The European Union’s plan to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is facing pushback from local maker BMW. The German giant, known for its sporty driving experience and luxury vehicles, is urging the EU to reconsider the ban, arguing that it could increase Europe’s dependence on China for electric car batteries. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, speaking at the… Read more…
Daimler Buses and H2 Mobility cooperate on hydrogen refuelling stations for public transport
Daimler Buses and H2 Mobility Deutschland are cooperating on the expansion of hydrogen refuelling stations for transport companies. In addition to access to the public refuelling infrastructure, it should also be possible to install an H2 filling station in the immediate vicinity or even in the company’s own depot in line with demand – without any investment or operating costs for the public transport operator. Read more…
Ampere partners with E2-CAD
Ampere and E2-CAD will work together in the field of embedded electronics. As part of the deal, Ampere will acquire 40 per cent of E2-CAD’s capital. Read more…
Chinese EVs abound: How Hongqi, GAC and co. are turning the Paris Motor Show upside down
The Paris Motor Show illustrates the dynamics of the industry. While many Western manufacturers are staying away, Chinese car manufacturers are increasingly taking over the floor – with a strong focus on electric cars and ambitious plans for the European market. Robin Engelhardt was in Paris for electrive to take a look at the situation. Read more…
‘I, Robot’ director complains about Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event
Alex Proyas, director of the 2004 film ‘I, Robot’, accuses Tesla of copying the designs for the recently presented vehicles Cybercab and Robovan and that of the humanoid robot Optimus. Read more…
Mercedes Teases Thinly Veiled 2026 CLA Plug-In Sedan
The electric version of the CLA promises outstanding efficiency thanks to its slippery body and 800-volt technology. Read more…
Nissan launches new charging offer in the USA
Nissan USA wants to make it easier for its EV owners to find and pay for public charging via the Nissan app, introducing the ‘Nissan Energy Charge Network.’ It also announced a new NACS adapter for the Ariya. Read more…
Electric motorbike manufacturer Energica is bankrupt
The Italian electric motorbike manufacturer Energica, which belongs to the US group Ideanomics, has been forced into insolvency. Due to a lack of alternative solutions, Energica has decided to open insolvency proceedings to enable repayment to creditors as far as possible from the liquidation proceeds. Read more…
Major electric motorcycle maker Energica files for bankruptcy
The Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica has officially declared that it is ceasing operations and entering bankruptcy proceedings, ending speculation about the company’s precarious financial situation.. Read more…
MINI unveils its first all-electric ‘performance’ EV
MINI has unveiled its first zero-emissions MINI John Cooper Works car – a sporty upgrade to the MINI Cooper – at this week’s Paris auto show. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT facelift finally sheds its camouflage: Here’s our first look at the updated EV
Kia’s sporty EV6 GT is getting an overhaul. With its debut around the corner, the Kia EV6 GT facelift was spotted without camouflage for the first time. Read more…
Tesla launches Supercharger network in Chile, a first entry South America
Tesla has officially launched its Supercharger network in Chile, which is the automaker’s first entry in South America. Read more…
Inside Europe’s Plan To Hit Back At China With Affordable EVs
Will it be enough? Plus, we look at the impact EVs will have on auto jobs and why U.S. battery investments are hardly slowing down. Read more…
BYD Sealion 7 EV officially unveiled at Paris Auto Show
The Paris Auto Show is always a hotbed of automotive innovation, and this year, BYD, the Chinese EV giant, chose the City of Lights for the European launch of its Sealion 7 EV. The SUV, previously known as the Sealion 07 in China, should help BYD expand its footprint in the European electric vehicle market. BYD’s presence at the Paris… Read more…
Irizar receives another order from France for electric buses
The Spanish electric bus manufacturer Irizar has received another order from France: The operator of the bus network in Brest has ordered ten units of the 12-metre-long Irizar ie bus model. Read more…
Nissan Ariya Owners Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access Later This Year
Until that happens, Nissan partnered with several charging operators to give Ariya owners access to 90,000 fast chargers.
BYD Sealion 7 Debuts In Europe As A Serious Tesla Model Y Competitor
The Sealion 7 is expected to be the first BYD to be built in Europe. Read more…
Hyundai to release the Inster as a crossover
Hyundai has announced a crossover version with a more striking design for its electric city car Inster. The Hyundai Inster Cross is due to go into production this year. Read more…
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here Technologies found in a new study. Here, which provides map data to automakers for use with navigation systems and location-based services, ranked charging infrastructure based on how far EV drivers… Read more…
Fisker Ocean Recall Costs Will Be Covered By The Automaker, Judge Rules
Previously, the bankrupt automaker said owners would have to pay for the labor costs associated with the recalls. Read more…
