Apple released iOS 26.4 last week, and it brought with it support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. The providers of said chatbots did need to update their apps to support this new functionality, and this now seems to be the case, at least with ChatGPT (other chatbots may work too, and if they don’t right now, they surely will… Read more…
e-Vadea launches charging solution for electric HGVs
The multi-technical service provider SPIE is expanding its charging portfolio in France with a focus on electric commercial vehicles. It will initially build seven HPC charging stations optimised for electric trucks along highways operated by Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône. Read more…
Fraunhofer IFAM uses electrodes to support battery recycling
In the MeGaBat project, researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, are developing an electrochemical process that isolates materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel during battery recycling. The team also aims to recover rare earth elements in the future. Read more…
Zeekr 7X review: Late to the party, but still convincing
Geely’s Zeekr brand had long intended to enter the German market, but the launch was repeatedly delayed. A few weeks ago, the first units of the 7X were delivered to customers. We had the opportunity to test this Chinese electric SUV and can share our impressions of whether the wait was truly worthwhile.
Sion Power’s Licerion cells exceed 500 Wh/kg for defense and aerospace
Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped
Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year. Read more…
Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview
Subaru just revealed its new Getaway EV, a 420hp three-row SUV. But we got a sneak preview last month in California for the inside scoop. Read more…
Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push
Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targets 550,000 deliveries in 2026. Read more…
Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]
The Boulder SUV Concept is a preview of Hyundai’s first body-on-frame vehicle set to launch in the US. Here’s our first look at the rugged off-roader. Read more…
Xiaomi brings in Tesla veterans to strengthen retail and manufacturing operations
Former Tesla China general manager Kong Yanshuang has joined Xiaomi EV, while another veteran with Giga Shanghai management experience is also set to join.
Xiaomi is bringing in Tesla veterans to bolster retail and channel management amid slowing delivery growth.
UK: Entry-level BMW iX3 40 available from £53,250
After launching in Germany, BMW has introduced the iX3 40 as a lower-priced entry into its Neue Klasse electric SUV line-up in the UK. There, the EV starts at £53,250. First deliveries are scheduled for the summer. Read more…
The 2027 Subaru Getaway 3-Row EV Has Over 300 Miles Of Range
Subaru’s most powerful production model can sprint to 60 mph in less than five seconds—and carry up to seven people. Lire la suite…
Ford’s CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming
Jim Farley went on record saying that the American automaker wants a piece of the Model 3 and Model Y’s pie. Lire la suite…
The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark
Kia’s affordable urban crossover is finally coming to the U.S. to battle it out with the new Chevy Bolt EV. Lire la suite…
Geely Mar sales hold steady as exports surge 120%
Geely March sales flat year-on-year at 233,031 units, with exports surging 120% as the core driver.
Geely Galaxy remains weak, while the premium Zeekr brand posts a strong performance.
Milan: ATM launches tender for 110 electric buses
Milan’s public transport company ATM has published a new tender worth over 100 million euros for the delivery of 110 electric buses. The tender also includes a maintenance contract with a duration of ten years. Read more…
REDSEL project targets elimination of 12-volt battery in electric vehicles
The REDSEL research project by Silicon Austria Labs, Infineon Technologies Austria, and AVL List has developed new solutions for modern high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems. The results enable more compact, reliable, and fault-tolerant electrical systems for future electric vehicles—even without a 12-volt battery. Read more…
Norway registers 17,400 new battery-electric cars in March
Norway reports 17,406 new electric car registrations for the past month. This accounts for 98.4 per cent of all new passenger cars registered in March—a new monthly record. After a slow start to the year by Norwegian standards, the market is now picking up momentum again. Read more…
India: Energy In Motion bags order for 66 electric heavy-duty trucks
Bogotá receives first locally produced electric buses
Colombia’s capital Bogotá has integrated electric buses into its public transport system TransMiZonal for the first time, with these buses being locally produced—at least in large part. The body and interior of the 68 units are manufactured by the Colombian company Marcopolo Superpolo, while the chassis and drivetrain technology are supplied by BYD. Read more…
