UK clean-technology company Altilium has raised approximately $1 million from more than 750 retail investors, accelerating expansion of its EV battery recycling operations and the ACT3 critical-materials refinery in Plymouth, Devon.
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz VLE pairs an 800-volt architecture with a 115 kWh battery and a dual-motor drivetrain. A closer look at the engineering behind its range, charging and vehicle-to-grid claims.
Renault has revealed an updated Megane E-Tech electric with a new 67 kWh LFP battery, up to 310 miles WLTP range, faster 165 kW charging and a rare-earth-free 220 hp motor built in France.
NIO has opened a new R&D center in Witney, Oxfordshire, merging its former Begbroke Science Park and Bicester Motion sites and bringing its 40-plus UK engineering team into a single location.
BYD Group will present eight vehicle debuts across DENZA, YANGWANG and BYD at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, headlined by the global reveal of the all-electric DENZA Z supercar.
Giti Tire's GitiSynergy H3 has secured OE nominations on the all-electric BMW iX1 and iX2. The 245/40 R20 99Y XL tire records the top EU rolling-resistance label rating of A.
African e-mobility platform Spiro has closed its latest funding round at $270 million after a $55 million investment from China's NewTrails Capital, backing expansion of its battery-swapping network across seven markets.
NEXEN TIRE has secured its first OE supply partnership with BYD, providing tires for the SEAL 6 and Dolphin Surf across export markets in Australia and Europe.
APM Terminals Los Angeles has ordered 40 Orange EV battery-electric terminal tractors for Pier 400, raising its electric fleet to 60 units and completing electrification of the terminal's on-dock rail drayage operation.
Volvo has activated Plug & Charge for EX90 drivers in the U.S., enabling automatic payment at more than 35,000 public charging stations, with the EX60 to follow when deliveries begin later this year.
Honda's Super-N compact EV opens for UK orders on June 22 at £18,995, pairing a 70 kW BOOST Mode with a 199-mile city range and four-seat practicality.
The 2027 Subaru Solterra EV keeps its $38,495 starting price and carries over its dual-motor powertrain, while adding standard StarTex upholstery on Premium and revised interior color pairings across the lineup.
BMW has opened orders for the i3 50 xDrive First Edition, an all-electric sedan from £57,905 with up to 563 miles of WLTP range, ahead of an autumn 2026 market launch.
Volkswagen Group has set out a plan for the future built on eight strategic levers, targeting an 8 to 10 percent operating return on sales and EV leadership by 2030.
Renault Group has completed its buyout of Flexis, acquiring the 45% and 10% stakes held by Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group to take full ownership of the electric-van venture.