GAC Aion has just revealed a new EV with Level 4 automation at Auto Shanghai. It’s built in partnership with DiDi Autonomous Driving, with the vehicle scheduled for production and delivery by the end of 2025. Read more…
OMV to close all hydrogen refuelling stations
The partly state-owned company says it will discontinue its public hydrogen refuelling operations in Austria, citing falling demand and a lack of profitability. OMV will instead ‘expand its commitment to electromobility’, with plans for a Austrian fast-charging network on the table. Read more…
Scout Motors appoints new leadership figures
The VW-owned brand will appoint Oliver Wollinsky as its new Chief Production Officer, where he will lead the US company’s manufacturing efforts. This includes the completion and ramp-up of the firm’s new production facility in South Carolina. Additionally, Scout has hired former Bentley exec Jan-Henrik Lafrentz as COO. Read more…
Everrati’s electric Porsche 911 restomod is the true soul of driving
In the sportscar world, there is much discussion about retaining the “purity” of the sputtering, underperforming gas-guzzling engines of yesteryear. After a drive in Everrati’s Porsche 911 restomod, you’ll be ready to embrace the present and see just how much the drive experience can improve with modern technology. Read more…
Auto Shanghai: BYD unveils extended luxury SUV and PHEV estate
In the first quarter of 2025, BYD claimed the title of the world’s largest EV manufacturer. Expectations for a major product offensive at the Auto Shanghai were thus high—but BYD opted for a more measured approach, unveiling select additions to its portfolio that target specific niches rather than a broad new model range. Read more…
Daimler Buses delivers five eCitaro to HEAG mobilo in Darmstadt
Daimler Buses has supplied five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro solo electric buses to HEAG mobilo, the public transport operator in Darmstadt, Germany. This delivery marks another step in HEAG mobilo’s ongoing efforts to electrify its fleet and reduce emissions in the region. Read more…
South Korea opens its largest fast-charging station
South Korea has opened a new charging hub in Goyang, about 20 km northwest of Seoul in the Gyeonggi Province. The new facility is the largest fast-charging station in the country. Read more…
Nissan Officially Kills Pair Of Electric Sedans Meant For U.S.
Plus, Musk commits to 40% less time in Washington (maybe) and the White House floats shuffling auto part tariffs again. Read more…
Construction of second phase of Münster’s FFB Fab starts
With the ceremonial ground-breaking, construction has officially begun on the second and largest phase of the Research Fab Battery Cells (FFB Fab) in Münster, Germany. The expansion will enable large-scale, gigawatt-level production research. Read more…
Construction of second phase of Münster’s FFB Fab starts
With the ceremonial ground-breaking, construction has officially begun on the second and largest phase of the Research Fab Battery Cells (FFB Fab) in Münster, Germany. The expansion will enable large-scale, gigawatt-level production research. Read more…
InMotion launches new 28 MPH electric unicycle with air suspension
InMotion, a well-known brand in the world of personal electric mobility, has officially launched its latest electric unicycle, the InMotion V9. Combining advanced technology and new safety features, the V9’s design positions this electric unicycle as a key option for urban commuters and adventure seekers alike who want good performance without spending a fortune. Read more…
InMotion launches new 28 MPH electric unicycle with air suspension
InMotion, a well-known brand in the world of personal electric mobility, has officially launched its latest electric unicycle, the InMotion V9. Combining advanced technology and new safety features, the V9’s design positions this electric unicycle as a key option for urban commuters and adventure seekers alike who want good performance without spending a fortune. Read more…
Stellantis Validates Game-Changing Solid-State Battery After ‘Production Hell’
The pack will be installed in a demonstration fleet of the Dodge Charger Daytona in 2026. Read more…
Cadillac Teases Optiq-V Performance Electric Crossover
Yes, another tall premium EV is getting a boatload of power. Read more…
CATL founder, Xpeng chairman become ET9 owners as Nio wins over more entrepreneurs
Nio’s William Li delivered an ET9 to Robin Zeng, founder, chairman and CEO of CATL.
Nio is showcasing the ET9 at the Shanghai auto show, where its chassis capability demonstration attracted visitors.
Nagel-Group adds 20 electric trucks to fleet
Food logistics company Nagel-Group has just expanded its delivery fleet with 20 new electric trucks, with the first vehicles already in operation. The company is also investing in truck charging infrastructure, with fast charging stations now open in four locations. Read more…
FAW to use Leapmotor EV platform for Hongqi models
Leapmotor has signed a deal with Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW to supply an electric vehicle platform for Hongqi-branded EVs destined for markets outside China. Similar talks are reportedly also underway with a European sports car manufacturer. Read more…
New electric car brand AUDI launches its first EV in China
A new EV brand called AUDI (a China-only division of the well-known Audi), under the Volkswagen Group, has officially unveiled its first electric vehicle, the E5 Sportback. This sleek, elongated crossover debuted during the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, and it boasts some noteworthy features. The AUDI E5 Sportback has a modern and aerodynamic design, and there’s no way you can… Read more…
Ionity to install Alpitronic’s first megawatt chargers in 2025
Fast-charging joint venture Ionity will become the first charge point operator to deploy Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 megawatt charging system. Despite the use of the term ‘megawatt charging’, this rollout does not involve MCS charging for electric trucks but is aimed at passenger EVs. Read more…
Valeo and PanGood to develop Axial Flux Generator
The French automotive supplier Valeo and Chinese tech company PanGood have co-developed a new Axial Flux Generator. It is said to fit all kinds of electric cars, while the focus is on Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs). The technology is on display at the Auto Shanghai. Read more…
