Lewisham Council has partnered with the charge point operator Zest. The two will work on expanding new EV charging infrastructure across the London borough. Read more…
The Only ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving System For Personal Cars In America Is Dead
Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot system, available on the EQS EV and S-Class gas sedan, has been temporarily scrapped. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi follows Tesla in offering 7-year low-interest financing for its Model Y rival YU7
Xiaomi has introduced a 7-year low-interest financing incentive for all variants of the YU7, responding to Tesla’s move earlier this month.
The Xiaomi YU7 starts at RMB 253,500 ($35,390), undercutting the Model Y’s RMB 263,500 base price.
ACEA: battery-electric cars accounted for 2.3% of EU fleet in 2024
The industry association ACEA has published a new report on the vehicle stock in Europe. While electric cars have already overtaken diesel in new registrations in many European countries, the 2024 analysis shows: It will be a long time before such figures are reflected in the overall vehicle stock. Read more…
Lucid Motors is ready to start EV production in Saudi Arabia
After a busy 2025, Lucid Motors is now getting ready to start full-scale production at its new factory in Saudi Arabia. This is part of the company’s new plan to build many more EVs in the local markets and sell them to people all over the world. Lucid’s boss, Marc Winterhoff, recently spoke at a meeting in Riyadh, the capital… Read more…
CATL places large order for LFP cathodes with Ronbay
Chinese cathode material supplier Ronbay Technology has signed a contract with CATL for the supply of LFP cathode materials. Additionally, CATL is directly investing in another LFP manufacturer—a coincidence that is no accident. Read more…
India: CESL launches tender for 6,230 electric buses
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a green energy-focused venture of the Indian government, has launched a new tender to allocate 6,230 electric buses across five major cities. It will accept bids until 10 March. Read more…
America’s Best-Selling Electric Trucks In 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out
No, the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t the best-selling electric pickup. But at least it wasn’t discontinued. Lire la suite…
Tesla Will Stop Selling Full Self-Driving As A One-Time Package Next Month
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will move its FSD software to subscription only starting in February. Lire la suite…
I Tested Chevy’s Super Cruise In Heavy Rain. It Was Surprisingly Competent
Testing Super Cruise in the rain shows just how far driver assistance systems have come. Lire la suite…
Kroger Is Adding Thousands Of DC Fast Chargers At Its Stores
One of the largest supermarket operators in the United States partnered with EVgo to open at least 150 stalls per year. Lire la suite…
Honda’s U.S.-Made Electric Mower Has A Bigger Battery Than The First Modern EV
The zero-turn riding mower has two drive motors and three blade motors, totaling 23 horsepower. Lire la suite…
Global Plug-In Car Sales Passed 20 Million In 2025 As U.S. Lost Steam
North America was the only major global region where EVs and PHEVs saw sales decline in 2025. Lire la suite…
Delta unveils new 350 kW charging station for EMEA region
Delta Electronics has announced the launch of a 350-kW fast charger (HPC 350) for the EMEA market. The new model is designed to offer high flexibility—not just in terms of vehicle types but also grid connectivity. Read more…
Battery swap for 40-tonne trucks: eHaul project unlocks alternative to conventional charging stations
The eHaul project, funded by the German government, has completed its two-year practical test of a battery-swapping station for trucks. Building on this foundation, the initiators have already launched new projects, including the construction of an improved swapping station and the establishment of a limited liability company (GmbH). Read more…
France’s second social leasing programme reaches 50,000 EV target
The second round of France’s electric vehicle subsidy or ‘social leasing’ programme is about to conclude. Through this initiative, 50,000 low-income households were able to lease an electric car on special terms for three years. Read more…
Winter gamble: Austrian couple reaches the North Cape in a battery-electric tractor unit
Minus 41 degrees Celsius, icy inclines, sparse charging infrastructure—and right in the middle of it all, an electric 40-ton truck with a trailer. What sounds like an extreme challenge to many was a meticulously calculated journey for Herbert and Silvia Salentinig from Austria. During the eNordkappChallenge 2025, they drove a standard Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to the northernmost point of Europe. And in doing so, they demonstrated: Electric mobility works even under extreme conditions. Read more…
Dongfeng tests solid-state batteries in extreme cold conditions
Dongfeng has begun extreme cold-weather testing of vehicle prototypes equipped with solid-state batteries, preparing for the deployment of next-generation batteries in production vehicles within this year. Read more…
Zeekr launches 007 GT in Europe in latest global expansion push
Zeekr has launched the Zeekr 007 GT in six European countries, where it has been renamed the Zeekr 7 GT.
Zeekr previously brought the Zeekr 001, Zeekr X compact SUV, and Zeekr 7X SUV to Europe.
California commits $202m to electric and clean public transport
California is investing $202 million in 143 clean transport projects to prioritise public transit and electric mobility in communities most affected by pollution. Funded via cap-and-trade revenues, the awards support zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure and affordable fares statewide. Read more…
