Svolt said it is the largest-capacity battery for PHEV models to date. Read more…
This may be the most affordable new electric cargo bike yet
Cargo e-bikes have quickly become one of the most practical segments of the electric bicycle world, offering car-replacing utility at a fraction of the cost of owning and operating a vehicle. But while they’re cheaper than cars, they’re still not exactly cheap. Read more…
Ford’s Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too
Gas cars used to be the base for EVs. Now, new EVs are helping automakers make more efficient hybrids. Read More…
Nissan in talks with Chery to build cars at UK plant, report says
Nissan aims to boost the utilization rate at its Sunderland plant, which currently stands at just 50%. Read more…
CATL jumps in Hong Kong trading on strong earnings
CATL shares jumped 9% in early Hong Kong trading on Thursday, following the release of its first-quarter earnings. Read more…
EPC launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for light EVs and robotics
Efficient Power Conversion launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for robotics and light EVs, boosting efficiency and switching speed with EPC2361 devices. Read more…
Smart sets Apr 22 for global debut of #2 concept and new #6 sedan
The Smart #6 is the brand’s largest hybrid sedan to date, while the #2 heralds the return of the all-electric two-seater. Read more…
Slate raises $650 million, says low-cost electric pickup remains on track for late 2026
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund production of its low-cost electric pickup, targeting late 2026 deliveries and Tesla Supercharger compatibility. Read more…
Transense to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing tech for Cummins heavy-duty EV motor
Transense Technologies supplies SAWsense tech for Cummins’ smart heavy-duty EV motor, enhancing real-time torque and temperature sensing. Read more…
Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV leaks [Images]
Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, images of the ID. Cross leaked online, revealing the new design. Read more…
Ford dissolves EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin
Ford is dissolving its standalone electric vehicle division — and losing the executive who built it. The automaker said today that Doug Field, its chief EV, digital, and design officer, will leave the company next month after nearly five years leading Ford’s push into software-defined EVs. Read more…
4.5 GW: A big US solar cell factory is coming to South Carolina
Suniva is planning a major expansion in US solar manufacturing, with a new 4.5-gigawatt (GW) solar cell factory coming to Laurens, South Carolina. Read more…
Ford EV Chief Doug Field Is Leaving The Carmaker Next Month
Field was a key player in Tesla’s Model 3 launch and spent the last five years heading up Ford’s EV programs. Read More…
2027 BMW iX3 Review: BMW Is Back
BMW has spent years telling us “Neue Klasse” would be its EV reset. The first production EV suggests that it wasn’t just marketing. Read More…
Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected after another breakthrough
After achieving a breakthrough earlier this week, Greater Bay Technology said it aims to launch the world’s first mass-producible all-solid-state battery this year. Read more…
Former Xpeng autonomous driving chief to join robotics startup EngineAI
Another company founded by EngineAI’s founder was the predecessor to Xpeng’s robotics unit. Read more…
Public DC fast EV charging rapidly expands in the US in Q1
Public DC fast EV charging in the US grew rapidly in Q1 2026, with Tesla and major networks adding thousands of new ports nationwide. Read more…
BASF and TSR Group collaborate on battery recycling
BASF and TSR Group, a metal recycling company belonging to the Remondis Group, aim to collaborate on preliminary steps for recycling EV batteries. The duo plans to offer services such as dismantling and discharging used batteries and processing end-of-life batteries into black mass. Read more…
Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.
It seems like the best of both worlds. But it’s actually the worst. Read More…
Stellantis weighs Dongfeng partnership for Europe and China production, report says
Stellantis is in talks to give Dongfeng access to underused European factories. Read more…
