Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering at Fremont, has left the automaker after over 8 years to become a plant manager at Chemelex. Read more…
This major city just banned fat tire electric bikes
Amsterdam is often held up as the gold standard for bicycle-friendly cities, but even in one of the most bike-centric places on Earth, not all e-bikes are being treated equally. The Dutch capital has announced plans to ban electric fat tire bikes from its most famous park, and city officials are openly discussing whether wider restrictions could follow. Read more…
Schneider launches new DC charging system with up to 720 kW
Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a charging solution designed for commercial, industrial sites, and fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720 kW of power and can charge up to twelve vehicles simultaneously. Read more…
Relaxed CO₂ rules save VW billions in potential fines
Volkswagen, in particular, benefits from the relaxation of EU emission requirements, according to new calculations by Dataforce and ICCT. Depending on the calculation, under the original regulations, the German automaker would have had to pay fines of between €1.7 and €2.2 billion—though other manufacturers would also have faced significant penalties. Read more…
ABB supplies propulsion systems for four hybrid ferries in Canada
Swiss technology group ABB has received an order for an energy, propulsion, and control solution for four new hybrid ferries operated by BC Ferries in Canada. The vessels are being built by CMI Weihai in China and are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. Read more…
14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner
The EVs had to travel 361 miles under identical but simulated conditions, and a 300 kW fast charger was available at all times. Lire la suite…
Here’s when the Smart #2 is getting unveiled and when deliveries start
The iconic original Smart, later known as the Smart ForTwo, has had an electric version since 2020, but now an entirely new model is about to make its debut. This will be the Smart #2, and it was first mentioned in September 2025 by the brand. Now it has revealed when the car will be fully introduced, and that will… Read more…
Ruling: Trump administration must keep its hands off NEVI funding
A US court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully suspended charging infrastructure funding starting February 2025. The decision is a victory for 20 Democrat-led states that filed the lawsuit and aims to permanently protect them from further interventions of this kind. Read more…
The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery. Read more…
Li Auto reaches 30,000th delivery of Mega electric MPV
Li Mega saw strong sales performance in the third quarter of 2025, but the momentum halted following a fire incident and subsequent recall in late October.
The milestone indicates that 661 Li Mega units have been delivered this month.
Schaeffler expands repair solutions for e-axles
Schaeffler is expanding its range of repair solutions for electric drivetrains. Effective immediately, repair kits for e-axes, e-motors, and transmissions are available for additional vehicle models from BMW, Hyundai, Nissan, and Volkswagen. Read more…
eVTOL developer Eve Air Mobility secures $150 Million
Eve Air Mobility, a flying taxi developer founded by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has secured $150 million in debt financing from a group of banks. This brings Eve Air Mobility’s total capital raised to $1.2 billion. Read more…
Nio opens 1st distributor store in Hungary as European expansion continues
Nio currently offers the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and ES8 in Hungary.
Nio has commenced deliveries in Hungary, with the first vehicle being an ES8.
Commerce City deploys fully electric waste collection fleet
Commerce City in the US state of Colorado has launched eight fully electric waste and recycling collection vehicles in partnership with Republic Services and Xcel Energy. The rollout combines battery-electric trucks, depot charging infrastructure and utility support to advance municipal electrification. Read more…
Lucid Builds First Prototypes of Mid-Size Model
Currently, the electric vehicle startup only offers the premium models Air and Gravity. Now, Lucid Motors has assembled the first prototypes of its upcoming mid-size SUV at its Arizona plant. Read more…
Daimler Truck to build 100 advanced H2-powered semi-trailer tractors
Daimler Truck is moving its fuel-cell truck into small-scale series production. To this end, the German company presented the next generation of its H2 tractor unit, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, complete with new technical specifications. 100 units are now set to roll off the production line in Wörth and be delivered to customers starting at the end of the year. Read more…
Chinese firm launches effort to send humanoid robot into space
Engine AI aims to make its PM01 robot the first humanoid astronaut.
Engine AI has partnered with Chinese commercial space company Interstellar to formally launch this initiative.
Chinese firm launches effort to send humanoid robot into space
Engine AI aims to make its PM01 robot the first humanoid astronaut.
Engine AI has partnered with Chinese commercial space company Interstellar to formally launch this initiative.
BYD wants to grow outside of China
Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…
BYD wants to grow outside of China
Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…
