Volvo Consolidates Global Polestar 3 Production in South Carolina
Volvo Cars will consolidate all global Polestar 3 production at its South Carolina plant, ending Chinese manufacturing while converting $274 million in Polestar debt to equity.
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EnerVenue Names New CEO, Closes $300 Million Funding Round
EnerVenue appointed Henning Rath as CEO and closed a $300 million Series B extension to scale lithium-free energy storage manufacturing in China, targeting 1 GWh capacity.
Toyota Targets Equal Stake in cellcentric Fuel Cell Venture
Toyota has signed a non-binding MOU to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal partner in cellcentric, their heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell joint venture.
Seres AITO M6 Draws 60,000 Pre-Orders in China
Seres' AITO M6 electric SUV collected 60,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, offering BEV and EREV powertrains with standard LiDAR across all trims starting at $39,000 USD in China.
Google Maps Adds EV Battery Predictions via Android Auto
Google Maps now delivers AI-powered battery predictions and charging stop recommendations for over 350 Android Auto EV models across more than 15 brands in the U.S.
Workhorse Lands 100-Vehicle Order From Purolator
Workhorse Group secured a 100-vehicle electric step van order from Purolator, doubling its fleet presence and marking the fourth purchase in a multi-year partnership.
Valeo Opens India e-Axle Line for Mahindra
Valeo inaugurated a new Pune manufacturing line producing integrated 3-in-1 e-Axles for Mahindra's Born Electric platform, deepening localization under its Elevate 2028 strategy.
XPENG Launches G6 and G9 SUVs in Mexico
XPENG launched its G6 and G9 electric SUVs in Mexico with 800V fast-charging technology, opening dealerships in three cities starting April 6.
VW-Rivian Joint Venture Clears Winter Testing Milestone
The VW-Rivian joint venture RV Tech has completed winter testing of its software-defined vehicle architecture, validating EV electronics and software across extreme conditions in the U.S. and Sweden.
Geely Launches E5 and Starray EM-i Across Europe
Geely Auto launched the electric E5 and hybrid Starray EM-i across five European countries in 48 hours, expanding its footprint to nearly 20 markets.
VinFast VF 9 Targets Canadian Families With Three-Row EV
The VinFast VF 9 enters the Canadian market as a full-size electric SUV with three-row seating, 518 km of range, and a 10-year powertrain warranty starting at CAD 77,308.
Kia EV2 Enters Europe’s Compact Electric SUV Segment
Kia's new EV2 enters Europe's B-segment with two battery options, 22kW AC charging, and advanced ADAS, produced at the brand's Slovakia plant.
Škoda Peaq Electric SUV Debuts With 600-km Range
Škoda's fully electric Peaq SUV seats seven, offers over 600 km of range, and introduces V2L, V2H, and a Sonos audio partnership to the brand's expanding EV lineup.
CUPRA Tavascan Adds Entry Variant for UK
CUPRA expands its Tavascan electric SUV coupe range with a new 190PS entry variant, digital cockpit upgrades, V2L capability, and smartphone key access for UK buyers.
Chery Tiggo 4 CSH Hybrid Priced for UK Market
Chery UK confirms pricing for the Tiggo 4 CSH full-hybrid compact SUV, starting at £19,995, featuring fifth-generation hybrid technology and a self-charging powertrain.
Audi FAW NEV Company Names New CEO
Jörg Menges becomes CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company on April 1, 2026, succeeding Helmut Stettner at Audi's first China-based facility dedicated exclusively to electric vehicle manufacturing in Changchun.
Hyundai Plans 36 New Vehicle Launches by 2030
Hyundai plans 36 new or updated vehicle launches across North America by 2030, backed by $26 billion in U.S. investment and an 80% domestic assembly target.
Ford Europe Updates Mustang Mach-E With California Special
Ford updates the Mustang Mach-E with a new GT California Special edition, extended driving range on Premium models, standard Clear Exit Assist, and two new color options across Europe.
GAC Begins AION UT Production at Magna Austria Facility
GAC began production of the AION UT electric hatchback at Magna's Austria facility, marking its first European-assembled EV with 430 km WLTP range and localized design from Milan.
tozero Opens Battery Recycling Demo Plant in Germany
tozero launched an industrial demo plant in Bavaria that recycles end-of-life batteries into lithium, graphite, and nickel-cobalt mix, targeting Europe's critical raw materials gap.