China’s auto exports reached 3.13 million units from January to April, up 61.5% year-on-year. Read more…
Fastned launches another bond issue
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is issuing another bond for investors in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company aims to use the targeted sum to help finance its expansion across Europe. Read more…
Kia ships first PV5 units to Japan ahead of market launch
Kia has begun exporting the PV5 to Japan, marking the final stage of preparations for the model’s sales launch in the country. The South Korean automaker is set to enter the Japanese market with its first purpose-built vehicle (PBV) later this spring. Read more…
BYD expands flash charging lineup with new Fang Cheng Bao off-road SUVs
Fang Cheng Bao launched the flash charging editions of the Bao 8 and Bao 5, both equipped with the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology. Read more…
BYD plans to launch new Yuan Plus overseas as Atto 5
Chinese automaker BYD has started formulating plans for the overseas launch of the second-generation Yuan Plus, which it unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The company plans to market the model as the ‘Atto 5’ overseas. Read more…
UK removes HGV rules for larger electric vans
The UK government will remove a range of regulatory barriers for larger electric vans from June 2026, bringing vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes broadly into line with their diesel and petrol counterparts. The reforms remove HGV testing and tachograph requirements, reducing costs and administrative burdens for fleet operators switching to zero-emission vans. Read more…
Scania demonstrates fully electric concrete transport solution
Scania and its partners Unicon and Liebherr, have developed a battery-electric truck with a fully integrated electric concrete mixer system. The Swedish company does not want the project to be seen as a mere pilot but rather a model for scalable deployment. Read more…
BYD surpasses Tesla as world’s top energy storage deployer
BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, capturing 13% of the global market in 2025 compared to Tesla’s 10%, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Read more…
Huawei, JAC and Stellantis in talks to build Maserati EV, report says
Co-developed models will include a domestic Maextro version and an overseas Maserati version, with mass production planned for the second half of next year. Read more…
MAN unveils electric 16-tonne truck eTGM
The TGM is MAN’s all-rounder in medium-duty distribution transport. Starting next year, the truck will also be available with an electric drive. The Traton subsidiary just unveiled the eTGM in Milan. We were able to examine the electric 16-tonne truck up close in advance. Read more…
Blink Charging joins forces with Emobi on electric car charging
Blink Charging is teaming with Emobi to connect its portfolio of fleet and public charging infrastructure into Emobi’s unified roaming and JustPlug ecosystem. The partnership is intended to provide seamless roaming and an automated charging experience to one of the largest electric car charging networks in North America. Read more…
BYD puts 500th electric bus on Japanese roads
Chinese automotive conglomerate BYD has commissioned six electric buses in Japan. With this deployment, the company now has 500 electric buses operating on Japanese roads. Read more…
BYD strikes strategic marine battery deal with Norway’s Corvus Energy
BYD and Corvus Energy will jointly develop high-rate marine LFP battery systems. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG GT swaps V8 for high-tech sound and power
Mercedes-AMG is moving into a new era where gasoline is no longer the main character. The company is currently testing its upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupe, a car that wants to prove electric cars can excite the senses. The AMG brand built its reputation on the loud, aggressive growl of V8 engines, and as the world shifts toward EVs, engineers… Read more…
Tesla expands Grünheide battery cell plans to 18 GWh annually
Tesla aims to hire more than 1,500 employees for battery cell production in Grünheide. According to plant manager André Thierig, nearly 250 million US dollars will also be invested to create the conditions for an annual production of 18 GWh of 4680-format battery cells on-site. Read more…
CATL launches new battery module assembly line in Debrecen
The Chinese battery market leader has started assembling battery modules in a newly constructed facility in Debrecen, Hungary. The company also plans to begin test production of battery cells in the new factory shortly. Read more…
RoB@t2Cell project aims to make battery recycling smarter
A new research project, called RoB@t2Cell, aims to develop a novel method for the safe disassembly and targeted discharge of battery cells for recycling and reuse. The project partners are led by Belgian multinational materials technology company Umicore and German research institute Fraunhofer IPA. RoB@t2Cell should make it possible to fully discharge only those cells that are unsuitable for second-life applications. Read more…
Jaguar’s Radical New EV Finally Has A Name, And It’s Not What We Expected
For a car that’s billed as the most advanced Jaguar ever, we were expecting something a little more lavish. Read More…
CATL chief scientist explains how AI accelerates battery R&D
AI is so powerful that its capability to optimize many process parameters even surpasses the understanding of engineers. Read more…
New 990-HP Xiaomi YU7 GT hits the streets ahead of the official debut
Xiaomi is moving up quickly in the auto industry, proving that its transition from smartphones to electric cars is not a fluke. The company is preparing to launch its latest high-performance offering, the Xiaomi YU7 GT. Sightings of the vehicle at the factory, and now on the streets in China, suggest that mass production is already moving forward. Clad in… Read more…
