BYD released its newest SUV, the 2026 Sealion 05. This series gives drivers a choice between a pure electric car and a plug-in hybrid. BYD wants to keep its top spot in the market by offering better tech for less money, and this new release shows that the company is not slowing down anytime soon. The biggest news for the… Read more…
Uber (UBER) now owns 11.5% of Lucid (LCID): it gets interesting
A new SEC filing reveals that Uber Technologies has become a major shareholder of Lucid Group, holding 37.7 million shares of Class A common stock — an 11.5% ownership stake that makes the ride-hailing giant one of Lucid’s largest investors outside the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Read more…
New state law could legalize grey area e-bikes but complicates other electric bike rules
A new bill in Minnesota is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing gray areas in micromobility: high-powered electric two-wheelers that blur the line between e-bikes and motorcycles. Read more…
Volvo electric semi scores another real-world win with Coca-Cola
Pepsi may grab headlines with their Tesla tie-in, but arch rival Coca-Cola is quietly building an electric truck fleet of its own, and its Canadian fleet of bright red Volvo VNR Electric semis has just grown to more than forty. Read more…
Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster
Waymo’s robotaxis will automatically report potholes, and cities can then use the data for free to fix roads more quickly. Read More…
New joint venture for autonomous delivery vehicles eyes IPO
German electric vehicle firm Ari Motors is stepping up its expansion into autonomous logistics, announcing plans for a joint venture IPO alongside its US partner, Faction Technology. The new business, named Arvia, is expected to list on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market in the coming months, with a prototype vehicle due to be unveiled in May. Read more…
Vulcan Energy partners with Siemens ahead of commercial lithium rollout
Vulcan Energy has secured a strategic partnership with Siemens as it prepares to launch commercial lithium production in the Upper Rhine Valley by 2028. The Germany-based lithium developer said Siemens will come on board as both a technology partner and investor, supporting the financing of the project while also becoming the preferred supplier for future facilities. Read more…
PG&E and Tesla integrate Cybertruck into V2G programme
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have integrated the Tesla Cybertruck into a residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) programme in California, enabling bidirectional charging and grid participation using AC technology. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on bidirectional charging equipment. Read more…
The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Three Screens, But One Is Hiding A Secret
Customers will have to pay extra if they want all three screens to actually serve a purpose other than to look good. Read More…
Germany: VWCV cuts prices for electric models by up to €10,000
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is offering a special discount of up to €10,000 on its electric models in Germany until May 29. Depending on the model, discounts range from €5,800 to the aforementioned €10,000—available not just for private customers. Read more…
VW CEO Blume targets capacity reduction of up to one million vehicles
At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through ‘intelligent’ measures. Read more…
UK: Ford cuts prices of Explorer and Capri EVs by up to £5,000
Ford has reduced prices of its electric SUVs Explorer and Capri by up to £5,000 in the UK, while increasing range and equipment levels. But it’s not all good news. Read more…
Netherlands plans scrappage scheme to support switch to electric cars
The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. This is expected to amount to €3,500. Read more…
Cellcentric releases new fuel cell system for customer validation
Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, is making its next-generation fuel cell system, named BZA375, available for testing. Designed primarily for long-haul trucks, the solution is now ready for trial and validation. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings preview: the growth story is dead
Tesla (TSLA) will release its first-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow (April 22) after the market close, with a conference call to follow. Despite leadership continuing to push the narrative that Tesla is now an “AI and robotics company,” the automotive business still drives the vast majority of Tesla’s financial performance. Read more…
The Jeep Wagoneer S Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here’s Why
Jeep’s first U.S.-bound electric SUV is skipping the 2026 model year, but it’s unclear when production will resume. Read More…
DeepWay expands pre-IPO round past $310 million as global funds back freight robot push
DeepWay has expanded pre-IPO funding round, bringing the total raised in latest round to over $310 million. Read more…
The new electric Mercedes C-Class brings luxury performance that outruns the competition
Mercedes-Benz wants everyone to know it is serious about electric cars. Its latest move is the all-new electric Mercedes C-Class, known for a very long time as the “entry-level” luxury car for the brand. Now, it is growing up. The company revealed the new model on Monday, and it is a fast machine that promises to drive further than almost… Read more…
Utility Engie to install 3,000 public EV charging points in Belgium
Engie wins contract to install 2,926 public EV charging points in Wallonia, expanding its network across Belgium with 22 kW AC chargers. Read more…
Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent. Read more…
