ChargePoint introduces the Express Solo, a new DC charging solution delivering up to 600 kW. The company positions it as the ‘world’s fastest standalone EV charger’ and plans to offer it in Europe as its first DC system in the region. Read more…
Vietnam: Ford and Tasco Auto to establish a fast-charging network
Ford Motor Company has joined hands with Tasco Auto, its local distributor, to develop a network of fast-charging stations in Vietnam. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the new initiative in Hanoi recently. Read more…
BMW Integrates Neue Klasse technologies into the i7
Munich-based automaker BMW unveiled the updated version of the 7 Series sedan ahead of Auto China in Beijing. The electric model i7 benefits from advancements of the Neue Klasse—including a completely new battery. Read more…
Bosch targets efficiency gains with third-gen SiC chips
Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors can increase EV efficiency and extend range thanks to faster switching compared to conventional silicon chips. With its third-generation SiC chips, Bosch targets a performance boost of around 20%. Read more…
Redwood Materials pivots to energy storage and cuts 10% of jobs
The US startup Redwood Materials, known for its battery recycling operations, is laying off around ten per cent of its workforce. Founder JB Straubel justified the decision by stating that the company had grown its staff more quickly than necessary in some areas. At the same time, Redwood aims to focus more intensively on its emerging battery storage business segment in the future. Read more…
Tesla secures major framework agreement with Sourcewell
Tesla has secured a framework agreement with Sourcewell, the largest public procurement cooperative in the US. The agreement enables Tesla to sell its electric vehicles to over 50,000 public entities, including cities, counties, government agencies, and schools across the USA. Read more…
AITO joins BMW, Mercedes-Benz charging JV in China as equal partner
SERES Group’s Huawei-powered AITO brand is joining IONCHI, the premium charging joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz in China, as an equal 33.3% shareholder. The deal restructures what was a 50:50 German partnership into a three-way collaboration with one of China’s fastest-growing luxury EV brands. Read more…
Smart’s Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back
It’s now called the Smart #2, and it promises a lot more range than the previous-generation Fortwo EV. Read More…
Smart Concept #2: good things take time…
Many see it as a long-overdue return. Smart, once launched as a microcar specialist, had recently shifted its line-up to the compact segment and above. The new #2, positioned as the successor to the iconic Fortwo, aims to reverse that move—though one caveat remains. Read more…
EU automotive package deal may slip to September
In December, the EU Commission presented its automotive package with relaxed CO2 requirements. However, the German government believes the plans do not go far enough. Currently, negotiations are underway in Brussels to reach a viable compromise—likely using the German position as an unofficial guideline. Read more…
The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range
Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry. Read More…
VW’s new Jetta X SUV Concept unveiled in China
Most people know the Jetta as a reliable sedan from Volkswagen, but if you live in China, Jetta is its own brand, and that brand is moving into the world of electric cars. On April 21, the world got its first look at a brand-new concept car called the Jetta X. The big reveal happened during a media night event.… Read more…
VW’s EV offensive in China takes shape
Ahead of the Auto China 2026, the Volkswagen Group took the wraps off four all-electric world premieres. However, not all of them will launch under the VW brand—and not all models feature exclusively VW technology. Read more…
General Motors reportedly delays next-gen electric pickups and SUVs
The US automaker General Motors has apparently halted the development of the next generation of its electric pickups and SUVs. According to media reports, their introduction is to be postponed from 2028 to at least 2030. The declining demand for electric vehicles in the US is reportedly to blame. Read more…
Redwood Materials introduces open-air grid storage batteries
Redwood Materials pilots open-air grid storage batteries using second-life EV packs to power data centers with safer, cooler, and longer-lasting systems. Read more…
GM suspends next-gen electric truck indefinitely as it retreats to gas
General Motors has indefinitely suspended plans to refresh its full-size electric truck and SUV lineup, putting the future of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ in limbo beyond the current generation. Read more…
Energy Bank to install 200 bidirectional chargers in Swedish V2X pilot
Energy Bank installs 200 bidirectional chargers in Sweden’s V2X pilot with Vattenfall and Volkswagen, advancing EV grid services and energy transition. Read more…
Kia cuts EV4 prices by $10,000 in response to the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
The battle of the entry-level EVs is heating up. A week after Volkswagen launched the upgraded ID.3 Neo, Kia is cutting EV4 prices by over $10,000 in some markets. Read more…
Tesla’s California sales crash 24% as state’s EV market plunges to lowest since 2021
Tesla’s registrations in California crashed 24.3% in the first quarter of 2026, with the automaker selling over 10,000 fewer vehicles in the state compared to the same period last year. Read more…
US wind just had a big comeback – and 2026 could be even bigger
The US wind industry bounced back in a big way in 2025, installing 8.2 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity – up 49% from the year before – according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest US Wind Energy Monitor report. Read more…
