French leasing provider Ayvens has launched its new charging offering, Ayvens Power. It is based on the well-known white-label solution from Berlin-based Plugsurfing. Initially, Ayvens customers in the Netherlands can use the new charging app, with Germany and other countries to follow later this year. Read more…
Polestar’s Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors
Polestar’s upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism. Lire la suite…
Stagecoach rolls out 110 electric buses in Devon
Stagecoach Group has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to introduce 110 electric buses across Devon in south-west England. The rollout covers depots in Torbay, Barnstaple and Exeter and includes new charging infrastructure. Read more…
Battery recycling: Minespider creates marketplace for industry stakeholders
Minespider, a Berlin-based provider of software for battery and mineral supply chains, is launching a digital marketplace called “Recircle.market.” This platform originates from the EU project Recirculate and is now being commercialized by Minespider. Read more…
Volvo gives 2.5 million cars a digital makeover
Volvo is teaching its older cars some brand-new tricks. Usually, when a car turns four or five years old, its technology starts to feel like an ancient relic, but the Swedish automaker is changing that story. Volvo announced a massive software update for more than 2.5 million cars built since 2020. This update will make the screens in older models… Read more…
India: Telangana to convert 240 diesel buses to electric
Telangana, a state in southern India, has announced plans to retrofit 240 diesel buses in its public transport fleet with electric powertrains. The move complements the state’s ongoing induction of new electric buses. Read more…
Canadian APMA unveils 3D-printed EVs
At the Canadian International Auto Show 2026, the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) unveiled two new electric vehicle prototypes. Both are showcases of the Canadian supplier industry and aim to impress primarily through their innovative production methods. Read more…
i-charging unveils charging system with up to 1.6 MW power output
The Portuguese charging station manufacturer i-charging has unveiled a modular power supply unit called MAX with up to 1.6 MW of power. It enables the simultaneous charging of up to eight electric vehicles with dynamic power allocation. Read more…
A New Polestar 2 Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen. Lire la suite…
Polestar’s Surprise Move: An Electric Wagon For The Masses
The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the versatility of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV. Lire la suite…
BMW relies on numerous Infineon components in the Neue Klasse
Starting March 7, the new iX3 will be the first vehicle of the Neue Klasse available at BMW dealerships. The chip manufacturer Infineon supplies numerous components for the architecture to ensure high-performance and reliable computing power, fast data connections, and intelligent and efficient energy management. Read more…
‘Battery Booster’ stalled between EU departments
With the announced ‘Battery Booster,’ the EU Commission aims to financially support the European production of battery cells and thus accelerate it. However, no funds have been disbursed so far—because different EU departments are still negotiating the exact conditions. Read more…
Tesla’s vision takes shape with first Cybercab rolling off the line in Texas
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Tesla announced that its first Cybercab finished production at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. This is a big deal because the vehicle is the first one Tesla has built from the ground up to drive itself. Unlike the other Teslas, this new model does not have a steering wheel or pedals. It is a small,… Read more…
Ford targets top efficiency with new affordable electric pickup
Ford has revealed a range of details about its new Universal EV Platform for significantly more affordable electric vehicles. The focus is primarily on the first planned model, an affordable electric pickup—designed to rely on high efficiency rather than a large battery. Read more…
VW’s U.S. Scout comeback reportedly delayed to mid-2028
Volkswagen Group is reportedly pushing back the revival of its US heritage brand Scout. Instead of the previously targeted 2027 launch, the company now plans to start production of the first models in summer 2028. Moreover, Scout will not launch with fully electric vehicles at the outset, but will initially offer its models exclusively with a range extender. Read more…
Clean e-bikes, dirty tricks: e-bike company accuses competitors of sabotage
A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage. Read more…
Tesla unveils First Cybercab built in Texas
Tesla has built the first Cybercab at its Texas plant, as newly released photos confirm. Series production is set to start in April. The robotaxi will launch without pedals or a steering wheel. Still, it remains unclear how quickly Tesla can ramp up output. Read more…
Plug Charging acquires Wattif’s UK and Ireland charge point estate
Cardiff-based charge point operator Plug Charging has acquired the UK and Ireland charge point estate of Wattif EV UK, adding 350 charge points to its network across both markets. The portfolio spans transport hubs, healthcare sites and destination locations, strengthening Plug’s footprint and operational platform in both markets. Read more…
Toyota’s next Yaris will do it all: gas, hybrid, and electric
Toyota is planning a major “rethink” for its famous Yaris model. Many car companies are choosing to build only electric cars or only gas cars, but Toyota wants to do both. The fifth-generation Yaris, expected to arrive around 2027 or 2028, will let buyers choose between a traditional gas engine, a hybrid setup, or for the first time – a… Read more…
Robotaxis wreck 4x more than humans, and at least one Tesla wants to swim
On today’s crash-tacular episode of Quick Charge it’s been a rough, rough week for Tesla stans as new data out of Austin shows Robotaxis crashing at rates more than 4x higher than humans, new data out of China shows sales crashing more than 45%, and a new video seems to show a Tesla trying to crash into a lake. Read more…
