CATL and HyperStrong signed a three-year, 60 GWh sodium-ion battery order for energy storage. Read more…
‘Made in Europe’ act: China threatens countermeasures against EU industrial law
In early March, the EU unveiled its long-awaited ‘Industrial Accelerator Act’, a strategy with which it aims to become more independent. China has now officially responded, criticising investment barriers, alleging institutional discrimination, and warning of possible countermeasures. Read more…
Philippines: Bacolod adds electric cars to its patrol fleet
Bacolod, a city on Negros Island in the Philippines, has inducted ten electric cars into its patrol fleet. It took delivery of these EVs on 23 April and plans to hand them over to police officers for operations soon. Read more…
AD Enviro2000EV buses enter UK passenger service for first time
Go North East has become the UK’s first bus operator to introduce the next-generation Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV to passenger service. It marks the first real-world deployment of the new model. Read more…
Powerbank on wheels: bidirectional charging demonstrated in electric trucks
In a pioneering showcase, project partners in SPIRIT-E have demonstrated bidirectional charging on a MAN electric truck whereby 325 kW flowed from the truck into the grid. Feeding electricity back is expected to become particularly relevant “for electric trucks in regional transport with less than 100,000 km of annual mileage.” Read more…
Audi Is Recalling Nearly 20,000 E-Tron EVs Over Serious Brake Issue
The brake pedal may detach from the brake booster, which renders the service brakes inoperative. Read More…
Peter Holdmann appointed CTO at ZF
The ZF Supervisory Board has appointed Peter Holdmann as the firm’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The newly created position ‘underscores the strategic importance of technology and development for the Group’s innovative capacity and economic success.’ Read more…
Audi updates the Q4 E-tron
The wave of updates for the MEB-based electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group continues. Audi has now unveiled its comprehensively revised version of the Q4 e-tron, featuring changes in technology and design, some of which are Audi-specific innovations. Deliveries are expected to begin this summer. Read more…
Vietnam: Transerco deploys 120 electric buses in Hanoi
In its continued efforts to drive EV adoption in the city, Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transerco) has deployed 120 electric buses. The public transport operator uses them on seven routes. Read more…
DHL deploys second solar-powered parcel transport ship in Berlin
Since 2022, DHL has been transporting packages in Berlin using a solar-powered vessel on the Spree River. Now, a second, larger ship is being added. It’s set to transport shipments to and from packing stations located between Köpenick and the Osthafen near the Oberbaumbrücke. Read more…
WeRide and Lenovo aim to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles
Computer manufacturer Lenovo is partnering with the specialist in autonomous driving WeRide. The goal of the partnership over the next five years is to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles worldwide, including robotaxis. Read more…
BYD’s Denza Z Is The 1,000-HP Roadster Tesla Refuses To Build
Tesla has continually postponed the second-gen Roadster. Now, China’s BYD is stepping up with a spec monster. Read More…
Tesla finally launches ‘Robotaxi’ app on Android, nearly a year after iOS
Tesla has released its “Robotaxi” app on the Google Play Store, making the ride-hailing service available to Android users for the first time. The iOS version launched in September 2025 — putting the Android release nearly a year behind. Read more…
Tesla files to deliver Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package – ending the saga
Tesla has filed an S-8 registration statement with the SEC to register 303,960,630 shares of common stock for CEO Elon Musk under his 2018 pay package. At today’s share price of ~$376, those shares are worth over $114 billion. Read more…
BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp
BYD unveiled the Seal 08, its new flagship electric sedan, at the Beijing Auto Show this weekend. The vehicle packs BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery targeting over 1,000 km of CLTC range and megawatt-level flash charging that adds 400 km of range in five minutes. Read more…
Another US state wants to force registration for all e-bikes
As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity and grab headlines, regulatory debates are heating up. More states are clamping down on how and where e-bikes can be ridden, and even what constitutes an e-bike. Read more…
BYD’s new high-performance electric sedan aims for the Tesla Model S Plaid
During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, EV giant BYD introduced a new high-performance luxury sedan under its Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand. The vehicle is called Formula SL, and it’s a 1,000-horsepower beast that can go head-to-head with the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan. The interesting bit about the Fang Cheng Bao brand is that it’s usually associated… Read more…
Stellantis set to focus on four core brands
According to insiders, Stellantis will focus the majority of its investments on its core brands Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat moving forward. These four brands, with their regional strengths, are reportedly set to receive a significantly higher budget, while other group brands will align with local leaders. Read more…
MG Motor eyes own EV factory in Spain
The management of SAIC’s MG Motor brand is reportedly considering establishing an electric vehicle plant in Spain. According to an agency report, Hungary was previously the top candidate. However, planning now appears to be focused on the Iberian Peninsula. Read more…
Max Planck researchers explain dendrite formation in solid-state batteries
An interdisciplinary team at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials has been researching the causes of short circuits in solid-state battery cells. Based on the study findings, the Max Planck team is now working on strategies to prevent or at least delay this issue. Read more…
