The starting signal in Romania has been given. The new Puma Gen-E, the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier are now rolling off the production line at the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova. These are the first electric vehicles to be manufactured in Romania and exported to other European countries and Turkey. electrive was there for the kick-off. Read more…
Advanced Electric Machines unveils next electric motor
A UK-based manufacturer of magnet-free electric motors, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has today revealed its second generation HDRM300C motor. It uses compressed coil technology and promises increased power density and efficiency over conventional wire layouts. Read more…
Joby and Virgin Atlantic announced eVTOL taxi partnership
The two firms have launched a strategic partnership to deliver electric air taxis in the UK, with the initial goal of offering short-range airport transfers for airline customers. Joby will operate and maintain the vehicles while Virgin Atlantic is providing marketing and lobbying support. Read more…
BMW Sold More EVs In 2024 Than Audi And Mercedes-Benz Combined
BMW saw “a significant increase” in global electric vehicle deliveries last year. Read more…
Tesla offers Chinese owners 1 month of free FSD use to boost adoption
Between March 17 and April 16, eligible vehicles will be able to get the FSD feature for free after updating to the latest software.
The FSD software package costs RMB 64,000 ($8,850) in China, while BYD, Xpeng offer similar software for free.
Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testing
The second model in BMW’s Neue Klasse electric-vehicle line is now undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of a 2026 debut. BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model, a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. BMW also confirmed the iX3 name for this model… Read more…
Renault’s insane 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch ships in 2027, limited to 1,980 units
Renault has released more information about its upcoming Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric rally car, and boy howdy, does it look hot as hell. Read more…
Xpeng forays into Indonesia, to start local production in H2 2025
Xpeng started pre-sales of the G6 SUV and X9 MPV in Indonesia and plans to start localized production in Indonesia in the second half of 2025.
Xpeng said it sees Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region as its next growth engine.
Xpeng launches the G6 and G9 with improved charging performance
Xpeng is launching a new model year of its G6 and G9 electric SUVs, which are also available in Europe, in China. Both vehicles will receive a new battery pack with faster DC charging capability – and will be cheaper in China at the same time. Read more…
BYD mulls building its 3rd European plant in Germany, report says
BYD is considering building its third European car assembly plant in Germany as it looks to as build brand awareness and acceptance, according to Reuters.
BYD is currently building two NEV plants in Europe, one in Hungary and the other in Turkey.
Mober opens the Philippines’ largest electric truck charging hub
EV logistics company Mober has opened ‘Central Charge,’ the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines. The company says the new facility will help it reduce vehicle downtime. Read more…
Limited edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E to hit the road in 2027
In December, Renault announced that it would revive not only the R5 compact car but also the R5 Turbo sports car, giving them an electric drive. Further details are now available. Only a few people will have the opportunity to drive the electric speedster with 800-volt architecture. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot tricked by painted wall, exposing camera-only limits
Tesla’s push for fully self-driving electric cars has run into a wall. Figuratively, and literally. A simple test has fooled its Autopilot system. A YouTuber, Mark Rober, showed how a painted wall could trick a Tesla into crashing, exposing the limitations of its camera-only approach. Although far from being scientific, the test raises a lot of valid questions about the… Read more…
General Motors tests bidirectional charging in California
General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…
General Motors tests bidirectional charging in California
General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…
VW Group’s Cariad Software Division Had A Bad Year. Again
In three years, Cariad racked up operating losses of over $7.5 billion. Read more…
FAW-Volkswagen to launch an electric offensive in China
Starting in 2026, the Volkswagen and Jetta brands of FAW-Volkswagen want to offer eleven new models tailored to the Chinese market in several market segments. The list includes six pure electric models, two PHEV and two EREV models. Read more…
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai to open 1st overseas plant, aims to start production in 2026
Hesai will break ground on its first overseas project by the end of this year, with production targeted for 2026, according to the Financial Times.
Hesai said last week that it had a multi-year exclusive supply partnership with a top European automotive OEM — reportedly Mercedes-Benz.
BYD teases new electric SUV Sealion 05 EV
The compact electric SUV Sealion 05 EV will be based on an all-new platform with a rear drive powertrain.
The Sealion 05 EV will be the third model in BYD’s Sealion series after the Sealion 07 EV and Sealion 05 DM-i.
VW, FAW JV to launch 11 new models in China from 2026, including 10 NEVs
FAW-Volkswagen will launch six BEV models, two PHEV models, and two EREV models from 2026.
The plan to launch EREVs is interesting, considering that several years ago Volkswagen management was not optimistic about EREVs.
