Construction of the Fraunhofer Research Manufacturing Battery Cell facility in Münster has reached another milestone, with the project celebrating its midway point this week. The approx. 39,000-sq meter site will provide large-scale research infrastructure for battery cell production up to gigawatt scale. Read more…
Falcon Buses rolls out first electric buses – and depot upgrades
Falcon Buses, a small Surrey-based bus operator, is set to deploy a fleet of 13 new electric buses on routes across the county. The public transport company has also installed charging infrastructure at its Byfleet depot. Read more…
Bosch secures up to $225 million for SiC chip factory in California
Bosch has signed a funding agreement with the US Department of Commerce worth up to $225 million. The funds will go toward expanding semiconductor manufacturing in Roseville, California, where silicon carbide chips will be produced—primarily for electric vehicles. Read more…
UK confirms mileage-based EV tax from 2028
The UK government will introduce its new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028. Following a consultation with more than 5,000 respondents, ministers have simplified compliance requirements for fleets and dropped additional mileage checks for newer vehicles. Read more…
University of Nottingham and GKN Aerospace launch HPDrive
The University of Nottingham and GKN Aerospace have established HPDrive Technologies to develop cryogenic electrical machine technologies. The new company will focus on applications in hydrogen-electric aviation and other high-power sectors. Read more…
This Tiny Electric Kia Camper Somehow Sleeps Four
The PV5 LightCamp packs two beds, a removable kitchen, and rooftop sleeping space into one remarkably compact electric van. Read More…
GWM flags sharp drop in H1 profit, to repurchase H shares
GWM expects first-half net profit attributable to shareholders to fall 58.97% to 62.92% from a year earlier, even as sales volume and revenue increased. Read more…
Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more
Momentum, the urban-focused bicycle brand backed by cycling industry heavyweight Giant Group, has unveiled its latest commuter e-bike, the Vida E+ EX. Building on the original Vida E+ launched last year, the new model brings several notable upgrades aimed at making everyday transportation more comfortable, more capable, and a bit more tech-forward. Read more…
Rivian’s Electric Van Outsold Its Rivals Combined—By 70%
The Rivian Commercial Van even outsold the R1T electric pickup, making it the brand’s second-best-selling model. Read More…
Lynk & Co’s first wagon 07 GT set for July 23 launch as brand seeks new growth driver
Lynk & Co started 07 GT pre-sales last month, with a price range of 165,800 yuan ($24,500) to 185,800 yuan. Read more…
XPeng L03 testing next-gen autonomous tech in Germany days ahead of global debut
People walking through the historic streets of Munich, Germany, spotted something unusual – a heavily camouflaged vehicle, a key contender in the ever-expanding EV market, was navigating the city’s busy roads. But more interesting than the camo wrap itself were the bold words printed on the side: “NGP powered by VLA 2.0.” The vehicle in the photos is the upcoming… Read more…
California launches instant EV rebates for first-time buyers
California will introduce a new point-of-sale rebate programme for first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers later this summer. Backed by $135.5 million in state funding and matching contributions from automakers, the initiative forms part of a broader $600 million clean transport package. The initiative, branded MyFirstEV, will launch later this summer. Read more…
US electric car market stagnates in Q2
Electric car sales in the USA reached their highest level in the second quarter of 2026 since the phase-out of the nationwide purchase incentive. The market saw a significant increase compared to the previous quarter, but remains far below the previous year’s levels. Read more…
China’s NEV fleet climbs to 48.97 million as 2030 target comes into focus
China’s NEV ownership reached 48.97 million by the end of June, accounting for 13.19% of the country’s total car fleet. Read more…
BYD targets younger drivers with new Qin Max flash-charging sedan
Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its lineup again. This time it is a new B-class Qin Max electric sedan. This fresh model is focused on younger consumers who want modern styling with the latest fast charging technology. As automakers fight for global market share, EVs that reduce charging anxiety are becoming the primary weapons in the industry. The Qin Max… Read more…
Mercedes celebrates plant expansion in Hungary – and the production launch of the electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary, and has started production of the new all-electric C-Class there. Additionally, the automaker has now officially confirmed that, as suspected, the compact G-Class will also roll off the production line in Hungary in the future. Read more…
Subaru’s Best-Selling EV Faced The 70 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How It Performed
The Subaru Uncharted outsold both the Solterra and the Trailseeker in the previous quarter. It’s also Subaru’s cheapest EV. Read More…
Zeekr plans to nearly double Malaysia outlets to 18 this year
Zeekr Malaysia has added 3 authorized dealers, bringing its dealership outlets in Malaysia to 11. Read more…
Graphite One chooses engineering firm to procure graphite production equipment
Graphite One advances its Ohio facility with an engineering contract to build 25,000 tonnes/year synthetic graphite capacity for EV batteries by 2028. Read more…
BYD Thailand deliveries surpass 130,000 as local plant marks second anniversary
BYD launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in Thailand, expanding its plug-in hybrid lineup in Southeast Asia. Read more…
