Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned power utility, has inaugurated the country’s fastest EV charging station. The company has partnered with Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI), a private EV charging infrastructure developer, and Huawei Digital Power to deliver the new outlet. Read more…
Hyundai supplier Ganfeng begins production of semi-solid-state batteries
Chinese supplier Ganfeng Lithium has begun production of a semi-solid-state battery with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg. Additionally, the company has started the pilot production phase of all-solid-state battery packs. Read more…
Following Mercedes, BMW also abandons Level 3 automated driving
Following Mercedes-Benz, BMW has also apparently discontinued its system for highly automated driving at SAE Level 3. The Munich-based company seems to share the same assessment as its Stuttgart counterpart: Level 3 can only be used in a few scenarios, yet the technology is expensive. Instead, the focus will remain on Level 2+. Read more…
PowerCo and IG Metall secure jobs until 2030
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo and the IG Metall union have agreed on job security until 2030. This protects the approximately 2,000 employees in Salzgitter from being fired until the end of 2030. Read more…
Lucid Motors trims staff, moves focus to future affordable SUV
Lucid Motors is making big changes to its team. The electric car company announced it is cutting its workforce by 12%. This decision was revealed by an internal memo shared with employees. Unsurprisingly, the company wants to make its operations run smoother and save money. Losing a job is never good news, but Lucid says this decision is necessary to… Read more…
Dacia Hipster poised for green light for series production
Dacia is likely to start producing the Hipster, the ultra-compact electric car introduced as a concept in October 2025, in China by the end of 2027, at least according to a French media report. While production approval has not yet been granted, it is reportedly imminent. Read more…
Samsung SDI presents optimised electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries
Dendrite formation at the anode is considered a major challenge in the development of lithium-metal batteries. Samsung SDI has developed a new electrolyte formulation intended to improve both the lifespan and safety of this cell chemistry. Read more…
Lucid cuts 12% of its workforce
The highly deficit-ridden US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors is laying off 12 percent of its workforce. The reason for this is that the company aims to streamline its organization and improve its gross margin. Hundreds of employees are likely affected and are expected to receive severance packages. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Taiwan began paying people to switch to electric scooters and cars. Here’s what happened
If you’ve ever stood at a red light in Taipei, you know that when it turns green, it’s not just cars that surge forward – it’s a tidal wave of scooters. In Taiwan, scooters are a way of life, outnumbering cars by roughly two to one. That also means they represent one of the country’s biggest transportation-related pollution sources. Read more…
Audi replaces CTO: Rouven Mohr takes over technical development
Audi’s development department is not getting a break: After just over a year, CTO Geoffrey Bouquot is leaving the company. Effective March 1, Lamborghini CTO Rouven Mohr will take over as Head of Technical Development in Ingolstadt. Read more…
Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton “dual mode” electric excavator that can run 24/7
Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 – and it’s just in time to wow the crowds at next month’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas. Read more…
Xos new Class 6 MDEV approaches diesel price parity at just $99,000
Offering superior performance, zero emissions, and a lower total cost of operation (TCO) than the diesel-powered alternatives is a given, but Xos’ latest electric medium duty chassis has one more trick up its sleeve: a competitive price tag. Read more…
World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video]
For the first time, a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has airlifted a complete, 5 MW nuclear reactor from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah for assembly and operation, signaling a new era of deployable energy and logistical capabilities. Read more…
Kia EV5 is about to get a major makeover
Even though the Kia EV5 started appearing on roads in places like Europe and Canada not that long ago, the carmaker is already testing a new and improved version. This midsize electric SUV first launched in China in 2023, but the latest sightings in South Korea show that a refreshed model is already on the way. Automotive photographers managed to… Read more…
New record: Nio performs 175,976 battery swaps — IN A SINGLE DAY [update]
While DC fast charging infrastructure and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China reached a new milestone that proves battery swap tech can rival traditional refueling models at scale: Nio customers performed more than 165,000 battery swaps in single day. Read more…
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long range review
The Renault Scenic first came to life 30 years ago and quickly became a popular choice among those looking for the practicality of a minivan in a smaller package. It was one of the pioneers of the MPV segment in Europe and a true versatility champion. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features… Read more…
No, a moped doesn’t always have pedals – and other inconvenient truths you may hate
There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric two-wheelers, that debate has only grown. Read more…
Radical New 2027 Lexus IS Could Drop Gas For Good: Report
One report from Japan says the electric IS is coming in mid-2027 with radical styling and a super slippery body. Lire la suite…
