Chalmers University researchers model reconfigurable EV battery packs that bypass weak cells, extending battery life and reducing costs by over 20%. Read more…
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving in Europe to secure approval
Tesla has renamed its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe, following criticism from German authorities that the original name was misleading. The new name has already appeared on Tesla’s European websites, but it’s still called Full Self-Driving in the US (and elsewhere). The reason for the change is Germany’s Transport Minister. Steffen Bilger argued that the… Read more…
Tesla ordered to pay $162,000 for Model X fire after failed ‘vandalism’ defense
Tesla told a Quebec court that car fires are “generally” caused by misuse or vandalism. The judge didn’t buy it, and Tesla Canada now has to cover the C$161,700 an insurer paid out for a Model X that burned in Montreal. Read more…
These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US through Q3
The US electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year in the third quarter. Here are the top 10 most popular so far this year. Read more…
Aito confirms 2027 European entry at Paris Motor Show
Aito showcased 4 SUVs — the Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7 and Aito 6 — at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Alfa Romeo shows the Cuorerosso concept, the 8C of the future
Automotive fans always prick up their ears whenever Alfa Romeo starts talking, and what it had to say today at the Paris Motor show has a lot to do with hearts and passion (but little to do with an actual car you’ll get to buy soon). Meet the Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso (literally red heart), Alfa’s latest 2+2 coupe concept. Concepts… Read more…
Li Auto i6 makes European debut ahead of Q1 2027 launch in Norway and Netherlands
The European version of the Li i6, named Li 6, was originally scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. Read more…
Wolfspeed gets conditional commitment for up to $1.5 billion US Department of War loan
Wolfspeed secures conditional $1.5B US Department of War loan to boost silicon carbide and wide bandgap power device manufacturing. Read more…
Xpeng launches its own robotaxi brand called Yoyo
Chinese manufacturer of electric cars, robots and drones, Xpeng is advancing its entry into the robotaxi business. Under the Xpeng Yoyo brand, the company has unveiled its own service for autonomous rides and opened registration for the first external users in China. For the operational management of the fleet, Xpeng plans to rely on external partners. Read more…
Tesla and Pilot Travel Centers launch proprietary truck charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has begun installing its proprietary charging stations for the Tesla Semi, as announced in January. The first six “Megachargers” have been commissioned at the Pilot rest area in Ellabell, Georgia. Read more…
Renault and EDF unveil bidirectional charging offering
The Renault Group and Électricité de France (EDF) will launch a new bidirectional charging offering in France next summer: The solution includes an electric vehicle, a wallbox, and intelligent charging management. Owners of electric vehicles from the Renault, Alpine, and Dacia brands will thus be able to feed power back from the EV battery into the grid. Read more…
OTTO’S electrifies entire truck fleet with the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
Swiss retailer OTTO’S is converting its entire truck fleet to electric drive. The 22 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will supply the company’s 140+ branches in Switzerland with goods, supplied with solar energy from the company’s own rooftops. Read more…
Renault’s electric study E-Space goes back to the future
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Renault unveiled its new electric van concept called the E-Space. Not only does the name reference the Espace from 1984, but so does the design. The focus is on the interior, which is entirely dedicated to the well-being of passengers. We reveal some of the vehicle’s the special features. Read more…
China cuts NEV export tax rebates, testing profitability of automakers’ overseas growth
The export VAT rebate rate for NEVs will fall from 13% to 9% starting April 1, 2027. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts as a city-friendly two-seater EV with 290 km range
The Smart ForTwo finally gets a proper EV remake, underpinned by a brand-new platform developed specifically for it. Say hello to the Smart #2, built on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA). The Mercedes-backed company showcased the new model during the 2026 Paris Motor Show and announced trims and prices, even. Smart #2 EV Spec-wise, the vehicle is quite impressive, aiming… Read more…
ACC announces five million battery cells ‘Made in France’
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes, and TotalEnergies has announced producing its five-millionth cell at its factory in France. The plant’s second production block, with a capacity of 12.9 GWh, is set to begin production in 2027. Read more…
From “FSD (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving”– a new name aims to secure EU approval
In the effort to obtain EU-wide approval for its driver assistance system Full Self-Driving (Supervised), also known as FSD (Supervised), Tesla has met a demand from the German federal government and renamed its autonomous driving assistance system to “Tesla Assisted Driving”. Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) had described the previous name as “misleading”. Read more…
Vietnam: Transerco deploys 53 electric buses in Hanoi
The Vietnamese public transport operator Transerco has deployed 53 electric buses in Hanoi. The new electric buses are replacing diesel buses on four routes across the Vietnamese capital. Read more…
Xpeng launches G9L SUV in Europe as monthly overseas sales top 10,000 for first time
The G9L was launched in European markets including France and Germany, following trial production at Magna’s Austrian plant. Read more…
This electric motorcycle company just hit 10 million battery swaps – and it’s profitable
Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders. Read more…
