While BMW has already launched the new iX3 in many markets, it hasn’t officially landed in the US yet. Ahead of that, it’s received a boosted range estimate from its maker for the US market (using the EPA testing cycle). The iX3 xDrive50 version is now estimated by BMW to reach 698 km on one charge using the EPA testing… Read more…
Big Orange goes green: UT Knoxville to deploy nine electric trucks
University of Tennessee Knoxville deploys nine electric trucks including Volterra refuse trucks with 499 kWh batteries for campus fleet electrification. Read more…
This EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging Robotaxis
Watch this company’s clever solution to one of the most human-operated robotaxi functions. Read More…
Rivian is adding 150+ fast chargers at popular LA shopping hubs
Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s busiest retail properties. Read more…
Rocsys unveils hands-free charging system for robotaxis, raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across up to 10 bays without human intervention. Read more…
Ford beats Q1 earnings, raises forecast thanks to $1.3 billion in tariff relief
Ford (NYSE: F) reported Q1 2026 earnings after the market closed, beating top and bottom lines due to a $1.3 billion one-time tariff refund and improvements with the Novelis plant recovery. Read more…
Inside Ford’s $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central
Ford spent a hefty sum turning an abandoned train station into a tech hub. We took a tour to see what the turnaround is all about. Read More…
Volkswagen unveils the ID. Polo, reveals performance, range, and pricing
Today Volkswagen has fully taken the wraps off the ID. Polo. The car will be available to pre-order from “the end of April” so either today or tomorrow. The car starts at €24,995 in Germany in the entry-level Trend trim. VW bills this as “excellent value for money” in its press release. You will of course be the judge of… Read more…
Mitsubishi Materials invests in ReElement Technologies to develop US rare earth production
Mitsubishi Materials invests in ReElement Technologies to advance scalable rare earth production and recycling for US and global markets. Read more…
The new Freelander 8 hopes to save Jaguar Land Rover in China
We are watching a famous nameplate make a surprising comeback. Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revealed the new Freelander 8 in China, and it’s nothing like the small SUV you might remember from the early 2000s. The new version is a large vehicle that runs on electricity – a massive shift for both companies as they try to win over… Read more…
Dreame equips electric sports car with rocket propulsion
Chinese vacuum cleaner and appliance manufacturer Dreame has caused a stir with its plans for an electric sports car, the Nebula 1. The company has now also added a feature that is likely to fuel skepticism about the project: a rocket engine. Read more…
VR Sverige orders nearly 200 e-buses from Solaris and Scania
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has once again received an order for numerous e-buses from VR Sverige, which has also commissioned the Swedish Traton subsidiary Scania. In total, the order includes nearly 200 new electric buses, which are to be deployed in Stockholm and Södertälje. Read more…
BYD Atto 3 Evo first drive: a major tech upgrade beneath familiar design
With the Atto 3 Evo, Chinese manufacturer BYD has comprehensively updated its compact SUV technically, while much remains visually familiar. A new architecture, new drivetrains, and an upgraded interior aim to significantly advance the model. Our test drive reveals whether this concept succeeds.
Joby demonstrates its air taxi in New York City
Air taxi developer Joby Aviation has conducted demonstration flights of a passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) over New York City for the first time. The test campaign aimed to prepare for a regular flight taxi service between Manhattan and JFK Airport. Read more…
chargebyte’s CCL MCS brings ISO 15118-20 over Ethernet to megawatt charging for heavy-duty EVs
chargebyte launches CCL MCS, an ISO 15118-20 Ethernet charge controller for megawatt charging of heavy-duty EVs at ACT Expo. Read more…
Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?
The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery. Read More…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 7 EV with flash charging to expand SUV lineup
The Tai 7 EV flash charging edition starts at 199,800 yuan ($29,230), featuring the second-generation BYD Blade Battery and ultra-fast flash charging technology. Read more…
System failure incident prompts China to suspend robotaxi licensing
Following an incident in which numerous robotaxis in Wuhan came to a halt on open streets due to a system failure, China has reportedly suspended the issuance of new licenses for autonomous vehicles. Providers and local governments are required to improve safety measures before new licenses will be granted. Read more…
Q1: ACEA reports 40% growth in electric trucks in the EU, highlights strong e-bus market
The European commercial vehicle market is showing signs of recovery – with electric trucks and buses continue to outperform overall trends. In the first quarter, electric truck registrations rose by 40% while electric buses increased by 36%. Read more…
Will electrifying the UK’s heavy-duty trucks require more vehicles overall?
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in the UK are testing whether electrifying heavy-duty goods vehicles (HGVs) could require larger fleets. The research is using real DHL fleet data to model the London–East Midlands Airport corridor and assess whether heavier batteries and longer charging stops mean hauliers need more vehicles to move the same amount of freight. Read more…
