Foxconn has opened a research and development centre for electric vehicles in Zhengzhou, China. The new centre began operations on Wednesday and aims to reduce the production cycle for new vehicle models to 24 months. Read more…
BYD is working on an India-specific model
Aiming for deeper penetration in the Indian car market, BYD is planning an India-specific model. The company acknowledges it needs to place greater emphasis on the emerging market to drive growth. Read more…
Here’s our first look at Ford’s $30,000 mid-size electric pickup
Ford is betting on its new Universal EV platform to compete with BYD and other leading Chinese brands. The first UEV-based model will be a mid-size electric pickup that Ford says will start at around $30,000. Here’s our first look at it. Read more…
Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. Read more…
Trek shifts itself with a new 28 MPH car-replacing e-bike
Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality. Read more…
San Bernadino hub can now charge 200 electric semi trucks per day
One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power. Read more…
Michigan takes major oil companies to court
The state of Michigan is suing several major oil companies and the industry association ‘American Petroleum Institute’, alleging that they colluded to stop the adoption of EVs and green energy. The lawsuit was announced last Friday, and names BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and the institute. Read more…
Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think
Plus, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year, and automakers argue for the safety of robotaxis. Lire la suite…
Phoenix Contact unveils charging inlet for commercial vehicles with integrated control system
Phoenix Contact presents a CCS charging socket equipped with integrated charging control. This component combines functions that were previously separate. The ‘CHARX connect advanced’ is expected to be available in series production starting in the third quarter of 2026. Sample units for OEMs are already available. Read more…
CATL’s sodium-ion batteries begin deployment in production-ready passenger vehicles
CATL and Changan jointly unveiled a passenger vehicle model equipped with sodium-ion batteries, expected to launch in mid-2026.
EV models featuring Naxtra sodium-ion batteries offer up to 400 kilometers of pure electric range, with future models potentially reaching 600 kilometers.
This Tiny EV Company Is Promising Solid-State Batteries In 2027
Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack. Lire la suite…
Battery shortage at ACC likely to impact Stellantis production
Battery manufacturers and automakers have since adjusted their once-ambitious production targets. However, the multi-brand group Stellantis is currently struggling to meet its planned electric vehicle production, allegedly due to battery supply bottlenecks from ACC. Read more…
UK EV registrations edge up in January but lose market share
Battery-electric car registrations in the UK rose slightly in January 2026, according to the SMMT, but their market share fell to its lowest level since April 2025. Plug-in hybrids recorded strong growth as the overall new car market expanded year on year. Read more…
The new Opel Astra goes on sale with more range but the same price
A new electric car arriving on the market usually means higher prices to justify improved technology. But Opel is trying something different. After showing off the new Opel Astra and the Opel Astra Sports Tourer at the Brussels Motor Show, the company has officially opened the order books. The big news? You get a bigger battery and more range, but… Read more…
Battery analytics startup Twaice secures €24 million
Twaice has secured a €24 million funding commitment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). While Twaice initially grew with its analytics software for EV batteries, the Munich-based company now aims to expand in the battery energy storage systems (BESS) sector. Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric to skip 2026 model year in US market
Hyundai has paused production of the Kona Electric for the US market, causing the electric vehicle to skip the 2026 model year there. The South Korean automaker is not the only one omitting a model year for an electric vehicle. Read more…
Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. Read more…
Public charging for electric trucks: Gridserve pushes the Electric Freightway in the UK
Gridserve’s Electric Freightway aims to close one of the biggest gaps in freight electrification by rolling out a dedicated public charging network for eHGVs. With high-power hubs planned at motorway service areas and freight corridors, the project is designed to support real-world duty cycles, reduce range anxiety and give hauliers the confidence to move beyond depot-only charging. Read more…
VW and Stellantis demand CO₂ bonus for European-made EVs
The EU aims to become more independent from China and the USA. Europe’s largest automakers, Volkswagen and Stellantis, are using this as an opportunity to make a joint appeal to policymakers: CEOs Oliver Blume and Antonio Filosa are calling for more EU support for the production of electric vehicles. Read more…
Fraunhofer FFB spin-off aims to commercialise mobile clean and dry rooms
The startup Syvairo—a spin-off of the Fraunhofer FFB—has developed a microclimate-controlled transport box that can serve as a mobile clean and dry room in battery cell production. This concept could save more than half of the energy required in manufacturing. Read more…
