As promised last month, VW has now unveiled the ID.3 Neo. It comes with a new name in order to (hopefully) differentiate it in people’s minds from the many issues the non-Neo ID.3 faced. The ID.3 Neo comes with three motor/battery pairing options: a 125kW/170PS motor paired with a 50kWh (net) battery, a 140kW/190PS motor paired with a 58kWh (net)… Read more…
Volvo Trucks unveils its new generation of electric HGVs
Volvo Trucks entered the electric truck segment early, but Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now stepping up pressure on the Volvo Group’s market leadership in Europe. The Swedish manufacturer responded by stepping up its own efforts: alongside a new long-haul electric truck, the company is significantly extending the range of its existing electric truck lineup by 57 per cent. Read more…
IBU-tec reports progress on plant construction for LFP battery material in Germany
IBU-tec celebrates the topping-out ceremony for a new spray tower at its Bitterfeld-Wolfen site in Germany. The tower is part of a facility for that aims to initiate large-scale production of European LFP battery materials. The facility will be a major supplier for Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo. Read more…
Rivian plant in Illinois receives second-life battery energy storage system
California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is constructing a stationary battery storage system in collaboration with Redwood Materials at its plant in Normal, Illinois, USA. The storage system is designed for peak shaving and will utilize used batteries from Rivian vehicles. Read more…
Fastned sells over 55 GWh of electricity in first quarter
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned achieved new records in charging revenue and energy delivered in the first quarter of 2026. Fastned supplied a total of 55.6 GWh of renewable energy to electric vehicle drivers in Europe and the UK. Read more…
ByteDance bringing Doubao AI to car cabins in new tech rivalry
ByteDance is developing a deeply customized smart cabin solution based on its Doubao AI model, working closely with automaker Seres. Read more…
Ford restructures EV division – Doug Field departs
Ford has announced plans to restructure its loss-making electric vehicle division, Model e. The critical team for electric vehicles, digital, and design will be integrated into another department. The US company will also lose the manager who built the team. Read more…
After ID.4 production halt: Volkswagen writes down around €500 million in US business
Volkswagen is reportedly accepting a write-down of several hundred million euros for the production halt of the ID.4 at its US plant in Chattanooga. Analysts estimate the financial burden for the first quarter to exceed 500 million euros. Read more…
Stellantis reportedly seeks partnerships with additional Chinese OEMs
Stellantis is reportedly considering a partnership with Dongfeng that would include joint automobile production in Europe and China. According to a report, discussions are also underway with Xiaomi and Xpeng. If these negotiations succeed, Stellantis would further strengthen its ties with Chinese manufacturers. Read more…
“Anyone who applies for an electric bus should also receive a grant.” – Tim Dahlmann-Resing, VAG
At the Mobility Move in Berlin, Tim Dahlmann-Resing outlines how VAG Nürnberg is scaling its e-bus fleet—and why he sees batteries as the clear choice. His key demand: every operator investing in electric buses should receive funding. Read more…
‘No Way’: New Nissan GT-R Won’t Be An EV, But A Hybrid Is Inevitable
Fans love the iconic GT-R for a lot of reasons, including Nissan’s decision to stick to a gas-only solution. That’s about to change. Read More…
Svolt begins mass production of 80-kWh high-capacity PHEV battery
Svolt said it is the largest-capacity battery for PHEV models to date. Read more…
This may be the most affordable new electric cargo bike yet
Cargo e-bikes have quickly become one of the most practical segments of the electric bicycle world, offering car-replacing utility at a fraction of the cost of owning and operating a vehicle. But while they’re cheaper than cars, they’re still not exactly cheap. Read more…
Ford’s Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too
Gas cars used to be the base for EVs. Now, new EVs are helping automakers make more efficient hybrids. Read More…
Nissan in talks with Chery to build cars at UK plant, report says
Nissan aims to boost the utilization rate at its Sunderland plant, which currently stands at just 50%. Read more…
CATL jumps in Hong Kong trading on strong earnings
CATL shares jumped 9% in early Hong Kong trading on Thursday, following the release of its first-quarter earnings. Read more…
EPC launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for light EVs and robotics
Efficient Power Conversion launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for robotics and light EVs, boosting efficiency and switching speed with EPC2361 devices. Read more…
Smart sets Apr 22 for global debut of #2 concept and new #6 sedan
The Smart #6 is the brand’s largest hybrid sedan to date, while the #2 heralds the return of the all-electric two-seater. Read more…
Slate raises $650 million, says low-cost electric pickup remains on track for late 2026
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund production of its low-cost electric pickup, targeting late 2026 deliveries and Tesla Supercharger compatibility. Read more…
Transense to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing tech for Cummins heavy-duty EV motor
Transense Technologies supplies SAWsense tech for Cummins’ smart heavy-duty EV motor, enhancing real-time torque and temperature sensing. Read more…
