Chinese manufacturer Bontu has begun marketing its electric light vehicles in Europe at an event in Milan. The vehicles – two microcars and a mini transporter – will be classified as L6e and L7e vehicles following EU homologation. Read more…
Caltrans orders 524 additional EVs from Rivian
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has expanded its electric vehicle order with Rivian. With a second order batch, the total order volume grows to 977 vehicles worth approximately $97 million US dollars, equivalent to just under €84 million euros. Read more…
Škoda puts upcoming electric SUV Peaq through extensive climate testing
Around one week before a world premiere on June 23, Škoda has shared insights into the test program for its large electric SUV, the Peaq. This nearly 4.90-metre-long EV will round off Škoda’s all-electric lineup at the top end starting from mid-2026. In recent months, prototypes of the model have been tested in various regions around the world. Read more…
CATL tempers near-term expectations for solid-state Batteries
Chinese battery giant CATL says we’re still several years away from mass adoption of pure solid-state batteries in EVs. CATL CEO Robin Zeng also considers it likely that batteries with solid electrolytes will initially only be installed in premium automobile platforms. Read more…
Another Reason I Hate Pop-Out Door Handles: They Snitch On You To Thieves
I, for one, love when my car tells the world, “I’M UNLOCKED.” Read More…
CATL calls for solid-state EV battery reality check
Many EV fans hope that next-generation batteries will soon change the world of electric cars, and if you follow the news, it really sounds like solid-state technology is almost around the corner. These next-gen power packs promise longer driving ranges and incredibly fast charging times. Unfortunately, the largest battery manufacturer in the world delivered a major reality check – Dr.… Read more…
A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas
Pulling a 4,500-pound load over a massive cross-country trip through the Rockies made a dent in the usable range, but it was still worth it. Read More…
Seres debuts humanoid as Chinese automakers pile into robotics
Seres showed off a humanoid robot called Xiaosai, saying more embodied intelligence products are in the pipeline. Read more…
Microlino AG battles for equal treatment of light electric vehicles
Microlino AG has filed a complaint with the Swiss court against the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, as light electric vehicles like the Microlino are excluded from CO2 fleet regulations in Switzerland. The manufacturer laments this as systematic discrimination against M1-class electric vehicles. Read more…
BMW M teases electric M3 with Concept Neue Klasse
BMW M unveiled the Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The study showcases the future design language of the performance subsidiary and combines it with the already announced technology for the all-electric M models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…
Xiaomi Just Unveiled A Product Tesla Promised A Decade Ago But Never Delivered
Forgot to plug in your EV at home? Xiaomi’s latest product takes care of it, even if you’re away. Read More…
Eve Energy forecasts up to 110% jump in H1 net profit
Eve Energy expects first-half net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.13 billion yuan to 3.37 billion yuan. Read more…
Great Han: BYD expands its premium saloon line-up
BYD is preparing to launch the Great Han in China – a flagship limousine measuring almost 5.3 meters in length with a peak power output of 570 kW. In addition to a pure electric version, the premium model will also be available as a plug-in hybrid. Read more…
UK to relax 2030 EV target
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apparently wants to relax sales targets for electric cars following pressure from industry and trade unions. A mandate that 80 per cent of new car sales must be fully electric vehicles by 2030 is to be reduced to 50 per cent. Read more…
China unveils master plan for roll-out of heavy-duty electric trucks
The Chinese government has presented an ambitious plan to promote NEV trucks over 12 tonnes gross weight. The goal is for these New Energy Vehicles to achieve a 40 per cent registration share by 2030. To this end, the government intends to subsidize around 3,000 charging and battery swap stations. Read more…
What is a 125cc electric motorcycle and why are they so important right now?
When many riders hear about a new electric motorcycle, they tend to compare it to the flagship machines that dominate the headlines. Bikes like those from Zero or LiveWire have shown that electric motorcycles can be fast, powerful, and technologically impressive. They’ve also shown that they can be expensive. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup: Here’s A Closer Look
We get a glimpse at the design sketches as the first prototypes hit the road for testing. Read More…
Huawei HIMA teases first off-road SUV Stelato G9, launch set for Q3
Stelato G9 offers both extended-range and all-electric powertrains, with the EREV version featuring a 75-kWh large battery. Read more…
BYD Denza readies June 23 launch for flash charging N8L hybrid SUV
Denza N8L flash-charging edition pre-sales start at 350,000 yuan, featuring BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and ultra-fast flash charging technology. Read more…
Philippines: Nissan to launch China-made N7 as the ‘Primera EV’
Nissan has announced plans to launch the N7 electric mid-size saloon as the ‘Primera EV’ in the Philippines. The country is set to become the first overseas market for the China-made EV. Read more…
