BYD’s March 2026 sales show a mixed trend. Volumes rose by more than 50 per cent compared to a weak February, but remained around 20 per cent below March 2025. While demand in China continued to soften, international business recorded strong growth. Read more…
Freudenberg exits battery and fuel cell systems business
Freudenberg is withdrawing from the battery and fuel cell systems business for heavy-duty applications. The Freudenberg e-Power Systems (FEPS) business group was organizationally dissolved as of January 1, 2026. The group still sees potential in hydrogen components and will retain this area. Read more…
Subaru unveils the Getaway: a seven-seater electric SUV
Subaru unveiled a new battery electric model for the US market at the New York International Auto Show. The Subaru Getaway is a three-row electric SUV set to arrive at US dealerships nationwide by the end of 2026. The model shares much of its technology with the recently introduced Toyota Highlander. Read more…
E-Bus Radar 2026: Germany operates 600+ hydrogen buses in 2026
With its E-Bus Radar, PwC regularly tracks market developments in Germany. The latest edition shows battery-electric buses on the rise, while hydrogen buses recorded even stronger percentage growth in 2025. Hamburg remains the country’s leading electric bus hub. We reviewed the study and summarised the key findings. Read more…
Osprey opens new Midlands ultra-rapid EV charging hub
One of the West of England’s largest public fast charging hubs has just opened at Twyford Services near Evesham. Operated by Osprey Charging, it promises 16 new ‘ultra-rapid’ chargers. Read more…
China Mar NEV wholesale sales rebound 55% from Feb, CPCA estimates show
CPCA estimated China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales reached 1.12 million units in March, with BYD topping all automakers and Tesla ranking third.
Surging domestic fuel prices boosted NEV penetration, CPCA said.
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT to star in the new James Bond movie
We all know the James Bond movie franchise, which is often defined by the cool tech he uses in the movies to fight villains. One of his trusty sidekicks is his car. Throughout the years, James Bond sat behind the wheel of a Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW and even Lotus. With the upcoming James Bond movie, however, the franchise is… Read more…
Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives
Six months after transitioning one of its rideshare options to promote more electric rides and offer a grant to riders who switch to an EV, Uber Technologies is expanding the program across the US and adding additional savings. Read more…
Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs
Eligible Uber drivers across the U.S. can now get a $4,000 grant to switch to an EV, plus other perks. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor founder boosts stake again in fifth purchase over two years
Leapmotor’s founder bought about HK$230 million worth of company shares, marking management’s fifth stake increase in two years.
Total share purchases by the Leapmotor founder since 2024 have reached about HK$1.2 billion.
Kia EV2 priced from £24,245 in UK
Kia has detailed UK pricing and specifications for the EV2, its smallest electric model to date. The B-segment SUV offers up to 281 miles of range, two battery options and prices starting from £24,245. Read more…
Zeekr starts pre-sales of updated 007 series with up to 905 km range
The updated Zeekr 007 and Zeekr 007 GT are scheduled to officially launch on April 10.
They support up to 6C fast charging, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in about 10 minutes.
Nio Onvo to launch updated L90 SUV with LiDAR later this month
The 2026 model of the Onvo L90 will be released in late April, adding a flagship smart driving version equipped with LiDAR.
Onvo delivered 6,877 new cars in March, with the L90 contributing 3,360 units.
Two new EVs debut at New York auto show: 2027 Kia EV3 and 2027 Subaru Getaway
Nio ES8 deliveries reach 16,255 in Mar, purchase incentives extended
The ES8 contributed 45.81% of Nio Inc’s March deliveries and 54.14% of its first-quarter deliveries.
Nio continues to offer purchase perks for the ES8 in April similar to March, retaining a limited-time purchase tax subsidy of 10,000 yuan.
Bosch Rexroth introduces TS 7plus conveyor for payloads up to 3,000 kg
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025
Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start
Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. Read more…
The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means
The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Read more…
