BMW Group invests €100M to produce Neue Klasse inverter power modules in-house at its Steyr plant, enhancing e-mobility and semiconductor sourcing. Read more…
Subaru is killing off gas cars and will only sell EVs in Europe
Subaru is phasing out combustion-engine vehicles in Europe by the end of 2027 and will sell only EVs. Read more…
Segway E3 Go electric scooter launches at $100 off, Bluetti 2,016Wh FridgePower station exclusive $854 in Member Sale, more
Our two headliners for today’s edition is the newly launched Segway E3 Go Electric Scooter with $100 savings at $550, which sits just $50 above the current pricing of its sibling E3 Pro model. Next, Bluetti has begun its 4-day Member Sale event that has a selection of deals on power stations units, solar panels, and expansion batteries, including 2x points and redemption deals, not to mention our exclusive bonus savings code. This sale is giving folks the chance at the FridgePower 2,016Wh Station with 2x points down at an exclusive $854, amongst others. We’ve also got deals for the 40-mile Hiboy Max Pro e-scooter, the 40V Worx Nitro Leafjet blower, a 82V Greenworks chainsaw, and more. Don’t forget about yesterday’s hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like the EcoFlow power station Halloween Sale, or the new Monarc e-bike battery options that start prices lower than ever from $1,399, and more.. Read more…
Li Auto launches Lianshan in-house EV tech system, backs self-developed batteries with lifetime safety pledges
The launch comes as Li Auto shifts its batteries from CATL to in-house developed ones produced by its joint venture with Sunwoda. Read more…
The latest Xiaomi HyperOS 1.18 teaches the SU7 and YU7 to relax in traffic
The irony of owning an electric car with enough power to outrun most supercars isn’t funny at all – we spend four days out of five stuck behind delivery vans in total gridlock. We love to obsess over Nürburgring lap times, wild zero-to-sixty sprints, and chassis balance on a mountain pass, but most of our miles are spent staring at… Read more…
Xpeng starts Mona L03 deliveries in Europe, with CEO handing over first car in France
He Xiaopeng handed over a Mona L03 to its first customer in France last week in Paris. Read more…
Dürr introduces EcoMeter XS microdispensing unit for battery and motor production
Dürr launches EcoMeter XS, a compact microdispensing unit for precise adhesive application in battery and electric motor manufacturing. Read more…
BYD launches new Seagull EV with 5-minute Flash Charging, starting under $10,000
BYD’s new Seagull EV is now its cheapest electric car in China with 5-minute Flash Charging, and starts at under $10,000. Read more…
I bought a $199 Walmart e-bike, and what arrived shocked me
I’ve tested e-bikes that cost $10,000. I’ve tested e-bikes that cost $500. But until recently, I’d never tested a brand-new e-bike that cost less than a nice set of bicycle tires. Read more…
Electrify America’s biggest charging station yet opens in theme park territory
Electrify America just opened its biggest charging station yet, with 24 DC fast chargers. Read more…
Volkswagen tells ID.4 owners to limit charging to 80% as part of a recall, or it will do it for them
Volkswagen told certain ID.4 drivers to limit charging to 80% as part of a recall by October 21. Unless drivers opt out, VW will automatically “apply a temporary vehicle setting” remotely. Read more…
Huawei’s Newcool and CATL plan initial batch of 5 battery swap models for 2027, report says
The initial models are under development, with launches planned for next year. Read more…
Green Science Alliance opens Swiss battery recycling lab
The Japanese chemical and greentech firm has opened a battery recycling laboratory at the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) in the canton of Bern. In collaboration with the Swiss Battery Technology Center, the company aims to recover cathode material from used lithium-ion batteries, which can be directly reused in new cells. The detour via individual metals is to be eliminated. Read more…
Kia PV5 Passenger seven-seater now qualifies for £1,500 UK Electric Car Grant
Kia’s PV5 Passenger seven-seat electric people carrier is now eligible for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). This reduces its on-the-road price by £1,500 across all three trim levels. Read more…
Indonesia: BYD launches first ‘Danza’ EVs, prepares to deploy 100 Flash Chargers
BYD has introduced its first ‘Danza’ EVs in Indonesia after renaming its premium brand Denza locally following a trademark dispute. It has also announced plans to deploy 100 Flash Chargers in the country by December, potentially the largest rollout of its new high-power charging technology in Southeast Asia. Read more…
CATL unveils dual-battery system to accelerate heavy-duty truck electrification
The system pairs a swappable main battery with a 77-kWh range-extension battery to improve battery utilization and lower fleet operating costs. Read more…
EU Parliament mulls watered-down CO₂ reductions for cars in Auto Package debate
A compromise on the Auto Package is emerging in the European Parliament, under which the de-facto ban on new combustion engines in the EU from 2035 is to be relaxed. According to media reports, the three factions of the so-called Center Platform have agreed on a position. A first committee vote on Thursday will show how stable the majority is. Read more…
Bee Network: Greater Manchester now operates 500 battery-electric buses
The Greater Manchester area has reached an electric fleet milestone. Its 500th e-bus was delivered by manufacturer Wrightbus and is now in operation on the so-called “Bee Network”. Meanwhile, 99 routes in this network are now fully served by electric buses. Read more…
Hamburger Hochbahn: Trial operations begin at electric bus depot
Hochbahn has launched trial operations at its first all-electric bus depot in Hamburg. Here’s what makes the new hall in Meiendorf so special – and when you can expect around 130 emission-free buses to begin rolling through the district. Read more…
Hydrovolt to recycle Iceland’s EV batteries in Future
Norwegian battery recycler Hydrovolt has signed a cooperation agreement with the Icelandic Recycling Fund (IRF). Under this agreement, Hydrovolt will collect end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles and industrial applications in Iceland, transport them to Norway, and recycle them at its own facility in Fredrikstad. The company classifies this step as part of its Nordic strategy: no battery in the region should remain unused. Read more…
