Europe passes 1 million public EV chargers. Discover the top 10 countries leading growth in charging infrastructure and EV adoption.
Europe operates more than 200,000 publicly accessible DC Chargers AC chargers still account for the majority of charging points in Europe, with about 81% of the total network. In absolute numbers, the Netherlands (191,050 AC points) and Germany (141,181 AC points) remain leaders. But DC chargers are where the real momentum is. By mid-2025, Europe […]
CAT puts century-old tech to work in its newest electric drive dozer
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open plains for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency rpm diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old design to work in its heaviest tracked dozer yet – and the efficiency gains are incredible. […]
Launching soon! Geely Galaxy Battleship set to fire a broadside at LandCruiser and Denza, looking good for Australia
China’s Geely has released official images of its inbound triple-motor plug-in hybrid Galaxy Battleship undergoing winter testing ahead of its global launch later this year. Sporting a boxy, upright look clearly inspired by close rivals such as the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and the Denza B5 and B8, a concept version of the Galaxy Battleship […]
Cadillac Optiq Full Specs, Performance, And Pricing
Cadillac makes a range of premium electric SUVs, with the Escalade IQ taking most of the spotlight. However, for most buyers, especially those living in urban areas, Cadillac’s smallest SUV makes more sense: the 2026 Cadillac Optiq. This compact crossover may not have the road presence of the Escalade IQ, but it still brings plenty […]
EMT Valencia adds 26 electric buses to fleet
Details provided by EMT Valencia on the commissioning of its latest buses remain somewhat unclear. In a LinkedIn post, the public transport operator refers to 26 new battery-electric buses, while the City of Valencia’s website mentions the addition of 26 electric and hybrid buses. EMT Valencia has not disclosed the manufacturers or models involved, although […]
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Tesla Cybertruck fire Santa Monica, image via NBC on Youtube Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time. The Santa Monica Fire Department […]
CEO Mocks VW After Adopting Range-Extender Tech It Once Dismissed
Volkswagen revives its EA211 engine as a range-extender in the ID. Era 9X SUV, years after its China CEO criticized EREV tech by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago Two different powertrains will be offered for the VW ID. Era 9X. The ID. Era 9X is similar in size to the BMW X7 and has up […]
Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
Keeping tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue. Automotive groups issued the call to governments on Friday as fuel prices reached almost $4 a litre in some parts of Australia and conflict in the Middle East […]
BYD’s Second Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient
BYD has revealed its second-generation Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. They’re 5% more energy dense and significantly more efficient than the first-generation packs. They’re ready to go into roughly ten production models. BYD made a big splash today by revealing its second-generation Blade battery with ultra-fast charging speeds. To support them, it’s also rolling […]
2026 CUPRA Born Debuts with 600km Range, 240kW VZ
The new 2026 CUPRA Born sharpens its edge. CUPRA’s first all-electric model returns with a more emotional design, upgraded tech and a broader powertrain line-up — reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most distinctive electric hot hatches. Designed and developed in Barcelona and built in Zwickau, Germany, production starts in Q2 2026, with market […]