Hyundai is launching a pilot project in South Korea where electric vehicle batteries can be used on a subscription basis when buying an electric car. Currently, this is only possible in the country with a special dispensation. The pilot project will initially start with taxis but is planned for expansion to other consumers later. Read more…
Walmart invests in ABB high-power chargers
US retail chain Walmart and ABB E-mobility have commissioned their first fast-charging locations at seven Walmart stores in the greater Phoenix area. These locations, equipped with ABB’s A400 charging stations, are among the first in a planned nationwide rollout across the US. Read more…
VW Group reportedly developing new strategy for 2030
It has long been known that Volkswagen needs to cut costs. Intensified austerity measures are now likely to culminate in a new strategy for 2030, as both the executive board and the supervisory board have apparently concluded that the group’s current business model is no longer viable for the future. Read more…
BEVs now make up nearly 5 per cent of UK cars
In the United Kingdom, the stock of electric cars grew by 34.7 per cent last year to 1,797,809 vehicles. This corresponds to a share of 4.9 per cent of the total passenger car stock. When examined alongside vans, buses, and trucks, a similar proportion of electric vehicles is evident. Read more…
EU Project team aims to significantly reduce onboard charger size using GaN chips
An European consortium is working on a compact 22-kW onboard charger that occupies just four liters instead of the currently standard twelve liters in a project called HiPower 5.0. Key to this advancement are bidirectional gallium nitride semiconductors, provided by project partner Infineon. Read more…
Rox Motor pivots to China EV market after overseas expansion
Rox Motor is accelerating its domestic market expansion in China through a new dealership model following initial success overseas. Read more…
Geely teases pure electric version of Starship 7 SUV with 605-km range
Geely Galaxy teased the new Starship 7 EV, a sister model to the currently available Starship 7 EM-i hybrid SUV. Read more…
Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens
The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitornic dispensers that are already operational. Read More…
BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut
The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number. Read More…
China suspends new robotaxi permits after Baidu’s Wuhan outage, report says
The suspension will prevent companies from adding new robotaxis, starting new test projects, or expanding to new cities, Bloomberg reported. Read more…
GM brings Gemini to over four million Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles
Today, GM has announced that it’s bringing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles in the US “with Google built-in”, which means running Android Automotive. GM says approximately four million vehicles are eligible for this update, which makes it “one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry”. As you’d… Read more…
Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions
Tesla posted on X that it plans to expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles in international markets — but only after the US rollout is complete and with no timeline attached. Read more…
Geely Q1 profit falls 27% as currency fluctuations weigh on results
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, Geely’s core profit grew 31%, contrasting with the broader weakness in China’s auto market. Read more…
Nio shares surge over 7% in Hong Kong after Onvo L80 debut and pre-sales launch
Onvo president said L80 orders are slightly better compared to the L90’s performance during the same period last year. Read more…
BYD Seal 08 promises huge range and fast charging
The Beijing Auto Show hosted the debut of a new vehicle that might make some luxury car owners look twice at their bank accounts. BYD revealed its latest flagship sedan: the Seal 08. This car does look sleek, but more importantly, it carries technology that promises to solve the biggest headaches people have with EVs – how far you can… Read more…
Swiss Post deploys Kempower charging stations for electric buses and trucks
Swiss Post deploys Kempower DC fast chargers at Villmergen logistics center to electrify its bus and truck fleet with scalable, high-power charging. Read more…
Walmart + ABB roll out 400 kW EV chargers – starting in Phoenix
Walmart has partnered with ABB E-mobility to install its A400 All-in-One DC fast chargers at seven Walmart locations in the Phoenix area. The Arizona sites, along with stores in Colorado, Florida, and Georgia, are part of a broader US-wide Walmart-ABB launch. Read more…
Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV delivers more driving range than expected
The new 2026 Toyota bZ has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 314 miles, but real-world testing suggests it can go even further. Read more…
This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills
Ann Arbor is about to test a new way to power homes — and it could become a model for other cities. Read more…
Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
While the U.S. is just catching up on adaptive driving beams, China’s newest EVs can project full-color movies from their headlights. Read More…
