Denza will hold a global launch event for the Denza Z at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9. Read more…
AVL and CEER expand EV collaboration
The Austrian development service provider AVL and Saudi EV manufacturer CEER are deepening their partnership: in a letter of intent, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to jointly advance the development of new EVs and the establishment of an automotive ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Read more…
Mars and Rewe deploy 47 battery-electric trucks on pilot corridor
Food giant Mars and grocery retailer Rewe have announced their first continuous test corridor where goods are transported electrically. The e-truck routes cover routes from Mars’ food factories through storage to Rewe’s consumer markets. Read more…
McMurtry unveils production version of its electric racing car, Spéirling Pure
McMurtry Automotive has unveiled the final production version of its electric single-seater race car, the Spéirling PURE. According to the manufacturer, the vehicle has been comprehensively revised compared to the prototypes used since 2024. Key innovations include a larger 100kWh battery, new electric motors, and an advanced fan system. Read more…
Iberdrola and BP Pulse’s joint venture adopts Driivz platform
The joint charging venture between Iberdrola and BP Pulse is migrating to Driivz’s software platform to manage its approximately 2,500 fast and ultra-fast charging stations in Spain and Portugal. According to Driivz, the move is of strategic significance. Read more…
More US cities are getting Voltpost’s lamppost EV chargers
Voltpost is partnering with EV charging services company InCharge Energy to roll out more of its lamppost and utility pole EV chargers across the US, starting with deployments in New York, Connecticut, and California. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) launches 75M-share sale to raise ~$1.5B for R2 push
Rivian has commenced an underwritten public offering of 75 million shares of common stock, a raise worth roughly $1.5 billion based on the stock’s recent price. Read more…
Kia’s EV push is paying off with a full lineup from entry-level electric SUVs to vans
Kia’s growing lineup of electric vehicles, ranging from affordable SUVs to vans, helped power the automaker to its best first-half sales performance on record. Read more…
Ex-Tesla Optimus scientist unveils European humanoid robot startup
A scientist who worked on Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is now building a rival of his own — in Europe, not Silicon Valley. Read more…
POSCO and Hyundai partner to develop 6.5% silicon electrical steel for EV motors
POSCO and Hyundai lead a consortium to develop 6.5% silicon electrical steel for more efficient EV drive motors, advancing motor manufacturing technology. Read more…
Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecasts after production exceeds expectations
Rivian built and delivered around 12,000 more electric vehicles in Q2 than initially projected at the beginning of the year. This has prompted the US Volkswagen partner to revise its 2026 forecast upward – to 65,000 to 70,000 vehicle deliveries. Read more…
GM issues US recall of 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq SUVs
GM has issued a nationwide recall of 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq eSUVs in the US, and halted shipments of new models. This is due to a fault in the third-row seating that could reportedly trap passengers. Read more…
CATL unveils 8C battery specifically for light commercial electric vehicles
CATL has unveiled a light commercial EV battery that it claims can charge from 20 to 80 per cent in less than seven minutes. In parallel, the Chinese battery giant is building a combined network of fast-charging and battery-swapping stations and aims to have 4,000 locations operational in around 190 Chinese cities by the end of this year. Read more…
Hyundai to help roll out nationwide Plug and Charge system in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group has announced a formal partnership with the government of South Korea to expand Plug and Charge technology across the country’s EV charging ecosystem. It aims to make charging simpler by removing the need for cards, apps, or separate authentication steps. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick.
The Rivian R2 should be a pretty good road tripper, according to this independent charging test. Read More…
Voyah’s Xiaomi YU7 rival Passion S to open for pre-orders in late July
The Voyah Passion S is equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 assisted driving system, featuring up to four LiDAR sensors. Read more…
The SUV variant of the Polestar 4 will launch this fall, official teaser confirms
Polestar just teased its upcoming vehicle, the Polestar 4 SUV. The EV is, of course, based on the existing Polestar 4, which is marketed as “Performance SUV Coupe.” The full-fledged SUV, however, is larger, with more cargo space and a rear window. Yes, while the drivers of the regular Polestar 4 rely on the rear-mounted camera for looking back, the… Read more…
Renault to build electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Palencia
Renault apparently plans to expand its Spanish plant in Palencia into a production site for three electric SUVs from 2028. In addition to the new Renault Rafale and the Scenic, the next generation of the electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is expected to roll off the production line there. Read more…
PET bottles could become battery graphite for EVs
Researchers at Penn State University claim to have developed a process that converts PET plastic from beverage bottles into high-quality synthetic graphite. According to the researchers, the material could serve as anode material for lithium-ion batteries in the future, simultaneously recycling plastic waste and meeting the demand for battery graphite. Read more…
JSW Green Mobility acquires Lithium Urban stake
JSW Green Mobility has acquired a strategic stake in Lithium Urban Technologies. The investment will support the growth of Lithium Urban’s EV fleet, with the companies targeting a threefold expansion of the business over the next two years. Read more…
