Author: Shaun Williams

BYD has revealed the technical specifications of its highly anticipated Denza Z electric sports car, confirming that the high-performance model will deliver up to 1,180 kW of peak power and achieve a top speed of up to 350 km/h in its most powerful configuration. The all-electric supercar, which made its global debut at Auto China in April, is scheduled to launch in China in July under BYD’s premium Denza brand. Available as both a convertible with a retractable soft top and a roadster featuring a removable hardtop, the Denza Z represents one of the most powerful production vehicles ever developed…

BYD is reassessing its European manufacturing strategy, with the company placing greater emphasis on its Hungarian operations while temporarily pausing plans for a new electric vehicle production facility in Turkey. The update was provided by BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li, who said the company’s immediate focus is on ramping up production at its new passenger vehicle plant in Hungary before pursuing a second manufacturing base in Europe. The comments suggest a shift in BYD’s expansion plans, as the Chinese automaker had previously identified Turkey as the location for its second major European passenger vehicle production facility. Hungary Becomes BYD’s…

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, has started production of its new S4 Honcho electric motorcycle platform, marking the company’s entry into the lightweight and more affordable electric two-wheeler segment. The new platform consists of two models, the S4 Honcho Street and S4 Honcho Trail, which were first unveiled in Europe at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November. The launch broadens LiveWire’s product lineup beyond its larger premium electric motorcycles and targets a wider range of riders. “S4 Honcho is about opening up electric riding to a much broader audience,” said Karim Donnez, Chief Executive Officer of…

Mobility services provider Keolis has secured two contracts to operate fully electric bus networks in southern Denmark, awarded by regional transport authority Sydtrafik, in a move that will see 30 battery-electric buses enter service over the coming years. The two agreements are expected to generate combined revenue of approximately €146 million and further expand Keolis’ presence in Denmark’s growing zero-emission public transport sector. First Contract to Launch in 2026 The first agreement, known as Sydtrafik-21, is scheduled to begin operations in June 2026. The contract carries an initial term of 10 years, with an option for a two-year extension. Under…

A new German research initiative is seeking to overcome the barriers preventing the widespread adoption of fully electric construction sites by taking a holistic approach that integrates construction machinery, energy infrastructure, and digital planning tools. The project, known as ForBat@Bau, is led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and aims to create a framework for economically viable, battery-electric construction operations. The three-year initiative has received approximately €1.9 million in funding from the Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation. Moving Beyond Individual Machines While battery-electric construction equipment has become increasingly available, fully electrified construction sites remain rare. According to the researchers,…

Audi has opened UK order books for the updated Q4 e-tron, introducing a refreshed version of its electric compact SUV with improved range, faster charging capabilities and the brand’s first bidirectional charging functionality. Priced from £46,260 on-the-road for the SUV variant, the updated Q4 e-tron is available in both SUV and Sportback body styles and across four trim levels: Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung. First customer deliveries are expected later this summer. The revised model arrives as Audi seeks to build on the Q4 e-tron’s strong performance in the UK market, where it ranked as the country’s third…

BYD expects its sales performance this year to be largely determined by battery production capacity, with a more significant release of volume expected in 2027 as manufacturing bottlenecks ease, according to Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu. Speaking at BYD’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, Wang said the company’s battery production remains under pressure following the introduction of its second-generation Blade Battery and ultra-fast charging technology. The event attracted about 1,000 attendees, a record turnout for the company, according to The Paper reports. Battery Capacity Remains the Key Constraint Wang said BYD’s latest battery technologies have addressed one of the biggest…

A real-world range test conducted by automotive publication Edmunds has found that the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) can travel nearly 400 miles (643 km) on a single charge, exceeding its official EPA-rated range and highlighting continued improvements in EV efficiency. The test vehicle, a Premium version of the 2026 Model 3 RWD, covered 393 miles (632 km) before depleting its battery, surpassing Tesla’s EPA-estimated range of 363 miles (584 km) by approximately 30 miles (48 km), or 8.3%. Efficiency Tops Edmunds Rankings Edmunds described the Model 3 as the most efficient mass-produced battery-electric vehicle it has tested…

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Clean Motion has introduced an extended version of its EVIG Memorial electric vehicle, specifically designed for funeral transport applications. The new EVIG Memorial Extended expands the company’s zero-emission mobility offering for funeral service providers by providing sufficient space to transport coffins while retaining the quiet electric drivetrain and compact design of the original model. The vehicle was developed in collaboration with Bestattung Wien, one of Europe’s largest funeral service organizations, and was showcased at the BEFA FORUM trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. Designed for Funeral Transportation The EVIG Memorial Extended is based on Clean Motion’s existing…

Schaeffler AG has unveiled a range of new electrification technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, battery performance, and vehicle integration as electric vehicle architectures become increasingly complex. The German automotive supplier presented its latest developments at the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium held in Bühl, Germany, on 8 June 2026. The company used the event to outline its strategy of integrating high-voltage systems, battery technologies, and thermal management into a unified energy management approach for future electric vehicles. Focus on System-Level Energy Management According to Schaeffler, maximizing EV performance increasingly depends on how individual systems interact rather than on improvements to…

Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition hybrid supercar that revives one of the brand’s most iconic names and is set to become the most powerful production vehicle in the company’s history. Restricted to 499 units, the Audi Nuvolari combines a high-performance hybrid powertrain with a new design language inspired by the brand’s future sports car strategy. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027. The model takes its name from the 2003 Nuvolari quattro concept, which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of legendary Italian racing driver…

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) has started production of the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid in Georgia, marking the first Kia-branded vehicle and the first hybrid model to be assembled at the company’s new manufacturing facility. The launch adds the Sportage Hybrid to the plant’s production portfolio alongside the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai IONIQ 9 battery-electric SUVs, making it the third vehicle currently built at the site. The milestone also expands Kia’s manufacturing footprint in the United States as the automaker increases local production of electrified vehicles. First Hybrid Model at Metaplant HMGMA was designed as a flexible manufacturing…