VinFast has announced a new major product offensive in India, with plans to foray into new passenger EV segments and also enter the commercial EV space next year. The company views India as a strategic market for its global expansion and plans to launch new models every six months. Read more…
Stagecoach buys 42 electric buses for Gloucestershire
Public transport operator Stagecoach West and Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England, are investing in the procurement of 42 electric buses for deployment in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury. Support also comes from the British government. The first electric buses are expected to hit the road in 2026. Read more…
Omoda & Jaecoo UK to offer ‘in-house tax rebate’ on EVs
The Chery-owned brands have revealed a new set of incentives for UK customers in response to 2026 Budget. Tax rebates are now available on the fully-electric Omoda E5 and Jaecoo E5 SUVs. Read more…
Tesla’s China-Built LG Batteries Are ‘Catastrophic,’ Repair Shop Claims
A Croatian repair shop claimed that Tesla’s Chinese-made LG batteries degrade much faster than those made in Europe or the U.S. Lire la suite…
Accurec opens new lithium recycling plant in Krefeld
The German recycling company Accurec has inaugurated a new facility at its headquarters for recovering lithium from batteries. According to Accurec, the proprietary recycling process, named ‘CLIMA’, achieves high yields and qualities exceeding 99 per cent. Read more…
CPCA estimates China Nov NEV wholesale sales hit record 1.72 million units
The CPCA said that trade-in subsidies adjustments in most Chinese provinces intensified consumer wait-and-see sentiment, impacting the auto market.
From January to November, China’s NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 13.78 million units, representing a 29 percent year-on-year increase.
Volkswagen’s strategic planning round unlikely to conclude before 2026
Typically, the Volkswagen Group decides in its strategic planning round in November, deciding which models will be built at which plants over the next five years. However, the current planning round is unlikely to be completed even this year, because key model decisions have yet to be made. Read more…
Fastned to deliver France’s first electric-only motorway services
The EV charging firm has secured a tender to deliver France’s first ‘exclusively electric’ motorway service station. The new charging hub is set to open in 2026 in St Yvi, Brittany. Read more…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 SUV delivers record 10,677 units in Nov
The ES8 accounted for 29.43 percent of Nio Inc’s November deliveries, marking its highest share since October 2020.
From January to November, cumulative ES8 deliveries reached 24,459 units, representing a 198.75 percent year-on-year increase.
Xiaomi EV hits half а million deliveries before anyone saw it coming
Just three years after announcing its entry into the automotive ring, Xiaomi EV is celebrating a massive milestone: 500,000 cumulative deliveries. Reaching the half-million vehicle on November 20 is a powerful statement, especially since the company was considered a latecomer to the complex, capital-intensive world of EVs. The company’s delivery targets for 2025 were smashed with impressive speed. At the… Read more…
New South Wales opens Round 4 of fast charging grants scheme
The government of New South Wales, Australia, is now accepting applications for its $39 million AUD EV fast charging grants program. It will see the state government co-fund fast charging hubs across the region. Read more…
Seres & Tsinghua University open battery research centre
Seres Auto, the Chinese EV company, has inaugurated a new research centre for battery technology in collaboration with Tsinghua University. The Tsinghua-Seres Battery Innovation Technology Joint Research Centre will focus on battery and safety technology research as well as safety standards and production methods. Read more…
LG Energy Solution and GO Enerji to build battery factory in Ankara
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution and Turkish energy company GO Enerji have agreed to jointly establish a production facility for battery packs in the Turkish capital, Ankara. These battery packs will be used in electric vehicles and stationary applications. Read more…
The Cayenne EV Is ‘Much Better’ Off-Road Than The Gas Version: Porsche
The German automaker was impressed with the Cayenne EV’s performance in the dirt. Lire la suite…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta files for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Momenta has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, abandoning plans for a New York listing, according to Reuters.
Momenta’s clients include international automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Toyota, and Nissan.
Tesla China’s Nov wholesale sales rise 10% to 86,700 units
This represents a 9.95 percent increase from 78,856 units sold in the same period last year and a 40.98 percent jump from October’s 61,497 units.
From January to November, Tesla China’s wholesale sales totaled 754,561 units, marking an 8.30 percent year-on-year decline.
BYD extends traction battery warranty in Norway to 250,000 kilometres
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is improving the warranty for traction batteries in Norway. Effective immediately, the warranty covers eight years or 250,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. The enhanced warranty benefits not only new car buyers but also existing customers. Read more…
Zeekr signs dealer deals to enter South Korea
Zeekr will establish its first showroom in Seoul as early as the first quarter of next year and begin sales, with the Zeekr 7X SUV likely to be its first model there.
Zeekr established its South Korean subsidiary in February to prepare for market entry.
EU considers future for combustion engines beyond 2035
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has spoken positively about softening the EU’s CO2 targets and allowing new combustion engines after 2035. The media is already talking about a “Christmas present for the industry.” But there is a crucial catch to the EU Commissioner’s statements – fuel. Additionally, the new ‘EU car package’ could be delayed. Read more…
Toll exemption for battery-electric trucks now in effect in Germany
The extension of the toll exemption for emission-free trucks, approved by the German Bundestag in mid-November until June 30, 2031, has now been officially announced in the Federal Law. This means the regulation can enter into force in the coming year. Read more…
