Einride Electrifies Coop Grocery Deliveries in Sweden
Einride has electrified all Coop grocery deliveries across Sweden's Uppland region, deploying electric trucks and AI-powered logistics to cut an estimated 912 tons of CO₂ annually.
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SEAT & CUPRA Starts Battery Production for Raval EV
SEAT & CUPRA begins series battery production at Martorell for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID.Polo, with capacity reaching 300,000 units annually using Volkswagen's Unified Cell platform.
UK Planning Rules Stall Home EV Charging Access
A UK survey finds 84% of on-street parking drivers say planning permission requirements deter EV purchases, as campaigners push to simplify home charging regulations.
Kia Begins EV2 Production at Slovakia Factory
Kia has started EV2 production at its Žilina, Slovakia plant, adding a second electric model to the facility's output alongside hybrid and ICE vehicles.
Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts in UK
Renault debuts the production Trafic Van E-Tech electric at the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show, featuring 800V charging, up to 450 km range, and Software Defined Vehicle technology.
Workhorse Launches Lower-Cost 140 kWh W56 Step Van
Workhorse launched a 140 kWh version of its W56 electric step van with 100-mile range and a $169,000 starting price, targeting last-mile delivery fleets seeking lower-cost electrification amid rising fuel prices.
Kempower Completes First MCS Charging Session in North America
Kempower completed the first MCS charging session in North America at EV Realty's San Bernardino hub, delivering up to 1.2 MW ahead of the site's April 2026 opening.
Frazer Partners With Harbinger for Hybrid-Electric Ambulances
Frazer and Harbinger are partnering to build hybrid-electric ambulances and mobile healthcare platforms, targeting a market expected to triple by 2030.
Rivian R1S Earns Third IIHS Top Safety Pick+
The 2026 Rivian R1S earns its third IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation, standing alone among American-built large SUVs under toughened crash avoidance and rear-seat protection criteria.
Sony Honda Mobility Cancels AFEELA Electric Vehicles
Sony Honda Mobility has canceled the AFEELA 1 and its second model after Honda's electrification retreat removed the technologies underpinning the joint venture's vehicle program.
Volvo EX30 Cargo Brings Electric Power to Fleets
Volvo Car UK launches the EX30 Cargo, a fully electric car-derived van offering 1,000 litres of load space and up to 300 miles of range for fleet and business customers.
Magna Launches DHD REX Range-Extender Hybrid Drive
Magna's DHD REX single-motor hybrid drive targets the growing REEV market with a modular, multi-mode system scalable across vehicle segments and global platforms.
Unplugged Performance Expands Road Warrior Wheel to All Teslas
Unplugged Performance's UP-RW FF Road Warrior wheel brings aero-efficient, curb-resistant design to all Tesla models at a lower price point than its forged counterpart.
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV Launches Across Europe
The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV brings range-extender technology to Europe's compact SUV segment, offering up to 900 km of combined range starting at €29,900.
Suzuki Partners With Ohme for Irish EV Charging
Suzuki has partnered with Cork-based Ohme to provide exclusive home EV charging for Irish e Vitara buyers, offering dynamic smart charging at off-peak rates.
Octillion Hits 100,000 EV Battery Systems in India
Octillion Power Systems reaches 100,000 EV battery systems manufactured in India, expanding to 8 GWh capacity across three facilities.
Subaru Teases All-Electric SUV for New York Debut
Subaru will reveal a 420-hp all-electric SUV with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1.
JD Power: EV Home Charging Costs Rise, Satisfaction Drops
JD Power's 2026 home charging study reveals rising costs, low adoption of scheduled and smart charging, and a persistent satisfaction advantage for Level 2 permanently mounted chargers led by Tesla.
Polestar Scales Recycled Cobalt Across Battery Lineup
Polestar expands recycled cobalt use to at least 50% in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 batteries as part of a broader circularity and transparency strategy across its EV lineup.
Geely Reveals Zhanjian 700 AI-Powered Electric SUV
Geely unveils the Zhanjian 700, a three-motor electric SUV built on its AI platform with next-generation electronic architecture for all-terrain performance.