Finnish charging station manufacturer Kempower has unveiled its new product, the Mega Satellite Flex – the company’s first dispenser to combine an MCS and CCS connector. Read more…
Relaxed CO₂ targets for HGV manufacturers come into force
As expected, the European Union has now relaxed the rules for CO₂ fleet targets for heavy-duty vehicles. The thinktank ICCT fears that this could result in approximately 200,000 fewer electric trucks being sold in the EU over the next decade than previously anticipated. Read more…
First drive in the new Cupra Born: more than just a compact electric sports model?
The VW ID.3 and Cupra Born are kindred spirits, using the same technology and built together in Zwickau. Until now, the Born mainly looked more athletic without actually being more dynamic. With the facelift, Cupra has sharpened the Born – in both design and technology. Whether this allows the Born to stand out from the ID.3 Neo becomes clear in first driving impressions. Read more…
This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works
Brembo’s new fluid-free, brake-by-wire system is a big departure, and it’s already coming in a production car. Read More…
Tesla China April wholesale sales jump year-on-year but slip from March
Tesla China’s wholesale volume stood at 79,478 vehicles in April, up 35.96% year-on-year. Read more…
Three Midwest manufacturers form Dielectric Manufacturing Group, targeting EV busbar and components market
Dielectric Manufacturing Group forms from three Midwest firms to supply precision EV busbar and component solutions for electric vehicle OEMs. Read more…
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “production” electric vehicles. A Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package equipped with the new Manthey Kit lapped the 12.94-mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes. Read more…
The Lexus TZ is a 3-row luxury EV SUV with 300 mi range, but it’s missing something [Images]
Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, introduced its first all-electric three-row SUV, set to go head-to-head with the Hyundai IONIQ 9, Volvo EX90, and Rivian R1S. The new 2027 Lexus TZ looks nice, but it’s missing one thing. Read more…
BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 100,000+ orders in 2 weeks, and it costs under $40K
The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) on a single charge and features BYD’s new 5-minute Flash Charging. Read more…
Nio provides 1 million battery swaps during May Day holiday
From April 30 to May 6, Nio’s 3,839 battery swap stations completed 1,031,469 battery swap services. Read more…
USA: Kia cuts EV6 prices and adds Plug & Charge for 2026
Kia has reduced prices across the 2026 EV6 line-up in the US while adding new charging features such as Plug & Charge and a dual-voltage charging cable as standard. The electric crossover now starts at $37,900. Read more…
Togg to adopt CATL’s Bedrock Chassis
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has secured its first customer outside China for its EV chassis named ‘Bedrock’, thanks to a partnership with Turkish automaker Togg. Togg now plans to use the platform to develop its new B-segment vehicle family. Read more…
ChargePilot now available as a standalone product
ChargePilot, the charging and energy management system from The Mobility House Solutions, is now available across Europe as a standalone product. The manufacturer-independent system is known for its ability to connect e-fleets and energy systems within a smart interface. Read more…
BYD Datang SUV hits 100,000 pre-orders as brand expands high-end lineup
This comes just two weeks after the Datang SUV began pre-sales on April 24. Read more…
Ford and Geely move closer to a major EV deal in Spain
Ford has a huge factory in Valencia, Spain, but it has a problem. The site is underutilized and does not produce enough vehicles to stay profitable. To fix this, Ford is in very advanced talks with Geely, the large Chinese company that owns Volvo. The two companies want to strike a deal that would change how the Valencia plant operates.… Read more…
Spain subsidises construction of nearly 3,000 charging points
Spain’s government has announced over €100 million euros in funding for electromobility, primarily for charging stations along key traffic corridors. The ‘Moves Corredores’ funding programme aims to create nearly 3,000 new charging points. Read more…
Fraunhofer IZM elevates SiC inverters to a new performance level
A research team at Fraunhofer IZM has developed a compact and cost-effective inverter on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Delivering 500kW of output at 99 per cent efficiency, developers say the device occupies just one liter of volume and is relatively inexpensive. Read more…
Zenobe launches partnership with Australian logistics group
The Australian logistics firm Winning Group is set to deploy 30 electric trucks in Sydney and Melbourne, under a partnership with the fleet electrification firm Zenobe. The deployment is being backed financially by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Read more…
MAXIMA project reports affordable axial flux motor development
The EU-funded MAXIMA project (Modular AXIal flux Motor for Automotive) aims to design a cost-effective and adaptable axial flux motor for electric vehicles, delivering higher performance while reducing reliance on permanent magnets. The project has now announced that it has reached its first milestones. Read more…
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles and it might actually make sense
One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the old-school riding experience, especially for off-road riders. Read more…
