Join 9 free live EV engineering webinars on thermal management, battery testing, and power electronics featuring Infineon Technologies and others on Sept 15. Read more…
Ford Pro unveils additional Transit City body variants
At the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Ford Pro is showcasing the full range of body styles for the new Transit City, the latest and fully electric member of the Transit family. Additionally, Ford Pro is presenting the large E-Transit with a larger battery and increased range. Read more…
Scania’s new battery solution enables 720 km range
Scania is introducing a battery solution for its electric trucks where batteries are mounted behind the cab. In a typical configuration, two MP20 battery packs can be installed behind the cab. This significantly increases battery capacity, enabling ranges of up to 720 kilometers. Read more…
Bosch unveils new eAxle for electrive HGVs
At IAA Transportation, Bosch is showcasing a new electric rigid axle for heavy commercial vehicles. The Rigid eAxle integrates an electric motor and transmission and is designed for vehicles ranging from 18 to 49 tons. Additionally, the supplier is presenting new solutions for thermal management, driver assistance, and the software-defined truck. Read more…
Mahle launches first range-extender projects with truck manufacturers
Mahle is moving forward with its range extender for electric trucks: Following an announcement in August, the supplier has now launched its first concrete projects with commercial vehicle manufacturers. Prototypes are now in development and set to hit the road soon after. Read more…
DAF completes electric truck line-up
Dutch manufacturer DAF will present a comprehensive range of electric trucks for urban, regional, and long-haul transport at IAA Transportation 2026, including the new flagship XG+ Electric. Additionally, DAF is expanding its e-truck portfolio with configurations for the construction industry. Read more…
BMW Is Giving Its Navigation System A Tesla-Style Makeover
The new BMW iX3 is the first to get the updated system, which integrates the navigation and driver assistance info into a single view. Read More…
Lidl Is Now Using A Truck With No Cab To Ship Goods
Einride’s Level 4-capable truck got a first-of-its-kind permit to operate on Germany’s public roads. Read More…
2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost
With more than double the EV range, the 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 PHEVs will make you forget that gas stations exist. Read More…
This Tiny EV Camper Is Smaller Than A Chevy Bolt. It Sleeps Four
It’s also extremely affordable, costing less than $15,000 with all the kit included. Read More…
Kia’s new EV van is over 17.5 ft long and can haul 9 people or lots of cargo [Images]
Kia unveiled the PV7 for the first time, its larger electric van with room for nine passengers or plenty of cargo. Here’s our first look. Read more…
Record-setting performance, 1,000 mile range, and Tesla’s Roadster
On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge, we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV, as well as the “new” Tesla Roadster that’s going to hover around a parking lot (allegedly) in October. Read more…
BMW and Mapbox team up for new 3D view that makes driving easier
Remember 2001? The E65 7 Series was a true baptism by fire for Bavarian fans. Chris Bangle’s bustle-back trunk lid was shocking, but the true terror was on the center console: an aluminum puck called iDrive. It had roughly 700 sub-menus with a knack for stranding you in an AM radio setting when you tried to clear a misted windscreen.… Read more…
EPA just raised health costs by $2.8T, will kill thousands per year (upd.)
The EPA finalized a proposed policy on Monday to eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with trillions of dollars in long-term health and environmental costs and thousands of deaths per year, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on America. Read more…
LG Energy Solution signs 10-year lithium carbonate offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium
LG Energy Solution signs a 10-year lithium carbonate offtake deal with Smackover Lithium to secure battery-grade supply from Arkansas. Read more…
BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck
The new ETT 44 electric semi comes with an enormous 651 kWh battery and megawatt charging. It’s coming to Europe soon. Read More…
President Trump Says He’s Open To Chinese EVs. But Only If They’re Made Here
During a segment on Fox News, Trump said he’d be okay with them if they were made domestically. But current laws make that tough. Read More…
WACKER’s ELASTOSIL LR 3822 silicone rubber exudes oil to ease EV battery coolant seal assembly
WACKER launches ELASTOSIL LR 3822, a silicone rubber that exudes oil to improve EV battery coolant seal assembly and durability under harsh conditions. Read more…
Slippery new EV concept from VW – too little too late?
In 2013, the late Ferdinand Piëch gave the motoring world the Volkswagen XL1 – a carbon-tubbed, scissor-doored oddity powered by a microscopic two-cylinder turbodiesel that sipped less fuel than a humming scooter and came with an eye-watering price tag of €110,000. It was built during an era when Wolfsburg genuinely believed it held the keys to the kingdom and clean… Read more…
The Chevy Silverado EV is now America’s most affordable full-size electric pickup
With the Ford F-150 Lightning no longer available, the Chevy Silverado EV is now the most affordable full-size electric pickup you can get your hands on. Read more…
