Chinese EV firm Xpeng is expanding its collaboration with contract manufacturer Magna Steyr. In addition to the G6, G9, and P7+, a fourth model will also be produced at its plant in Graz, as confirmed by Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng. However, it remains unclear which vehicle this will be. Read more…
Mercedes F1 team deploys eActros 600 across European season
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will use a battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for all nine European Formula One races this year. According to the team, this makes it the first Formula One team to use an electric truck throughout an entire European race season. Read more…
UK EV market share reaches 27.3% in strongest May since 2019
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK continued to accelerate in May, with BEV volumes rising by 34.2% year-on-year to achieve a market share of 27.3%. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the result marks the highest monthly BEV share recorded so far in 2026. Read more…
Leapmotor sees sixth management stake increase in two years
The latest share purchase comes as Leapmotor’s stock price has tumbled 29% since mid-April. Read more…
Tesla alters past agreements as Autopilot promises fade
Tesla faces new criticism after changing the digital paperwork for its premium driver-assist software. Multiple owners of Tesla’s electric cars report that the company altered or blocked access to original sales contracts. These documents date back several years, a time when the automaker promised its vehicles would eventually drive themselves without human input. The issue involves the software package long… Read more…
Nissan explores contract manufacturing for Chery in Sunderland
Nissan and Chery have officially confirmed that they are negotiating a potential contract manufacturing agreement for Chery passenger vehicles at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. Nissan had previously announced plans to reduce its own production at the factory to a single production line. Read more…
Zenobē and Vectalia sign €120 million framework agreement for electric buses
UK fleet and battery specialist Zenobē and Spanish transport operator Vectalia have signed a framework agreement for a leasing deal worth up to €120 million. The agreement is intended to accelerate the deployment of electric buses and the electrification of depots in Spain. Read more…
Sany delivers long-haul electric trucks in Europe
Sany has started marketing its e263 electric semi-truck in Europe, with the first customer vehicles now operating in Germany. We have all the details about the Chinese electric truck, including payload, net battery capacity and battery warranty. Sany also announced that it will make a ‘big splash with new models and a preview for 2027’ at IAA Transportation. Read more…
Rivian Adventure Network announces fast charging milestone
Californian EV startup Rivian has announced that its fast charging network now has more than 1000 DC fast charging ports located across the USA. Four sites featuring a total of 44 charging stalls were opened in the last month alone. Read more…
The Polestar 2 Is Returning To North America
The fan favorite EV is going back on sale in North America, thanks to Canada’s openness to Chinese-built electric cars. Read More…
CATL claims its lithium-air battery has energy density similar to gasoline
The global race to build better batteries for electric cars has a new target. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, known as CATL, announced a major change in its long-term research plans. The Chinese battery manufacturer is now focusing on lithium-air technology with a theoretical maximum energy density that matches the energy density of gasoline. The announcement came from Wu Kai,… Read more…
India: Toyota launches the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Japanese automaker’s joint venture in India, has launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV. It is the same zero-emission sub-compact SUV marketed as the Urban Cruiser globally. Read more…
EZO secures £176m contract in England’s Midlands
UK charging provider EZO has secured a £176 million contract to deploy and operate EV charging infrastructure across four Midlands councils. The 15-year project will add 250 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers and support more than two million residents. Read more…
The Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Will Get A Serious Range Boost: Report
The current XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid can go 35 miles on electric power. The 2028 model will reportedly nearly triple that. Read More…
i-charging unveils 500 kW charging system for cars and trucks
Portuguese charging infrastructure manufacturer i-charging has introduced its new All-in-One 500 (AiO 500) charging system with up to 500 kW of charging power. The station supports CCS, NACS and GB/T standards, covering the most widely used international charging formats. According to the company, the optional liquid-cooled charging cables also enable regular charging for electric trucks. Read more…
Xpeng scrambles to boost GX SUV production as wait times hit 35 weeks
Xpeng is adding production lines for key GX SUV components as strong initial demand for the top-trim versions pushes delivery wait times up to 35 weeks. Read more…
GAC partners with Sinopec to sell cars at gas stations
The move marks the first such attempt for GAC and Sinopec, as the automaker seeks to expand its service reach in less-developed regions. Read more…
Eatron and NEXTY Electronics secure customers for battery monitoring platform
Eatron Technologies and NEXTY Electronics expand AI-driven battery software deployment with Japanese OEMs and fleets, boosting EV and energy storage tech. Read more…
ELM MicroGrid installs battery storage in its hometown [video]
Battery energy storage specialist ELM MicroGrid has spent more than two decades building a nationwide energy storage and utility infrastructure businesses. Now, the company is bringing that expertise home with the installation of a new battery energy storage system at a solar microgrid project in Peoria, IL. Read more…
Chery expands European footprint with Nissan UK manufacturing deal
Nissan announced its Sunderland plant in the UK will contract manufacture passenger vehicles for Chery in fiscal 2027. Read more…
