Ireland has expanded its Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) grant scheme to accelerate the uptake of electric trucks and buses. Companies can now access up to €500,000 per year for vehicle purchases and up to €300,000 for charging infrastructure as the government aims to support fleet electrification. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) announced this week that it has completed a court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes’ brand, intellectual property, inventory, and certain operating assets. Read more…
Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO
It’s not just about emissions, and it’s not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels, and construction crews that promise quiet, emissions-free job sites are winning the work. Read more…
SPAC attack: Einride bets $1.35B that their SPAC will be different
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking group Einride has made progress on its plan to take the company’s stock public through a $1.35 billion SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III following a $113 million oversubscribed capital raise. Read more…
Zeekr to launch upgraded 009 electric MPV in Q2
Zeekr will launch the updated 009 in the second quarter, upgrading to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture and Nvidia’s new-generation autonomous driving chip.
The Zeekr 009 is currently the brand’s flagship MPV model, with a current starting price of 439,000 yuan ($63,620).
NextStar Energy opens battery cell plant in Canada
The joint venture NextStar Energy, founded by Stellantis and LG Energy Solution (LGES), has inaugurated its cell factory in Windsor, Canada. However, for the time being, only cells for stationary battery storage systems are being manufactured there—and Stellantis has already withdrawn as a partner. Read more…
Steyr Automotive to assemble electric and diesel trucks for Sinotruk
Steyr Automotive has started contract manufacturing of trucks for the Chinese manufacturer Sinotruk in Austria. The company assembles ‘diesel-powered and fully electric models in various variants,’ as announced by Steyr Automotive. Sinotruk is considered China’s largest truck manufacturer. Read more…
Ford’s Smallest EV Gets More Range And Hands-Free Highway Driving
The Ford Puma Gen-E gets a bigger battery and BlueCruise just one year after its debut. Lire la suite…
BMW tests the new electric i3 at the frozen edge of the world
The BMW 3 Series has been a favorite for drivers who love a sporty ride for fifty years. That’s a huge number but now, a major change is coming to this famous car. BMW is getting ready to launch its first all-electric sedan based on an entirely new platform called the “Neue Klasse.” The new BMW i3 is the second… Read more…
Is Mercedes-Benz planning a new EV platform based on Geely technology?
China’s Geely Group has been one of the largest single shareholders in Mercedes-Benz for years, yet technological cooperation between the two companies has so far remained limited. Reports from China now suggest this could change, although the German manufacturer has denied the claims. Read more…
BYD launches 2026 Yangwang lineup with next-gen blade battery
BYD launched the 2026 Yangwang U7, U8, and U8L models, applying the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology to its most high-end products.
The new models are priced from 658,000 yuan to 1.3 million yuan, serving as an important platform for BYD to showcase its core technologies.
Xpeng expands dual-powertrain lineup with G6 extended-range model
Xpeng has launched the extended-range version of the G6 SUV starting at 186,800 yuan ($27,080), with a combined range of up to 1,704 kilometers.
The new model features a standard 800V high-voltage platform and tiered paid options for advanced driving features.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils Tai 3 and Tai 7 flash-charging editions, launch set for Mar 13
Both Tai 3 and Tai 7 EV flash-charging variants feature the second-generation blade battery and ultra-fast charging technology.
More details regarding these two models will be revealed at the dedicated launch event on March 13.
Tesla raises Cybertruck AWD price by $10,000 just days after launch
Tesla has increased the price of the Cybertruck AWD in the US to $69,990 only ten days after introducing the new entry-level version at $59,990. Delivery timelines have naturally extended as order volumes increased following the launch. Read more…
EU Council approves 2040 climate target with 90% GHG reduction
The EU has adopted a 2040 interim climate target, committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 1990 levels. At the same time, the introduction of the second EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2) has been postponed by one year and is now scheduled to start in 2028. Read more…
BMW completes winter testing programme for upcoming i3
BMW has completed the final winter testing phase for the upcoming i3 ahead of its design premiere on 18 March. Prototypes of the second model in the Neue Klasse are currently undergoing extensive validation at BMW’s winter testing centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. Read more…
VW Commercial Vehicles Ramps Up Pre-Series Production of the Autonomous ID. Buzz AD
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Hanover plant has now begun ramping up pre-series production of the fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD. Before the end of this year, the first 500 vehicles for projects in Europe and the USA are to be manufactured. Series production of the ID. Buzz AD is set to begin in 2027. Read more…
California dad hit with felony after son runs red light, crashes illegal electric motorbike
A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally. Read more…
The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now
Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range. Lire la suite…
BYD launches Seal 07 EV and updated Sealion 06 EV, both equipped with 2nd-gen blade battery and flash-charging
The Seal 07 EV and the 2026 Sealion 06 EV are among the first models to be equipped with the second-generation blade battery and flash-charging technology.
The Seal 07 EV sedan has a starting price of 169,900 ($24,600) yuan.
