ACMobility’s Power-on-Wheels Shows How Southeast Asia May Solve EV Charging Differently
ACMobility launched its Power‑on‑Wheels (POW) mobile DC fast‑charging service in Metro Manila in March 2023, deploying ten electric vans with up to 120 kWh of battery storage to deliver on‑demand charging via the Evro app. The service, modeled after Singapore’s P.UP, supports CCS2 and GB/T standards, charges at roughly ₱35/kWh (~$0.63), and can access underground parking, bypassing Manila’s truck restrictions. By using electric vans instead of diesel generators, POW offers a low‑emission bridge while the city’s fixed charging network expands. The model may become a transitional layer for EV adoption across dense ASEAN markets.
Open Letter: EU Passenger Package Is A Golden Opportunity For Rail To Reach Its Full Potential
The Youth on Track coalition, a partnership of youth groups, consumer advocates and environmental NGOs, has issued an open letter urging the European Union to raise the ambition of its newly proposed Passenger Package. The coalition argues the package is...
NLR Partners With Colorado School of Mines and University of Utah To Scale Up US Critical Minerals Capacity
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) signed memorandums of understanding with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah to expand U.S. critical‑minerals capacity. The agreements enable shared use of a new 60,000‑sq‑ft Energy Materials and Processing...
Waymo Reaching 11 Cities & 1,400 Square Miles As World Cup Approaches
Waymo announced that its autonomous ride‑hailing service now operates in 11 U.S. cities, expanding its coverage to roughly 1,400 square miles. The rollout adds new service zones in Miami, Austin, Atlanta, Houston and the San Francisco Bay Area, timed for...
New Record For Electric Car Sales In Nordic Countries In April
In April, electric vehicles dominated new‑car sales across the Nordics, with two‑thirds of all registrations being EVs. Norway reached a 98.6% electric share, while Denmark surged to 81.9% after a rapid market maturation since 2022. Sweden and Finland lagged behind,...
Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) Now Permitted in Belgium
Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) system received its first permission to operate in Belgium after a similar approval in the Netherlands. For now, a single vehicle will conduct a 5,000‑kilometre trial in Flanders to assess differences in road infrastructure and traffic...
Tesla Slashing Down Payments & Loan Terms in China Amidst Dropping Sales
Tesla is lowering the down‑payment on its Model 3 in China to ¥55,900 (about $8,200) and offering a five‑year loan at 0.99% interest, a move aimed at halting a sales slump. Chinese sales fell 10% year‑over‑year in April and 15% across...
In Some Countries, EVs Are Already Cheaper Than ICEVs. We’re Here To Tell You How That Looks, And Why It...
Colombia has reached electric‑vehicle price parity, with models like the Chery E5 SUV selling for $21,150—cheaper than many comparable gasoline cars. Tesla’s 2025 entry sparked a price war, pushing the Model Y to become the nation’s best‑selling vehicle in March‑April...
BYD Exported More Vehicles In April Than Tesla Sold Worldwide*
In April 2026 BYD exported 135,098 fully electric and plug‑in hybrid vehicles, surpassing Tesla's estimated global sales of about 119,000 units for the same month. The Chinese maker’s total passenger‑vehicle sales hit 314,100 units, combining strong domestic demand with a...
Tesla’s Unsupervised Robotaxi Count IS Growing
Tesla’s unsupervised robotaxi fleet has grown to 39 vehicles, with 27 operating in Austin. Dallas and Houston each added a handful of driverless cars, bringing the total unsupervised units to 39 across three Texas cities. NHTSA data shows 30 incidents...
4 Measures EU Governments Can Deploy Now to Protect Drivers From the Oil Price Shock
The war between the US and Iran has pushed crude oil to post‑2022 levels, adding roughly €30 ($33) to a typical 55‑litre diesel fill in the EU. The International Energy Agency and Transport & Environment estimate that four low‑cost, demand‑side...
Sierra Club: Toyota Isn’t Delivering for U.S. Families
Toyota reported FY2026 sales of about 9.6 million vehicles worldwide, with more than 5 million classified as “electrified.” However, fourth‑quarter operating profit fell year‑over‑year and the company trimmed its 2027 operating‑income outlook by 20 percent. The automaker blamed tariffs, geopolitical tensions and...
370 Tesla Semi Trucks Ordered
WattEV has placed an order for 370 Tesla Semi trucks, marking the largest single‑fleet commitment for electric freight in the United States. The first 50 units will be deployed at the Port of Oakland alongside new Megawatt Charging System (MCS)...
Op-Ed: Canada Is Becoming The Kind Of EV Market Chinese Automakers Understand Best
Canada’s EV market is evolving amid ambitious federal targets, a cleaner hydro‑rich grid, and new tariffs on Chinese imports. Zero‑emission vehicles captured about 14% of new sales in 2024, roughly one million EVs on the road, while ICE vehicles still...
Does Chery’s Roster of Brands Provide More Opportunities in Canada?
Chery Automobile is entering Canada with a Volkswagen‑style multi‑brand portfolio that spans mainstream, premium, electric and commercial vehicles. The group will leverage the 2026 Canadian trade framework, which caps a 6.1% tariff on an initial quota of 49,000 units, to...