The PV5, Kia’s first 100% electric van, was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean model to win the prestigious award. Read more…
Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement in just three days. Read more…
21% Of Tesla Drivers Want Apple CarPlay. But Do They Really Need It?
A new survey shows what Tesla owners really think about Apple CarPlay, even with the advanced software they already enjoy. Lire la suite…
Electric truck charging startup Delta Charge secures millions in financing
Delta Charge, a German-Swedish developer of charging and battery storage solutions for electric trucks founded in Munich in 2024, has secured $4.3 million in equity in an oversubscribed financing round. Executives from the German business community are also believed to have invested. Read more…
Autel Energy launches next-gen EV charging and energy storage solutions
Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…
Autel Energy launches next-gen EV charging and energy storage solutions
Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…
Asahi Kasei licenses high-conductivity electrolyte to EAS Batteries for ultra-high power lithium-ion cells
Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…
Asahi Kasei licenses high-conductivity electrolyte to EAS Batteries for ultra-high power lithium-ion cells
Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…
BYD equips the Atto 2 with a larger battery and introduces the plug-in hybrid version
Its limited range and low charging capacity were previously the two major drawbacks of BYD’s compact SUV. The new Comfort version represents a major step forward in this regard. The new plug-in hybrid is said to consume just 1.8 liters of gasoline. Read more…
BYD equips the Atto 2 with a larger battery and introduces the plug-in hybrid version
Its limited range and low charging capacity were previously the two major drawbacks of BYD’s compact SUV. The new Comfort version represents a major step forward in this regard. The new plug-in hybrid is said to consume just 1.8 liters of gasoline. Read more…
LISKON 2025: New charging master plan for Germany
Germany’s Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the ‘Charging Infrastructure Master Plan 2030’ at the BMV’s charging infrastructure conference. With 41 measures, the minister aims to improve the foundations for the expansion of the charging infrastructure – and thus contribute to making “charging as natural as refuelling.” Read more…
LISKON 2025: New charging master plan for Germany
Germany’s Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the ‘Charging Infrastructure Master Plan 2030’ at the BMV’s charging infrastructure conference. With 41 measures, the minister aims to improve the foundations for the expansion of the charging infrastructure – and thus contribute to making “charging as natural as refuelling.” Read more…
Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Are Going To Even More U.S. Cities. They’ll Be Over 20 Soon
The Google-owned autonomous taxi service added Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans to its growth plans on Thursday. Lire la suite…
California Is Rethinking That 2035 Ban On Gas Cars
Plus, Lyft CEO says humans aren’t going anywhere and Detroit is called to testify in Washington. Lire la suite…
Huawei, Dongfeng launch new car brand, 1st model to debut at 2026 Beijing auto show
The new automotive brand jointly developed by Dongfeng and Huawei is named Yijing, with its first model scheduled to debut at the next Beijing auto show in April 2026.
GAC and Huawei’s joint brand, Qijing, will also unveil its inaugural model at the 2026 Beijing auto show.
MGS6 EV launches in UK with order books now open
MG’s answer to the Skoda Enyaq is now available in the UK, and comes in the form of a C-segment electric SUV built on the brand’s Modular Scalable Platform. Equipped with a 77kWh battery, the model is launching in three variants with a starting price of £38,000. Read more…
Lotus Emeya sets a new charging speed benchmark
What’s the biggest speed challenge in the world of electric cars? The answer is… not the zero-to-100 km/h times. It’s how quickly you can recharge the empty battery. The ability to charge an EV as fast as you can pump gas has always been the holy grail for automakers. Now, the Lotus Emeya, the brand’s first electric hyper-GT, has delivered… Read more…
World premiere: Renault Trucks unveils E-Tech T 780 with a range of 600 km
Sister companies Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks are preparing to enter the electric long-haul truck segment. As usual, their new flagship models share a modular technology platform. However, in a surprising move, it was the French company rather than the Swedish one that was first to unveil its new XXL electric truck. We were there – and have all the details. Read more…
MAN announces major job cuts in Germany
The Traton brand plans to cut 2,300 jobs at three locations in Germany over the next ten years. MAN itself refers to the cuts as ‘absolutely socially acceptable’ and openly commits to production in Germany. The IG Metall trade union is quite sceptical. Read more…
Magna opens electric drive plant in China
Automotive supplier Magna is strengthening its presence in China with a new plant in the Jiujiang Economic Development Zone in Wuhu to meet growing demand for electric drives – initially for Chery. Read more…
