Fastned has commissioned its 50th fast-charging station in Germany, located in Werl-Büderich in North Rhine-Westphalia. The site offers ultra-fast charging close to major motorways and is part of the federal Deutschlandnetz rollout. Read more…
Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser EV: a big step for small electric SUVs
The Toyota badge has always stood for reliability and practical design – many of us grew up understanding that “reliability” and “Toyota” were essentially the same word. Now, the world’s largest automaker is bringing those traits to a new corner of the market. Toyota has officially launched the Urban Cruiser EV, calling this new model an “authentic” entry-level SUV. The… Read more…
BYD to build additional e-bus factory in Brazil
BYD plans to build a new factory in Brazil within the next three years, as rising demand for e-buses has exhausted existing production capacity. Read more…
For the i3: BMW says Munich plant ready for Neue Klasse
Following the iX3 from the new Debrecen plant, BMW plans to start producing electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse at its Munich plant from 2026—including the i3 sedan and later the i3 Touring estate. The company has now completed the final functional tests of the new facilities. Read more…
Hongqi, FAW’s luxury brand, to sell electric vehicles with solid-state batteries from 2027
The industry continues to await the mass production of solid-state batteries, which are expected to offer higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety compared to conventional batteries. Now, reports from China suggest that this technology could be implemented in electric vehicles of FAW’s Hongqi brand by the end of 2027. Hongqi is known for its state limousines. Read more…
EnBW and Alpitronic deepen partnership
EnBW and Alpitronic continue to work closely together. A goal of the cooperation is the further expansion of a reliable and nationwide fast-charging infrastructure and a development partnership. Read more…
Tesla opens its third charging hub in India
Tesla has announced the opening of its third charging hub in India in Gurugram, Haryana, a satellite city of the national capital New Delhi. The move comes just weeks after the opening of India’s first all-in-one Tesla Centre in the city at the end of last month. Read more…
Nottingham completes electric bus rollout
Nottingham City Transport has finished electrifying its entire single decker bus fleet, following the recent delivery of a final 14 electric buses. It is now looking to convert its double decker fleet to electric. Read more…
Windrose sets sights on powering 5% of the world’s trucks by 2030
Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…
Windrose sets sights on powering 5% of the world’s trucks by 2030
Earlier this year, there were rumours that the Chinese e-truck manufacturer was bankrupt. But that is not true, CEO Wen Han. Instead, Windrose Technology has big plans for the future. It is sharpening its strategy beyond selling its own battery-electric trucks. The company wants at least five per cent of the world’s trucks to be powered by Windrose technology designs by 2030. The plan rests on a global platform, ‘Windrose Parks’ and partnerships with charging and service providers. Read more…
Tesla faces potential California sales ban over self-driving labels
Tesla is again in hot water, this time with California regulators regarding how it describes its driver-assistance technology. An administrative law judge ruled that the company should have its sales license suspended for 30 days. This decision comes after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) argued that the automaker used confusing language to market its famous “Autopilot” and “Full… Read more…
Tesla faces potential California sales ban over self-driving labels
Tesla is again in hot water, this time with California regulators regarding how it describes its driver-assistance technology. An administrative law judge ruled that the company should have its sales license suspended for 30 days. This decision comes after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) argued that the automaker used confusing language to market its famous “Autopilot” and “Full… Read more…
Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems Eder leaves Mercedes-Benz
Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…
Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems Eder leaves Mercedes-Benz
Torsten Eder, Head of Electrified Powertrain Systems at Mercedes-Benz, will leave the company on May 1, 2026, at his own request. His successor has already been appointed. Additionally, there are further changes in the carmaker’s top management, including in the design department. Read more…
QuantumScape secures top 10 automaker as customer
Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…
QuantumScape secures top 10 automaker as customer
Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has secured another customer in the automotive industry: The California-based solid-state battery specialist is not yet allowed to disclose the specific company. However, this much is clear: It is a development agreement with one of the world’s top ten automakers. Read more…
Brussels gives green light for e-truck charging hubs on German motorways
The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…
Brussels gives green light for e-truck charging hubs on German motorways
The European Commission has granted state aid approval for the construction of commercial vehicle charging stations at unmanaged rest areas along German motorways. The federal government plans to subsidise e-truck chargers with up to €1.6 billion. Read more…
BYD announces official entry into Iraq with Shark 6 pickup launch
In November, BYD Shark sold 3,594 units overseas, bringing its cumulative sales from January to November to 38,266 units.
BYD now offers eight models in Iraq, including four PHEV models and four BEV models.
After strategy shift: Ford cancels battery order with LGES
Ford has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar battery supply contract with South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The reason is simple. Following the cancellation of several electric vehicle plans, the US carmaker no longer needs the batteries it ordered. Read more…
