Chile has emerged as the world’s second-largest operator of electric buses after China, with 3,059 units running in Santiago as of August 2025. This represents 40 per cent of the total fleet, with 2035 set to introduce a 100% ZEV procurement target. A new study by the think tank Agora Verkehrswende now explores how this success story could be replicated elsewhere. Read more…
EU presents action plan for securing critical raw materials
The European Commission has adopted the ‘RESourceEU’ Action Plan to accelerate and intensify its efforts to secure the EU’s supply of critical raw materials such as rare earths, cobalt, and lithium, building on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Read more…
Volvo to deliver 73 new electric buses to Borås, Sweden
Volvo Buses has received an order from Vy Buss for 73 new electric buses, which will be deployed in the Swedish city of Borås and on regional routes around the city. Volvo Buses does not have to go far to deliver the units, as Borås is also the manufacturer’s central production site. Read more…
Inductive charging for electric HGVs demonstrated at motorway speed in the USA
A research project at Purdue University has succeeded in inductively charging a heavy-duty electric truck while driving at motorway speed. The developers dream of using it to revolutionise long-haul freight transport. Read more…
She Always Gets Motion Sickness In The Back Of Self-Driving Vehicles. Then The Internet Jumps In To Help
“Riding in the back of an electric vehicle is a different type of car sickness” Lire la suite…
Bike-sharing firm Hellobike expects to see mass production of L4 robotaxis by Jun 2026
Hellobike anticipates small-batch deliveries of its L4 autonomous robotaxi models in March next year, with mass production slated for June.
Hellobike announced its entry into the robotaxi sector in June, jointly establishing a company with Ant Group and CATL dedicated to L4 autonomous driving technology R&D.
Rimac beats Tesla to the punch with the 60-strong Verne robotaxi fleet
We are used to automotive executives making big promises on stages with bright lights and loud music. The world often looks at Elon Musk and Tesla when thinking about the future of driving. But it seems a different CEO has quietly taken the lead in the race for self-driving taxis. Mate Rimac, the man known for building incredibly fast supercars,… Read more…
Spanish central government takes e-mobility funding into its own hands
The Spanish government is reorganising electric mobility incentives in the country. Under the national plan ‘España Auto 2030,’ Madrid has allocated a budget of over €400 million for direct subsidies in 2026, reserved €300 million for charging infrastructure, and replenished the PERTE subsidy fund. Read more…
Traton secures €500 million EIB loan for research and development
The commercial vehicle group Traton, with brands such as MAN and Scania, has signed a loan agreement worth 500 million euros with the European Investment Bank (EIB). This will support the research and development of the Traton Modular System (TMS) platform. Read more…
Electrify America grows fast charging network with real estate firm Simon
The charging point operator Electrify America first began collaborating with the retail property firm Simon in 2018. It has now opened a total of 500 ‘hyper-fast’ chargers in 105 charging hubs at Simon retail locations. Read more…
The BYD Dolphin Is The Latest EV To Pass 1 Million Sales
It’s the sixth fully electric vehicle to ever reach this sales milestone. Lire la suite…
Li Auto reaches 20,000 superchargers as it struggles to boost BEV deliveries
Li Auto is continuing to expand its supercharging infrastructure as it looks to its BEV models, particularly the Li i6, to boost sales.
To date, Li Auto has provided over 21 million charging services.
ID. Buzz Cargo now also comes with long wheelbase
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a new variant of its electric van for 2026. The ID. Buzz Cargo will feature a long wheelbase and the large 86-kWh battery. Additionally, the manufacturer will introduce special models to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary. Read more…
Solaris to rejuvenate electric buses in service with battery replacements
Solaris is introducing a new service to keep ageing electric buses of its early customers up and running. Under the label ‘Zero-emission vehicle retrofit,’ the Polish manufacturer now offers the replacement of specific components—primarily batteries. The initiative is meant to prevent older electric buses from being decommissioned. Read more…
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets A New Feature That Nobody Is Talking About
Ford also removed some standard features but made the car a little cheaper for 2026. Lire la suite…
CATL expects pure electric vessels to be capable of ocean voyages within 3 years
CATL’s marine business already covers inland rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, and is now advancing toward ocean voyage applications.
CATL entered the marine electrification sector in 2017 and has supplied batteries for nearly 900 vessels.
Norway to keep tax breaks for electric cars a little longer
Norway’s political parties have reached a budget compromise for 2026. While tax privileges for electric cars will be reduced, they will not expire as early as initially proposed. However, there is a catch. Read more…
Vietnam: Public transport operator deploys 111 e-buses in Hanoi
Lien Ninh, a Vietnamese public transport operator, has now confirmed plans to convert its entire fleet of 111 buses in Hanoi to electric models this month. The move aligns with Hanoi’s long-term strategy to transition entirely to electric and green-energy-powered buses by 2030. Read more…
Spy shots reveal Zeekr 8X SUV as debut delayed to next year
The Zeekr 8X hybrid SUV is expected to debut in the first quarter of next year, with pricing starting at around RMB 400,000 ($56,580).
Zeekr had originally planned to launch the Zeekr 8X, its second hybrid model, in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Nio Onvo delivers 40,000th L90 as Black Knight Edition deliveries begin
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo became the 40,000th L90 owner and the first to get the L90 Black Knight Edition.
Onvo will launch the L60 Black Knight Edition tomorrow, with display vehicles already arriving at stores.
