Nio highlighted its technological prowess by putting the ES9 through multiple safety tests witnessed by China’s state broadcaster CCTV. Read more…
Blink Charging to deploy Kempower’s distributed EV charging systems at 14 new sites
Blink Charging expands with Kempower’s distributed EV charging systems at 14 new US sites, enhancing flexibility and reliability in fast charging. Read more…
Ferrari (RACE) stock plunges 6% on Luce EV backlash — don’t panic!
Ferrari (RACE) shares dropped 6.27% in Milan trading on Tuesday, falling to €290.55 and wiping out roughly £3 billion in market cap a day after Maranello unveiled the Luce, its first all-electric car. Read more…
BYD built this low-cost PHEV specifically for global markets — And it gets +1,000 km range
The Dolphin G will go on sale soon as BYD’s first car developed specifically for global markets. BYD said its “game-changing” plug-in hybrid system will offer over 1,000 km (621 miles) of combined range at an affordable price. Read more…
America is panicking about e-bikes while ignoring the real problem
If you spend enough time reading local news headlines these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking electric bicycles are one of the greatest threats facing American streets. Teenagers on fat-tire e-bikes, viral videos of wheelies, stories about injuries complete with ER doctor interviews… the same themes are playing on repeat. Read more…
New driving assistant from Mercedes available in Germany from late 2026
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its new MB.Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system in selected German cities by the end of this year before expanding it nationwide in early 2027. The system enables automated door-to-door navigation in urban centres and Mercedes-Benz unveiled it at CES in Las Vegas in January. Read more…
Volvo gives customers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network – in Europe
Volvo Cars is opening access to Tesla’s charging network for its electric vehicle customers in Europe. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers through the Volvo app. At the same time, the Swedish carmaker also plans to align more closely with Tesla’s charging ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…
Volvo Buses secures order for 47 battery-electric buses from southern Sweden
The southern Swedish bus company Bergkvara has ordered 47 units of the Volvo 8900 Electric from Volvo Buses, which are to be used for regional transport in Skåne, as well as urban transport in Helsingborg. Read more…
Sany to deploy over 100 electric trucks in Vietnam
Chinese commercial vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer Sany has entered Vietnam’s electric heavy-duty truck segment with the launch of the EV550 tractor. The company has already secured orders for more than 100 electric heavy-duty trucks in the country. Read more…
Pony AI raises 2026 robotaxi revenue target to 3.5 times of 2025 level
Pony AI’s first-quarter robotaxi revenue hit $8.6 million, surging 395.4% year-on-year. Read more…
Xiaomi unveils new AI Auto World Model framework as it faces $460M Q1 loss
The battlefield for modern smart electric cars is moving quickly from mechanical hardware to computing intelligence. On May 26, Chinese technology firm Xiaomi revealed its latest step in this direction by introducing the Xiaomi Auto World Model framework. This is the first time the automotive division has explained its complete development path for advanced driving software to the general public.… Read more…
What EV Slowdown? Plug-In Car Sales Grew 20% Last Year
The U.S. is getting left behind on electrification, a new report says. The rest of the world is charging ahead in 2026. Read More…
Walmart’s Expanding EV Charging Network Is Getting Easier To Pay For (And Cheaper)
The retail giant’s EV charging blitz just surpassed 300 ports, with thousands more in the pipeline. Read More…
Xiaomi’s EV business posts Q1 operating loss despite delivery growth
In the first quarter, Xiaomi’s EV business saw an operating loss of 3.1 billion yuan ($460 million), dragged down by a product transition and the holiday period. Read more…
Google Wallet gains new digital car keys sharing options
Sharing your digital car keys from your Google Wallet isn’t a great feature and now it got even better. The latest system service update from Google gives you a few additional options. The new update brings new ways to share your digital car keys. You can now assign different roles to people you share your keys with, like “co-owner,” “guest,”… Read more…
VW launches the ID. Unyx 07 in China
Volkswagen now offers a new electric sedan in China. The ID. Unyx 07 is based on the technology platform of VW’s local partner Xpeng and hits the road after the carmaker already launched the ID. Unyx 08. The ID. Unyx 07 will sell in China from 129,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 16,500 euros. Read more…
Q1 results: Nio doubles sales and revenue
The Chinese EV maker has released its figures for Q1/2026. According to the report, sales and revenue increased significantly compared to the same quarter last year. However, like almost all Chinese manufacturers, there was a significant decline compared to Q4/2025. Read more…
UK opens application process for self-driving services
In recent months, companies including Waymo, Uber and Wayve have already announced plans to launch robotaxi services in the UK. The country is now creating the legal framework for the rollout, enabling operators to apply for the permits required to launch such services. Read more…
Nissan may abandon plans for Sunderland e-axle factory
Nissan subsidiary Jatco has reportedly scrapped plans to produce electric axles in Sunderland, UK. The site would have marked the company’s first production facility in Europe. According to media reports, Jatco pulled back from the project due to weak demand for Nissan electric vehicles in Europe. Read more…
New York eases electric school bus mandate
New York State has presented its long-delayed budget and pushed back the procurement mandate for electric school buses from 2027 to 2032. The state has also postponed the deadline for fully electrifying school bus fleets by five years to 2040. Read more…
