Behind the camo is VW’s new €28,000 subcompact electric crossover aimed at mainstream European buyers. Lire la suite…
This Camouflaged Volkswagen EV Is Way More Important Than It Looks
Drive System Design’s automated test platform runs 20,000 e-motor optimization points in under 48 hours
Drive System Design says it has cut electric motor optimization testing time by more than 75% with a new automated eMotor and Inverter Optimization Test Programme aimed at speeding electric propulsion development across automotive, aerospace, marine, defense and off-highway applications. The company’s platform tackles one of the most time-consuming parts of e-powertrain development: motor optimization… Read more…
Soneil Spark’s new Mobile Charging Trailer takes EV charging on the road (or off it)
Bringing EV charging to where it’s needed. For over 30 years, Soneil Electronics has been manufacturing battery chargers and AGM batteries (Absorbent Glass Mat batteries are the newest generation of lead-acid batteries). Soneil’s headquarters is located in Brampton, Canada, but the company has offices in the US, England, Italy, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia…. Read more…
New BMW i3: recycled fishing nets and double shifts
BMW is moving fast to fill the world with its next generation of electric cars. The German automaker is busy preparing for the launch of the new BMW i3, and it is making sure everyone knows about it. The new sedan follows the path set by the BMW iX3, an electric SUV that is already proving to be a massive… Read more…
Xiaomi confirmed March 19 launch of the updated SU7 with 902-km range
Not that long ago, Xiaomi announced a major update for its first vehicle, the SU7 sedan. Xiaomi spent about two years working on these changes to make the car better for drivers. The update shows that the company is serious about competing with the biggest names in the automotive industry, and is no longer a phone company playing with home… Read more…
Essex secures £8.3m in LEVI funding for EV charger rollout
Essex County Council has been awarded £8 million in UK government funding to support the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the county. The investment will support a partnership between the council and private charge point operators (CPO). Read more…
Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected
Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500). Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Review: Software-Defined But Not Soulless
Under the skin, it’s a clean-sheet EV. On the outside, Mercedes played it safe, like it really wanted the CLA to blend in. Lire la suite…
PEM researches novel winding process for axial flux motors
The Chair of ‘Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components’ (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, in collaboration with industry partner Röscher, has launched a new project to improve the manufacturing of axial flux motors. These particularly efficient and compact motors have so far been more expensive to produce than other electric motors. Read more…
The Mercedes VLE Fixed The Biggest Problem With ‘Luxury’ Vans
Why this new Mercedes van is a huge upgrade from its old passenger-shuttle models. Lire la suite…
The Volvo EX30 Joins America’s EV Graveyard
It’s the end of the road for Volvo’s smallest and cheapest electric car. The larger EX60 is still on the way though. Lire la suite…
ION Storage Systems qualifies its solid-state battery cells with a customer—production to start this year
Solid-state batteries are gradually beginning to come out of the lab and into real-world use. Maryland-based ION Storage Systems started shipping sample cells to customers in the industrial, consumer electronics and automotive sectors last August. Now one of those customers has successfully qualified ION’s Cornerstone Cell. “We have passed performance qualification with our customer using… Read more…
Dealerships sue Volkswagen over plans to sell Scout plug-in vehicles directly to consumers
In the Internet Age, consumers have gotten used to buying products directly from their makers, and many see the traditional arrangement by which automakers can sell their wares only through independent dealerships as a vestige of a previous century. “Not so!” say dealers. “We provide essential product information and after-sales service.” But EVs require less… Read more…
Speed, heat, and high stakes: testing the new BMW iX3
The whole world can’t get enough of the new BMW iX3 – it’s a runaway success for the German automaker, so much so that the company had to double shifts in its factory to try and keep up with the demand. We tested the iX3 already and learned that there’s way more to it than just marketing – you can… Read more…
Green NCAP to assess interoperability of EVs during charging
The Green NCAP rating initiative plans to include the CharIN label in its comparative tests and corresponding evaluations of electric vehicles. This involves assessing the interoperability of electric vehicles with various charging infrastructures. Read more…
Wackenhut becomes Germany’s first Lucid dealer
Last year, the US-based EV manufacturer Lucid announced plans to sell its vehicles in Germany – not only through direct sales but also through dealerships in the future. Now, Lucid has revealed Wackenhut as its first European retail partner. Read more…
VW ID. Cross launches just below €28,000
Volkswagen has announced an entry price of around €28,000 for the ID. Cross, which will launch in the European market starting autumn 2026. Unlike the ID. Polo, however, it will initially only be available in three performance levels. Read more…
Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle
Donut Lab, the Finnish solid-state battery startup that has faced intense skepticism since its CES 2026 debut, released its first pack-level charging test results today. The 18 kWh battery pack sustained over 100 kW of charging power — a 5C rate — for five minutes straight inside a Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle. Read more…
Porsche Macan GTS review – is this Porsche’s ‘Goldilocks’ car?
Porsche is out with a new trim of its electric Macan, positioned between the mid-spec 4S and top-end Turbo, and with power levels smack-dab in the middle of the two. It’s also got a few new touches and features the previous models didn’t have. Read more…
Kia’s most affordable EV is now available to order in Europe, starting at $30,500
Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500). Read more…
