On January 12, 2026, officials from China and the European Union announced a major agreement. They reached a consensus on how to handle the prices of Chinese battery electric vehicles sold in Europe. This new plan offers a different path than the heavy taxes that were put in place over a year ago. To understand this new deal, we have… Read more…
Lucid CEO: ‘I Replaced The Software Team’ After The Gravity’s Buggy Launch
Lucid CEO Marc Winterhoff acknowledged that the Gravity had some issues at launch, and gave an update on when they might be fixed. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz 2025 sales rally as electric models set the stage for even better 2026
Mercedes-Benz wrapped up 2025 with a strong finish, revealing a shift in what cars and vans the company sells. The year was full of challenges, but the German automaker managed to sell a total of 2.16 million vehicles globally. The last three months of the year were really busy, and became the best sales quarter of 2025. This late boost… Read more…
ProLogium and partners showcase a 24 V solid-state battery module for construction machinery
ProLogium Technology, a provider of lithium ceramic battery technology, has collaborated with Japanese utility Kyushu Electric Power and Japanese construction machinery manufacturer Nakayama Iron Works. At the recent CES 2026, the companies jointly showed a 24 V solid-state battery module powered by ProLogium solid-state batteries. The module is planned for integration into two new construction… Read more…
EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
After months of back-and-forth and the looming threat of a full-blown trade war, the European Union and China are reportedly nearing a deal that would replace the EU’s controversial tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with a minimum price undertaking. Read more…
EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
After months of back-and-forth and the looming threat of a full-blown trade war, the European Union and China are reportedly nearing a deal that would replace the EU’s controversial tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with a minimum price undertaking. Read more…
Mazda’s new midsize electric SUV is coming soon, but don’t get too excited
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and Mazda is already calling it a “dream car.” Mazda introduced the CX-6e for Europe, Australia, and other global markets, but will those in the US ever see it. Read more…
Mazda’s new midsize electric SUV is coming soon, but don’t get too excited
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and Mazda is already calling it a “dream car.” Mazda introduced the CX-6e for Europe, Australia, and other global markets, but will those in the US ever see it. Read more…
This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds
The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version. The new Pikeboost 2 Lite was shown off last week as a more minimalist version of the popular friction drive conversion kit. Read more…
The Kia EV2 looks like a perfect fit as an affordable electric hot hatch, but there’s a catch
Is the EV2 GT the affordable electric hot hatch we’ve been waiting for? Kia hinted that one is on the way, but it might look and feel a little different from Kia’s other electric GT models. Read more…
This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds
The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version. The new Pikeboost 2 Lite was shown off last week as a more minimalist version of the popular friction drive conversion kit. Read more…
The Kia EV2 looks like a perfect fit as an affordable electric hot hatch, but there’s a catch
Is the EV2 GT the affordable electric hot hatch we’ve been waiting for? Kia hinted that one is on the way, but it might look and feel a little different from Kia’s other electric GT models. Read more…
Hyundai Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Service. Can It Win Where Cruise Failed?
CES 2026 was a coming-out party for Hyundai’s Motional robotaxi division. It aims to compete with Waymo, but it has a lot of catching up to do. Lire la suite…
New Jersey buys Beam Global EV ARC systems to support resilient workplace charging
Beam Global makes portable off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems. Some of the company’s most reliable customers are government agencies and municipalities. Now the New Jersey Department of the Treasury has purchased multiple EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems through a competitive public bid using Beam Global’s General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract. This… Read more…
BASF tests Ultramid polyamide for EV under-hood coolant exposure, projecting 100,000-plus-hour life
BASF has reported new durability test results for a glass fiber-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid polyamide grade aimed at eMobility under-hood components exposed to coolant. EV operating profiles and frequent battery charging processes increase the required service life of plastics in vehicles under the hood to 45,000 to 55,000 hours at operating temperature, compared with 5,000 hours… Read more…
Mazda brings its CX-6e SUV to Europe
Mazda is trying something different with its newest car. The Japanese carmaker just showed off a new vehicle called the CX-6e at the Brussels Motor Show. This new model is an electric SUV, apparently made specifically for drivers in Europe. But actually, the car is not entirely new – it is based on the technically identical EZ-60, built and sold… Read more…
PEM develops reservation tool for hydrogen refuelling stations
Germany has only a few dozen hydrogen refueling stations—and many of them frequently experience outages or are dismantled. To improve reliability for logistics companies looking to deploy fuel cell trucks, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a solution. Read more…
Disappointed with Hess and MAN: Zurich Transport Services tender for 100 electric buses
Zurich Public Transport (VBZ) plans to tender the purchase of up to 100 electric buses this month. Originally, VBZ could have ordered a large portion of the buses without a tender from Hess and MAN, as options from previous purchases remain open. However, VBZ is dissatisfied with both suppliers. Read more…
Mercedes delivers fewer battery-electric cars over 2025
Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 197,300 battery-electric vehicles in 2025, four per cent fewer than in 2024. The decline was even greater in the passenger car segment, where the growth in electric vans could not fully compensate for weak electric car sales. Read more…
The Company At The Heart Of The Autonomous Car Wars Isn’t A Car Company At All
Is Nvidia about to become the real king of self-driving? Plus: Polestar squeezes out a win, and Stellantis ponders life after PHEVs. Lire la suite…
