BYD sold 557,090 BEVs in the second quarter, about 77,000 units more than Tesla’s 480,126. Read more…
TU Wien opens eMOTION Lab for electric drivetrain research
The new eMOTION Lab has opened at TU Wien, with the research hub set to support the development of electric drive systems. To mark the launch, an inverter test bench is starting operation, with additional test benches for high-voltage systems and e-axes already planned. Read more…
Automated driving in urban traffic: final review of the STADT:up project
Armed with a budget of €62.2 million euros, companies such as Bosch, Cariad, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, and ZF, along with various institutions, have been researching automated mobility in urban areas as part of the STADT:up project. Now, the 20 partners are drawing their conclusions. Read more…
Rosatom reports significant rise in charging sessions across Russia
According to Rosatom, the utilisation of its public charging infrastructure has increased by 40 per cent within a week. This is against a backdrop of ongoing gasoline and diesel shortages in parts of Russia. Read more…
Iveco delivers 47 electric midi-buses to Sardinia
The Italian public transport operator CTM Cagliari has received 47 units of the new electric Iveco E-Way – each being 10.7 meters long, making these vehicles midi-buses. The e-buses were procured under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Read more…
Tesla boosts sales in Q2 2026 by 25 per cent
After a mixed year in 2025, Tesla is currently on a clear upward trajectory: In the second quarter of 2026, the EV manufacturer increased the number of vehicles delivered by 25 percent to 480,126 units. This also allowed Tesla to reduce its inventory levels. Read more…
BYD launches Seal 08 sedan as first model with flash charging standard on both BEV and PHEV versions
The Seal 08 starts at 196,900 yuan ($29,030) and is BYD’s first model to offer flash charging as standard across all trims. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance review
Hyundai’s electric offensive shows no signs of slowing down, the Korean company determined to become a name to be reckoned with in the rapidly changing landscape. The brand’s lineup now covers virtually all key segments and provides quality at a great price with little compromises, which explains its rapidly growing market share. The latest addition to the electric range is… Read more…
This $1.4 Million EV Hits 60 In 1.55 Seconds. Now You Can Buy One.
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure gets 1,000 hp, a 100-kWh battery, and fans that suck it down to the track. Read More…
This electric race car can drive upside down and can be yours for a cool $1.3m
McMurtry has unveiled the production version of its Speirling electric hypercar, which uses giant fans to suck itself to the ground to get unreal performance numbers and has shattered track records. Read more…
Li Auto revamps structure to speed up product decisions
Li Auto plans to split off some key functions of its product department and merge them into its R&D division. Read more…
Woolworths expands electric truck fleet with 148-vehicle Zenobe deal
Australian retailer Woolworths has announced a significant expansion of its electric fleet operations, following a new deal with fleet electrification firm Zenobe. This will see 148 battery-electric trucks deployed in what’s being described as the country’s largest commercial electric truck rollout to date. Read more…
A model for Europe? How China is scaling battery swapping for electric trucks
A battery-swapping station for electric trucks is operating in Chizhou, China, using German technology. The local BaaS solution bears the signature of Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations from Ludwigsburg. How did this come about? Will battery-swapping stations be the next big thing? Even here in Europe? These are the questions we asked Klaus Sekot, Managing Director. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT to debut on July 6 with up to 725 km range
Geely Galaxy will hold the world premiere of the Galaxy TT, a mid to large-size all-electric sedan, in Shanghai on July 6. Read more…
InstaVolt sells Iberian charging business to Powerdot
InstaVolt has agreed to sell its charging operations in Spain and Portugal to Powerdot. The move will allow the UK charge point operator to focus investment on expansion in the UK and Ireland. Read more…
Mercedes pauses GLC production amid battery and wiring shortages
Mercedes-Benz is struggling to ramp up production of its electric GLC in Bremen. According to a media report, shortages of key components, including batteries and wiring harnesses, have disrupted output. As a result, deliveries of the electric mid-size SUV have remained below expectations so far. Read more…
J&T Express to deploy 5,000 CATL battery-swapping e-trucks
CATL has opened 2,000 battery-swapping stations for its Choco SEB system, which serves electric passenger cars and light electric commercial vehicles. The Chinese battery manufacturer has also secured J&T Express as a major new customer for its Qiji Energy battery-swapping system for heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more…
E-bikes bring both bad and good, but one greatly outweighs the other
Spend enough time reading the news and you’d be forgiven for thinking e-bikes are society’s newest menace. Every week seems to bring another headline about reckless teenagers weaving through traffic, riders flying down sidewalks, battery fires, or politicians introducing bills to crack down on electric bicycles.. Read more…
As the UK’s battery sector shifts from innovation to industrialisation, Battery Cells & Systems Expo puts scale-up centre stage
The UK’s battery industry is entering a new phase. Attention is increasingly shifting from developing breakthrough technologies to proving they can be manufactured, scaled and commercialised. As investment in gigafactories, domestic supply chains and advanced battery manufacturing continues to gather pace, the conversation is no longer focused solely on what’s possible in the laboratory, it’s… Read more » Read more…
Leapmotor chairman buys more shares again as stock hovers near 16-month low
This is the second stake increase by Leapmotor’s chairman within a month, bringing the combined purchases over the past six months to about HK$900 million. Read more…
