Wrightbus has secured an order from Hong Kong operator Citybus for 20 battery-electric 6×2 StreetDeck Electroliner double-deck buses. The 12-metre vehicles will be built in Malaysia for delivery in 2027, marking the first international order for the new triple-axle model. Read more…
USA: Voltera and Revel merge to expand urban EV charging network
US companies Voltera and Revel have agreed to combine their businesses to create a charging infrastructure platform focused on electric fleets and autonomous vehicles. The merged company plans more than 1,000 charging stalls across 11 major US metropolitan markets. Read more…
The U.S. Banned Chinese Car Tech—But Volvo Just Got A Special Pass To Keep It
Volvo can continue to sell connected cars with Chinese hardware and software in the U.S., thanks to a special authorization. Read More…
Rad Power Bikes to offer safer replacement e-bike batteries at steep discount
It looks like Rad Power Bikes owners may soon have a more affordable path to upgrading to the company’s newer Safe Shield battery technology. Read more…
Nio taps basketball legend Yao Ming as ES9 chief experience officer ahead of launch
Nio hopes to leverage the global influence of the NBA Hall of Famer to build momentum for its flagship SUV launching tonight. Read more…
Volvo integrates 20,000 European Tesla Superchargers into native app
Automotive manufacturers continue to remove friction from the public charging experience to encourage consumer adoption of electric cars. Volvo Cars announced an agreement that incorporates the Tesla Supercharger network directly into its proprietary ecosystem. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026, owners of fully electric Volvo vehicles can bypass third-party software entirely when pulling up to Tesla fast-charging stations. The… Read more…
Chinese electric truck startup Zeron attracts fresh investment
Chinese heavy electric truck startup Zeron has completed the second phase of its Series B funding round, bringing the company’s external investment since March to around $400 million, equivalent to approximately €344 million. Read more…
New electric Ferrari proves the Apple Car would have been really, really nice
On today’s prancing episode of Quick Charge, the prancing horse people at Ferrari have released a world of firsts: the first-ever electric Ferrari, the brand’s first 5 passenger sedan, AND the first car designed by legendary Apple designer Jony Ive. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge: The state of clean trucking with Joe Annotti
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we spend time with TRC Senior Director and ACT Expo co-founder Joe Annotti to talk about the state of clean trucking in 2026, incentive programs, and ever so briefly talk about why Autocar was my favorite OEM at this year’s show. Read more…
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows
Less than a month after we reported that Tesla’s unsupervised “Robotaxi” fleet was finally showing some signs of growth, new data from the Robotaxi Tracker tells a different story. The fleet is actually shrinking. Read more…
BYD’s new Yuan Plus EV adds more range and fast charging for $18,000 [Video]
BYD launched the third-generation Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, with its new Flash Charging and nearly 400 miles of driving range. The upgraded electric SUV is on sale now, starting at less than $18,000.. Read more…
This ‘Groundbreaking’ EV Battery Is Terrifyingly Over-Engineered. Here’s Where You’ll See It First
Heat is the nemesis of EV performance. Mercedes-AMG engineers went all-out to contain it. Read More…
BMW is saying goodbye to this popular gas sports car, but a new performance EV will step in
The 2027 G80 BMW M3 will be the final model year for the iconic gas-powered sports car, but a performance EV is coming soon that promises to pack even more performance. Read more…
Renewables’ installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
If small-scale solar is included, newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign indicates that renewables are on track to surpass natural gas in total electrical generating capacity by early 2027. Read more…
Swedish transport operator orders 91 Scania battery-electric buses
Swedish operator VR orders 91 Scania battery-electric buses with 445 kWh packs, boosting electrified public transport in Södertälje from 2027. Read more…
Analysts say aggressive pricing of GX boosts Xpeng’s May orders to 50,000
Deutsche Bank expects Xpeng’s total new orders this month to surge 40% from April, thanks to strong initial demand for the GX. Read more…
Lancia reinvents the flagship idea with the new Gamma crossover
The Italian car brand Lancia is moving ahead with its European comeback plan. Parent company Stellantis has released the first official images and technical details of the upcoming Lancia Gamma. The announcement arrived only a day after the automotive group confirmed a successor for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback. Lancia plans to host the public debut of the new vehicle… Read more…
China Is Turning Against The EV Gimmicks It Helped Popularize
Hidden handles, giant screens, yokes, and reclining seats make Chinese EVs feel futuristic. Now regulators are questioning their safety. Read More…
DHL Supply Chain opens battery logistics hub in the Netherlands
The contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new hub for high-voltage batteries in Holtum, Netherlands, for use in electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The groundbreaking ceremony for the center has now taken place, with operations scheduled to commence in early 2027. Read more…
Vietnam: VinFast unveils second-generation VF 8
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has unveiled the second-generation VF 8. The company plans to launch the fully redesigned model first in its home market. Read more…
