At CES, Donut Lab presented a solid-state battery allegedly ready for mass production. However, the impressive specifications prompted critics to question the results. Donut has now commissioned the Finnish research center VTT to conduct an independent review and has published the first findings. Read more…
Lamborghini cancels ‘Lanzadore’ electric sports car
Lamborghini has officially abandoned its plans to build electric cars. CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed the cancellation of the Lanzador before its planned 2028 debut, instead opting for plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Nissan hits the brakes on its most affordable electric car for the US
Nissan confirmed it is pausing plans to release the most affordable version of its new Leaf in the US. This “entry-level” model was supposed to arrive later this year, but those plans are now on ice. For drivers waiting for a quality EV that doesn’t break the bank, this news is a bit of a letdown. The 2026 Nissan Leaf… Read more…
Phoenix Contact unveils 500 kW charging cable for North America
The North Rhine-Westphalia-based cable specialist Phoenix Contact has introduced new NACS and CCS Type 1 charging cables for the North American market, designed to enable ultra-fast charging at up to 500 kW. Read more…
California isn’t the only state trying to put license places on e-bikes
Last week, news of California lawmakers attempting to require license plates for electric bicycles took the internet by storm. But the Golden State isn’t the only one trying to slap tags on e-bikes this year. Read more…
Zunder teams up with BM supermarket chain in Spain
BM Supermercados is entering into a partnership with the charging point operator Zunder. Already, 133 charging points at 33 locations have gone live, with more to follow. The partners are relying on a mix of AC and DC chargers. Read more…
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
The Lanzador, the brand’s first planned EV, could pivot to a plug-in hybrid powertrain to satisfy both buyers and regulators. Lire la suite…
Allego offers Dutch Uber drivers 50% discount
As part of an agreement between Allego and Uber, Uber drivers in the Netherlands will receive up to a 50 per cent discount per kWh at Allego’s nationwide HPC network. However, there is an important limitation. Read more…
Global H₂ vehicle sales rise by nearly 25%
Compared to 2024, global sales of fuel cell passenger cars increased by 24.4 per cent last year—primarily driven by two markets. However, the absolute numbers remain modest. Only 16,011 hydrogen-powered cars were sold. Read more…
PLN-led consortium opens Indonesia’s fastest EV charging station
Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned power utility, has inaugurated the country’s fastest EV charging station. The company has partnered with Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI), a private EV charging infrastructure developer, and Huawei Digital Power to deliver the new outlet. Read more…
Hyundai supplier Ganfeng begins production of semi-solid-state batteries
Chinese supplier Ganfeng Lithium has begun production of a semi-solid-state battery with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg. Additionally, the company has started the pilot production phase of all-solid-state battery packs. Read more…
Following Mercedes, BMW also abandons Level 3 automated driving
Following Mercedes-Benz, BMW has also apparently discontinued its system for highly automated driving at SAE Level 3. The Munich-based company seems to share the same assessment as its Stuttgart counterpart: Level 3 can only be used in a few scenarios, yet the technology is expensive. Instead, the focus will remain on Level 2+. Read more…
PowerCo and IG Metall secure jobs until 2030
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo and the IG Metall union have agreed on job security until 2030. This protects the approximately 2,000 employees in Salzgitter from being fired until the end of 2030. Read more…
Lucid Motors trims staff, moves focus to future affordable SUV
Lucid Motors is making big changes to its team. The electric car company announced it is cutting its workforce by 12%. This decision was revealed by an internal memo shared with employees. Unsurprisingly, the company wants to make its operations run smoother and save money. Losing a job is never good news, but Lucid says this decision is necessary to… Read more…
Dacia Hipster poised for green light for series production
Dacia is likely to start producing the Hipster, the ultra-compact electric car introduced as a concept in October 2025, in China by the end of 2027, at least according to a French media report. While production approval has not yet been granted, it is reportedly imminent. Read more…
Samsung SDI presents optimised electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries
Dendrite formation at the anode is considered a major challenge in the development of lithium-metal batteries. Samsung SDI has developed a new electrolyte formulation intended to improve both the lifespan and safety of this cell chemistry. Read more…
Lucid cuts 12% of its workforce
The highly deficit-ridden US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors is laying off 12 percent of its workforce. The reason for this is that the company aims to streamline its organization and improve its gross margin. Hundreds of employees are likely affected and are expected to receive severance packages. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Taiwan began paying people to switch to electric scooters and cars. Here’s what happened
If you’ve ever stood at a red light in Taipei, you know that when it turns green, it’s not just cars that surge forward – it’s a tidal wave of scooters. In Taiwan, scooters are a way of life, outnumbering cars by roughly two to one. That also means they represent one of the country’s biggest transportation-related pollution sources. Read more…
