Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a reality

Longbow Speedster and RoadsterA new startup has emerged to take on the challenge of developing a lightweight electric sports car. U.K.-based Longbow on Wednesday provided the first details on its open-top Speedster and Roadster coupe, both of which it hopes to launch in 2026. It also confirmed the opening of reservations for both models in the U.K. (other markets weren't...

Electric Porsche Cayenne reveal set for late 2025

Electric Porsche Cayenne prototypeAn all-electric version of the Porsche Cayenne SUV will be revealed later this year, CEO Oliver Blume said in a Q&A following the announcement of the automaker's 2024 financial results Wednesday. "We are going to present it to the world for the first time at the end of the year," Blume said, adding that the reveal will take place on the West...

Toyota EV fast-chargers open for underserved communities

Toyota and EVgo Empact EV fast-charging stations for underserved communitiesToyota and EVgo on Tuesday announced the opening of new DC fast-charging stations for underserved communities. Located in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, the fast-chargers are part of Toyota's Empact plan for making electric vehicles more accessible to communities not reached by previous infrastructure projects, such as those in urban...

Tesla pierde su atractivo en China

Los conductores chinos que alguna vez acudieron en masa a Tesla ahora se decantan por marcas locales que ofrecen coches más eficientes, con mejor tecnología y, a veces, a la mitad del precio.

First look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, hybrid split the bill

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassBattery-electric CLA 250+, CLA 350 arrive first Non-PHEV CLA hybrid coming in a year EVs have 800-volt architecture, 320-kw max charging Mercedes-Benz will kick off the replacement of all its global small cars this year—and when they do, all the models coming to the U.S. will sport some sort of electrification. But some will be more electric...

Northvolt goes bankrupt, Swedish battery maker collapses in Europe

Rendering of Northvolt Revolt Ett battery recycling plantOnce hyped as a potential cornerstone for an expanded European battery industry, Swedish battery maker Northvolt on Wednesday announced that it was filing for bankruptcy in its home country. "Like many companies in the battery sector, Northvolt has experienced a series of compounding challenges in recent months that eroded its financial position...