CATL and BMW prepare for upcoming battery passport
BMW and CATL have signed a memorandum of understanding in China during the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was accompanied by a high-level German business delegation. According to a CATL statement, the declaration of intent aims to launch pilot projects for trustworthy data exchange within the framework of the battery passport concept. It […]
Beyond the CEO Title: Arjan van der Eijk – How a passion for trucks transitioned into building Europe’s electric mobility network
Building something that truly matters Arjan van der Eijk, COO (since 2022) and interim CEO (since Oct 2024) E.ON Drive Infrastructure As a child, Arjan van der Eijk dreamt of driving trucks. Today, he steers one of Europe’s leading high-power charging networks. With a background in consultancy, energy retail, and international e-mobility, he previously led […]
Lightning deal takes BLUETTI 300W power station to $129, GoTrax XR Elite e-scooter $320, more
Tuesday’s list of deals is on the more affordable side of things with an Amazon Lightning deal striking BLUETTI’s 6-outlet 300W power station down to $129. If that’s not powerful enough, you can still find Segway’s Cube 2000 for $539. And with spring around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about […]
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
Lamborghini’s CEO confirms that the brand’s first electric vehicle is dead before it arrived. The plan was to launch a high-riding electric two-door in 2028 or 2029, but the project is now officially cancelled. It could still arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which makes sense given the softened 2035 EU gas car sales ban. […]
Tata Punch EV Vs MG Windsor EV: Which Is The Best EV Under ₹15 Lakh?
Tata Punch EV vs MG Windsor EV Design & Road Presence When I first looked at the Tata Punch EV Facelift, I noticed how much sharper and more mature it feels compared to earlier versions. The illuminated logo, split LED headlamps, and closed-off EV grille give it a clean electric identity. Tata has refined the […]
Best App to Find EV Chargers in 2026
Finding reliable EV charging stations has become easier than ever thanks to a growing ecosystem of charging apps. But with so many options—PlugShare, ChargePoint, EVgo, ChargeFinder, and others—drivers need more than a map. They need real‑time availability, trusted performance data, seamless payments, and an intuitive user experience. This guide breaks down the top EV charging […]
China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
China has finally woken up to the dangers of allowing car designers to replace physical controls with confusing and distracting touchscreens. The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced it will introduce new rulings mandating physical controls be included on every car sold within the region. In what is considered a landmark […]
Mechanical Reality Is Catching Up To ICE Pickups
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Mazda’s second EV set to land in Australia in July starting from $50,000
Japanese carmaker Mazda on Wednesday confirmed pricing and specifications for the new 6e battery electric vehicle (BEV) which will land in Australia in July and start from $49,990 (before on-road costs). Following the short-lived experiment with the Mazda MX-30 – which debuted in 2019 but was discontinued in Australia after only two years due to […]
Xpeng reveals GX as new flagship SUV
With the G9, Xpeng already offers a large premium SUV, but it is at most a five-seater and, at 4.89 metres in length, falls well short of the five-metre mark. However, in China, there is a strong market for particularly luxurious SUV models with comfortable individual rear seats. Xpeng aims to fill this gap with […]