German electric vehicle firm Ari Motors is stepping up its expansion into autonomous logistics, announcing plans for a joint venture IPO alongside its US partner, Faction Technology. The new business, named Arvia, is expected to list on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market in the coming months, with a prototype vehicle due to be unveiled in May. Read more…
Vulcan Energy partners with Siemens ahead of commercial lithium rollout
Vulcan Energy has secured a strategic partnership with Siemens as it prepares to launch commercial lithium production in the Upper Rhine Valley by 2028. The Germany-based lithium developer said Siemens will come on board as both a technology partner and investor, supporting the financing of the project while also becoming the preferred supplier for future facilities. Read more…
PG&E and Tesla integrate Cybertruck into V2G programme
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have integrated the Tesla Cybertruck into a residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) programme in California, enabling bidirectional charging and grid participation using AC technology. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on bidirectional charging equipment. Read more…
The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Three Screens, But One Is Hiding A Secret
Customers will have to pay extra if they want all three screens to actually serve a purpose other than to look good. Read More…
Germany: VWCV cuts prices for electric models by up to €10,000
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is offering a special discount of up to €10,000 on its electric models in Germany until May 29. Depending on the model, discounts range from €5,800 to the aforementioned €10,000—available not just for private customers. Read more…
VW CEO Blume targets capacity reduction of up to one million vehicles
At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through ‘intelligent’ measures. Read more…
UK: Ford cuts prices of Explorer and Capri EVs by up to £5,000
Ford has reduced prices of its electric SUVs Explorer and Capri by up to £5,000 in the UK, while increasing range and equipment levels. But it’s not all good news. Read more…
Netherlands plans scrappage scheme to support switch to electric cars
The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. This is expected to amount to €3,500. Read more…
Cellcentric releases new fuel cell system for customer validation
Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, is making its next-generation fuel cell system, named BZA375, available for testing. Designed primarily for long-haul trucks, the solution is now ready for trial and validation. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings preview: the growth story is dead
Tesla (TSLA) will release its first-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow (April 22) after the market close, with a conference call to follow. Despite leadership continuing to push the narrative that Tesla is now an “AI and robotics company,” the automotive business still drives the vast majority of Tesla’s financial performance. Read more…
The Jeep Wagoneer S Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here’s Why
Jeep’s first U.S.-bound electric SUV is skipping the 2026 model year, but it’s unclear when production will resume. Read More…
DeepWay expands pre-IPO round past $310 million as global funds back freight robot push
DeepWay has expanded pre-IPO funding round, bringing the total raised in latest round to over $310 million. Read more…
The new electric Mercedes C-Class brings luxury performance that outruns the competition
Mercedes-Benz wants everyone to know it is serious about electric cars. Its latest move is the all-new electric Mercedes C-Class, known for a very long time as the “entry-level” luxury car for the brand. Now, it is growing up. The company revealed the new model on Monday, and it is a fast machine that promises to drive further than almost… Read more…
Utility Engie to install 3,000 public EV charging points in Belgium
Engie wins contract to install 2,926 public EV charging points in Wallonia, expanding its network across Belgium with 22 kW AC chargers. Read more…
Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck becomes first AC vehicle-to-grid asset in California through PG&E
PG&E and Tesla have announced that the Cybertruck is now approved to sell power back to California’s grid through the utility’s residential Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program. The approval comes with up to $4,500 in incentives toward equipment and installation costs. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump
On today’s pumped-up episode of Quick Charge, we notice how funny it is that Tesla makes a big Robotaxi announcement every time the TSLA earnings call looks like a disappointment. Read more…
An EV sales surge is building—but not because of oil prices
EV sales growth is driven by falling battery costs and tech advances, with BYD’s Blade battery and V2G boosting adoption beyond oil prices. Read more…
Hot and ready: Mercedes is taking orders for its new eArocs 400 vocational truck
First shown at last year’s Bauma construction expo, the all-new Mercedes-Benz eActros promised great range, awesome performance, and massive payload capacities from its new, HD vocational electric semi truck. Now, the company is ready to take orders. Read more…
Isuzu launches its first electric pickup in the UK, but it’s not cheap
While Toyota is preparing to launch the Hilux BEV in the UK, another Japanese electric pickup is now on sale. The Isuzu D-MAX EV can tow over 7,700 lbs, wade through close to 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Rough Terrain Mode for off-roading. However, it’s not cheap. Read more…
