Beam Global makes portable off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems. Some of the company’s most reliable customers are government agencies and municipalities. Now the New Jersey Department of the Treasury has purchased multiple EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems through a competitive public bid using Beam Global’s General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract. This… Read more…
BASF tests Ultramid polyamide for EV under-hood coolant exposure, projecting 100,000-plus-hour life
BASF has reported new durability test results for a glass fiber-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid polyamide grade aimed at eMobility under-hood components exposed to coolant. EV operating profiles and frequent battery charging processes increase the required service life of plastics in vehicles under the hood to 45,000 to 55,000 hours at operating temperature, compared with 5,000 hours… Read more…
Mazda brings its CX-6e SUV to Europe
Mazda is trying something different with its newest car. The Japanese carmaker just showed off a new vehicle called the CX-6e at the Brussels Motor Show. This new model is an electric SUV, apparently made specifically for drivers in Europe. But actually, the car is not entirely new – it is based on the technically identical EZ-60, built and sold… Read more…
PEM develops reservation tool for hydrogen refuelling stations
Germany has only a few dozen hydrogen refueling stations—and many of them frequently experience outages or are dismantled. To improve reliability for logistics companies looking to deploy fuel cell trucks, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a solution. Read more…
Disappointed with Hess and MAN: Zurich Transport Services tender for 100 electric buses
Zurich Public Transport (VBZ) plans to tender the purchase of up to 100 electric buses this month. Originally, VBZ could have ordered a large portion of the buses without a tender from Hess and MAN, as options from previous purchases remain open. However, VBZ is dissatisfied with both suppliers. Read more…
Mercedes delivers fewer battery-electric cars over 2025
Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 197,300 battery-electric vehicles in 2025, four per cent fewer than in 2024. The decline was even greater in the passenger car segment, where the growth in electric vans could not fully compensate for weak electric car sales. Read more…
The Company At The Heart Of The Autonomous Car Wars Isn’t A Car Company At All
Is Nvidia about to become the real king of self-driving? Plus: Polestar squeezes out a win, and Stellantis ponders life after PHEVs. Lire la suite…
Harbinger’s plan to conquer an underserved segment of the electric truck market
If you build it at price parity, they will buy Charged has been covering the electric truck market for a decade, and we’ve seen a lot of startup truckmakers come and go. The market is developing at a painfully slow pace—lots of pilots, but few large-scale deployments. The major OEMs haven’t fared any better with… Read more…
Good-bye tariffs: EU publishes guidance on minimum price mechanism with China
The EU and China report a breakthrough in negotiations on minimum prices for China-made electric cars imported into the EU. These minimum prices are intended to replace the current tariffs. The EU has already drawn up guidance aimed at Chinese importers with instructions on price undertakings. Read more…
Rivian May Have Botched A Suspension Service, So It’s Recalling 20,000 EVs
Rivian revised the service procedure, but the old way of doing things could lead to the separation of a rear toe link joint. Lire la suite…
Xpeng aims for up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026, plans to launch 4 new models, report says
Xpeng targets 550,000 to 600,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing growth of about 28.1% to 39.7%.
Xpeng will launch four new SUV models this year, including two from the Mona lineup.
Kia turns up the volume with three new GT models
Buying one of the smaller electric cars from Kia always meant you had to accept a calm, quiet ride. The basic versions of the EV3, EV4, and EV5 were built for comfort, not for speed. They came with a single motor and front-wheel drive. That setup is great for the boring everyday tasks, but it does not make a driver… Read more…
New Jersey awards $32 million for electric buses and charging
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection has awarded nearly $32 million to support the rollout of electric school buses and publicly accessible charging infrastructure. The funding covers 53 battery-electric buses and more than 130 fast-charging ports across the state. Read more…
CATL opens large aftermarket centre in Saudi Arabia
Chinese battery giant CATL has opened its first Ning Service Experience Center in the Middle East. The company has chosen the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the location. The facility offers comprehensive customer service. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in 2025: BYD leads with 27.2%, Tesla 5th with 4.9%
Both BYD and Tesla saw year-on-year declines in their 2025 retail sales in China.
In overall passenger vehicle retail sales, BYD ranked first with a 14.7% market share, while Geely ranked second with 11.0%.
Stellantis ends Jeep and Chrysler PHEV production in North America
Stellantis has officially discontinued all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold under its Jeep and Chrysler brands in North America. Production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV ended with the 2025 model year, confirming a complete exit from PHEV offerings in the US market. Read more…
Mercedes pauses Level 3 driving assistance – for now
As the first German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has long offered a Level 3 driving assistant (‘hands-off, eyes off’) in the S-Class and its electric counterpart, the EQS. However, the new version will likely only feature a Level 2 system instead. Read more…
Astemo plans synchronous reluctance motor for 2030
The joint venture Astemo, a collaboration between Hitachi and Honda, has developed a new motor for battery-electric vehicles that completely eliminates the use of rare earth materials. The development is based on a synchronous reluctance motor system. However, it will take some time before it reaches production maturity. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘New’ Model Y Can Go Over 400 Miles In Europe
Tesla claims the newly introduced EV is its most efficient Model Y yet. However, you’ll have to settle for a decontented car. Lire la suite…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
