Wait, Mazda sells a real EV? It’s only in China for now, but that will change very soon. The first Mazda 6e built for overseas markets rolled off the assembly line Thursday. Mazda’s new EV will arrive in Europe, Southeast Asia, and other overseas markets later this year. This could be the start of something with a new SUV due out next. Read more…
BYD’s premium brand Denza is launching in Europe next week
Denza, a premium electric vehicle brand originally formed as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, is officially debuting in Europe at the upcoming Brera Design Week in Milan. The event is a key part of the larger Fuorisalone design festival running from April 7 to April 13 and will serve as the launchpad for Denza’s entry into a competitive… Read more…
Rimac could take over Porsche’s stake in Bugatti Rimac
In 2021, the Croatian electric sports car manufacturer Rimac took over the majority of the luxury brand Bugatti from the VW Group. The remaining 45 per cent are held by the VW subsidiary Porsche, and Rimac would now like to take over these shares. Read more…
BYD celebrates market launch in Switzerland
BYD has hit the road in Switzerland. The Chinese carmaker will initially offer the battery-electric models Seal and Sealion 7 there, as well as the plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i. A first point of sale has already opened in Zurich, with 14 more to follow by the end of 2025. Read more…
Greenlane and Volvo partner to offer charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks
Commercial EV charging network developer Greenlane Infrastructure (a joint venture whose owners include Daimler Truck North America) has partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to integrate Greenlane’s charging network into the Volvo Open Charge service. Greenlane is Volvo’s first Charge Point Operator (CPO) partner in the North American market. Greenlane will enable real-time access to… Read more…
Ecobat now has three lithium recycling plants
Battery recycler Ecobat says that it now has three fully operational lithium recycling plants – one in Germany, one in the UK, and another one in the US. The company can thus process 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually and plant to more than double the capacity. Read more…
Thailand approves large investment by battery firm Sunwoda
The Chinese battery manufacturer says it will be making more than $1 billion worth of investments into battery cell factories in Thailand, following approval from public authorities. Read more…
Lotus presents MY25 line-up for the Eletre and Emeya
As the new model year is ready to hit the road, Lotus has revised the product range for its two electric models Eletre and Emeya. They also have new model designations ‘600’ and ‘900’, inspired by the respective performance variants. At the same time, Lotus introduced two new equipment lines – the GT and GT SE. Read more…
Here’s what TSLA analysts are saying about Tesla’s big delivery miss
Most Wall Street analysts covering Tesla’s stock (TSLA) badly misread the automaker’s delivery volumes this quarter. Some of them have started releasing notes to clients following Tesla’s production and delivery results. Read more…
The US’s first solar panels over canals pilot is now online [video]
Project Nexus, the first solar panel canopies over irrigation canals in the US, is now online in California, and there are plans to expand the project to other areas. Read more…
Looking for an EV lease under $200 a month? Here’s what’s available in April
Believe it or not, you can lease an EV for under $200 a month. New deals on models like the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 are hard to pass up this month. Read more…
Quick Charge | hydrogen hype falls flat amid very public failures
On today’s hyped up hydrogen episode of Quick Charge, we look at some of the fuel’s recent failures and billion dollar bungles as the fuel cell crowd continues to lose the credibility race against a rapidly evolving battery electric market. Read more…
Aptera takes its solar-powered EV on the road
Aptera’s solar-powered EV isn’t for every driver—the car guys may scoff at its sci-fi styling, while the more practically minded may find its lack of cargo space to be a deal-killer. However, it’s a historic vehicle, and the EV industry is following the company’s progress closely, because the vehicle is designed to be the most… Read more…
Aptera takes its solar-powered EV on the road
Aptera’s solar-powered EV isn’t for every driver—the car guys may scoff at its sci-fi styling, while the more practically minded may find its lack of cargo space to be a deal-killer. However, it’s a historic vehicle, and the EV industry is following the company’s progress closely, because the vehicle is designed to be the most… Read more…
Danfoss Editron ED3 onboard charger and ePTO now available for off-highway electric vehicles
Danfoss Group has announced that it now offers the Editron ED3 for off-highway electric vehicles. Its three-in-one functionality—AC charger, DC ePTO, and AC ePTO—is designed to reduce complexity and streamline machine design and integration. “The ED3 enables rapid overnight and opportunity charging for heavy-duty electric machinery using readily available AC chargers,” the company said in… Read more…
Danfoss Editron ED3 onboard charger and ePTO now available for off-highway electric vehicles
Danfoss Group has announced that it now offers the Editron ED3 for off-highway electric vehicles. Its three-in-one functionality—AC charger, DC ePTO, and AC ePTO—is designed to reduce complexity and streamline machine design and integration. “The ED3 enables rapid overnight and opportunity charging for heavy-duty electric machinery using readily available AC chargers,” the company said in… Read more…
Cybertruck recall dodgy fix leaves owners with more questions than answers
Tesla’s Cybertruck, once called a bold entry into the electric cars market, is facing even more scrutiny after its recent recall fix left owners with more problems. The recall was prompted by a loose trim piece known as the cantrail, but it has now resulted in repairs that some owners are finding unacceptable for a vehicle in the $80,000 to… Read more…
Cybertruck recall dodgy fix leaves owners with more questions than answers
Tesla’s Cybertruck, once called a bold entry into the electric cars market, is facing even more scrutiny after its recent recall fix left owners with more problems. The recall was prompted by a loose trim piece known as the cantrail, but it has now resulted in repairs that some owners are finding unacceptable for a vehicle in the $80,000 to… Read more…
Honda’s 0 series boxy electric SUV hits the road for the first time, followed by the new Prelude
Honda is pushing hard to catch up to the global EV transition. The company was spotted showcasing its upcoming “0 Series” SUV prototype on public roads in Tokyo for the very first time. Alongside the new SUV, a hybrid-electric Prelude was spotted as well, as it prepares to join Honda’s lineup later this year. We first saw Honda’s new SUV… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets a facelift, a wild N sibling is coming in July
Hyundai has unveiled a refreshed version of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan with a refreshed design. At the same time, the company teased the highly anticipated Ioniq 6 N, a performance-oriented variant promising serious power figures. The biggest, and the most obvious change to the Ioniq 6 is its redesigned front. Hyundai went for a split headlight design, replacing the… Read more…
