The German Stellantis brand Opel has announced an expansion of its range of fully electric GSE models. Following the introduction of the Mokka GSE last year, the Corsa GSE will be unveiled “soon” and will be available for order later this year. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range
Chinese battery manufacturers already account for well over 50% of the global market, but new battery types, including solid-state, are rolling out, promising to be safer, more efficient, and safer. Read more…
Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
Waymo has started driverless robotaxi operation in 4 more US cities today: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This brings the running total to 10 cities, while Waymo’s highest-profile competitor in the space, Tesla, currently operates driverless robotaxis in zero cities, despite big claims to the contrary. Read more…
Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
Tesla has updated its “Find Us” map with 64 new Megacharger locations across 15 states, giving the clearest picture yet of the charging network it is building to support the Tesla Semi. Read more…
Honda has 100 million reasons to electrify the Super Cub – Here’s why it hasn’t
For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub. Read more…
Rivian Is About To Launch Its First Mass-Market Car. Is Its Service Network Ready?
Rivian expects a big jump in service demand when the R2 launches, and it doesn’t want to be caught without enough capacity. Lire la suite…
German government to review e-bus funding outcomes ahead of fresh subsidy round
The German Federal Ministry of Transport has announced a new funding call for e-buses in Spring, with a budget of up to €500 million euros. At the same time, Minister Patrick Schnieder has handed over nearly 100 grant notifications from the current funding round at the BUSKON 2026 conference in Berlin. Read more…
How Jeddah Is Attracting International Fans And Becoming A Major Motorsport Hub
From racing on water to racing on asphalt, the city is demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession. Lire la suite…
34 battery-electric buses by BYD enter service in Verona
The public transport operator Azienda Trasporti Verona (ATV) has deployed 34 electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. The majority of these are 12-meter buses of the B12 model, supplemented by several units of the equally 12-meter-long K9UD. Read more…
Renault partners with Basquevolt on lithium-metal cells
Renault’s subsidiary Ampere has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate the development and validation of lithium-metal batteries for future electric vehicles. Read more…
Changan announces first solid-state batteries in cars before Q3
Chinese automaker Changan plans to begin testing the installation of solid-state batteries in vehicles before the third quarter of 2026. Mass production is scheduled to start in 2027. Read more…
XPeng partners with Volkswagen to bring smart driving AI to millions of EVs globally
XPeng, still a fairly young car company from China, signed a major deal to share its newest smart driving technology with Volkswagen Group. This is the first time a traditional top-tier carmaker has bought core AI software from a Chinese startup to use on a global scale. The technology at the center of this deal is called VLA 2.0. The… Read more…
Dorset launches county-wide EV charging scheme
The new scheme will see more than 3000 on-street charging points installed across the county. It’s the product of a £16.5 million partnership between Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Read more…
LaGuardia airport gains first EV fast-charging hub
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have opened the first EV fast-charging hub at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. It features a total of 12 new charging points Read more…
Schaffhausen starts construction of charging facilities for battery-electric regional buses
Schaffhausen in Switzerland is now converting its regional bus services to battery-electric vehicles after transitioning its urban transport. Construction of charging infrastructure has begun at the regional bus center for the 13 ordered electric buses from Daimler Buses. Read more…
India: Olectra to deploy 1,085 electric buses in Telangana
Indian electric bus manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited has announced plans to deploy 1,085 electric buses for public transport use in Telangana, a state in the southern part of the country. The company will both supply and maintain these e-buses. Read more…
Another new California e-bike bill was just introduced, now with broader support
California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to electric two-wheelers, but this time the approach looks more targeted – and notably, it’s drawing broader support from major bike advocacy groups. Read more…
BYD’s Jan new car registrations in Europe surge 165%, once again surpassing Tesla
BYD’s new car registrations in Europe reached 18,242 units in January, higher than Tesla’s 8,075 units.
BYD’s market share in Europe surged from 0.7% in January last year to 1.9%, while Tesla’s share declined from 1.0% to 0.8%.
Ireland renews support for electrification of taxis and ride-hailing services
The Irish Ministry of Transport has once again launched a funding program for electric vehicles in passenger transport. It is called the 2026 Electric Small Public Sector Vehicles (eSPSV) Grant Scheme, and a sum of 7 million euros is available. Read more…
Zeekr launches sales in Italy and deliveries in Germany
Geely’s electric vehicle brand Zeekr has launched in the Italian market. The local distribution partner is Jameel Motors Italia. In Germany, where the automaker has been accepting orders since December, the first deliveries have now taken place. Read more…
