Xiaomi has, for quite a long time now, told us that it plans to start selling its cars in Europe next year. If you’ve been hoping for a more concrete timeline, we have that for you today, although it’s still rather vague – just less vague than before. Basically, the company plans to launch its sales in Europe in the… Read more…
Nio Onvo L80 5-seat SUV opens pre-sales below L90 price, set for May 15 launch
The Onvo L80 is available for pre-sales starting at 245,800 yuan ($35,940) including the battery pack, 7.52% lower than the L90. Read more…
E.ON and partners launch subscription-based truck charging package
Energy provider E.ON is partnering with finance specialist Neot and its shareholder Mitsui to introduce a subscription model for truck charging infrastructure across Europe. Billing is based on a fixed price per kilowatt-hour or a flexible ‘Time-of-Use’ tariff. Read more…
Hyundai and partners plan H₂ bus ecosystem in Seoul
Hyundai is collaborating with transportation companies and other stakeholders in the Seoul metropolitan area to advance the introduction of hydrogen-electric city buses. Among other measures, natural gas stations are to be converted to hydrogen. Read more…
VW ID.3 now Germany’s most popular battery-electric car
The ID.3 has long been among the top vehicles in the German Federal Motor Transport Authority’s monthly registration figures. However, the Tesla Model Y always led the way – that is, until January 1, 2026, when the Volkswagen took the top spot. Read more…
HyProMag inaugurates rare earth recycling plant
One of Europe’s first recycling plants for rare earth metals has opened in Pforzheim. The recycling process involves treating magnet scrap with hydrogen to produce a neodymium-iron-boron alloy powder. This recycled alloy powder is then used to manufacture sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnet blocks. Read more…
A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks
Bollinger Motors went belly up last year, and its inventory is being auctioned off, potentially at great prices. Read More…
BYD’s iconic Han EV gets major upgrade with second-gen Blade Battery and flash charging
BYD launched the Han EV flash charging edition with a starting price of 179,800 yuan ($26,290). Read more…
VW subsidiary Moia expands autonomous shuttles to Orlando
Volkswagen Group’s mobility brand Moia is partnering with Beep, a provider of shared autonomous mobility services based in Orlando, Florida. The goal is to establish a fleet of 5,000 autonomous vehicles for public transportation. Read more…
Hongqi eyes European collaboration with Stellantis
Hongqi, a brand owned by Chinese state-owned automaker FAW, is reportedly in talks with Stellantis to manufacture vehicles in one of Stellantis’ Spanish plants as part of its expansion into Europe. Read more…
Nio upgrades EVs to 900 volts using Onsemi chips
Nio is deepening its strategic partnership with the US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi. The goal is to accelerate the transition from 400-volt to 900-volt architectures in Nio’s EVs by leveraging Onsemi’s EliteSiC M3e technology. Read more…
PV5 electric van sales are so hot, Kia is ramping up production plans
The new PV5 is Kia’s first entry into the commercial vehicle space, and the company had ambitious plans to sell some 4,000 of the boxy EVs to UK fleets in 2026. Well, it’s April – and it looks like Kia is going to have to build a lot more than that if it’s going to meet demand. Read more…
The uncomfortable reality behind Rivian’s new ‘billion-dollar’ e-bike brand
A billion-dollar valuation is a headline that’s hard to ignore. And when it’s attached to a new e-bike brand spun out of a company like Rivian, it’s even harder not to get swept up in the excitement. Read more…
Ford’s Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile
With no less than 2,200 horsepower going to the rear wheels, engineers had to use a transmission that is usually used in gas cars. Read More…
Geely signs distribution deal to enter Austrian market
First vehicles, including the Geely E5 and Starray EM-i, are expected to hit the Austrian market in the second quarter of 2026. Read more…
CATL raises nearly €4.3 billion in Hong Kong share sale
Nearly a year after its Hong Kong listing, CATL has raised nearly €4.3 billion in a share sale, with proceeds set to fund global production expansion as well as R&D. Read more…
FAW Hongqi reportedly seeks European manufacturing base via Stellantis partnership
FAW Hongqi is in talks with Stellantis to utilize its Spanish plant to accelerate European expansion. Read more…
Hyundai’s China survival plan hinges on 20 new electrified models
Hyundai is revamping its China product roadmap with the Ioniq brand, planning to launch 20 new NEV models within five years to target a sales volume of 500,000 units by 2030. Read more…
BYD Denza launches second-gen D9 with ultra-fast charging to defend MPV market share
The updated Denza D9 starts at 359,800 yuan ($52,730) and continues to offer both BEV and PHEV options. Read more…
Humble raises $24 million in seed funding to develop an autonomous Class 8 electric truck
Humble raises $24 million seed funding to develop an autonomous Class 8 electric truck designed for freight with advanced AV and EV technology. Read more…
