BYD sold 440,293 NEVs in August, posting a fourth consecutive year-on-year increase and its highest monthly total this year. Read more…
Toyota’s Tesla-FSD Like System Arrives In 2028, But With Key Differences
The automaker is also planning to team up with Waymo to enter the robotaxi arena. Read More…
Nio Q2 2026 earnings call: Live updates
The third-generation ES8 is expected to reach its 150,000th delivery this month, and demand remains very strong. Read more…
Maxion and Novelis develop InVolt aluminum battery housing for electric buses and trucks
Maxion and Novelis develop InVolt, a lightweight aluminum battery housing for electric buses and trucks, boosting energy density and reducing weight. Read more…
Spirii introduces new features for CPOs, eMSPs and fleets
Danish company Spirii is expanding the capabilities of its charging platform to give charge point operators, e-mobility service providers, and fleets more control over the setup, management, and operation of their EV charging services. Read more…
Fastned opens 40th UK charging hub in Liverpool
Fastned has opened its 40th ultra-rapid charging hub in the UK, with the company’s first site in Liverpool now operational at Brunswick Business Park. Read more…
Altilium secures UK patent for EV battery recycling
Tech firm Altilium has secured its first UK patent for the EcoCathode EV battery recycling process, which is designed to recover and regenerate battery-grade materials directly from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Nissan’s new entry-level ‘Wave’ EV spotted for the first time
Nissan is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable EV expected to launch as the “Wave” in early 2027, with prices starting under $25,000. Read more…
Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was active in a crash that killed a mother of five
A Tesla Model Y turning left at an intersection collided with a pickup truck in Batavia, Illinois, killing a passenger in the Tesla — Maggie Espinosa, 37, a teacher and mother of five. It was reported as an ordinary intersection crash. Read more…
Waymo opens robotaxi rides to the public in 3 new cities, now 14 total
Waymo opened its driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on Monday, bringing the Alphabet-owned company to 14 US cities. Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV can now power a campsite or coffee maker
Volvo launched a software update that gives the EX30 new capabilities, including the ability to power external electronics with vehicle-to-load (V2L). Read more…
Peugeot 208 and 2008 ENVY edition get green paint, GT seats, and new prices
Leave it to the French automotive industry to turn a routine refresh into a masterclass of branding. There is a lot of charm to how Gallic marques approach the “special edition” – a splash of bold paint here, a bit of contrast stitching there, and suddenly a familiar EV is reborn with added swagger. Peugeot is calling its mid-cycle refresh… Read more…
Waymo’s Newest City Brings Its Biggest Challenge Yet: Rides In The Snow
Waymo currently offers service in warm climates, with mild winters. Now, it’s heading to a city that gets around 56″ of snow per year. Read More…
Roundup: August 2026 deliveries by major Chinese automakers
Leapmotor and Zeekr continued to set records, while Xpeng and Li Auto returned to sequential growth. Read more…
Coulomb introduces bidirectional MCS capability for its mobile battery energy storage systems
Coulomb Solutions adds bidirectional Megawatt Charging System capability to mobile battery energy storage for fast, flexible commercial fleet charging. Read more…
Munich study calls for revisions to EU CO₂ regulations for cars
A study from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is calling for changes to EU CO₂ regulations for passenger cars, arguing that EU fleet limits fail to account for emissions from production, energy provision, and recycling. Read more…
Scenic E-Tech Electric gets new batteries and faster charging
Renault has comprehensively revised its Scenic E-Tech Electric, introducing new battery options, faster DC charging, and a range of updates to its design, equipment, and driver assistance systems. The more powerful variant of the electric mid-size SUVwill receive a new 89 kWh NMC battery, while a 67 kWh LFP option will follow at a later date. Read more…
Solar-powered ambulance Stella Juva completes practical tests in Kenya
At the beginning of August, Solar Team Eindhoven introduced its solar-powered ambulance, Stella Juva. Now, the student project has completed a field test in Kenya during which the vehicle covered more than 800 km and was assessed for its medical response capabilities in remote regions. Read more…
Chargecloud and Hubject bring Plug&Charge to AC charging points
Chargecloud, a charging infrastructure software provider, is entering a partnership with Hubject in the Plug&Charge sector. The focus is specifically on AC charging stations – until now, Plug&Charge has only been at DC fast chargers. Read more…
Electric cars reach record 98.7 percent share in Norway
The market share of electric cars in Norway rose to a record 98.7 per cent in August. While the overall passenger car market declined slightly, six of the ten largest brands saw growth. Volkswagen led the brand ranking, followed by Toyota and Xpeng. Read more…
