Silvio Napoli Takes Over as Lucid CEO
Silvio Napoli has assumed the role of CEO at Lucid Group, effective immediately, joining from Schindler Group. Marc Winterhoff returns to chief operating officer and now reports to Napoli.
Scania Launches Battery-Electric CrewCab for Rescue Fleets
Scania has launched the CP31L 4x2, its first battery-electric CrewCab, built for fire, airport and civil rescue operations with 356 kWh of installed battery capacity and zero tailpipe emissions.
Retail EV Charging: Grocery Sites See 5× Usage
A new report from Electric Era, Paren, and the Transportation Energy Institute finds DC fast chargers near grocery stores average 42 sessions a day — nearly five times the network median.
Lightship Launches PowerSled Mobile Power Platform
Lightship has launched PowerSled, an electric mobile power platform offering up to 240 kWh of battery capacity and 38 kW of vehicle-to-load output for off-grid, construction, and emergency-response use.
GM Reveals GMC HUMMER X Concept in Pasadena
General Motors revealed the GMC HUMMER X, a reconfigurable mid-size electric truck and SUV concept, at the opening of its 148,000-square-foot Advanced Design studio in Pasadena, California. Neither version is production-bound.
ChargePoint, Powers Parts Partner on Transit Electrification
ChargePoint and Powers Parts partnered to streamline charging procurement for North American transit agencies, letting operators of E2 and ZX5 Phoenix electric buses buy ChargePoint hardware, software, and services through one distributor.
Mazda CX-90 PHEV Wins U.S. News Adventure Awards
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV earned two wins in U.S. News & World Report's inaugural Best Adventure Vehicles Awards, taking the road trip and camping categories for midsize plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Polestar, Clever Test V2X Bidirectional Charging in Denmark
Polestar and Danish operator Clever are piloting vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on the Polestar 4, letting the EV power homes, feed the grid, and provide backup electricity during outages.
NHTSA Opens Rivian R1S, R1T Toe Link Investigation
NHTSA opened a preliminary evaluation into 114,922 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles after two owner reports of left rear toe link separation that sent the SUVs swerving across multiple lanes.
GM EV Drivers Reach 250,000+ Public Chargers
General Motors says its EV drivers can now reach more than 250,000 public chargers across North America, the result of investments in the Pilot Flying J, EVgo, ChargePoint, and IONNA networks.
Rivian R2 Order Invitations and First Deliveries Begin June 9
Rivian will deliver its first R2 SUVs on June 9, the same day order invitations and public demo drives begin. The R2 Performance with Launch Package leads the rollout.
Savvy and EV Bee Partner on Off-Grid EV Charging Network
Savvy Charging Technologies and EV Bee have partnered to expand off-grid and vehicle-to-vehicle EV charging across the Middle East and Turkey, targeting an estimated $185 million market opportunity in mobile infrastructure.
Genesis GV60 Magma UK Pricing Starts at £75,915
Genesis Motor UK has priced the all-electric GV60 Magma, its first high-performance car, from £75,915 on the road. The 650 PS dual-motor EV opens for orders in July.
char.gy Installs 5,000th UK Public EV Charge Point
char.gy has installed its 5,000th UK public EV charge point in Brighton & Hove, advancing a kerbside, lamp-column model aimed at the 40% of homes without off-street parking.
BYD DOLPHIN Cargo e-Van Brings 347-Mile Range to LCV Market
BYD has launched the DOLPHIN Cargo e-Van, a UK-built electric light commercial vehicle priced from £29,358 excluding VAT, offering up to 347 miles of WLTP city range for fleets.