Show with several new vehicle debuts. These included the Formula X sports car concept and two sedans from the Fangchengbao brand, as well as the large Sealion 08 electric SUV. Read more…
Gebrüder Weiss to increase e-truck fleet to 25 by year-end
The Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss currently deploys 14 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-trucks, which are used daily for parcel, scheduled, and long-distance transport. By the end of 2026, however, its electric fleet is set to grow to a total of 25 trucks. Read more…
This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight
JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category. Read more…
Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore
I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once. Read more…
This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn’t Look Out Of Place In Monaco
Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production. Read More…
China NEV retail sales drop 11% to 614,000 units in April 1-26
NEV retail penetration reached 61.2% during the period as traditional combustion-engine cars fared worse. Read more…
Tesla to launch FSD V14 Lite for HW3 vehicles after international backlash
The other day Elon Musk officially acknowledged that HW3 is just not enough to support the Full Self-Driving feature that many Tesla owners bought years ago, which caused severe backlash. More than 3,000 European owners are now looking to take legal action against Tesla since the company promised that HW3-equipped cars will run FSD eventually. In response, Tesla announced that… Read more…
