Char.gy and Isle of Wight Council plan 1,500 curbside EV chargers to boost local adoption and support residents without off-street parking. Read more…
The new Cupra Raval comes in a small size but with big attitude
Cupra used to be a badge on the fastest Seat cars, but now it is a brand that stands on its own and is going from strength to strength. The Spanish company revealed its newest and smallest model, the Cupra Raval, proving that electric cars do not have to be boring. Most EVs seem to be getting bigger and heavier,… Read more…
Sri Lanka urges daytime EV charging to ease grid pressure
Sri Lanka is calling on EV owners to avoid charging at night, citing a peak in demand. Authorities aim to shift charging to daytime hours to better utilise solar power and reduce reliance on coal and diesel generation. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka introduces new product brand: Axon Charger
Polish charging infrastructure manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has announced the launch of its new product brand, Axon Charger. According to the company, the new brand will not replace it but will serve as the ‘product platform’ and modern face of its charging business. Read more…
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
Someone stole a critical piece of evidence from a Tesla Model Y involved in a violent crash in Bergen, Norway — the network card responsible for storing and transmitting crash data to Tesla’s servers. Read more…
Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production
This morning, Slate Auto announced it has closed a Series C funding round after raising enough capital to continue development into its next stage of EV production in the US. Read more…
Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an all out EV blitz
After admitting it had lost touch with buyers, Volkswagen’s CEO promises to get it right with its new EV lineup launching this year. Volkswagen’s EV blitz kicks off next week, starting with the updated ID.3. Read more…
Hyundai’s new ‘Venus’ IONIQ EV spotted in public for the first time [Images]
After unveiling the new Venus and Earth last week, we are already getting our first look at Hyundai’s new IONIQ EV in real life. Read more…
Infineon holds top spot in automotive semiconductors for sixth consecutive year as microcontroller share rises to 36%
Infineon Technologies leads automotive semiconductor market for sixth year, boosting microcontroller share to 36% amid growing EV demand. Read more…
Slate’s Affordable EV Truck Plans Just Got A Major New Lifeline
The startup has secured millions more in funding to bring its affordable EV dreams to life. Is its timing too late or just right? Read More…
CATL weighs $5 billion Hong Kong share sale, report says
CATL’s stock has surged by about 160% since it began trading in Hong Kong last May. Read more…
Polestar reports over 13,000 EV deliveries in Q1
Polestar delivered 13,126 electric vehicles in the first quarter, marking its strongest Q1 to date. This represents a seven per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Read more…
Meyer Werft unveils concept for fully electric cruise ship
Meyer Werft has presented its ‘Vision’ project, outlining a concept for a fully electric cruise ship. According to the company, it would be the world’s first all-electric vessel with a gross tonnage of more than 82,000. Read more…
Santa Monica breaks ground on $56m zero-emission bus and charging project
Santa Monica, California, has launched a $56 million programme to expand its battery-electric bus fleet and charging infrastructure. Backed by state funding, the project supports up to 195 electric buses and marks a key step towards full fleet electrification by 2032. Read more…
Xpeng reaches 250,000 Mona M03 deliveries as all-new Mona SUV looms
The Mona M03 delivered 9,335 units in March, contributing 34.05% of Xpeng’s total 27,415 deliveries for the month. Read more…
Despite European growth, VW reports global decline in BEV deliveries
The Volkswagen Group delivered around 200,000 battery-electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, down eight per cent year-on-year. Strong double-digit growth in Europe was not enough to compensate for sharp declines in China and the United States. Read more…
Volvo CE starts series production of electric articulated dump trucks
Volvo Construction Equipment has started series production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric models in Braås, Sweden. According to the company, Volvo CE is the world’s first manufacturer to produce articulated electric dump trucks of this size in series. Read more…
EU: German government calls for further easing of CO₂ regulations
The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate further concessions for the automotive industry that go beyond the European Commission’s proposals. Read more…
Sunward launches full range of extended range electric drill rigs [video]
Last week, Chinese heavy equipment brand Sunward unveiled unveiled a new class of rotary drilling rigs that combine electric drive and actuation with onboard range-extending generators – bringing smooth, low-vibration performance to projects just about anywhere. Read more…
Leapmotor to launch Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing Auto Show on Apr 24
Leapmotor seeks to expand its presence in the compact EV market with the Lafa 5 Ultra, featuring sportier configurations. Read more…
