Germany-based Daimler Buses, a segment of Daimler Truck, is introducing measures to extend the useful life of electric buses, including the remanufacturing of electric bus batteries and expansion of its product range in 2026 to include a latest-generation battery replacement with longer range. The new services will be offered initially for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city… Read more…
Smoke detection in EV battery packs with high-performance LEDs and sensors
Sponsored by TTI. Pre-alarm for smoke development in EV battery pack is very important, and high-reliability components are needed for this critical safety feature. Many suppliers only offer LED emitters or sensors, but not both. Download this guide from ams OSRAM to learn more about customer success stories using a single source supplier for emitters… Read more…
Cadillac teases the 2026 Optiq-V, promises it will deliver an “exhilarating driving experience”
Cadillac is making a V-Series version of the Optiq EV, the brand has confirmed today. The Optiq-V is going to be a 2026 model year when it launches. This will be the second Cadillac EV to get the V badge following the launch of the Lyriq-V back in January. Cadillac shared the teaser image of the Optiq-V which you can… Read more…
The Toyota bZ7 Looks Fantastic. Too Bad It’s Only For China
The sleek EV will be Toyota’s new flagship sedan, ironically competing against the new Lexus ES. Read more…
Buick ELECTRA GS – GM brings back the best name in the EV business
Dodge Charger. Ford Lightning. Some historic car names are just begging to be brought back as new-age electric vehicles, but the best one has always been the Buick Electra – and now, it’s back. Meet the all-new Buick ELECTRA GS concept. Read more…
VW ID.UNYX 06 gets next-gen software, LFP batteries, and $20,560 price tag
If you thought Tesla was having a bad time in China before, it just got worse. Volkswagen has released an updated version of its ID.UNYX 06 electric crossover in China with a freshened interior, upgraded software, and a starting price equivalent to just $20,560 that’s bound to steal even more sales from Tesla’s slow-selling Model Y. Read more…
Live Tesla Q1 2025 earnings transcript fact check and reaction stream
We are doing something a bit different today. We are doing a live stream reaction and fact check of Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings calls and transcript. Read more…
Tesla’s Musk pledges more time to the company amidst sales slump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that he will soon reduce his involvement in the US government, specifically in his role in the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, who has been a key figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to cut spending and jobs, will scale back his government duties to one or two days per week. Musk’s political… Read more…
BYD Yangwang unveils U8L SUV with 5,400 mm length
The U8L is a stretched version of Yangwang’s first model, the U8, and will be launched in the second half of this year.
Yangwang did not announce the pricing of the U8L, but said it will be much more expensive than the U8.
Nissan announces $1.4bn Chinese investment, two new vehicles
The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. Read more…
All-New Lexus ES Has Hybrid And Pure Electric Power
Going electric is the biggest change for the new ES, but its design is also a major talking point. Read more…
Zeekr debuts hybrid SUV 9X with over 380 km battery range
The Zeekr 9X’s long range and powerful performance will further blur the lines between a PHEV and a BEV.
The Zeekr 9X is set for a global launch in the third quarter, when the V4 ultra-fast chargers with peak charging power of up to 1.3 MW will be in operation.
Comer debuts electric powertrain for compact wheel loaders, planetary drive for electric excavators
Comer Industries has developed a new powertrain system for compact loaders. The new system, which supports compact wheel loaders weighing up to 5 tons, includes a new electric module called the eMDI, which delivers power directly to the gearbox of the rigid compact axle. Within the gearbox, the rotational speed of the motor is reduced by… Read more…
Green Watt Power introduces 2.4 kW charger for EVs with 36-120 V lithium-ion batteries
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has added four new base models to its Diamond Series of ruggedized, fully potted AC chargers, to support charging of lithium-ion batteries in EV applications such as material handling, motorcycles, scooters, forklifts, golf and e-carts and recreational vehicles. The EVC2400 Diamond Series has universal AC input and… Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
The Nissan Frontier PHEV You Actually Want Is Here
Debuting for China, it has 402 combined horsepower and distinctive styling versus the gas model. Read more…
E-REVs Can Unite A Divided America On Electric Vehicles
Also: how the U.S. auto industry is grouping together against Trump’s tariffs while Stellantis resumes production in Canada and rehires laid-off U.S. workers. Read more…
Hyundai delivers its first electric buses to Japan
The South Korean manufacturer has handed over five of its Elec City Town electric buses to the Iwasaki Group. It is the first time that Hyundai has sent electric buses to Japan. Read more…
Lion Smart begins delivery of NMC+ battery platform samples
Lion Smart, a subsidiary of the German company Lion E-Mobility, has announced that it has released samples of its NMC+ battery platform to selected customers. The company states this marks a major step towards series production. Read more…
