Rivian Launches AI Voice Assistant for Gen 1 and Gen 2 Owners on Connect+
Rivian has launched Rivian Assistant, an AI voice system for Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners on Connect+, built on a new in-house AI platform called Rivian Unified Intelligence.
Versinetic Expands ISO 15118 Stack as AFIR Deadlines Reshape EU Charging
UK consultancy Versinetic has expanded its ISO 15118 platform as AFIR deadlines reshape EU charging compliance, with EN ISO 15118-20 required for all new public and private chargers from January 2027.
Nissan Formula E Team Eyes Monaco Repeat After Berlin Podium Surge
Nissan Formula E Team heads to Monaco for Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2025/26 season, looking to repeat Oliver Rowland's first-race victory and pole position at the principality.
Aptera Drives Fifth Validation Vehicle Off Carlsbad Assembly Line
Aptera Motors has driven five validation vehicles off its 14-station Carlsbad assembly line, marking a steady cadence of roughly one build every two weeks since the first completion in March.
AssetBuilt Sets May 18 Auction of Canoo and Arrival EV Assets
AssetBuilt will auction former Canoo and Arrival EV manufacturing assets, including a Manz battery production line, in an eight-day global webcast event beginning May 18, 2026, from Oklahoma City.
Ohme Adds PayPal Pay in 3 Instalments for UK EV Charger Buyers
Ohme has integrated PayPal's Pay in 3 into direct charger sales in the UK, letting buyers split the cost of an ePod or Home Pro into three interest-free instalments over two months.
Ford Energy Launches With 20 GWh Annual U.S. Battery Storage Target
Ford Energy debuts as a wholly owned Ford subsidiary building U.S.-assembled battery storage systems for utilities and data centers, targeting 20 GWh of annual capacity with first deliveries in late 2027.
AMP IT Raises Funding to Scale Swiss Private EV Charging Network
AMP IT has closed a Swiss Technology Fund–backed round taking total funding to €7 million (~$8.25M), with capital earmarked for software development and expansion into the Nordics and Southern Europe.
Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: 1,080 CV V12 Hybrid Limited to 15 Units
Lamborghini's Fenomeno Roadster is limited to 15 units and pairs a 6.5-liter V12 with three electric motors for 1,080 CV. It is the marque's most powerful open-top ever and its first V12 hybrid HPEV roadster.
Rivian Scales Adventure Network for R2 Deliveries With NACS, Tap-to-Pay
Rivian is scaling its Adventure Network for the first R2 customer deliveries this spring, adding NACS connectors, tap-to-pay terminals for non-Rivian drivers, and pre-built underground infrastructure for rapid charger additions.
Driivz to Power Duracell E-Charge Ultra-Fast UK Charging Network
Driivz will supply the EV charging software platform behind Duracell E-Charge, a UK ultra-fast network backed by £200 million ($272.7 million) and targeting 100-plus sites by 2030.
Porsche Closes Cellforce Battery Unit in Strategic Realignment
Porsche will shut down battery cell subsidiary Cellforce Group along with e-bike and software units, cutting more than 500 jobs as CEO Michael Leiters refocuses the automaker on its core sports car and SUV business.
Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud Canvas-Roof Variant Opens for UK Orders at £27,445
Renault has opened UK order books for the Renault 4 E-Tech electric Plein Sud, a canvas-roof variant of its retro B-SUV starting at £27,445 OTR after the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
OMODA 7 SHS-P Deliveries Begin in UK From £32,000 OTR
OMODA UK has begun customer deliveries of the OMODA 7 SHS-P plug-in hybrid, priced from £32,000 OTR with a WLTP range above 700 miles and 56 miles of EV-only driving.
Stellantis, Leapmotor Plan New Opel BEV C-SUV at Zaragoza in 2028
Stellantis and Leapmotor plan a new Opel battery-electric C-SUV at Zaragoza by 2028 and a future Leapmotor model at Villaverde, expanding their joint venture's European manufacturing footprint.