Many see it as a long-overdue return. Smart, once launched as a microcar specialist, had recently shifted its line-up to the compact segment and above. The new #2, positioned as the successor to the iconic Fortwo, aims to reverse that move—though one caveat remains. Read more…
EU automotive package deal may slip to September
In December, the EU Commission presented its automotive package with relaxed CO2 requirements. However, the German government believes the plans do not go far enough. Currently, negotiations are underway in Brussels to reach a viable compromise—likely using the German position as an unofficial guideline. Read more…
The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range
Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry. Read More…
VW’s new Jetta X SUV Concept unveiled in China
Most people know the Jetta as a reliable sedan from Volkswagen, but if you live in China, Jetta is its own brand, and that brand is moving into the world of electric cars. On April 21, the world got its first look at a brand-new concept car called the Jetta X. The big reveal happened during a media night event.… Read more…
VW’s EV offensive in China takes shape
Ahead of the Auto China 2026, the Volkswagen Group took the wraps off four all-electric world premieres. However, not all of them will launch under the VW brand—and not all models feature exclusively VW technology. Read more…
General Motors reportedly delays next-gen electric pickups and SUVs
The US automaker General Motors has apparently halted the development of the next generation of its electric pickups and SUVs. According to media reports, their introduction is to be postponed from 2028 to at least 2030. The declining demand for electric vehicles in the US is reportedly to blame. Read more…
Redwood Materials introduces open-air grid storage batteries
Redwood Materials pilots open-air grid storage batteries using second-life EV packs to power data centers with safer, cooler, and longer-lasting systems. Read more…
GM suspends next-gen electric truck indefinitely as it retreats to gas
General Motors has indefinitely suspended plans to refresh its full-size electric truck and SUV lineup, putting the future of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ in limbo beyond the current generation. Read more…
Energy Bank to install 200 bidirectional chargers in Swedish V2X pilot
Energy Bank installs 200 bidirectional chargers in Sweden’s V2X pilot with Vattenfall and Volkswagen, advancing EV grid services and energy transition. Read more…
Kia cuts EV4 prices by $10,000 in response to the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
The battle of the entry-level EVs is heating up. A week after Volkswagen launched the upgraded ID.3 Neo, Kia is cutting EV4 prices by over $10,000 in some markets. Read more…
Tesla’s California sales crash 24% as state’s EV market plunges to lowest since 2021
Tesla’s registrations in California crashed 24.3% in the first quarter of 2026, with the automaker selling over 10,000 fewer vehicles in the state compared to the same period last year. Read more…
US wind just had a big comeback – and 2026 could be even bigger
The US wind industry bounced back in a big way in 2025, installing 8.2 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity – up 49% from the year before – according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest US Wind Energy Monitor report. Read more…
Tesla lithium refinery discharge contains toxic metals, drainage district demands halt
Independent lab testing has found traces of hexavalent chromium — a known carcinogen — along with arsenic and elevated levels of lithium in wastewater discharged from Tesla’s nearly $1 billion lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas. Read more…
I Drove The ‘Old’ Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future
It’s already a five-year-old car by now, but it’s exceptionally good, especially for the price. Read More…
GM Just Canceled The Next-Gen Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, And Cadillac Escalade IQ: Report
The current Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Escalade IQ won’t get direct successors, General Motors confirmed on Wednesday. Read More…
cellcentric launches BZA375, a 375 kW single-system fuel cell for heavy-duty trucks
cellcentric launches BZA375, a 375 kW fuel cell system for heavy-duty trucks, improving efficiency and enabling long-haul fleet decarbonization. Read more…
Toyota’s 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here’s our first look
Toyota’s Lexus brand was caught testing a three-row electric SUV for the first time, expected to arrive as a higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV. Read more…
2027 Mercedes C-Class EV vs. 2027 BMW i3: Which Is Better?
One leans more toward luxury, while the other goes all-out on EV tech and breaking with tradition. Read More…
Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become ‘Kind Of Boring’
Cheap sedans could suddenly become more popular as prices rise and fuel economy regulations shift. Read More…
Svitzer Balder completes sea trials of electric escort tug with 6 MWh LFP battery system
AYK Energy’s 6 MWh LFP battery powers Svitzer Balder, the world’s most powerful electric escort tug, completing successful sea trials in Sweden. Read more…
