Ford has announced plans to restructure its loss-making electric vehicle division, Model e. The critical team for electric vehicles, digital, and design will be integrated into another department. The US company will also lose the manager who built the team. Read more…
After ID.4 production halt: Volkswagen writes down around €500 million in US business
Volkswagen is reportedly accepting a write-down of several hundred million euros for the production halt of the ID.4 at its US plant in Chattanooga. Analysts estimate the financial burden for the first quarter to exceed 500 million euros. Read more…
Stellantis reportedly seeks partnerships with additional Chinese OEMs
Stellantis is reportedly considering a partnership with Dongfeng that would include joint automobile production in Europe and China. According to a report, discussions are also underway with Xiaomi and Xpeng. If these negotiations succeed, Stellantis would further strengthen its ties with Chinese manufacturers. Read more…
“Anyone who applies for an electric bus should also receive a grant.” – Tim Dahlmann-Resing, VAG
At the Mobility Move in Berlin, Tim Dahlmann-Resing outlines how VAG Nürnberg is scaling its e-bus fleet—and why he sees batteries as the clear choice. His key demand: every operator investing in electric buses should receive funding. Read more…
‘No Way’: New Nissan GT-R Won’t Be An EV, But A Hybrid Is Inevitable
Fans love the iconic GT-R for a lot of reasons, including Nissan’s decision to stick to a gas-only solution. That’s about to change. Read More…
Svolt begins mass production of 80-kWh high-capacity PHEV battery
Svolt said it is the largest-capacity battery for PHEV models to date. Read more…
This may be the most affordable new electric cargo bike yet
Cargo e-bikes have quickly become one of the most practical segments of the electric bicycle world, offering car-replacing utility at a fraction of the cost of owning and operating a vehicle. But while they’re cheaper than cars, they’re still not exactly cheap. Read more…
Ford’s Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too
Gas cars used to be the base for EVs. Now, new EVs are helping automakers make more efficient hybrids. Read More…
Nissan in talks with Chery to build cars at UK plant, report says
Nissan aims to boost the utilization rate at its Sunderland plant, which currently stands at just 50%. Read more…
CATL jumps in Hong Kong trading on strong earnings
CATL shares jumped 9% in early Hong Kong trading on Thursday, following the release of its first-quarter earnings. Read more…
EPC launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for light EVs and robotics
Efficient Power Conversion launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for robotics and light EVs, boosting efficiency and switching speed with EPC2361 devices. Read more…
Smart sets Apr 22 for global debut of #2 concept and new #6 sedan
The Smart #6 is the brand’s largest hybrid sedan to date, while the #2 heralds the return of the all-electric two-seater. Read more…
Slate raises $650 million, says low-cost electric pickup remains on track for late 2026
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund production of its low-cost electric pickup, targeting late 2026 deliveries and Tesla Supercharger compatibility. Read more…
Transense to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing tech for Cummins heavy-duty EV motor
Transense Technologies supplies SAWsense tech for Cummins’ smart heavy-duty EV motor, enhancing real-time torque and temperature sensing. Read more…
Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV leaks [Images]
Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, images of the ID. Cross leaked online, revealing the new design. Read more…
Ford dissolves EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin
Ford is dissolving its standalone electric vehicle division — and losing the executive who built it. The automaker said today that Doug Field, its chief EV, digital, and design officer, will leave the company next month after nearly five years leading Ford’s push into software-defined EVs. Read more…
4.5 GW: A big US solar cell factory is coming to South Carolina
Suniva is planning a major expansion in US solar manufacturing, with a new 4.5-gigawatt (GW) solar cell factory coming to Laurens, South Carolina. Read more…
Ford EV Chief Doug Field Is Leaving The Carmaker Next Month
Field was a key player in Tesla’s Model 3 launch and spent the last five years heading up Ford’s EV programs. Read More…
2027 BMW iX3 Review: BMW Is Back
BMW has spent years telling us “Neue Klasse” would be its EV reset. The first production EV suggests that it wasn’t just marketing. Read More…
Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected after another breakthrough
After achieving a breakthrough earlier this week, Greater Bay Technology said it aims to launch the world’s first mass-producible all-solid-state battery this year. Read more…
