Windrose, Autel Complete Megawatt Charging Validation in Netherlands
Windrose and Autel validated real-world megawatt charging under the MCS standard in the Netherlands, demonstrating 1.2 MW capability for heavy-duty electric truck infrastructure.
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Donut Lab Tests Solid-State Battery in Motorcycle Pack
Donut Lab demonstrated its solid-state battery pack in a Verge TS Pro motorcycle, achieving a 10–70% charge in nine minutes at over 100 kW peak power.
Polestar Secures $300 Million to Complete Funding Goal
Polestar has secured a $300 million equity investment, finalizing its $1 billion capital-raising target. The funds will support debt repayment and a four-model product offensive through 2028.
Volkswagen ID. Cross Targets Europe From €28,000
Volkswagen previews the ID. Cross compact electric SUV for Europe, starting at €28,000 with three power levels and two battery options launching autumn 2026.
BMW i3 Neue Klasse Targets Lifecycle Sustainability
The BMW i3 Neue Klasse incorporates 30% secondary materials and targets a one-third reduction in supply chain CO2e through recycled content, Gen6 battery innovation, and circular design principles.
SWTCH Energy Expands Portfolio With New Chargers
SWTCH Energy launches the Flex Charger and Smart Outlet, completing its Level 1 through DCFC portfolio with OCPP-compliant hardware integrated into its Cortex software platform.
Mitsubishi Refreshes Outlander PHEV for 2026
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid gains a larger 22.7 kWh battery, 297 horsepower, 45 miles of EV range, and refreshed styling, starting at $43,245.
Škoda Enyaq Conquers Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
Škoda drove a standard Enyaq Coupé vRS across Kenya's Great Rift Valley, covering 300+ miles of extreme terrain with portable charging and no public EV infrastructure.
Volkswagen and XPENG Launch ID. UNYX 08 Production
Volkswagen begins production of the ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV in Hefei, China, the first model jointly developed with XPENG under a 24-month accelerated timeline.
Lucid Taps Wackenhut for European Retail Expansion
Lucid signs Wackenhut as its first European retail partner, launching a hybrid sales model in Germany with operations beginning in Baden-Baden and Stuttgart.
2026 Nissan LEAF Earns Autotrader Best New Cars Nod
The 2026 Nissan LEAF earns an Autotrader Best New Cars selection with 303 miles of range, NACS charging, and a $29,990 starting price undercutting the original model.
Lucid Unveils Midsize Platform and New Revenue Strategy
Lucid revealed its Midsize platform with two new SUVs starting below $50,000, a new Atlas drive unit, and an expanding Uber robotaxi partnership at its 2026 investor day.
Group14 Begins EV-Scale Silicon Battery Production in Korea
Group14 Technologies begins EV-scale production of its SCC55 silicon anode material at a new factory in Sangju, South Korea, targeting 2,000 metric tons annually.
Scout Motors Designs Emotional Sound Identity for EVs
Scout Motors built its EV sound identity from vintage truck recordings, Kentucky farm acoustics, and Nashville guitar sessions for the Traveler and Terra.
Mazda CX-90 PHEV Wins Best Family SUV Award
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV earned U.S. News & World Report's Best PHEV SUV for Families award, scoring highest in its segment for safety, reliability, and family usability.
Rivian R2 SUV Lineup Trims and Pricing Revealed
Rivian detailed full R2 trim levels and pricing, from the 656-hp Performance at $57,990 to a Standard entry point around $45,000, with deliveries starting spring 2026.
Volkswagen Renames ID.3 Successor as ID.3 Neo
Volkswagen unveils the ID.3 Neo with new software, Vehicle-to-Load capability, a digital key, and an updated LFP battery drivetrain across its ID. lineup.
Cox Automotive Tops 10 Million Pounds in EV Battery Recycling
Cox Automotive's EV Battery Solutions has recovered over 10 million pounds of black mass through its patented dry recycling process, advancing circular battery supply chains.
MG Launches Seven-Seat MGS9 Plug-In Hybrid SUV
MG enters the seven-seat SUV market with the MGS9 PHEV, offering 62 miles of electric range, over 1,000 liters of cargo space, and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Denza Z9GT Brings BYD Flash Charging to Europe
The Denza Z9GT will debut BYD's Flash Charging technology in Europe, delivering a 10%–97% charge in nine minutes using the second-generation Blade Battery.