Japanese automaker Honda has showcased its first electric motorcycle, the WN7. The motorcycle is built around a 9.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and 18 kW motor. It offers a driving range of around 140 km, and supports CCS2 DC fast charging. The WN7 features full LED lighting with a unique DRL signature, a frameless chassis, multiple… Read more…
Archer to acquire storied Los Angeles airport, repurposing it as an electric air taxi hub
Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire the master ground lease for Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles, California and repurpose it as a strategic air taxi network hub. Hawthorne Airport, also known as Jack Northrop Field, is currently a public-use airport. The name comes from the founder of Northrop Aircraft, Jack Northrop, who founded the company… Read more…
InfiMotion partners with global OEM to develop 800 V electric drivetrain
Electric motor specialist InfiMotion has collaborated with “a global premium electric vehicle manufacturer” to develop the L700 PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) and to integrate it into the manufacturer’s new Gran Tourer EV. InfiMotion, which was founded in 2021, operates five factories and R&D centers in China and Gothenburg, Sweden. Current customers include Geely, Polestar,… Read more…
ChargePoint wins Sourcewell contract to provide EV charging infrastructure for public sector agencies
EV charging provider ChargePoint has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract to provide EV charging solutions to public sector agencies in the US and Canada. Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, administers a program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies. By streamlining procurement with pre-negotiated, competitive… Read more…
Foxconn to scale up its own battery production
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has been building its own battery factory since 2022. It has now been announced that production is already underway on a small scale and will soon be scaled up. Foxconn also plans to expand its product range. Read more…
20 Rizon electric trucks to join fleets across California
The Daimler-owned truck brand has announced the delivery of 20 electric trucks across California. Rizon has also said it plans to establish new dealerships in Arizona, Washington, New Jersey and New York. Read more…
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake now available to order
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Europe as a shooting brake. At market launch, however, only two variants with the large battery are available; a more affordable entry-level version with an LFP battery will follow later. Read more…
‘One Of The Most Insane Things I’ve Ever Driven’: F1’s George Russell On AMG’s Porsche Taycan-Fighter
The production version of the AMG GT XX was driven around Las Vegas with less camo than ever. Lire la suite…
Virta and Voltalis to advance smart charging
Charging platform provider Virta and energy company Voltalis have formed a partnership to advance smart charging for electric vehicles. In an initial pilot phase in Finland and Sweden, they aim to demonstrate how controlled charging processes can improve grid stability and reduce costs. Read more…
I’ve Driven My 2024 Chevy Blazer EV For A Year. Here’s How It Held Up In Real Life
The only downside of today’s EVs is that tomorrow’s will be even better. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen can now build EVs in China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%
For the first time, Volkswagen can now fully develop new vehicles outside of Germany. Volkswagen claims it can cut development costs by up to 50% by building EVs in China. Read more…
2026, and the road ahead for clean fleets with TRC’s Joe Annotti
TRC hosts the ACT Expo – America’s premier clean commercial vehicle show – and helps fleets find the funding and resources they need to decarbonize. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got TRC’s Sr. VP of incentives Joe Annotti here to give us a 30,000 ft view of the road ahead. Read more…
Scout Motors’ Trucks Are Finally Hitting The Road
Scout Motors begins real-world testing. Plus, automakers haven’t struck data gold yet, and BMW considers range extenders for EVs. Lire la suite…
Sinopec And LG Chem Partner To Advance Sodium-Ion Battery Materials
Chinese oil giant Sinopec and South Korean chemical company LG Chem plan to collaborate on the development of cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. These batteries are intended for use in stationary storage systems and ‘slow’ vehicles. Read more…
Electric trucks to be reclassified in the UK
The UK government has announced plans to reclassify electric vans away from heavy goods vehicles. The move should reduce regulatory barriers to fleet electrification by reducing testing requirements typically associated with HGVs. Read more…
AYK Energy builds 3-MWh battery for Greenpeace flagship vessel
AYK Energy will contribute a battery system with three megawatt-hours of capacity to the construction of a new Greenpeace ship. The vessel is set to launch in 2027 and aims to become the most environmentally friendly ship in Greenpeace’s’ fleet. Read more…
Hong Kong gets RHD taxis with CATL’s 99-second battery swap technology
The biggest challenge facing electric cars is not the speed of the vehicle – they have plenty of that. The speed of their recharging is an entirely different ball game. Drivers of traditional gas-powered vehicles refill their tanks in minutes, but EV owners have to wait for their battery to recharge. This time difference is especially a problem for high-usage… Read more…
State of Georgia awards $24.4 million to fast-charging projects
The US state of Georgia is set to provide funds to 26 fast-charging locations along the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The money will go towards private sector partners who will deliver and operate DC fast charging hubs for a minimum of five years. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO Says Losing The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Is A Win–Here’s Why
The change forced some legacy automakers to scale back their EV plans. That’s good news for Rivian. Lire la suite…
Nio Q3 2025 earnings call: Live updates
Nio will launch two new models in the second quarter of 2026 and one new model in the third quarter. Read more…
