Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But… Read more…
Toyota sells more battery-electric cars in China than VW
Volkswagen Group and Toyota are among the world’s largest automakers. Both companies have struggled with electric vehicles in China so far. Now, it is clear: In 2025, the Japanese sold more EVs in China than VW for the first time – albeit at a low level. Read more…
Austrian company Brantner electrifies its refuse collection fleet
The Austrian waste management company Brantner Green Solutions has replaced 13 combustion-engine trucks with electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The family-owned business, based in Krems an der Donau, now operates what it claims is the largest electric truck fleet in Austria’s waste management sector. Read more…
Endesa analyses smart charging on Menorca
Spanish energy supplier Endesa is turning the Balearic island of Menorca into a European testing ground for the contribution of electric vehicles to grid flexibility as part of an ongoing EU project. A large-scale pilot project has been launched. Read more…
USA: California, Washington and Wisconsin lead US zero-emission truck adoption
CALSTART’s latest ZET report shows uneven progress in zero-emission truck adoption across the United States, with California, Washington and Wisconsin leading the way despite an overall market slowdown. Medium-duty trucks are gaining momentum, while heavy-duty deployment remains constrained by costs and infrastructure. A new normalised score highlights where policy and incentives are accelerating uptake relative to market size. Read more…
USA: California, Washington and Wisconsin lead US zero-emission truck adoption
CALSTART’s latest ZET report shows uneven progress in zero-emission truck adoption across the United States, with California, Washington and Wisconsin leading the way despite an overall market slowdown. Medium-duty trucks are gaining momentum, while heavy-duty deployment remains constrained by costs and infrastructure. A new normalised score highlights where policy and incentives are accelerating uptake relative to market size. Read more…
Toll and Asahi roll out electric heavy trucks in Perth
Toll Group and Asahi Beverages have introduced five battery-electric Volvo FE rigid trucks for metropolitan deliveries in Perth. The vehicles operate from Asahi’s Forrestfield Distribution Centre and are supported by newly installed on-site DC charging infrastructure. Read more…
Stellantis likely to withdraw From battery joint venture with Samsung SDI
Stellantis appears to be accelerating its exit from electromobility with another measure: The automotive group also plans to withdraw from its battery joint venture, StarPlus Energy, with Samsung SDI, which is set to begin production of cells for EV batteries soon. Read more…
Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed
The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks. Lire la suite…
Tesla Jan deliveries in China decline 45% while Shanghai plant exports surge 71%
Tesla’s January retail sales in China fell to their lowest level since November 2022, while exports from its Shanghai factory hit the second highest on record.
China’s January NEV retail sales totaled 596,000 units, down 20% year-on-year.
Renault apparently set to acquire Flexis in full
Renault is reportedly preparing to fully acquire Flexis, the joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics company CMA CGM to produce highly connected electric vans. The shareholders apparently made this decision after significant disagreements arose among them. Read more…
China Jan NEV retail sales down 20% year-on-year, 1st drop in 2 years
The combination of the seasonal slowdown at the start of the year and reduced policy support has impacted China’s NEV sales.
BEV retail sales in January were 348,000 units, a 17% year-on-year decrease, marking the first year-on-year decline since March 2024.
Why Boston wants to ban some residents from using e-bikes
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has filed a new ordinance that would ban delivery app drivers in the city from using e-bikes, mopeds, or other motorized scooters to make deliveries, citing growing safety concerns. Read more…
Toyota brings a big electric SUV to America with the 2027 Highlander
Toyota is finally ready to show the world that it can build more than just hybrids. The Japanese car company focused on gasoline engines and small electric motors for a very long time, but now, it is finally jumping into the world of large electric cars with the 2027 Toyota Highlander. This is a giant leap for a company that… Read more…
The AI power crunch sparks a 1.5 GWh sodium-ion battery deal
Utility-scale energy storage developer Energy Vault just signed a strategic agreement with Peak Energy, which manufactures sodium-ion energy battery storage systems, to build a battery platform specifically designed for “AI-first” data center operators. Read more…
Texas bets on Tesla bets on WeChat, and a bet on Toyota to crack solid-state
On today’s Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range. Read more…
Ionic Mineral Technologies expands land lease at Utah rare earth project
US-based Ionic Mineral Technologies has expanded the lease rights for its Silicon Ridge rare earth project in Utah and completed a strategic step-out drilling program for its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The 4,100 additional acres of land consolidate the company’s strategic land package to roughly 13,000 contiguous acres. The expansion is strategically significant, as it… Read more…
Full Circle Lithium launches lithium battery fire extinguishers
US-based lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing products manufacturer Full Circle Lithium has launched six new lithium-ion fire extinguisher sizes, initially in North American markets. The extinguishers include four retail-focused models—20 ounces, 1 litre, 2 litres and 3 litres—and two industrial-size units—30 litres and 50 litres—designed to address the risks associated with lithium-ion battery use across residential,… Read more…
Audi’s new apps seamlessly handle parking, charging, and washing
Audi has added two new apps to its app store that’s accessible in the cars’ infotainment systems: EasyPark and ryd. EasyPark automatically detects a parking spot and pays the appropriate fee at more than 60,000 parking locations in around 1,300 European cities, including public parking spots, private parking lots, and parking garages. As soon as your Audi is in a… Read more…
BYD’s Plan To Make The Atto 3 More Popular: Double The Horsepower And Better Charging
The BYD Atto 3 Evo shifts to rear-wheel drive, gains a frunk and charges way faster for 2026. Lire la suite…
