The expert will oversee robot foundation-model development, with the team planned to remain below 50 people. Read more…
Hyundai Group integrates smart charging control from Kaluza
The Hyundai Motor Group has tasked energy platform Kaluza with natively integrating smart charging controls into the Kia app and Hyundai’s digital platforms. This will allow EV drivers to charge when power is cheapest and eventually participate in grid stabilising and storage with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The partnership will initially launch in the UK and subsequently expand to Australia and other countries. Read more…
India: Chennai flags off 130 electric buses
Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state Tamil Nadu, has welcomed 130 new electric buses for public transport services. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off the new fleet of zero-emission buses. Read more…
Cadillac hesitates with electric cars in the UK
General Motors is reconsidering its plan to relaunch Cadillac in the UK, citing uncertainty in a “rapidly evolving” marketplace. Competition from European and Chinese brands poses potential headwinds for the US company. Read more…
BYD flash charging network to hit 10,000 stations on August 28, doubling in 5 months
BYD’s flash charging network will reach 10,000 stations with the completion of a new site in Shenzhen, doubling from early April. Read more…
JLR delays electric Defender launch to the early 2030s
British automaker JLR is reportedly delaying the launch of an all-electric version its ‘Defender’ SUV. British media reports that although the off-road-capable vehicle had originally been slated for a new generation in 2028/29, this has now been put off until the early 2030s—and only this new generation will support electric drivetrains. Read more…
AEM unveils new electric motor for heavy-duty commercial vehicles
British startup Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which specialises in electric motors without rare earth materials, will unveil the 3D model of its largest and highest-torque motor at the upcoming IAA Transportation in Germany. The new electric motor set to be available as a sample for heavy-duty applications next year. Read more…
Estonia plans 5 MW charger for new battery-electric ferry
High-performance charging infrastructure is to be installed for electric ferries operating on one of Estonia’s most important ferry routes. PSW Power & Automation is supplying its Megawatt Charging System with up to five MW of charging power. A new electric ferry is set to serve the route starting at the end of 2028. Read more…
China launches yearlong auto quality campaign focused on connected-car safety
China will conduct nationwide inspections of intelligent connected vehicle safety, R&D and production capabilities, and product conformity. Read more…
London police are now using the same illegal e-bikes as the criminals they chase
London police have apparently decided that if you can’t beat them, join them – or at least get yourself the same electric bike. Read more…
Nio Firefly teases new special-edition model for August 28
The new model would be Firefly’s sixth special edition, extending its strategy of using small-batch design variants to sustain market interest. Read more…
Lyten to acquire insolvent battery cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries
US battery developer Lyten is now seeking to acquire the insolvent Norwegian battery cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries, after acquiring Swedish battery maker Northvolt. If the deal goes through, Morrow’s battery technology activities could continue to be based at the company’s site in Arendal. Read more…
Voyah swings to H1 loss as revenue growth fails to translate into profit
Voyah posted a net loss of 389 million yuan in the first half, compared with a profit a year earlier, as prices of raw materials rose. Read more…
Chery launches Fulwin T7 electric SUV with 600 km range from under $15,000
The compact electric SUV has a limited-time price starting at 94,900 yuan ($14,000), targeting China’s fiercely competitive budget market. Read more…
Nano One and Standard Lithium collaborate to qualify lithium carbonate for LFP cathodes
Nano One and Standard Lithium collaborate to qualify lithium carbonate for LFP cathodes, advancing battery-grade material supply and manufacturing scale-up. Read more…
Genesis is no longer a dark horse in the luxury space, and the GV90 proves it
The GV90 is peak SUV luxury, complete with lavish features, coach doors, and every bell and whistle. Genesis is growing faster than any luxury marque to date, but this is just the start. Read more…
Range Rover’s next EV breaks cover, and it’s not an SUV [Images]
Range Rover is adding a fifth member to its lineup, but this one is a bit of an outlier. The new GT brings a distinct fastback design to the family. Here’s our first look at it on the road. Read more…
Gary, Indiana is a warning: energy independence has gotten personal
Nearly two weeks after a summer derecho knocked out power, tens of thousands of people in Gary, Indiana were still without power, with many taking to social media to highlight the reality of living through a prolonged blackout. While the utility made excuses, the data centers that powered the community’s social media presence were humming along, built on a very different assumption: that the power MUST stay on. Read more…
Denver Public Schools deploys Kempower fast chargers for its electric school bus fleet
Denver Public Schools deploys Kempower fast chargers to power its electric school bus fleet, enhancing reliable and efficient fleet charging infrastructure. Read more…
APM Terminals Elizabeth orders 96 electric terminal tractors from Orange EV
APM Terminals Elizabeth orders 96 electric terminal tractors from Orange EV, scaling fleet electrification with 310 kWh LFP battery trucks. Read more…
