Webasto Power Test Systems says it has partnered with Maccor to provide integrated electric vehicle testing systems for original equipment manufacturers, battery labs and universities. The companies say the combined offering spans cell and module cycling through high-voltage pack and drivetrain emulation, aiming to cover a broader set of validation needs as electrification testing requirements… Read more…
Sensata launches STEV high-voltage contactors to improve EV power switching efficiency and safety
Sensata Technologies has announced the STEV series of high-voltage contactors for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, positioning the parts as high-efficiency switches with “robust protection” for modern electrified vehicle platforms. Sensata says the series targets OEM needs around safety, efficiency, and integration in high-voltage power architectures. The contactors are high-voltage switches that… Read more…
Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” package is going subscription-only
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has some news today about the ridiculously named “Full Self Driving” (FSD) package that isn’t actually providing “Full Self Driving” in any shape or form. According to Musk, after February 14, you won’t be able to purchase FSD as a one-time payment. Instead, the only option you’ll have is to get it as a subscription, because… Read more…
Mazda discontinues the MX-30 R-EV
After Mazda had already discontinued the all-electric MX-30 from the market about a year ago, the MX-30 R-EV with range extender is now also being phased out in Europe. This was likely due to demand, but not solely. Read more…
Honda Base Station prototype: Honda’s unexpected new “electric vehicle”
The built-in battery doesn’t power the wheels, but Honda’s prototype all-electric camping trailer offers all the benefits of electricity far from the grid. Lofty words about “challenging convention” and being “deeply committed to innovation” and taking “bold actions” for a new product are almost a staple of automaker presentations. Occasionally, however, the language may be… Read more…
Haller Group announces Quantron and Pepper comeback
The Haller Group, which grew as a major Iveco partner and commercial vehicle specialist in Gersthofen, Germany, is transforming into a platform provider for zero-emission solutions. CEO Andreas Haller is leveraging established brands like Quantron and Pepper, which had almost completely disappeared from the public eye over the past year or two. Read more…
Why Ananda’s new M7000 e-bike motor matters more than its power numbers
Ananda is taking a notably different approach to e-bike motors with the launch of its new M7000 Series, unveiled this week. Instead of pitching a single standout motor, Ananda is introducing what it calls a scalable mid-drive platform, one designed to underpin entire e-bike lineups across multiple segments, from aggressive eMTBs to everyday urban commuters. Read more…
Watch Kia’s smallest electric SUV in action for the first time [Video]
Less than a week after the EV2 made its global debut, we are already getting our first look at Kia’s smallest electric SUV in action. Read more…
New SAIC Z7 promises Porsche looks for a fraction of the price
A new car from China is getting a lot of attention right now – both for good and not-so-good reasons. It is called the Z7, it is made by SAIC, and it will be sold under the brand Shangjie. The reason people are talking about it is simple – it looks almost exactly like a Porsche Taycan. You could argue… Read more…
ZF Foxconn inaugurates plant in Hungary and manufactures e-axles for BMW
The joint venture between ZF Friedrichshafen and Foxconn has opened its new factory in Debrecen, Hungary, located close to BMW’s new plant. That is no coincidence, as ZF Foxconn will manufacture electric axles for BMW’s Neue Klasse vehicles there. Read more…
VW’s Jetta brand launches new China entity, 1st model to debut this year
FAW Volkswagen Jetta commenced operations on Wednesday, granted greater market-oriented R&D autonomy and accelerated decision-making authority.
Its first NEV model will debut in the third quarter this year and launch in the fourth quarter.
Tesla to drop purchase option for FSD, only offering subscription
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the electric carmaker’s ‘Full Self Driving’ (FSD) assistance system will only be available via monthly subscription starting February 14. Currently, U.S. customers can purchase the system either as a one-time payment of $8,000 or through a monthly subscription for $99. Read more…
Geotab analysis: measuring the impact fast charging has on the loss of battery capacity
A study by telematics specialist Geotab shows that the widely held belief that frequent fast-charging cycles damage EV batteries is only partially true. While the State of Health of batteries decreases faster with DC charging compared to AC, the difference remains minimal. Read more…
Vietnam: VinFast shatters domestic EV sales record in 2025
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has announced that it broke all previous sales records set by any carmaker in the domestic market with its EV-only line-up in 2025. The company says it sold a total of 175,099 EVs of all types in Vietnam last year. Read more…
Mercedes, BMW project tepid 2026 demand in China as domestic brands like Nio and Aito gain traction
Both Mercedes-Benz and BMW have provided 2026 demand forecasts to their Chinese supply chains, with projections falling back to sales levels seen a decade ago.
In contrast, China’s premium brands have set more aggressive sales targets, with Nio aiming for 40-50% sales growth in 2026.
Mercedes-Benz launches HPC network in Vancouver
Mercedes-Benz has launched its Canadian high-power charging network with the opening of the first three sites in the Metro Vancouver region. A total of eight hubs equipped with 400 kW chargers, supporting both CCS and NACS connectors, are planned. Read more…
Leasys and EIB to introduce 24,000 electric vehicles into European fleets
Stellantis subsidiary Leasys and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a new financing agreement to support the ‘Pan-European Clean Fleet Transport’ project, which aims to promote sustainable mobility in Europe. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move
Tesla is officially killing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package upfront. CEO Elon Musk announced today that the automaker will stop selling FSD as a one-time option and will instead only offer it as a monthly subscription. Read more…
Aventon’s newly launched Soltera ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing
Aventon has just pulled the wraps off the Soltera 3 ADV, and on paper, it looks like one of the cleanest, most thoughtfully designed lightweight urban e-bikes the company has released yet. Announced this week, the Soltera 3 ADV builds on Aventon’s minimalist roots with a refined single-speed setup aimed squarely at city riders who value simplicity, low maintenance, and easy handling above all else. Read more…
New data: EVs grew more in ’25 than ’24, despite constant lies saying otherwise
In 2025, the world sold 20.7 million EVs – 3.6 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. That’s a larger increase than last year’s 3.5 million increase, which was also higher than the previous year, showing that EVs keep growing despite unprecedented attacks against them by governments, media and even by automakers themselves. Read more…
