Avatr officially entered the Thai market in September 2024, launching the Avatr 11 SUV as its first model in the country.
The Avatr 07 currently starts at RMB 219,900 ($31,660) in China.
Ford Explorer and Capri receive new LFP battery option
Ford Europe has announced improvements for the Explorer and Capri. Both MEB models now offer increased range and performance thanks to a new LFP battery and an enhanced electric motor—a preview of updates for the MEB series across the Volkswagen Group. Read more…
Ford Explorer and Capri receive new LFP battery option
Ford Europe has announced improvements for the Explorer and Capri. Both MEB models now offer increased range and performance thanks to a new LFP battery and an enhanced electric motor—a preview of updates for the MEB series across the Volkswagen Group. Read more…
Arriva orders Yutong electric buses for East Brabant
Public transport operator Arriva will deploy a total of 167 new electric buses in the Dutch region of East Brabant starting in December 2026. In addition to the 39 electric buses from Irizar, this includes 128 electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong. Read more…
Arriva orders Yutong electric buses for East Brabant
Public transport operator Arriva will deploy a total of 167 new electric buses in the Dutch region of East Brabant starting in December 2026. In addition to the 39 electric buses from Irizar, this includes 128 electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong. Read more…
China issues 1st mandatory standard for driver assist systems, mandating AEB as standard in light vehicles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2028, requiring AEB systems to be standard in light vehicles rather than optional as before.
AEB systems continuously monitor the vehicle’s forward driving environment in real time, helping prevent collisions or mitigate their severity.
UK: Electric Freightway launches with first public eHGV hubs
Gridserve has opened the UK’s first public, turn-up-and-charge electric truck hubs at Extra Baldock and Moto Exeter. The sites mark the start of the company’s Electric Freightway, a nationwide network to support zero-emission freight operations. Read more…
DAF expands electric truck range with additional axle configurations
DAF Trucks is expanding its range of fully electric trucks to include 6×2, 6×4, and 8×4 versions for specialised applications and the construction industry. The new tractor units and trucks are available for both the XD and XF Electric, as well as the new XG and XG+ Electric. Read more…
DAF expands electric truck range with additional axle configurations
DAF Trucks is expanding its range of fully electric trucks to include 6×2, 6×4, and 8×4 versions for specialised applications and the construction industry. The new tractor units and trucks are available for both the XD and XF Electric, as well as the new XG and XG+ Electric. Read more…
Charging offensive in Scandinavia: Kempower and Plugit join forces
Finnish companies Kempower and Plugit are joining forces to expand the charging infrastructure for electric cars and electric trucks in the Nordic countries. As part of the deal, Plugit will procure turnkey Kempower charging solutions—for its own charging parks and for third-party customers. Read more…
Charging offensive in Scandinavia: Kempower and Plugit join forces
Finnish companies Kempower and Plugit are joining forces to expand the charging infrastructure for electric cars and electric trucks in the Nordic countries. As part of the deal, Plugit will procure turnkey Kempower charging solutions—for its own charging parks and for third-party customers. Read more…
Autonomous shuttles: Holon strengthens its leadership team
Benteler subsidiary Holon is expanding its leadership team to commercialize its autonomous electric shuttle, the Holon Mover. New additions include Martin Lischka and Jonas Seyfferth, with a focus on market entry and international growth. Read more…
Autonomous shuttles: Holon strengthens its leadership team
Benteler subsidiary Holon is expanding its leadership team to commercialize its autonomous electric shuttle, the Holon Mover. New additions include Martin Lischka and Jonas Seyfferth, with a focus on market entry and international growth. Read more…
Nissan turns to the sun to give the Ariya EV a range boost
It’s no surprise to anyone that electric cars need a plug and a socket to keep moving. Nissan decided that maybe it’s time to try something different. To celebrate Clean Energy Day, the automaker showed off a special version of its Ariya. This new concept car uses the sun to help fill up its battery. By adding solar panels to… Read more…
Demand for solid-state batteries in humanoid robots could reach 74 GWh by 2035, TrendForce says
TrendForce forecasts that demand for solid-state batteries in humanoid robots could grow thousands of times over the next decade.
Increasing requirements for long endurance and high-load operation in humanoid robots are likely to propel solid-state lithium batteries toward becoming the mainstream solution.
Demand for solid-state batteries in humanoid robots could reach 74 GWh by 2035, TrendForce says
TrendForce forecasts that demand for solid-state batteries in humanoid robots could grow thousands of times over the next decade.
Increasing requirements for long endurance and high-load operation in humanoid robots are likely to propel solid-state lithium batteries toward becoming the mainstream solution.
Didi and GAC Aion launch roboaxi test fleet
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle brand GAC Aion unveiled a joint robotaxi last April. Delivery of the vehicle has now begun, and an initial fleet has received approval for road tests in Guangzhou. Read more…
Didi and GAC Aion launch roboaxi test fleet
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing and electric vehicle brand GAC Aion unveiled a joint robotaxi last April. Delivery of the vehicle has now begun, and an initial fleet has received approval for road tests in Guangzhou. Read more…
USA: EVgo fast-tracks NACS rollout with hundreds of connectors planned
EVgo has begun scaling up its deployment of NACS connectors following a 2025 pilot phase. Nearly 100 stalls are already live across major US cities, with more than 500 NACS connectors planned by the end of 2026 to meet rising demand from NACS-equipped EVs. Read more…
USA: EVgo fast-tracks NACS rollout with hundreds of connectors planned
EVgo has begun scaling up its deployment of NACS connectors following a 2025 pilot phase. Nearly 100 stalls are already live across major US cities, with more than 500 NACS connectors planned by the end of 2026 to meet rising demand from NACS-equipped EVs. Read more…
