Geely Xingyuan’s retail sales in China totaled 194,159 units in the first half of this year. Read more…
It’s settled: The all-electric variant of the BMW M3 will just be called “M3”
In an interview for Auto Express, the boss of the BMW M division, Frank van Meel, confirmed that the all-electric variant of the upcoming M3 sports sedan will carry the same badge as its ICE counterpart, meaning no “i” in the “M3” name. It will simply be called “M3”. BMW M3 Concept This signals BMW’s confidence in the upcoming high-performance,… Read more…
Skywell pauses UK sales as importer ceases operations
Chinese EV manufacturer Skywell has suspended new vehicle sales in the UK after its importer, Innovation Automotive, ceased operations. The brand says it is seeking a new distribution partner, while arrangements for warranty, servicing and parts support are still being finalised. Read more…
NextGO Epi secures funding for gallium oxide semiconductor development
Berlin-based deeptech company NextGO Epi has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding. The company, which was spun out of the Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (IKZ) in 2025, develops gallium oxide epitaxial wafers for next-generation power semiconductors. Read more…
“Battery-electric trucks should be used where possible” – Niklas Andersson of Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks enters a new era of electric trucking. Just a few weeks ago, the manufacturer unveiled the FH Aero Electric in Gothenburg, promising a range of up to 700 kilometres – and electrive was there. In this interview, Niklas Andersson, Director Electric Solutions at Volvo Trucks, explains what customers can expect from the new generation of battery-electric trucks. Read more…
CATL to bring sodium battery storage to Europe with 5 GWh Alfen deal
CATL and Europe’s Alfen plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems in Western Europe starting in 2027. Read more…
India: JBM EV secures order for 500 electric buses
JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV), a subsidiary of India’s JBM Auto, has secured an order for 500 electric buses from Indian electric commercial vehicle leasing platform Drivn. The companies have signed an MoU covering the deal. Read more…
Study: E-retrofits could accelerate bus fleet electrification by 15 years
A study by Empa highlights the potential of converting diesel buses to battery-electric drivetrains. Rather than waiting for vehicles to be replaced at the end of their service life, e-retrofitting could accelerate the electrification of Europe’s bus fleet by around 15 years. According to the researchers, this could be crucial for meeting climate targets. Here are the details. Read more…
Geely prices new EX2 electric crossover from £20,990 in the UK
Geely Auto UK has announced pricing and specifications for the new EX2. The compact electric crossover starts at £20,990 on the road, offers up to 214 miles (344 km) of WLTP range and comes with rear-wheel drive across the range. Read more…
Toyota And BMW Are Testing Renewable Gas As An Alternative To EVs
The two automakers have kicked off a real-world trial using Repsol’s Nexa 95 fuel, which promises to reduce emissions by 70%. Read More…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Cheaper Than Ever
Hyundai’s grin-inducing electric crossover is a whopping $6,300 cheaper than before. It also has a native NACS port. Read More…
China battery installations rise 32% in June, LFP share hits record 83.3%
China’s power battery installations reached 76.5 GWh in June, up 31.5% year-on-year, the fastest growth so far this year. Read more…
Volt opens Singapore’s largest public e-bus charging hub
Volt, the EV charging business of Singapore-based Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, has opened the country’s largest public electric bus charging hub. It developed the new facility in collaboration with Setsco, a homegrown company specialising in testing, inspection and certification services. Read more…
Zeekr 9X 5-seat version to launch on July 28, skipping launch event
Zeekr’s approach is unusual in China’s auto industry, where new vehicle launches are typically accompanied by high-profile promotional events. Read more…
BYD hires Hungary’s ex-foreign minister as Europe push deepens
Peter Szijjarto will oversee BYD’s external relations and new business development, bringing the company a political figure familiar with both Beijing and Brussels. Read more…
Webinar: Hidden defects, high stakes—CT inspection for EV batteries and components
As electric vehicle manufacturers scale production, quality teams face a difficult challenge: critical defects are often hidden inside batteries, castings, connectors, welds, electronics, and other high-value components. Traditional inspection methods can miss internal issues, require destructive teardown, or create bottlenecks that make comprehensive inspection impractical. Industrial CT gives manufacturers and suppliers a non-destructive way to… Read more » Read more…
Volvo wants to launch two new EVs in the US priced around $50,000, and they are not SUVs
Volvo is pulling its last wagon from the US, but it may not be for long. As it aims to revamp the brand, Volvo may bring two new EVs to America, starting in the low $50,000s. Read more…
Solar just became Europe’s biggest source of electricity – here’s the milestone it hit
Solar power reached a new milestone across Europe last month, generating a record 52 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity and supplying 25% of all electricity used in the European Union in June 2026, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Energy business, used car business, and plain ol’ business business
Today’s episode of Quick Charge means business – the business of buying up power stations to power up the pet AI that says it would have picked you over Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft and the business of fleecing well-heeled car collectors out of an extra $100,000 on a (mostly) new Tesla Model S Signature sedan. Read more…
Energy Fuels to acquire rare earth magnet maker VAC for $1.9 billion
Energy Fuels to acquire rare earth magnet maker Vacuumschmelze for $1.9B, creating a mine-to-magnet supply chain for EV traction motors. Read more…
