Revolution Concrete Mixers and London Machinery have developed a hybrid drum drive system that’s designed to power cement mixer operation without engine idling. The new e-HYDRIVE system addresses “one of the ready-mix industry’s most persistent operational challenges”—unnecessary idling during loading, waiting and pouring—and also reduces fuel consumption and emissions. The e-HYDRIVE is designed to deliver… Read more…
Enel installs over 3,700 new charging points in Italy
Enel has installed 3,730 new charging stations in Italy, completed as part of the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Enel aims to increase this number to approximately 5,000 charging stations through two additional PNRR tenders in the future. Read more…
Bosch unveils new fuel cell power module FCPM C100 for buses
Bosch unveiled a new fuel cell system at the mobility move trade fair in Berlin that is particularly suitable for city buses. The hydrogen fuel cell system called FCPM C100 is designed for roof-mounted installation on 12- and 18-meter buses. Read more…
The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging
The cheapest Explorer EV now has a longer driving range, courtesy of a larger battery pack. Lire la suite…
Researchers develop improved NMC battery pack for electric buses
In the European research project SIERRA, participants are developing a battery pack specifically designed for buses based on nickel-rich NMC cells. The overall system is to be validated up to Technology Readiness Level 6 within the project, thus preparing it for future industrialisation. Read more…
More senior managers leave Tesla
Three long-standing top executives from Tesla have left the company in recent days: finance expert Sendil Palani, software specialist Thomas Dmytryk, and Cybercab program lead Victor Nechita. Palani had the longest tenure, having been with Tesla—with a brief interruption—since 2009. Read more…
Charing infrastructure expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Major roadways in Pennsylvania, USA, will be equipped with new electric vehicle charging stations through 12 projects funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This follows the Shapiro government’s legal challenges to the Trump administration, which were successful in reinstating the public infrastructure program. Read more…
Ford Explorer with LFP battery starts at €39,990
Ford Europe has now provided more details about the improved version of its electric SUV model, the Explorer, announced in January. At the same time, order books are opening, and the new variant with LFP battery is available in Germany from a list price of €39,990. Read more…
The Kia Niro EV Is Dead
The lovable crossover recently got a midlife refresh, but the all-electric version has been discontinued. Lire la suite…
Nio introduces Firefly EV in Thailand
Chinese automaker Nio has formally entered Thailand, announcing Firefly as its first brand in the market. The company recently held the local debut of the Firefly EV, conducted a media drive, and revealed its launch plans at a press conference in Bangkok.
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A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence
With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz VLE arrives to challenge luxury SUVs
Mercedes-Benz is trying something bold. The German automaker unveiled the VLE – an all-electric luxury van designed to carry up to eight people in total comfort. Many drivers choose large SUVs for their families, but Mercedes believes this new electric car can change their minds because this isn’t a basic van for hauling cargo – it is a high-end people-carrier… Read more…
Evolt Charging selects Ampeco for EV charging platform
UK charging infrastructure provider Evolt Charging has partnered with software provider Ampeco to support its EV charging services in the UK. The collaboration includes the deployment of the new eConnect+ charging management platform for operating and managing charging networks. Read more…
Slate Auto appoints Peter Faricy as new CEO
The US electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has appointed former Amazon executive Peter Faricy as its new chief executive, replacing founding CEO Christine Barman months before the planned launch of its affordable electric pickup truck. Read more…
Chery begins pre-sales for QQ3 small EV with advanced driver assistance
The pre-sales price of the Chery QQ3 starts at 68,920 yuan ($10,020), with orders reaching 21,957 units in the first 2 hours.
It is equipped with Chery’s Falcon 500 smart driving assistance system, capable of supporting automated parking in over 100 scenarios.
Lotus starts pre-sales for hybrid SUV For Me in China, targeting family market
The For Me is now on display at all Lotus stores across China, with official market launch and deliveries expected to begin by the end of March.
Known as the Eletre X in overseas markets, the For Me is aimed at targeting the luxury family car market.
Nio surges in Hong Kong after posting first-ever quarterly profit
Nio shares surged 14.80% in Hong Kong after the company posted its first-ever quarterly profit since inception.
The EV maker provided robust first-quarter delivery guidance, projecting a year-on-year vehicle delivery increase of about 90.1% to 97.2%.
Xos to roll out V2G capability across its full commercial EV lineup
Commercial EV builder Xos has announced V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) production beginning in April 2026 on a major electric school bus platform in North America, and plans to add bidirectional capability to its entire product portfolio, including step vans, powertrains and energy storage solutions. Xos will begin production this April with bidirectional charging on a school bus… Read more…
BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. Read more…
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1. Read more…
