Germany’s Nürburgring is a long, twisting, and dangerous ribbon of asphalt known as “The Green Hell.” It earned that nickname for a good reason. Setting a fast lap time here means a car has more than just raw power. Automakers have always used the track as the ultimate test for their vehicles, and now, the record book for electric cars… Read more…
Kia releases ‘petrol-scented’ car air freshener for new EV owners
Astara Auto Finland will offer the unusual air freshener to all buyers of the Kia EV4 in Finland, saying that it wants to give new EV owners “something safe and familiar”. Read more…
This startup raised $8M to store clean energy under the sea
Ocean energy storage startup Sizable Energy just raised $8 million to bring its long-duration offshore pumped hydro system to market. Read more…
Ten-Oh tugboat pack more than 4,400 hydrogen fueled horsepower
Under the hood of the new “Ten-Oh” Japanese tugboat is the key is a novel marine engine system churning out more than 4,400 hp (!) from its dual, dual-fuel hydrogen-burning V12 engines. Is this – finally! – a great use case for hydrogen. Read more…
Tesla recalls recent Model 3 and Model Y over battery pack defect
Tesla is recalling approximately 13,000 recent Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built earlier this year due to a battery pack defect that can result in power loss. Read more…
‘Uber Green’ shifts to ‘Uber Electric,’ and is offering (some) drivers $4k to switch to an EV
Uber gets it. The rideshare behemoth has observed the upward trend of EV adoption across its database of customers and drivers and is helping to support that transition. Beginning today, the “Uber Green” ride option is now called “Uber Electric,” visible to all app users worldwide. To celebrate the transition, Uber is offering discounted rides for those opting for electric vehicles, and drivers may also qualify for a $4,000 grant. Read more…
PostBus to introduce autonomous delivery vehicles in Switzerland
PostBus plans to introduce automated electric vehicles in eastern Switzerland from 2027. Test drives with safety drivers and without passengers are scheduled to begin in December 2025. Read more…
PostBus to introduce autonomous delivery vehicles in Switzerland
PostBus plans to introduce automated electric vehicles in eastern Switzerland from 2027. Test drives with safety drivers and without passengers are scheduled to begin in December 2025. Read more…
Port of Hamburg and Daimler Truck cooperate on liquid hydrogen
Daimler Truck, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the Port of Hamburg want to examine the establishment of a reliable and economical supply chain for green liquid hydrogen via the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland. The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck hydrogen truck could be used for this purpose. Read more…
Porsche opens ninth Charging Lounge in Germany
The sports car company has opened another Charging Lounge exclusive to Porsche drivers. This time, it’s in Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany. Read more…
Tesla brings refreshed Model S and X back to Europe
Tesla is giving the Model S and Model X another update and offering them again in Europe. Subtle optimisations, greater comfort and a slightly improved range are intended to make these veterans fit for the coming years. Read more…
Pakistan receives 400 electric buses from Yutong
The Chinese EV company Yutong has just delivered 400 battery electric buses to Pakistan. It’s the largest single order of ‘new energy’ buses in the country to date. Read more…
Maryland launches $5m EV charging grant initiative
The US state’s Department of the Environment (DoE) has just released more than $5m in grant funding for EV charging stations. It includes both public and workplace chargers for a range of EVs. Read more…
China NEV retail at 632,000 in Oct 1-19, up 5% year-on-year
Cumulative passenger NEV retail sales in China this year reached 9.5 million units, a 23 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 56.1 percent from October 1-19 and 52.4 percent year-to-date.
US cell production by truck alliance delayed til 2028
Amplify Cell Technologies, the joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar, is postponing the start of battery cell production at its plant in Byhalia, Mississippi, from 2027 to 2028. Construction of the plant has been underway since mid-2024. Read more…
Is Opel working on its own version of the Leapmotor B10?
Opel is reportedly considering adding the Leapmotor B10 to its portfolio as a low-cost C-segment electric SUV, avoiding high development costs. The carmaker itself has not confirmed the media reports, but neither has it issued a clear denial. Read more…
Is Opel working on its own version of the Leapmotor B10?
Opel is reportedly considering adding the Leapmotor B10 to its portfolio as a low-cost C-segment electric SUV, avoiding high development costs. The carmaker itself has not confirmed the media reports, but neither has it issued a clear denial. Read more…
YASA just destroyed its own record for power density with its state-of-the-art axial flux motor
Three months after declaring an unofficial world record achievement in power density for an electric motor, YASA’s latest axial flux prototype has shattered that previous benchmark. The axial flux motor specialist is touting another unofficial world record, achieved with an even lighter design. Read more…
Nurburgring EV Lap Record Changes Hands But Stays In China
BYD’s Yangwang U9 electric supercar has dipped below 7 minutes a lap, beating another Chinese EV. Lire la suite…
Geely Galaxy M9 SUV hits 10,000 deliveries 1 month after launch
Geely Galaxy officially launched the M9 on September 17, which is one of the most affordable large SUVs in the Chinese market.
Geely Galaxy achieved record sales of 120,868 units in September, representing a 131.06 percent year-on-year increase.
