A new smart thermostat from Apple and Schneider Electric could soon use your iPhone to figure out when you’re home – and help move heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and/or cheaper. Read more…
Skyworks begins sampling its Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters
Skyworks Solutions launches Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters, offering up to 44% switching loss reduction with ProVCD technology. Read more…
Prinoth is getting charged up for winter with a little help from Scania
The winter equipment experts at Prinoth are partnering with Swedish trucking group SCANIA on a pair of new, battery-electric snow groomers that are ready to hit Europe’s ski slopes with up to 624 kWh of battery power all winter long. Read more…
BMW’s new flagship i7 makes a great chauffeur vehicle [Images]
BMW overhauled its flagship i7 electric sedan. Now, it wants you to use it as a chauffeur vehicle. Read more…
DeLorean may have a flying car in the air before Tesla does [video]
Your eyes do not deceive you, dear readers – the iconic, stainless-steel bodied and gullwing-doored sportscar brand DeLorean is not only somehow still alive, but they apparently have enough money to campaign a DeLorean-branded eVTOL in the new Airspeeder racing series. Read more…
Revolution Wind is powering New England, and Trump is attacking it again
Revolution Wind is already sending electricity to New England, and all 65 turbines are installed. Now the Trump administration is challenging the federal approval that allowed the offshore wind farm to be built. Again. Yes, really. Read more…
char.gy leads delivery of on-street chargers under the UK’s LEVI program
char.gy leads delivery of over 60,000 on-street EV chargers under the UK’s LEVI program, expanding kerbside charging across England. Read more…
Europe is back: How VW, Stellantis and Co. shine in Paris
The Paris Motor Show is a magnet for the global automotive industry this week. Europe’s sector is making it clear at the industry event that it will not cede the electric vehicle field to China without a fight. Above all, Stellantis and VW are presenting numerous innovations. Here’s our live trade fair report from Paris. Read more…
Electric motorcycle breaks world record with 436.5 kms without stopping
A Zero DS covered 436.5 kilometers on a single battery charge. According to the company, Zero Motorcycles is now the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest ride without a charging stop on an electric motorcycle. Read more…
Škoda introduces Epiq Sportline with Up to 440 km range
Skoda is expanding the Epiq lineup with a Sportline version that will be available in Germany as the Epiq 40 and Epiq 55, offering up to 155 kW of power and a range of 440 kilometers. Orders are set to open at the end of October. Read more…
Aito plans European expansion for autumn 2027
The Chinese Seres brand Aito outlines its launch plans for Europe at the Paris Motor Show: In autumn 2027, the EV manufacturer intends to enter the European market. In Paris, the luxury automaker is already presenting the quartet Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7, and Aito 6. Read more…
Pilot and Tesla open first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks
Pilot Flying J and Tesla open the first Megacharger site in Georgia, expanding heavy-duty EV truck charging along major freight corridors. Read more…
Ford opens preorder invites for the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup
Want to be among the first to own Ford’s new EV pickup? You can now sign up for a preorder invite for the upcoming $30,000 Ford Fathom. Read more…
Tesla Powerwalls supply most of record 745 MW California grid dispatch
Tesla Powerwalls did most of the heavy lifting as California’s home batteries set a new grid record last week. On October 6, more than 85,000 Powerwall owners sent over 600 MW to the grid, the bulk of a combined 745 MW dispatch that Sunrun announced today. Read more…
Renault 4 update includes a €1,810 price reduction
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric follows in the footsteps of its sibling, the Renault 5, and now also benefits from an update. From now on, it offers more range, improved equipment in detail, and a lower price. Additionally, Renault introduces the special edition “Roland-Garros”. We explain where the unique features lie. Read more…
Daimler Buses edges closer to the battery-electric coach with its ELCH Project
The partners in the Electrified Coach (ELCH) funding project have reached a milestone: When the team led by Daimler Buses met in the German district of Neu-Ulm, they conducted a test drive with the jointly developed technology demonstrator that can travel more than 500 kilometers. The funding project will continue until the end of 2026. Read more…
GBT begins series production of solid-state battery cells
Greater Bay Technology, a Chinese battery developer supported by the GAC Group, has started series production of solid-state battery cells in Guangzhou. Production is taking place on a converted lithium-ion line with an initial capacity of 1 GWh, which can be expanded to up to 4 GWh. Read more…
TomTom accelerates integration of new EVs into its EV services
TomTom is expanding its E-Mobility Suite with a new platform for automakers. With “Electric Vehicle Management,” new EV variants are to be integrated into routing, range calculation, and charging planning within minutes instead of months. Read more…
World premiere for the Lancia Gamma at the Paris Motor Show
Lancia is using the 2026 Paris Motor Show to unveil its new compact SUV, the Gamma. In addition to a petrol version, there will be three electric variants, including an HF Integrale—though not in Germany. The Lancia Gamma will remain unavailable in the German market for the foreseeable future. Read more…
Used EVs are having a moment: A wave of off-lease cars meets growing demand
Used electric vehicles gain popularity as off-lease EVs flood the market, boosting prices and reshaping the US EV sales landscape. Read more…
