The Volkswagen Group is planning further cost-cutting measures to improve key financial indicators – with talk of twelve billion euros in 2026 alone. This is likely to affect existing and planned electric cars for the US market. Read more…
India: SwitchLabs to commission 52 electric trucks by November
SwitchLabs, a new sustainable transport solutions provider in India, has announced that it will add 52 electric trucks to its fleet by November. It will operate these trucks for its clients under long-term contracts of eight to ten years. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Production Put On The Backburner As Gas Trucks Make More Money
The Lightning is America’s best-selling electric pickup, but that isn’t enough to unfreeze a production pause. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV becomes latest to offer subsidies to offset impact of China’s tax incentive retreat
For customers who order any Xiaomi EV model on or before November 30, it will cover the potential loss of tax incentives resulting from delayed deliveries.
Nio and Li Auto each previously announced similar subsidies for a newly launched model.
No more CarPlay as GM cuts phone ties in all cars, not just EVs
General Motors is making a major change to its car dashboards. The company plans to remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all its future vehicles, meaning drivers will no longer be able to project their smartphone apps, like maps and music, directly onto the car’s main screen. The change will not only affect new EVs but will also roll… Read more…
Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Built This Year Because They May Lose Power
Some 2026 Tesla Model Y and 2025 Tesla Model 3 cars could lose propulsion while driving because of a faulty battery contactor. Lire la suite…
Li Auto in spotlight after Mega MPV fire, no injuries reported
A Li Mega caught fire after sparks emerged from its chassis while passing a traffic light, with flames engulfing the entire vehicle within seconds.
Both occupants safely exited the vehicle after stopping, but the car was ultimately completely destroyed by the fire.
Former BYD Denza sales head departs
Zhao Changjiang, Denza’s former sales chief and one of BYD’s youngest executives, departed after a July position change.
Rumors suggest Zhao would join Luxeed, the new brand jointly developed by Chery and Huawei.
Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production to focus on more profitable gas and hybrid trucks
Ford (F) has halted production of its electric pickup truck at the Rouge EV Center in Michigan following a fire at an aluminum supplier’s factory. The F-150 Lightning will remain on pause as Ford focuses on more profitable gas and hybrid F-Series trucks. Read more…
IONNA and Casey’s to bring more fast charging to the US Midwest
Charging network IONNA is partnering with Casey’s, one of the US’s largest convenience store and pizza chains, to bring DC fast charging to EV drivers across the Midwest. Read more…
Australian utility selects AMPECO as its software provider for kerbside EV charging
AGL Energy, an Australian electric utility that serves some 4.6 million customers, has selected AMPECO as its EV charging platform provider. This partnership has enabled AGL to deploy kerbside (curbside to us Yanks) charging solutions to serve the approximately 30% of Australians who lack access to dedicated parking for home charging. AGL says it isn’t… Read more…
Jeep recalls nearly 25,000 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs after vehicles bricked by OTA update
Stellantis issued a recall for nearly 25,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids after a software update left drivers stranded with bricked vehicles. Read more…
72% of IKEA Canada deliveries made by EVs, with ZERO extra cost to consumers
Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA is proving the doubters wrong in the world’s second largest nation, delivering nearly three-fourths of its home deliveries by EV. Read more…
Rivian to lay off about 4% of staff to possibly lean down ahead of 2026 R2 launch [Update]
A report this morning detailed American EV automaker Rivian’s plans to lay off a portion of its current workforce as it tries to conserve cash while gearing up for the launch of its newest model, the R2, next year. Read more…
JB Straubel’s Redwood snags $350M to deploy more US-made battery storage
Redwood Materials, founded by former Tesla CTO and cofounder JB Straubel, has raised $350 million in new funding to scale its US-made battery storage systems and critical materials operations. The company is ramping up to meet surging demand from AI data centers and the clean energy sector. Read more…
Turo’s Solution To Ultra-High Car Prices: Rent One For A Year
Car ownership is outrageously expensive in America for young buyers. Turo thinks long-term rentals could give drivers a cheaper, simpler way to stay on the road. Lire la suite…
CATL launches No Propogation 3.0 battery technology and Shenxing Pro battery in Europe
Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has launched its No Propogation 3.0 (NP3.0) technology platform, as well as the first lithium-iron-phosphate battery equipped with the technology, the Shenxing Pro. CATL’s NP3.0 technology platform integrates eight core technologies: flame-retardant electrolyte, flame-retardant safety diaphragm, nano-dot-coated positive electrode material, battery cell safety device, aerogel insulation pad, fire-retardant spray coating,… Read more…
Electron to acquire Rhythmos.io to help utilities integrate distributed energy resources
Electron, a GridTech company and a specialist in energy flexibility marketplaces, has agreed to acquire Rhythmos.io, a pioneer in distributed energy resource (DER) detection and grid impact analytics. As EVs, battery storage systems and rooftop solar proliferate, utilities need to identify where these resources are located, quantify their grid impact, and deploy them to defer… Read more…
Tesla Says Autopilot Is Getting Better. But It’s Crashing More
Tesla claims Autopilot drivers are nine times less likely to crash than unassisted human drivers. Lire la suite…
Mercedes opens orders for the new GLC EV, the luxury brand’s most important vehicle
The luxury brand’s best-selling vehicle is now available in all-electric form. Mercedes-Benz considers the new GLC EV as its most important vehicle to date. Read more…
