Ubitricity and Deftpower are expanding their collaboration on smart charging in the Netherlands. At 1,500 public charging points, charging processes are to be deliberately shifted to times of lower grid load using the open OCPI 2.2.1 standard. Read more…

Tesla is subject to the largest recall campaign in China’s history: Due to potential issues with the mechanical emergency door unlocking system, Tesla and other manufacturers must rectify several million vehicles. European authorities remain hesitant so far. Read more…

An electric SUV, a small caravan, and a journey to the Polish Baltic coast: The Kia EV5 had to prove itself to us not just as a tow vehicle. Thanks to ‘vehicle-to-load’, its 81.4-kWh battery also became a mobile power source at the campsite. And, surprisingly, the consumption with a trailer turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Read more…

The VW ID.4 is expected to be renamed the ID. Tiguan after its facelift. The new name is considered confirmed. And the exterior design has also been leaked ahead of the world premiere – even in moving images: A well-known auto YouTuber has sneaked a peek of VW’s hope-bearer in a short video – partially wrapped, but with clearly visible features. Read more…

The Hyundai Motor Group has tasked energy platform Kaluza with natively integrating smart charging controls into the Kia app and Hyundai’s digital platforms. This will allow EV drivers to charge when power is cheapest and eventually participate in grid stabilising and storage with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The partnership will initially launch in the UK and subsequently expand to Australia and other countries. Read more…

Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state Tamil Nadu, has welcomed 130 new electric buses for public transport services. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off the new fleet of zero-emission buses. Read more…

General Motors is reconsidering its plan to relaunch Cadillac in the UK, citing uncertainty in a “rapidly evolving” marketplace. Competition from European and Chinese brands poses potential headwinds for the US company. Read more…

British automaker JLR is reportedly delaying the launch of an all-electric version its ‘Defender’ SUV. British media reports that although the off-road-capable vehicle had originally been slated for a new generation in 2028/29, this has now been put off until the early 2030s—and only this new generation will support electric drivetrains. Read more…

British startup Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which specialises in electric motors without rare earth materials, will unveil the 3D model of its largest and highest-torque motor at the upcoming IAA Transportation in Germany. The new electric motor set to be available as a sample for heavy-duty applications next year. Read more…

High-performance charging infrastructure is to be installed for electric ferries operating on one of Estonia’s most important ferry routes. PSW Power & Automation is supplying its Megawatt Charging System with up to five MW of charging power. A new electric ferry is set to serve the route starting at the end of 2028. Read more…