Svolt begins mass production of 80 kWh PHEV battery
Svolt has started mass production of an 80 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, has reported a capacity increase from 59 kWh to 80 kWh, has positioned it for large SUVs, and has remained a mid‑tier supplier in China's battery market.
BYD launches Han EV with Blade 2.0 and flash charging
BYD has unveiled a revised Han EV with a 69.07 kWh Blade 2.0 battery and flash charging; dealers across China have been receiving units, sales have been expected to commence shortly, and pricing has not been disclosed.
Geely KX21 teased as flagship full-size HEV
Geely has teased the KX21 as a flagship full‑size HEV, combining a 48.41% thermal‑efficiency 2.0‑litre turbo engine with a 230 kW electric motor and i‑HEV system, and the model has been scheduled for domestic launch this year.
CATL market value exceeds 2 trillion yuan
CATL has surpassed a 2 trillion yuan A-share market capitalisation following stock gains, and has reported stronger 2025 margins, higher production utilisation and growing energy storage demand, making it the only non-state A-share company above that threshold.
BYD unveils Sealion 05 EV and DM-i variants
BYD has released images of the Sealion 05 and has confirmed EV and DM-i variants, specified dimensions, interior features and powertrain options, and has scheduled the model’s market debut for 20 April.
BYD reaches 100,000 vehicle deliveries in Australia
BYD has delivered 100,000 vehicles in Australia, of which over 64,000 have been battery-electric; the company has expanded its model range, established a national sales and service network and has achieved top‑10 brand status within four years.
Fortescue defends electric truck viability
Andrew Forrest has challenged a tabloid front-page claim and Fortescue has highlighted the imminent arrival of a battery Liebherr haul truck, and has outlined plans to electrify its Pilbara fleet by 2030 while expanding renewables and storage.
BYD to import 30,000 EVs and hybrids to Australia
BYD has announced it has committed an extra 30,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to Australia for delivery through May and June, and has said priority access has been offered to essential workers while public availability has been maintained.
Volvo unveils FH Aero Electric with 700km range
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FH Aero Electric and next-generation FH, FM and FMX Electric models, which have been presented with ranges of up to 700km and 470km and have been scheduled for a stepped market rollout.
Ford EV and software chief departing amid restructuring
Ford has announced Doug Field has elected to leave and has merged EV and software duties into a new Product Creation and Industrialisation organisation led by COO Kumar Galhotra, to support its Ford+ margin and product rollout targets.
Transense to supply SAW sensors for Cummins EV motor
Transense has been appointed to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing technology for a Cummins-led DriveSense project, which has been funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK to develop and demonstrate sensor-enabled heavy-duty electric drive systems.
IONNA and Circle K to develop 350 US EV charging sites
IONNA and Circle K have agreed to expand high‑power EV charging across the US, covering more than 350 sites with up to 400 kW chargers and both retrofit and new-build programmes, with initial locations scheduled to open by late 2026.
EPC launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards
Efficient Power Conversion has introduced two 3‑phase BLDC inverter evaluation boards rated to 5 kW, employing 100 V EPC2361 eGaN FETs to deliver higher switching speed, increased current capability and compact designs for light EVs and robotics.
Emergency response to electric vehicle fires
Fire services have adjusted tactics as EV battery fires have burned hotter, lasted longer and required larger water volumes, prompting revised containment strategies, updated training, and changes to resource allocation and infrastructure planning.
BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3) gains flash charging, 630 km range
BYD has added the Yuan Plus (Atto 3) to the tax‑exemption directory and has equipped it with second‑generation Blade batteries, flash charging, rear‑wheel‑drive architecture and CLTC range up to 630 km, alongside increased dimensions and two power outputs.
BYD Song Pro DM-i gains larger battery and faster charging
An updated Song Pro DM‑i has been listed with a 34.275 kWh LFP battery providing 200 km WLTC range and has been shown to support flash charging to 97% in around nine minutes; Song Pro deliveries have fallen 40.2% year‑on‑year.
BYD Seal 08 DM-p PHEV unveiled with 300km WLTC range
BYD has unveiled the Seal 08 DM-p plug-in hybrid, which has achieved a WLTC pure-electric range of up to 300km, and has been presented alongside EV variants using an 800V platform and second-generation Blade batteries.
Hongqi P567 EREV SUV to debut at Beijing Auto Show 2026
Hongqi has debuted the P567 EREV off‑road SUV at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, featuring a 2‑litre range extender, four electric motors with 620 kW combined output, a 280 km CLTC electric range and 1,350 km mixed range.
Electric RV travel on Oatman and the Arizona Sidewinder
An author has detailed electric truck travel with a trailer on Route 66 near Oatman, noting the need to unhook for Sitgreaves Pass, reliance on RV-park charging to restore battery range, and limitations of rural infrastructure for long vehicle combinations.
BYD Linghui launches e7 with Blade Battery 2.0
BYD's Linghui has launched the e7, has offered five variants (95,800–115,800 yuan) and has equipped it with Blade Battery 2.0 flash charging, while the company has outlined expansion of the national flash charging network.
Delivery Truck Tracking and Customer Retention
The article has explained how real-time fleet tracking has improved delivery visibility, reduced missed deliveries and supported operational efficiency through dynamic ETAs, route optimisation and telematics, contributing to lower costs and improved customer retention across logistics and field services.
SGMW opens Binguo Pro pre-sales from ¥58,800
SGMW has opened pre-sales for the Binguo Pro, priced from ¥58,800 to ¥72,800, and has positioned it between Binguo and Binguo S. The compact EV has featured a 65 kW motor, DC fast charging and 403 km range.
Cost per dollar: EVs versus petrol and diesel cars
A new web tool has shown that, on current retail tariffs, an electric vehicle has travelled approximately 41.2 km for $1 versus 4.9 km for a petrol car, and the cost per kilometre differential has widened.
Dukosi system secures DNV approval for PowerStack
Dukosi's chip-on-cell monitoring system has enabled Nordic Marine Power's PowerStack to achieve DNV type approval for installation on all DNV-classed vessels, and has demonstrated per-cell temperature and voltage monitoring using Dukosi's contactless C-SynQ protocol.
Vector adds security module to CANoe EV test package
Vector has expanded its CANoe Test Package EV with a security testing extension that has provided V2G and TLS fuzzing, has supported ISO 15118-2 and -20, and has been engineered for automated, reproducible execution and CI/CD integration.
VEV installs 5 MW HGV charging at three UK depots
VEV has completed 5 MW DC charging across three Maritime Transport depots, has installed 18 chargers (100–400 kW) for up to 36 simultaneous charges and has integrated its VEV IQ platform to support a wider electrification programme under ZEHID.
Port of Los Angeles reduces costs and dwell times
APM Terminals has electrified operations at the Port of Los Angeles, has deployed EV tractors, forklifts and 51 chargers; it has reduced fuel and maintenance costs and has cut average truck dwell times from 90 to 35 minutes.
Lucid names Silvio Napoli CEO, secures US$750m
Lucid has appointed Silvio Napoli as chief executive and has secured US$750m of expanded investments from a PIF affiliate and Uber, with Uber committing US$200m and orders for at least 35,000 vehicles.
Platinum constraints and cost challenges in hydrogen
Market analysts have reported that high green hydrogen production costs and platinum supply constraints have limited PEM fuel cell deployment, have created regional market divergence and have slowed project implementation despite technological improvements and varying policy support.
Wey V9X 800V PHEV flagship SUV starts pre-sales
Great Wall Motor has scheduled pre-sales from 17 April for the Wey V9X, a six-seater 800V PHEV flagship that has featured EV ranges of 240 km and 363 km, two wheelbase options and advanced AWD and suspension systems.
WirelessCar Joins EVRoaming Foundation
WirelessCar has joined the EVRoaming Foundation as a Full Contributor to support OCPI development and interoperability, and has committed to contribute vehicle telematics expertise to efforts to integrate vehicle data with EV charging infrastructure.
Changan CS75 Plus HEV enters presales in China
Changan has opened presales in China for the CS75 Plus HEV, which has adopted a 1.5‑litre turbo engine with 500‑bar direct injection, a 180 kW electric motor and has reported urban fuel consumption of 3.54 litres per 100 km.
Wielton and Libner Exhibit Transport Solutions at MT TSL
Wielton and Libner have presented multifunctional trailers and digital sales services at MT TSL Warsaw, detailing the EVO curtainsided trailer and the Cargo Master Multi, and have emphasised fleet flexibility, an online configurator and telematics.
Greater Bay Technology produces A-sample solid-state cells
Greater Bay Technology has produced A-sample all-solid-state cells using a composite deep-eutectic electrolyte and has reported advances in safety, energy density, charging rate and cycle life, and has targeted GWh-scale production and vehicle installations in 2026.
NSW unveils 2026 electric vehicle strategy
NSW has unveiled a 2026 EV strategy with a A$100 million package that has prioritised regional fast chargers, kerbside charging, incentives for electric trucks and training for 2,000 regional mechanics as EVs have reached about 15% of new car sales.
Dash Cameras for Field Service Fleets
Field service operators have deployed dash cameras and integrated GPS to document site activity, which have reduced disputed property claims, accelerated incident resolution, and supported safety coaching; insurers have offered premium adjustments to fleets that have demonstrated verified camera programmes.
Isle of Wight to install 1,500+ curbside EV chargers
The Isle of Wight Council has contracted char.gy and Joju to install and maintain over 1,500 on-street EV charge points, supported by £1.6 million LEVI funding, to improve charging access for residents without off-street parking.
ViscoTec introduces ViscoTreat-I slurry feeding system
ViscoTec has introduced ViscoTreat-I, a mobile unit that has combined buffering, conditioning and pulsation‑free slurry delivery for small‑scale lithium‑ion electrode coating, and has included optional recirculation, inline degassing and design features for cleanability and operator access.
Pionix launches Virtual Charger Park for EV testing
Pionix has launched a cloud-native Virtual Charger Park that has enabled charge point operators and management providers to create configurable digital twins of chargers and vehicles for large-scale load testing and protocol validation, supporting OCPP, ISO 15118 and CI/CD integration.
Geely launches i-HEV hybrid with 48.4% thermal efficiency
Geely has launched its i‑HEV hybrid system, which has achieved a claimed 48.4% thermal efficiency and third‑party‑certified combined fuel consumption of 2.22 L/100 km; deployment across key models has been scheduled for 2026.
Gotion and partners launch Morocco-France electric corridor
Gotion, Green Power Morocco and Chery Heavy Trucks have announced plans for a 2,000-kilometre electric freight corridor from Agadir to Perpignan, including a joint venture to operate 100 battery-equipped trucks, charging and battery-swap infrastructure.
Changan commercialises Deepal hydrogen fuel-cell system
Changan has commercialised Deepal’s first-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system, with performance metrics exceeding industry benchmarks by over 10%, and has initiated development of a lower-cost, more efficient second-generation system targeting a 2027 passenger vehicle launch.
Chery outlines joint-venture globalisation with Freelander
Chery has said Chinese automakers have entered a new era of joint ventures, shifting from export-led growth to locally produced, technology-led globalisation; the Freelander joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover has been launched and risks have been noted.
Geely advances methanol strategy for transport
Geely has reiterated its focus on methanol vehicles, has highlighted methanol’s higher energy density and lower vehicle mass compared with lithium EVs, and has outlined policy-backed scaling into commercial transport, production models and increased export targets.
Changan Nevo Q06 midsize SUV in MIIT filing
China's MIIT has listed the Changan Nevo Q06, a midsize new-energy SUV offered in EV and EREV configurations with single and dual rear motors, 800V-capable powertrains and LFP battery supply from Gotion and CATL-Changan.
Nio CEO urges standardisation of batteries and chips
Nio CEO William Li has urged industry-wide standardisation of batteries and chips, saying it has identified potential cost savings exceeding 100 billion yuan and has called for regulatory coordination to improve supply-chain resilience amid rapid EV iteration.
BYD to deploy 6,000 overseas flash chargers
BYD has announced plans to deploy 6,000 flash-charging stations overseas, including about 3,000 in Europe, and Denza has launched the Z9 GT and has prepared a multi-model rollout and retail expansion across more than 30 European countries.
China shifts sodium-ion cathodes towards polyanion NFPP
Shanghai Metals Market has reported that polyanion NFPP cathodes have accounted for over 70% of output in late 2025 and early 2026, while layered oxide share has declined as energy-storage demand and cost considerations have driven material selection.
Cork composite developed for EV battery thermal management
Amorim Cork Solutions has developed ETP058, a cork-based composite combining insulation, flame resistance and compressibility for EV and stationary battery modules, and has reported UL94 V-0 compliance for samples over 2 mm and has not disclosed commercial availability.