The BMW Group is launching a completely newly developed digital nervous system for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. It is more intelligent, more powerful and more efficient and will be rolled out for the first time in the models of the Neue Klasse. Four high-performance computers, also called Superbrains,... Read more →

NESCAUM announced that a goal set in 2013 to advance electric vehicles (EVs) has just been achieved. In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by ten state governors, a collective target was set to put 3.3 million electric vehicles on their roads by 2025. Based on NESCAUM’s analysis of the... Read more →

To implement the green transition according to the scenarios developed by the European Commission, Europe will require between 15 and 60% of the world’s supplies of critical metals according to a study conducted by researchers at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Uppsala University, as part of the Fairtrans research... Read more →

Kia Corporation recently unveiled its EV4 and Concept EV2 models at the brand’s 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain. The EV4 is an all-rounder that represents Kia’s first electrified sedan (four-door) and hatchback (five-door), designed to navigate cities and cross continents. The Kia EV4 introduces a new typology for sedans... Read more →

Eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees may soon enjoy Vehicle to Home (V2H) capabilities due to Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Wallbox has announced pre-order availability of the Quasar 2 (including the accompanying Power Recovery Unit), the first compatible bi-directional charger to work with the Kia... Read more →

Nissan commissioned Economist Impact on a survey that targets the future mobility choices of young urban dwellers. The findings, based on responses from 3,750 participants across 15 global cities, reveal younger generations’ preference for electric vehicles, reinforcing Nissan’s ongoing efforts in electrification and commitment to sustainable solutions to meet evolving... Read more →

Chevrolet unveiled the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept at the Mint 400 off-road race, where the truck will also compete in the event as part of the Hall Racing team’s lineup. The Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept joins the team’s Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 race trucks,... Read more →

Volvo introduced the all-electric ES90 sedan. The ES90 is designed to evolve over time and powered by next-generation core computers that represent an eight-fold improvement over the previous generation. It’s the first Volvo car with 800V technology , for a longer range and faster charging than any electric Volvo before.... Read more →

Cadillac continues to expand the segment-leading Escalade lineup with the introduction of the all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL. The ESCALADE IQL features the best of the ESCALADE IQ, plus additional passenger and cargo capacity to meet the lifestyle needs of customers who require extra space. ESCALADE IQL will be sold... Read more →

Volkswagen previewed the ID. EVERY1 concept car—an entry-level all-electric model. Volkswagen will launch the production version in 2027 with a starting price of around €20,000. The ID. 2all will already be launched in the €25,000-class in 2026. Both models are part of the new Electric Urban Car Family with front-wheel... Read more →

ABB Robotics’ third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, in partnership with the leading, global industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, has provided key insights into how automotive manufacturing leaders and key suppliers view EV production objectives. This year’s survey found that overall, automotive manufacturing professionals are optimistic about EV production growth in... Read more →

DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road transport without having to wait for a complete charging network. Fully electric vehicles are the ultimate solution in a sustainable transport system, and the shift... Read more →

Higher charging performance and the increasing relevance of bidirectional charging are key priorities in the ongoing development of on-board chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles. WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH offers thermally conductive silicone potting compounds (materials used to encapsulate and protect electronic componenets), gap fillers and gels that do more than simply enable... Read more →

Blue Bird will present its latest electric- and propane-powered commercial vehicle solutions at Work Truck Week 2025. The industry event takes place on 4–7 March 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Blue Bird will debut the propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis as well as its electric step... Read more →

As the global EV market has expanded, in 2024 more than 17 million units were sold, with Chinese manufacturers aggressively pursuing international opportunities, offering affordable vehicles that often undercut local competitors. As a result, according to rho motion, China holds 62% of the global EV market. Market access for China... Read more →

Among the many executive orders coming from the White House, President Trump signed an executive order to investigate copper imports into the US, citing “significant vulnerabilities” and “increasing reliance on foreign sources”. The United States has ample copper reserves, yet our smelting and refining capacity lags significantly behind global competitors.... Read more →

For several decades, Magna has been a strategic partner to Mercedes-Benz. This collaboration has spanned multiple areas of the vehicle, including powertrain and drivetrain systems, ADAS technologies, body and chassis components, electrification, interior systems, vehicle assembly, and more. This long-term partnership includes the production of more than 500,000 iconic G-class... Read more →

Kia is launching smart charging and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services in select regions of Europe and the United States. This initiative marks the first step in Hyundai Motor Group’s global initiative to advance Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services. Starting in late February, the introduction of Smart Charging in the Netherlands and V2H emergency... Read more →

At bauma, Bosch Engineering is presenting a newly developed high-performance solution for battery voltages of up to 800 volts, which further increases the range of applications for construction machinery. The latest generation of our powerful electric drive system combines high power density, compact dimensions, and optimum efficiency. As a result,... Read more →

DHL 2-Mann-Handling GmbH is expanding its electric fleet in March for low-emission delivery of large and bulky goods on the last mile in parts of Germany. A total of 21 new electric vans will be deployed in Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Berlin, Bavaria, and Baden-Württemberg. The gradual transition to... Read more →

Tula Technology, a leader in propulsion efficiency and developer of Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD), will present the latest results of DMD, in conjunction with BorgWarner, applied to a premium range extended electric vehicle (REEV) at the 13th China International Automobile Propulsion Systems (IAPS) Summit on 4-5 March. DMD is a... Read more →

Resource Innovations (RI), a provider of clean energy solutions, and The Mobility House (TMH), a provider of vehicle-grid integration (VGI) technology, have been selected by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to spearhead a first-of-its-kind statewide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) demonstration program. This two-year initiative will deploy bidirectional charging infrastructure to enhance... Read more →

Mercedes-Benz engineers from the road and racetrack worked in collaboration with Factorial cell engineers to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, resulting in the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery on the road. Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group specializing... Read more →

The California Energy Commission (CEC) released a new medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) station dashboard, showcasing 16,327 charging and hydrogen fueling points for MDHD vehicles across the state. The interactive dashboard, developed with ArcGIS, tracks California’s progress toward having sufficient charging ports and hydrogen fueling nozzles for MDHD... Read more →

In a new Insight, McKinsey consultants suggest that extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) could help smooth the transition from ICE vehicles to BEVs by serving as a bridge technology for consumers while charging infrastructure is improved and expanded and BEVs become more mainstream and cost-competitive in the global marketplace. In their... Read more →

At its Tech Days event in Landshut, BMW provided some initial insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology. Every fully electric Neue Klasse vehicle will enjoy the benefits. The first Neue Klasse model will go into... Read more →

All newly developed Mercedes-Benz vans will be based on the modular, flexible, and scalable Mercedes Benz Van Architecture. Starting in 2026, fully electric models will be introduced under the Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA). Combustion-engine vans will follow with the second variant of the architecture, the Van Combustion Architecture (VAN.CA). Regardless... Read more →

MAHLE has won its first series order for a new, high-performance cooling module in the megawatt charging sector. The cooling module will be installed in fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles. The customer is a European cable manufacturer and outfitter of megawatt charging systems (MCS) which rated the performance and... Read more →

Nikola Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Nikola has also filed a motion seeking authorization to pursue an auction and sale process under Section 363 of the US... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event in Japan on 15 February. Held at the Tsukuba Circuit in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, the track is known for... Read more →

Renault Group has decided to make the Fireman Access patents freely available to the entire automotive industry. Car manufacturers and parts suppliers can now obtain a free licence for this innovation through the open collaborative platform at www.renault.fr/universalpatent. In return, as part of this collaborative principle, licensees agree that any... Read more →

ZF is equipping the electric flagship ET9 from Chinese manufacturer NIO with the latest generation of its steer-by-wire system. The technology group is supplying both the steering wheel actuator for steering and for displaying the steering feel as well as the redundant steering gear actuator and the associated software. The... Read more →

Renault Group and Geely Holding Group announced a framework agreement expanding their strategic cooperation in the production and sales of zero- and low-emission vehicles through Renault do Brasil, further strengthening their strategic partnership. Geely Holding would invest in Renault do Brasil to become a minority shareholder, enabling Geely Holding to... Read more →

Kia Corporation unveiled the EV4, showcasing both the EV4 sedan and EV4 hatchback models ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day event. Kia will host its 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, on 24 February, where the Kia EV4 will make its debut along with the announcement of... Read more →

ArcelorMittal is proceeding with plans to build an advanced, non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) manufacturing facility in Alabama. The new facility, wholly owned by ArcelorMittal, will be capable of producing up to 150,000 metric tons of NOES annually, depending on the product mix, in support of automotive and mobility, renewable electricity... Read more →

Chevrolet introduced its Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype ahead of this year’s running of the DAYTONA 500. The Blazer EV.R is an example of Chevrolet continuing to test, learn, and explore new technologies that could be applied to both race programs and production cars. While we will continue to race our... Read more →

The California Energy Commission (CEC) will award up to $55 million to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations at businesses and publicly accessible locations across the state. The Fast Charge California Project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), the nation’s largest EV charging... Read more →

Audi is strengthening the Q4 e-tron series by adding a high-range entry-level variant. The fully electric premium model offers extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 412 kilometers (Sportback: 423 kilometers), and DC charging power of 165 kW. The entry-level model with a 63 kWh battery (59 kWh net)... Read more →

EV research house Rho Motion reported that the number of electric vehicles sold globally in January 2025 was 1.3 million. While it was down over a third from December’s record-breaking month, the global market has grown 18% compared to January 2024. Snapshot electric vehicle sales in Jan 2025 vs Jan... Read more →

Reflecting the change in presidential Administrations, J.D. Power now projects the pace of EV retail share growth to level off in 2025, reaching a total of 9.1% of the total automobile marketplace, or a total of 1.2 million vehicles sold. Longer term, the forecast calls for the EV market to... Read more →

The 2025 Blazer EV SS—the quickest SS model Chevrolet has ever produced—will pace the 67th DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) on 16 February. The Blazer EV SS, set to go on sale later this quarter, is equipped with Wide Open Watts (WOW), which propels the vehicle from 0... Read more →

SABIC has launched NORYL GTX LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability. This innovative material is well-suited for inline paintable automotive applications, such as service flaps for electric vehicles (EVs). In particular, this new grade addresses the challenges of larger, asymmetrically shaped service... Read more →

RIZON, Daimler Truck’s newest brand of all-electric vehicles, announced its first official handover in Canada—an 18,850 GVW e18L fitted with a dump body—to Villamar Construction in Victoria, British Columbia. The unit will be integrated into Villamar’s operations and used on custom home-building projects. An additional 18 units upfitted with various... Read more →

Nuvve Holding announced a new collaborative pilot program with Resource Innovations led by ComEd to explore the benefits of bidirectional charging using electric school buses within ComEd’s service area powering more than 4.3 million customers across northern Illinois. Scheduled to run through the end of Q4 2025, the initiative will... Read more →

In 2022, the US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion to be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. (Earlier post.). To access these new funds, each state is required to submit an... Read more →

ComEd has made $100 million in rebates available to help more customers take steps toward electric vehicles (EVs) in 2025. To reduce upfront cost barriers to EVs, the rebates cover three distinct programs: residential EV charger and installation costs; all-electric fleet vehicles; and business and public sector make-ready charging infrastructure.... Read more →

Bridgestone has been chosen by Porsche to develop bespoke tires for its new Macan Electric and Panamera models. Both vehicles are now available with custom-engineered Bridgestone Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance tires. The third generation of Porsche’s sporting luxury sedan, the Panamera, can also be fitted with tailor-made Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 tires—Bridgestone's... Read more →

Aral pulse has awarded Siemens Smart Infrastructure a five-year contract to deploy Electrification X from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for its Aral e-mobility brand. Using Electrification X allows Aral pulse to operate, optimize and secure centrally Aral charging stations with ultra-fast electric vehicle charging technology. Siemens has delivered and commissioned... Read more →

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) will conduct a demonstration of its Battery 2nd Life initiative starting from February 2025. Under this initiative, the company plans to repurpose used batteries from the its electric light-duty eCanter trucks to build energy storage systems. MFTBC will jointly conduct the demonstration with... Read more →

The public transport operator Asti Servizi Pubblici S.p.A. (in brief: ASP S.p.A.) in the Piedmont region in Italy is receiving the first battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K buses that have been manufactured since the start of series production in autumn 2024. The four compact premiere vehicles with a length of just... Read more →