Australian shipbuilder Incat has conducted initial trials of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry, named Hull 096, in Hobart. A series of tests will follow before the e-ferry sets sail for South America in the coming months. Read more…
VW abandons agency model across Europe
Volkswagen is discontinuing direct sales through the agency model for private customers across Europe. This means the distribution of electric vehicles will gradually return to the traditional dealership model. Read more…
Kia models now eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
Kia has just revealed its first two EVs to become eligible for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. Both the Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger models now qualify for a £1500 discount. Read more…
Apollo Phantom 2.0 review: A fast and capable electric scooter that still feels refined
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years, and many of them blur together. Plenty are fast. Many are powerful. Some look aggressive. But only a handful manage to combine all of that with a ride that actually feels polished and confidence-inspiring. After spending real time riding the Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V version), it’s clear this scooter sits firmly in that top tier. Read more…
Zeekr completes merger with Geely, delists from NYSE
Zeekr becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely and ceases trading as a public company.
Zeekr has requested the NYSE to suspend trading of its ADS.
EnBW launches field tests of XCharge charging stations
EnBW is testing the charging hardware and software of manufacturer XCharge. In August 2025, a charging station was already installed at the EnBW City location. Now, an extended field test is set to follow at three additional locations in Baden-Württemberg. Read more…
The Ford F-150 Lightning Gets Recalled On Its Way Out The Door
The F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and Maverick Hybrid may not go into park. That’s not even the worst part, though. Lire la suite…
Hesai to supply LiDARs for food delivery giant Meituan’s drones
Hesai will supply LiDARs for food delivery giant Meituan’s drones, marking a major breakthrough in markets beyond automotive LiDAR.
Hesai plans to commence mass production and delivery of its FTX LiDAR sensor in 2026.
US firm Ample enters Chapter 11 insolvency
US battery-swapping startup Ample has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Ample aimed to bring autonomous battery swap stations to market—not just in the US but internationally. Liquidity shortages are cited as the reason for the insolvency. Read more…
India: Delhi and Chennai commission over 200 electric buses
Delhi and Chennai, two of India’s largest metro cities, commissioned more than 200 electric buses this week as part of their wider efforts to decarbonise public transport and reduce air pollution. Both cities now operate several hundred electric buses in daily service. Read more…
Huawei-Dongfeng joint brand Yijing sees 1st pre-production prototype roll off line
Yijing’s inaugural model is a full-size SUV slated for debut at the 2026 Beijing auto show.
The SUV will offer EREV and BEV options and is scheduled for market launch in the third quarter 2026.
San Francisco power cut disrupts Waymo fleet
A fire at a substation caused a major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday. As a result, autonomous Waymo taxis contributed to significant traffic jams—but not because they ran out of power. Read more…
Kia appoints new Europe chief
Kia’s European division will get a new leader in the new year. Soohang Chang – the current head of the Middle East and Africa region – is set to take over as President and CEO of Kia Europe from January 1, 2026—with a focus on rapid electrification. Read more…
SKion to take over insolvent BMZ subsidiaries
SKion, an investment company founded by entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, is poised to rescue the insolvent subsidiaries of battery manufacturer BMZ Group. A binding agreement has been reached to acquire ‘significant business units from the self-administration proceedings’. Read more…
Workhorse and Motiv complete merger
U.S.-based companies Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks, both specialising in electric commercial vehicles, have completed their merger. The merged company operates under the name Workhorse and is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol WKHS. Read more…
When The Power Went Out In San Francisco, So Did Waymo’s Robotaxis
The driverless taxis caused gridlock after the lights went out in the Bay Area. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor shares interior details of D19 SUV, launch expected in H1 2026
Leapmotor has equipped the D19 cabin with “zero-gravity” seats, a large-capacity refrigerator, and multiple large screens.
Leapmotor unveiled the D19 on October 16, with market launch and deliveries expected in the first half of 2026.
VW confirms temporary US exit of the ID. Buzz
Volkswagen has confirmed that there will be no 2026 model year for the ID. Buzz in the USA. However, US plans for the MEB van have not been completely canceled – a revised model is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…
BYD raises employee salaries after CATL’s move
BYD has increased salaries for its R&D personnel, becoming the latest Chinese company to do so after CATL.
These moves come as China addresses involution and reduces excessive competition.
Baidu teams up with Uber, Lyft to test robotaxis in UK
Uber and Lyft both announced today they will partner with Baidu to test robotaxis in the UK, starting with London.
The tests are expected to commence in 2026.
