The fast charging park is located at Nuevos Ministerios car park and offers between 175kw and 350kW charging points. 22 of the charging bays are operated by Iberdrola and BP Pulse, with the remaining 18 being Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
Dachser adds more eActros 600 trucks to fleet
Logistics provider Dachser has taken delivery of seven eActros 600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The fully electric vehicles will be used for long-distance transport from several locations. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi Expands To San Francisco–With Drivers Behind The Wheel
It’s more taxi than robotaxi, at least for now. Lire la suite…
BMW goes all in on electric cars as financial headwinds mount
The folks in Munich are navigating a tricky road. While the BMW Group managed to sell over 1.2 million cars in the first half of 2025, keeping sales stable, its profits tell a different story. The German automaker reported pre-tax earnings of over €5.7 billion, but that figure is a big drop from the same period last year. The culprit?… Read more…
Kia takes the EV4 to the Nürburgring
Kia has completed rigorous battery and endurance testing with the EV4 and its battery system in a combination of track testing at the Nürburgring and public roads in Germany. Read more…
ZF reveals roadmap for restructuring the powertrain division
The supplier’s management team has agreed on a roadmap for restructuring the powertrain division with the works council and IG Metal. The social partners intend to define measures to make the division more profitable by the end of September. These are likely to be tough cuts. Read more…
CATL on track for battery swapping rollout goals
CATL reports it has so far built 400 battery swap stations for EVs in China. It believes it is well on the way to achieving its goal of 1000 stations by the end of this year. Read more…
BYD Yangwang begins pre-sales of U8L SUV, starting at $180,700
The Yangwang U8L is priced from RMB 1.3 million ($180,700) for pre-sales, higher than the U8’s starting price of RMB 1.098 million.
The U8L is a longer version of the U8 and one of the most expensive models available in China from a domestic automaker.
François Provost appointed new CEO of Renault Group
The French carmaker Renault has named François Provost as its new CEO, succeeding Luca de Meo, who stepped down to join luxury group Kering. Provost, who has been with Renault for 23 years, most recently served as Chief Procurement Officer and co-founded the EV unit Ampere alongside de Meo. Read more…
Asahi Kasei supplies battery separators to Toyota subsidiary
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Tsusho for the supply of lithium-ion battery separators in North America. The two Japanese companies aim to strengthen their US supply chains with this move. Read more…
Vingroup brands agree cooperation with MERALCO in Philippines
The Vingroup brands V-Green and Green GSM Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MERALCO, the Philippine’s largest power distribution company. It will see the three parties research and implement solutions for EV adoption, including e-taxi services and public charging networks. Read more…
Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Rare EV With Over 350 Miles Of Range At Half Price
Remember the Fisker Ocean? There are still dealers out there with brand-new models in stock, and they can’t wait to get rid of them. Lire la suite…
Cadillac Fixed The Lyriq’s Jerky Charge Door, But Now There’s A New Problem
The Lyriq’s motorized charge port door used to open like it had never been oiled. Now, it’s smooth as butter. Lire la suite…
SK On and SK Enmove to merge in electrification push
SK Innovation merges its EV battery subsidiary SK On with cooling and lubricants unit SK Enmove to streamline operations and improve financial resilience. A capital raise of 8 trillion South Korean won (about 5 billion euros) supports growth in electrification and energy solutions. Read more…
Ford Model e losses widen despite doubling revenue in Q2/2025
Ford’s electric vehicle division posted a $1.3 billion loss in Q2, with revenue up 105% year-on-year. Ford Model e remains under pressure from tariffs and investment costs, as the company presses forward with its EV strategy. Read more…
Tesla plans a smaller Cybertruck version in the future
During a Tesla investors’ event, the head of engineering, Lars Moravy, teased the Tesla Roadster, fueling speculations that Tesla’s supercar will finally arrive by the end of this year. During his speech, however, he also hinted at a smaller Cybertruck. Of course, the smaller Cybertruck isn’t planned to arrive anytime soon, but it confirms Tesla’s plans to make one in… Read more…
Tata Motors to acquire Iveco in €3.8Bn deal
Tata Motors and Iveco Group have announced a definitive agreement that will see the Indian automotive major acquire the European commercial vehicle manufacturer through a recommended all-cash voluntary public tender offer. The goal is to create a commercial vehicle “global champion” with a combined presence across Europe, India, and the Americas, with a focus on sustainable and zero-emission transport. Read more…
Drone maker DJI’s electric bikes launch today in the US
The e-bike industry has seen its fair share of unexpected players over the years, but today marks the US debut of one of the most interesting newcomers yet: drone giant DJI. Through its electric bike-focused subsidiary, Amflow, DJI has officially launched its first e-bikes in the US market, the Amflow PL Carbon and Amflow PL Carbon Pro, and they’re not messing around. Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in Nepal
The Sealion 07 is named Sealion 7 in Nepal and is BYD’s sixth model there.
BYD sold 90,049 vehicles overseas in June, marking its seventh consecutive month of record sales.
CATL has built over 400 swap stations for passenger cars
CATL said that the goal of reaching 1,000 battery swap stations for passenger vehicles by the end of this year is achievable.
CATL currently has about 100 battery swap stations for heavy-duty trucks, with plans to expand to around 300 by year-end.
