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…
Polestar and Oxford wired up drivers to measure how performance feels
Polestar and the University of Oxford put 12 drivers in eye trackers and heart-rate monitors and sent them around a Swedish racetrack in two versions of the Polestar 4. The goal was to put numbers on something no spec sheet captures: how performance feels to the person driving. Read more…
BYD launches larger second-gen Seagull from $9,810, adds flash charging
The 3 variants with a 420-km range support flash charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes. Read more…
Source adds UK ultra-rapid charging hubs to GreenFlux roaming network
Source, the joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies, has signed a roaming agreement to connect its charging network to GreenFlux’s European platform. This will give users of more than 100 e-mobility service providers access to Source’s rapid charging hubs across the UK. Read more…
100 electric buses now part of First Bus Norfolk fleet
First Bus has expanded its electric bus fleet in Norfolk to 100 vehicles, thanks to the addition of 14 new electric double-deckers in Norwich. The latest additions mean that electric buses now account for more than 60 per cent of the operator’s fleet in the UK county. Read more…
Epicland to debut first model under Huawei Newcool-CATL battery swap partnership, report says
The first model under the partnership will come from Epicland, a brand jointly developed by Dongfeng and Huawei. Read more…
Subaru to phase out combustion engine vehicles in Europe
Many people primarily associate the Subaru brand with the boxer engine. However, from 2028, this will be a thing of the past in Europe at least. The Japanese automaker is phasing out its combustion engine models in Europe, with the first model set to disappear from showrooms as early as this year. Read more…
Foxconn acquires stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility
Foxconn is taking over half of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, a supplier under the Mitsubishi Electric umbrella. This creates a 50:50 joint venture that will provide platforms for electric vehicles, power electronics, and autonomous driving systems – initially focusing on Japan, but with global ambitions. Read more…
China proposes uniform rules for automated driving lights, targeting 2028 roll-out
The draft standard would designate turquoise for automated driving system marker lights, allowing optional installation on vehicles with Level 3 or higher systems. Read more…
Dongfeng Nissan says NX7 SUV coming soon as N series’ 4th model nears launch
The NX7 will be the second SUV in the N series and is expected to be priced below the NX8, which starts at about $23,800 in China. Read more…
Affalterbach reveals the 1,169 hp Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
The legacy of Affalterbach was written in V8 rumble, supercharged whine, and clouds of vaporized rear Michelins. It used to be simple – if you wanted a fast Mercedes SUV, AMG’s recipe was unsubtle: take a practical family car, shoehorn a hand-built twin-turbo V8 beneath the bonnet, stiffen the suspension until your fillings rattled, and let the exhaust wake the… Read more…
Geely rolls out 1 millionth unit of hot-selling Xingyuan EV
The small EV — sold overseas as the Geely EX2 — sells an average of one unit per minute. Read more…
This new electric motorcycle with a giant hole in it wants to change how you ride
There are plenty of ways to make an electric motorcycle stand out, but putting a giant hole through the middle of it is certainly one of the more effective options. Read more…
Flying, flipping Tesla Roadster delivered on style, THESE EVs deliver on substance
If last week’s headlines proved anything at all, it’s that the long wait for flying, flipping, fully self driving electric vehicles is finally over – especially if you’re shopping at Tesla’s competitors. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a full rundown of hot new EVs that you can fly, flip, and (most importantly) take delivery of today. Read more…
EcoFlow Halloween Sale offers up to 57% spooky power station savings from $284, Monarc smart e-bikes from $1,399, more
This week is kicking off with a spooky good EcoFlow Halloween Sale lineup of up to 57% discounts and bonus extra savings, which include deals like the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus 3,072Wh Power Station down at $1,519, and more starting from $284. We also spotted Monarc Bikes offering new battery configuration packages (up to $579 off) on its Tracer Commuter and Marker All-Terrain Smart e-bikes that now start from $1,399. There’s also fall savings hitting the EGO Cordless Electric 600 CFM Backpack Leaf Blower at $380, as well as the 40-mile Hiboy S2 Max Electric Scooter down at $490, the six-plant AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360 Indoor Hydroponic Garden System down at $85, and more waiting for you below. You can find all the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup.. Read more…
BYD’s new high-tech 5-seat electric SUV revealed with 690 hp and dual 30″ screens
BYD’s new Tang EV, its “tech-savvy” flagship five-seat SUV, was revealed in a regulatory filing with dual electric motors delivering a combined 690 horsepower. The interior is even more impressive. Read more…
