The highly deficit-ridden US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors is laying off 12 percent of its workforce. The reason for this is that the company aims to streamline its organization and improve its gross margin. Hundreds of employees are likely affected and are expected to receive severance packages. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Renault acquires Flexis in full
After weeks of signals, the companies have now made it official: Renault Group will fully acquire Flexis, the electric van joint venture it founded in 2024 with the Volvo Group and logistics specialist CMA CGM. Renault is taking full control of the company, while the Volvo Group will continue to support the project as a key strategic partner. Read more…
Taiwan began paying people to switch to electric scooters and cars. Here’s what happened
If you’ve ever stood at a red light in Taipei, you know that when it turns green, it’s not just cars that surge forward – it’s a tidal wave of scooters. In Taiwan, scooters are a way of life, outnumbering cars by roughly two to one. That also means they represent one of the country’s biggest transportation-related pollution sources. Read more…
Audi replaces CTO: Rouven Mohr takes over technical development
Audi’s development department is not getting a break: After just over a year, CTO Geoffrey Bouquot is leaving the company. Effective March 1, Lamborghini CTO Rouven Mohr will take over as Head of Technical Development in Ingolstadt. Read more…
Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton “dual mode” electric excavator that can run 24/7
Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 – and it’s just in time to wow the crowds at next month’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas. Read more…
Xos new Class 6 MDEV approaches diesel price parity at just $99,000
Offering superior performance, zero emissions, and a lower total cost of operation (TCO) than the diesel-powered alternatives is a given, but Xos’ latest electric medium duty chassis has one more trick up its sleeve: a competitive price tag. Read more…
World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station [video]
For the first time, a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has airlifted a complete, 5 MW nuclear reactor from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah for assembly and operation, signaling a new era of deployable energy and logistical capabilities. Read more…
Kia EV5 is about to get a major makeover
Even though the Kia EV5 started appearing on roads in places like Europe and Canada not that long ago, the carmaker is already testing a new and improved version. This midsize electric SUV first launched in China in 2023, but the latest sightings in South Korea show that a refreshed model is already on the way. Automotive photographers managed to… Read more…
New record: Nio performs 175,976 battery swaps — IN A SINGLE DAY [update]
While DC fast charging infrastructure and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China reached a new milestone that proves battery swap tech can rival traditional refueling models at scale: Nio customers performed more than 165,000 battery swaps in single day. Read more…
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long range review
The Renault Scenic first came to life 30 years ago and quickly became a popular choice among those looking for the practicality of a minivan in a smaller package. It was one of the pioneers of the MPV segment in Europe and a true versatility champion. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features… Read more…
No, a moped doesn’t always have pedals – and other inconvenient truths you may hate
There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric two-wheelers, that debate has only grown. Read more…
Radical New 2027 Lexus IS Could Drop Gas For Good: Report
One report from Japan says the electric IS is coming in mid-2027 with radical styling and a super slippery body. Lire la suite…
EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Are you wondering how much it would cost to charge up your EV if you added a home solar system to your roof? One EV owner did just that. After 14,000 miles of driving, he’s sharing his results online — and the real-world data might surprise you. Read more…
Mack LR Electric garbage trucks help the Bronx breathe better
Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier. Read more…
IT BEGINS: McMurtry kicks off production of $1.36 million electric fan car
McMurtry Automotive has confirmed that production of its insane, record-setting, upside-down driving all-electric Spéirling PURE fan hypercar is underway — but if you’re worried about pulling up next to yourself at a stoplight, don’t be: this one’s a limited edition. Read more…
Chinese scientists build new electric car batteries from plastic
The batteries that we use to power electric vehicles rely on heavy metals like cobalt and nickel. Unfortunately, these metals are hard to find, are expensive, and often come from places with poor working conditions. But a new study published on February 18, 2026, shows that we might be able to trade those heavy metals for something much lighter and… Read more…
Polestar’s High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes
The manufacturer says its future EVs will be more performance-focused. Lire la suite…
The Surprising Reason Ford Went With LFP Batteries For Its $30,000 EV Truck
Ford’s skunkworks head Alan Clarke joined the InsideEVs podcast to discuss how the company is reinventing its EVs. Lire la suite…
These Are The Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, According To EV Drivers
Every network is more reliable than drivers expect. But there’s a clear leader. Lire la suite…
