CATL unveils six battery innovations including a 350 Wh/kg condensed cell, boosting EV range and charging speed with new chemistry and design. Read more…
Webasto launches PTC air heater ‘Air Flow’ for electric commercial vehicles
The Bavarian supplier Webasto has introduced a new product family of fully electric air heaters under the name ‘Air Flow,’ designed for electric commercial vehicles. The system is particularly interesting for electric vans used by parcel services, where vehicle doors are frequently opened. Read more…
Tesla plans to expand Grünheide workforce by 1,000 employees
Tesla is reportedly planning a near-term expansion of the workforce at its German plant in Grünheide by 1,000 employees in the near-term. The reason is said to be the increasing demand for the Model Y, which Tesla manufactures at its only European plant for the local markets. Read more…
Hyke’s electric passenger ferry completes 14 months of public service
Norwegian company Hyke has completed a long-term trial of its electric passenger ferry, the Hyke F-15 Shuttle, in Fredrikstad. After 14 months of daily public transport operations, the ferry demonstrated very low energy costs and high passenger demand. Read more…
UK plans to ‘double down’ on EV charging provision
The UK government has announced plans to ‘double down’ on expanding EV charging provision by relaxing development rules for cross-pavement charging, among other measures. However, it comes just days after the government announced plans to appeal a ruling that could greatly cut the cost of public charging. Read more…
Tesla must compensate Model S owners in Norway
Tesla must pay 115 Model S drivers after courts upheld claims over reduced charging speeds following a 2019 update. Norway’s Supreme Court rejected the final appeal, confirming compensation of 50,000 kroner per vehicle. Read more…
Auto China: Mercedes unveils long-wheelbase version of the GLC
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the GLC L EV at Auto China, a version of the electric GLC with an extended wheelbase tailored for the Chinese market – featuring a slightly adapted powertrain. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) quietly discloses $2 billion AI hardware company acquisition buried in filing
Tesla agreed to acquire an unnamed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion in stock and equity awards, according to a single sentence buried in its Q1 2026 10-Q filing. The company never mentioned the deal in its shareholders’ letter or during last night’s earnings call. Read more…
This new ‘pedal-by-wire’ e-bike motor wants to revolutionize electric bikes
A new e-bike drive system in development is aiming to do something pretty radical: get rid of the mechanical connection between your pedals and the rear wheel entirely and replace it with a copper wire. Or more accurately, a few copper wires. Read more…
EV fast charging is stabilizing in the US – here’s what changed
US EV fast-charging networks are heading into 2026 looking… steady, with reliability up, pricing stable, and utilization holding in a tight range even as more chargers come online. Read more…
Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time
A Tesla Model YL test mule has been spotted driving on Interstate 280 in the San Francisco Bay Area, marking the first time the longer-wheelbase, 6-seat SUV has been photographed on American roads. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets Bidirectional Charging And Real Buttons
Volkswagen is adding several new features to its electric minibus. However, America won’t be getting any of them. Read More…
The U.S. Added Over 3,000 EV Fast Charging Plugs In Q1
America’s EV charging infrastructure is getting more reliable and faster, with networks preferring high-powered stalls for new builds. Read More…
ChargePoint Just Unveiled The Fastest Standalone DC Charger For EVs
Co-developed by Eaton, the Express Solo can charge two EVs at blistering speeds without needing a separate power cabinet. Read More…
Buick officially launches Electra E7 hybrid SUV in China to capture mainstream market
The Electra E7 boasts a combined range of up to 1,630 km, with a post-incentive starting price of 154,900 yuan ($22,660). Read more…
Windrose offers electric HGVs for less than €200,000
Windrose has reduced the price of its electric truck, the Global E700, from €250,000 to €195,000—applicable to up to 100 units. The first vehicles are expected to be delivered later this year. The Chinese e-truck startup has been based in the Belgian port of Antwerp since the beginning of the year. Read more…
CAM analysis: BYD tops global innovation ranking for first time
The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) has, for the first time since the beginning of its rankings of the world’s most innovative automakers, placed a Chinese manufacturer at the top: BYD. The top six positions are all occupied by Chinese and German manufacturers. Read more…
Leadership change at Spirii as founder Harritshøj steps down
Danish charging platform Spirii appoints Mathias Wiecher as its new CEO. He succeeds co-founder Tore Harritshøj, who has led the company since its inception and will now step down. Read more…
Zeekr’s luxury 9X hybrid SUV reaches 50,000 delivery milestone
The large SUV achieved an average transaction price of RMB 530,000 ($77,600). Read more…
Q1 financial results: Tesla works its way out of the crisis
Tesla has regained some momentum in the first quarter after a weak year in 2025. Revenue and sales figures are once again above the crisis quarter from a year ago. However, not much remains in the end: Tesla’s profit lingers well below the $500 million mark. Read more…
