Hyundai Mobis has opened its first European plant for electric drive systems in Slovakia. Up to 280,000 units can be produced annually at the Nováky site. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis electric drive plant enters operation in Slovakia
$20,300 in EV purchase incentives for California rideshare drivers
California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a new incentive programme offering rideshare drivers up to $20,300 towards the purchase or lease of a new zero-emission vehicle. The Drivers Assistance Program is aimed at low- and middle-income drivers working for companies like Uber, Lyft, and HopSkipDrive. Read more…
Minnesota to invest $41.2m in EV charging network
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced plans to invest over $41 million in the state’s EV charging network. MnDOT’s third – and largest – round of grants will prioritise fast-charging infrastructure in Greater Minnesota. Read more…
Ontario International Airport secures largest-ever VALE grant
Ontario International Airport (ONT) has secured almost $4.15 million from the US Federal Aviation Administration to invest in its clean-energy infrastructure. The grant will cover 75 per cent of the cost of installing electric ground support equipment charging infrastructure at Terminals 2 and 4. Read more…
Bentley’s First EV Will Be Its Quickest Car. But It Doesn’t Matter
The Torcal will out-accelerate every Bentley before it, but Crewe says the numbers matter less than how effortlessly it delivers them. Read More…
China’s August NEV retail sales fall 4% to 1.07 million, preliminary CPCA data shows
NEV retail penetration rose to a record 65.7%. Read more…
Preview: Electric truck innovations at IAA Transportation
This year’s IAA Transportation conference is set to become a major hub for electric trucks. Established players are offering extensive showcases, but Chinese market newcomers are no less impressive. Tesla also manages to bring a European version of the Semi to the halls of Hanover. Read on for our preview of the most important innovations for electric XXL trucks at the trade fair. Read more…
Study: Battery-electric trucks becoming competitive on an increasing number of routes
Today, there are many use cases where battery-electric trucks outperform their diesel counterparts in terms of total cost of ownership. By 2030, this could apply to 70 to 90 per cent of road freight transport in Germany. That’s according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Read more…
Xpeng Iron reportedly shifts to semi-solid batteries as all-solid-state tech lags
Xpeng Iron will use high-energy solid-liquid hybrid batteries, reflecting delays in the commercialization of all-solid-state technology. Read more…
Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year
Ford has set a goal to sell 100,000 of its upcoming Fathom electric truck in the model’s first year of sales, which would put it among the best-selling EVs in America, and the best-selling non-Tesla EV. Read more…
This new anti-theft device can keep your e-bike protected for up to a year straight
E-bike theft is one of those problems where a good lock is only half the battle. Since no physical lock can ever give you a 100% guarantee of safety, if a thief actually gets away with your bike, knowing where it went can suddenly become a lot more important. Read more…
Uber And Wayve Beat Waymo To London With UK’s First Robotaxi Service
The first Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs fitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving tech can now be hailed in London on the Uber app. Read More…
New Jersey Passes Law Making Cheap Plug-In Balcony Solar Panels Legal
Under the new law, landlords and local governments can no longer block residents and tenants from installing plug-in solar panels. Read More…
Chery-JLR’s Freelander 8 limited edition sells out before September 3 launch
The limited edition is the most expensive Freelander 8 variant, with a pre-sales list price of 459,900 yuan ($67,820) and production limited to 1,000 units. Read more…
Nio boosts deliveries and revenue in Q2
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio delivered 107,658 vehicles in the past quarter, representing a 49.4 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2025. At the same time, revenue rose by 69.1 percent to 32.1 billion yuan (~€4.1 billion euros). Meanwhile, net losses decreased significantly. Read more…
Chery targets 2027 vehicle validation for 400 Wh/kg all-solid-state battery
Chery plans to install solid-liquid hybrid batteries in vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2026 and begin vehicle validation of all-solid-state batteries in 2027. Read more…
Ford Wants To Sell 100,000 Fathom Electric Pickups In Year One. That’s A Huge Goal
If successful, Ford’s plan would put it right next to Tesla. But it won’t be easy. Read More…
Audi opens AUDI-dedicated R&D center in Shanghai to develop 4 new models
The research center, known as AITC, will have a team of about 300 people to support the AUDI brand’s product expansion. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT set for September 10 launch with pre-sales price from $21,520
Pre-sale prices for 3 rear-wheel-drive variants range from 145,900 yuan ($21,520) to 169,900 yuan, taking aim at the Xiaomi SU7. Read more…
China’s August NEV wholesale sales seen rising 16% as retail demand remains weak
China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs are expected to rise 16% year-on-year to 1.51 million units in August. Read more…
