Lion Electric, a Quebec-based electric bus manufacturer, says it will temporarily lay off 400 employees in the US and Canada. As a result, it will also suspend production at its facility in Illinois. But it has gotten a credit extension from its lenders. Read more…
Centennial College adds mandatory EV and hybrid coursework to its 2-year auto tech program
Centennial College’s School of Transportation, which claims to be Canada’s largest on-site transportation training facility, will require students entering the Automotive-Motive Power Technician program to complete EV and hybrid vehicle training, as of the fall 2024 semester. The Motive Power Technician two-year degree program covers a variety of topics necessary for students seeking a career… Read more…
Endesa installs 134 charging points at GM Cash-Gros Mercat shops
The Spanish energy supplier Endesa and Transgourmet Ibérica are expanding the charging infrastructure for electric cars in Spain. The project involves the installation of a total of 134 charging points distributed across 36 GM Cash-Gros Mercat locations. Read more…
Opel/Vauxhall lowers production at main factory in Rüsselsheim
Opel has reduced production at its main plant in Rüsselsheim. According to a company spokesperson, assembly of the Astra compact car and its sister model, the DS 4, has come to a complete standstill this week. Read more…
Jaguar EV concept leaked, previews automaker’s future design direction
A concept car previewing the design direction of Jaguar’s upcoming electric-vehicle lineup leaked Monday ahead of its official debut. The Jaguar Design Vision concept was due to be unveiled Monday night at Miami Art Week, but images were posted online ahead of that on the CocheSpias Instagram page. Those images show a two-door fastback coupe with… Read more…
Mercedes will reportedly use Momenta’s autonomous driving software
According to inside sources, Mercedes is planning to launch four new models between 2025 and 2027, running Momenta’s smart autonomous driving software. This is a Chinese startup in which the company invested in 2017, but the two parties have never announced a partnership. The report seems entirely plausible, given Mercedes’ weakened market position in China. German automakers have been struggling… Read more…
AVL equips PowerCo’s battery testing laboratory
The Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo is currently building a battery cell factory in Salzgitter. The Austrian company AVL has now announced that it will provide a battery testing laboratory for this site. Read more…
Austria: Niggbus puts five electric buses into service
Private transport company Niggbus from Austria will add ten electric buses to its fleet by the end of 2025 and then gradually convert all of its vehicles to electric drive. The first electric quintet has now arrived. The necessary charging infrastructure comes from Kempower. Read more…
Falcon Buses orders 13 electric buses from Alexander Dennis
Alexander Dennis (ADL) has received a firm order for 13 of its Enviro200EV single deckers from public transport operator Falcon Buses. The electric vehicles will be delivered in 2026. Read more…
Cyber Monday Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more
We’ve got a collection of Cyber Monday Green Deals ready for you – with many of the massive Black Friday deals we saw from last week carrying over to today (while others will continue for a few days more). These ongoing (as well as new) deals are just the thing to help out with your holiday shopping needs, and like always, we’ve rounded up the best of them into this hub for you to browse at your own pace. The savings train is entering the final length of its track, with Cyber Monday closing out the savings season and taking the biggest sales of the year with it. There’s plenty of opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices, equipment, and more from your favorite brands, with EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart outdoor gear, wood-burning grills, fire pits, and more all benefitting from sales. Enjoy the full lineup of savings that we’ve collected for you today, but there’s not much time left for them to last, so don’t wait too long or you’ll miss out.. Read more…
Jeep and Dodge-owned Stellantis CEO steps down, shares drop
Carlos Tavares abruptly stepped down from his position as CEO of Stellantis on Sunday after facing scathing criticism of how he handled the company. Meanwhile, Stellantis shares go southward.. Read more…
Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits
We don’t want to sound alarmist, but it sure looks like President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are plotting to kill federal EV tax credits somewhat sooner than later – and the tariffs they’re promising aren’t going to make cars cheaper anytime soon, either. So if you’re in the market for a new EV, the time is now to score a sweet 0% financing deal and get those tax credits (while you still can). Read more…
The Porsche Macan Electric Is Being Recalled Because Its Headlights Are Too Bright
The fix doesn’t require new parts, thankfully. But you’ll still need to schedule a service visit. Read more…
Denso & Fuji Electric to expand semiconductor production in Japan
Automotive suppliers Denso and Fuji Electric are receiving subsidies of up to 70.5 billion yen from the Japanese government for the production of silicon carbide semiconductors at the two companies’ existing sites. Read more…
Norway achieves 93.6 per cent EV share in November
A whopping 10,940 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in November, which corresponds to 93.6 per cent of all new car registrations for the month. The two best-selling models come from Tesla. Read more…
Avatr launches updated Avatr 11 SUV, adds hybrid variants on top of BEVs
The updated Avatr 11 is Avatr’s second model after the Avatr 07 SUV to offer both BEV and EREV options, with a starting price of RMB 279,900 ($38,480). Read more…
Tesla’s Holiday Update delivers a sleigh full of features
Tesla has just released its highly anticipated 2024 Holiday Update, and it’s brimming with new features. Looking at the list of things that got spruced up, this is far more than just a usual stocking stuffer. It’s a whole sleigh full of upgrades. From safety enhancements to entertainment options and some long-awaited additions, Tesla is giving owners plenty to be… Read more…
India to revise policy for promoting localisation of electric cars
The Indian government could revise its new policy to promote local manufacturing of electric cars. After receiving a lukewarm response from several prominent automakers, it is looking to relax some of the initial requirements. Read more…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Knockoff NACS To CCS Adapter
It might look the same as a product from a more established company on the outside, but it’s a different story inside. Read more…
CATL denies rumours regarding Northvolt investment
Over the weekend, reports caused a stir that CATL, of all companies, could rescue the insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt. According to CATL co-founder Pan Jian, acquiring a stake in Northvolt is “not our priority.” Read more…
