The German Stellantis brand Opel has now officially confirmed the joint development of a new electric SUV with Leapmotor. The new model will use key components from Leapmotor and is set to roll off the production line at the Spanish plant in Zaragoza alongside the Opel Corsa from 2028. Read more…
Traton secures €850 million for investments in battery-electric trucks and buses
The Traton Group, majority-owned by Volkswagen, has raised a total of 850 million euros to transition from diesel to battery-electric drivetrains. The larger portion comes from the holding company’s first green bond, with the remainder sourced from a loan. Read more…
ElectroMobility Poland to build EV plant with Foxconn
ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a joint venture established ten years ago by several Polish state-owned energy companies, has entered into a partnership with Foxconn. Together, they plan to build a new electric vehicle plant in Jaworzno, southern Poland. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis unveils 160 kW electric powertrain
The South Korean automotive supplier, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its in-house developed electric drive portfolio. In addition to the existing 250-kW drive system, Hyundai Mobis is now also adding a 160-kW solution to its lineup. A 120-kW variant is also expected to follow soon. Read more…
DepotCharge: Switzerland paves the way for shared HGV depot charging network
Two initiatives in Switzerland — Utopia and ASTAG Charge — are aiming to establish shared charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Both projects rely on the DepotCharge platform developed by Munich-based Evolve Energy and are designed to allow logistics companies to share access to their charging depots. Read more…
CPCA preliminary data shows China April passenger NEV retail sales at 883,000
NEVs outperformed internal combustion engine vehicles, driving the retail penetration rate to a record 62.8%. Read more…
Ride1Up rolls out suspension version of popular low-cost commuter e-bike
Ride1Up is expanding one of its most popular lightweight commuter e-bikes with a new version aimed at riders looking for a bit more comfort on rougher roads and longer rides. The company has now officially begun shipping the new Ride1Up Roadster V3 Suspension model, adding front suspension to the sleek urban e-bike while keeping much of what made the original such a hit. Read more…
Tesla Semi Official Battery Specs Are Out, And They’re Impressive
Tesla never unveiled the Semi’s battery capacities, but an official document let the cat out of the bag. Read More…
Xiaomi EV accelerates overseas push with key executive appointments
Xiaomi EV appointed auto division vice president Yu Liguo as head of the overseas business preparation group to lay the groundwork for overseas expansion. Read more…
Tesla Model Y first to pass NHTSA’s new ADAS tests — but they test the basics
NHTSA announced today that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass its new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) benchmark tests under the updated New Car Assessment Program. The agency framed it as a milestone for vehicle safety. Read more…
Zeekr sets May 19 launch for revamped 009 MPV
The updated Zeekr 009 opened for pre-sales on April 24, with customer test drives starting on May 9. Read more…
The new Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV debuts
Lexus is finally getting serious about big electric cars. The luxury brand revealed its first SUV with three rows of seats that runs only on batteries – the Lexus TZ. This new vehicle will compete with other popular EVs like the Rivian R1S and the Volvo EX90. It looks sleek and fits right in with the rest of the Lexus… Read more…
Baidu-backed EV truck maker DeepWay files for Hong Kong IPO
DeepWay delivered 8,020 trucks in 2025, ranking ninth in China’s new energy heavy-duty truck market. Read more…
Hirect launches new copper conductor lines for traction motors and power transformers
Hirect launches new copper conductor lines for traction motors and transformers with advanced quality control and ISO 9001 certification. Read more…
Kempower’s new Mega Satellite Flex heavy-duty EV charger supports both CCS and MCS
Kempower launches Mega Satellite Flex, a heavy-duty EV charger supporting CCS and MCS up to 1.2 MW for flexible fleet and passenger vehicle charging. Read more…
TCL CSOT unveils new screens for future electric cars
The days of buttons in car interiors are quickly fading away. If you have looked inside new electric cars lately, you probably noticed that screens are taking over. At the SID Display Week 2026 event, the Chinese company TCL CSOT showed everyone that the “screen takeover” is just getting started. They introduced a new system called the Intelligent Cockpit Display… Read more…
Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup
Hyundai is preparing to launch its first body-on-frame vehicle, a midsize pickup truck. The rugged Boulder Concept SUV is a preview, but a new patent offers a sneak peek at the battery and chassis setup. Read more…
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV has been China’s top-selling joint venture EV for 7 months
The bZ3X, Toyota’s fully electric SUV, is a hit in China. After delivering over 80,000 units in its first year on the market, the bZ3X has now remained the best-selling EV from a joint venture in China for seven consecutive months. Read more…
Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi
Blink and Emobi are teaming up to make EV charging work more seamlessly across apps, networks, and vehicles. Read more…
Newport Beach boaters can charge their electric boats with a new Aqua superPower marine fast charger
Aqua superPower installs a 24 kW marine DC fast charger at Newport Harbor, enabling fast, reliable charging for electric boats in coastal California. Read more…
