The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has completed the SeLv research project after more than five years. The goal was to develop a modular technology kit for electric trucks with fuel cell range extenders that can be quickly transferred to industry. After three prototypes, the kit is now ready. Read more…
SK On announces breakthrough in cathode research
South Korean battery manufacturer SK On reports a significant breakthrough in cathode material research. The company, together with Seoul National University, has succeeded in developing a high-density, large-area single-crystal cathode electrode. Read more…
Rivian starts making the R2 electric SUV
The road to making a new car is long and difficult, and for Rivian, still a fairly young electric car company, the stakes are higher than ever. Last Thursday, the company reached a major goal at its factory in Normal, Illinois. It began building the very first versions of its newest model, the Rivian R2. For now, these first units… Read more…
Volkswagen launches vehicle recycling in Zwickau
The Zwickau electric car plant will now serve as the Volkswagen Group’s central competence center for circular economy. New business areas and processes for all global sites are to be developed there. The plant will also enter the recycling sector itself. Read more…
2027 Volvo EX60 Global Reveal: Watch The Livestream Here
The Volvo EX60 is the most advanced vehicle the automaker has ever built. Watch the full livestream of the launch event here. Lire la suite…
North Northamptonshire to add 1,500 new EV chargepoints
North Northamptonshire Council has partnered with chargepoint operator Connected Kerb to install more than 1,500 new public EV charging sockets over the next three to five years. The project is co-funded by Connected Kerb and supported by £2.9 million from the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sales plummet
Tesla originally aimed to produce 250,000 units of the Cybertruck per year. However, demand in 2025 reached only about eight per cent of this figure, according to data from Cox Automotive. In addition to the expired US subsidies, the pickup market has simply proven to be less receptive to electric vehicles. Read more…
A New Car Chip Shortage Is Brewing—And It’s All AI’s Fault
Today’s EV news: How AI is “roiling” auto supply chains, California’s booming EV sales, and a controversial e-bike law. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests megawatt charging on trip to Sweden
Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims to advance the implementation of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) in its eActros 600 electric truck with a long-distance test drive. The journey covers approximately 2,400 kilometers from Germany to Sweden, with charging primarily at MCS chargers along the way. Read more…
LGES builds pilot line for sodium-ion batteries
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) is apparently setting up a pilot production line for sodium-ion batteries in Nanjing, China. These are considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Renault EV Sales Jumped 72% In Europe In 2025
The Renault 5 is a breakout hit, and the new sub-$24,000 Twingo aims to widen the lead. Lire la suite…
China NEV retail sales drop 16% year-on-year to 312,000 units in Jan 1-18
From January 1 to 18, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 679,000 units, down 28% compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 45.95% during the January 1-18 period.
China NEV retail sales drop 16% year-on-year to 312,000 units in Jan 1-18
From January 1 to 18, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 679,000 units, down 28% compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 45.95% during the January 1-18 period.
Kia Wants To Go Even Smaller With Its EVs
The Korean automaker is reportedly developing an EV1 to offer Picanto buyers an electric alternative. Lire la suite…
Tesla plays the “Last Chance” card again for FSD transfers
Tesla is once again telling its customers that time is running out. The company sent out notifications to owners of its popular electric cars with a clear message: if you want to move your Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to a new vehicle, you must act now. The automaker has set a deadline of March 31, 2026. After that date, Tesla… Read more…
EIB supports Eleport in developing 250 new HPC parks
The European Investment Bank is supporting the further expansion of charging infrastructure in eight Central and Eastern European countries with a new loan of €35 million. Eleport plans to use this to expand its charging network by more than 250 fast-charging parks in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia. Read more…
Honda and GM discontinue fuel cell production in the US
Honda and GM are phasing out fuel cell production at their U.S. joint venture FCSM. Instead, the Japanese company prefers to focus on its own next-generation fuel cell solutions. Joint venture partner GM has already distanced itself from the technology for some time. Read more…
Assembly error: Rivian to recall 20,000 EV for workshop repairs
Rivian is recalling nearly 20,000 units of its R1S and R1T models from the 2022 to 2025 production years in the US after they were previously serviced. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the tie rod may have been incorrectly installed. Read more…
Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets.. Read more…
BMW now makes electric cars in Malaysia
BMW Group Malaysia, the automaker’s local subsidiary, has begun selling its first locally assembled electric vehicle in the Southeast Asian island nation, the BMW i5. Later this year, the BMW iX1 will also launch in Malaysia. Read more…
