The German city is expanding its truck fleet with 10 new, specially upfitted examples of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic heavy-duty EVs, bringing the city’s total count of battery-electric low-floor trucks to 34. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts
Kalmar rolled out its first-ever li-ion-equipped electric “medium” forklift at last week’s ACT Expo – but Kalmar’s medium isn’t like your medium. Kalmar’s medium forklift trucks can hoist up to 40,000 lbs. And their biggest models can lift more than 4x that. (!. Read more…
The new electric Freelander details leaked by government listing
The automotive industry has a habit of bringing back old names, and usually, these names come back as something very different from the original – take the modern Ford Capri. This time, the Freelander name is returning to the spotlight and you can forget what you remember about the small SUVs from the past. The new Freelander 8 is a… Read more…
More fun with a friend: Important tips for e-bike riding with two passengers
One of the most underrated superpowers of electric bikes is the ability of many models to carry more than one person. Add a passenger kit and suddenly an e-bike stops being a solo commuter and starts acting like a genuine car replacement, passengers and cargo included.. Read more…
The MG 07 arrives with Taycan looks
MG is making a seriously bold move – the company finally showed off its new flagship vehicle, the MG 07. This car is clearly designed to look like a high-end luxury sports car from a famous brand, but there is one big difference. It does not come with a luxury price tag. MG seems to believe that drivers can have… Read more…
Opel moves engineering work to China and teases new electric SUV
The German car brand Opel is making some serious changes. The company used to be known for its German engineering but now, that is changing. Opel announced it will cut 650 engineering jobs at its main office in Russelsheim, Germany. As those jobs go away, the company is getting ready to launch a new SUV. The new model will use… Read more…
Tesla postpones Model S/X Signature delivery event, leaving attendees holding the bag
Tesla has postponed its highly anticipated Signature Edition delivery event that was scheduled for May 12 at the Fremont factory. The company sent a brief email to attendees today — just three days before the event — offering no explanation and no new date. Read more…
Turn your GM EV into backup battery power with a GM Energy Home System [Video]
As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating things is when the power starts to flicker and go out. How long will it last this time? Generators and battery backups are always an option, but what if you could use another asset with a massive battery – your EV – to help provide power to your properly quipped home through a blackout?. Read more…
This New European Electric SUV Has A Secret From China
It will look German, may be built in Spain, but with Leapmotor’s EV architecture and battery tech. Read More…
Xpeng prepares major product offensive with multiple new filings
Xpeng filed for G9L, L05, and L03 SUVs, covering both battery electric and extended-range versions. Read more…
Porsche announces it is abandoning its major e-bike ambitions
Porsche is pulling the plug on a major chunk of its electric bicycle ambitions, with the German automaker announcing plans to shut down its e-bike motor division and cut hundreds of jobs as it refocuses on its core sports car business. Read more…
Get real: DeepWay delivered 8,020 electric semi trucks last year
After a week of Tesla Semi grabbing headlines and stealing the show at ACT Expo, Baidu-backed DeepWay would like to remind you that they delivered 8,020 electric semi trucks in 2025 – and they’re almost ready to go public. Read more…
Reborn Freelander brand files for first model Freelander 8 in China
The Freelander 8 is an extended-range SUV, measuring 5,118 mm in length with a curb weight of 2,980 kg. Read more…
BYD secures 100,000-vehicle order from Car Inc in major push for flash charging
BYD and Car Inc have reached a 100,000-vehicle procurement agreement to expand the green rental fleet. Read more…
3 Big Takeaways From The Beijing Auto Show
The Beijing Auto Show had more than 180 debuts this year, making it the largest and most important auto show in the world. Read More…
Unpacking The Beijing Auto Show, From The Xiaomi SU7 To The Ford Bronco EREV
Both Chinese and non-Chinese car companies brought their best to what’s become the world’s most important auto show. Read More…
Sungrow Expert Christos Tsegkis: “The combination of PV, storage, and charging is highly attractive”
Chinese company Sungrow is pushing aggressively into the European charging market. In an interview, Christos Tsegkis, Regional Manager EV Charging at Sungrow Europe, explains why the company, which initially started with inverters for PV systems, has expanded into the charging station sector. He presents the portfolio, which ranges from AC wallboxes to megawatt satellite systems. He also discusses the appeal of combining charging stations with PV systems and battery storage. Read more…
BYD to launch 2026 Seagull on May 11 as first entry-level EV equipped with LiDAR
The current BYD Seagull starts at 69,800 yuan ($10,260), and the lineup sold 529,537 units in 2025. Read more…
I Went To Toyota’s City Of The Future. It’s A Work In Progress.
Woven City, Toyota’s “proving ground for mobility” recently opened up. Here’s what I saw on a visit there. Read More…
Cadillac’s EVs Are Stealing Tons Of Buyers From Other Brands
Cadillac has sold more than 100,000 new EVs, and three-quarters of those buyers are new to the brand. Read More…
