Vilnius Airport will transport passengers between the terminal and aircraft using only electric buses starting next year. A purchase agreement for twelve vehicles has been signed with Cobus. These buses will replace all diesel buses. Read more…
TotalEnergies winds down EV charging in Singapore
French petrochemical company TotalEnergies, which took over more than 1500 Singapore charging stations in 2023, has announced that it will now cease operations there by the end of this year. Read more…
Easelink aims to standardise matrix charging technology
Austrian company Easelink is the developer of the automated conductive charging solution Matrix Charging. A group of industry representatives is now advancing its standardization. In addition to Easelink, the founding members include Audi, Nissan, and Voyah. Read more…
Electric freight pact unravels: Einride takes Maersk to court
A 2024 lawsuit filed by Einride against A.P. Moller–Maersk has become public, shedding light on a halted plan to deploy 300 battery-electric trucks in the US. At this point, both companies tell a different story. Read more…
Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100
The Lafa 5’s limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.
The company is also developing a higher-spec Ultra version of the Lafa 5, slated for launch next year.
Used Chevy Blazer EVs Are A Crazy Good Deal
A used Blazer EV offers nearly 300 miles of range, all-wheel-drive, tons of room and great tech for under $25,000. Lire la suite…
Tesla scales back Robotaxi fleet goal in Austin
Elon Musk just told the public that Tesla would “roughly double” the size of its Robotaxi pilot fleet in Austin, Texas, next month. This might seem like a win for users who struggle to hail one of these electric taxis. A closer look at the numbers shows that the company is falling far short of its own promises for how… Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 and Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bikes get Black Friday cuts to lows from $1,199, Tesla + Leviton EV chargers, Hiboy EV lows, more
Our Green Deals today are all centered around Black Friday EV savings, led by the first post-launch price cuts on Heybike’s new Mars 3.0 Folding e-bike to its $1,199 low, as well as the equally new Ranger 3.0 Folding e-bike options starting from a $1,399 low. From there, we spotted Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector EV charger retaining a $50 price cut to $600, as well as Leviton’s smart 48A level 2 EV charger at a new low, Hiboy’s Black Friday EV sale with tons of new low prices thanks to the 53% initial discounts and bonus savings codes, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased Velotric Black Friday savings with new lows and extra battery bundles starting from $999, the Lectric XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bike bundles that are shrinking in stock, and more. Read more…
ChargePoint opens new fast charging hub in Michigan
ChargePoint, the American charging point operator (CPO), has announced its latest ‘ultra-fast’ charging hub will open in Canton, Michigan. It will be the first of several ChargePoint charging hubs to be owned and operated by the property firm Dabaja Brothers. Read more…
Volkswagen’s volume brands set up regional production network
The Volkswagen Brand Group Core (BGC) is strategically realigning its production and establishing a regional production network. The division into five production regions aims to improve cross-brand management and also has personnel implications. Read more…
E.ON, Voltix and GreenWay to build 330 MCS chargers for trucks across Europe
German energy supplier E.ON, in collaboration with Voltix and GreenWay, wants to accelerate the development of a cross-border megawatt charging network as part of the HDV-E infrastructure project. It plans to set up approximately 330 megawatt charging points along Europe’s most important transport corridors by autumn 2028. Read more…
Genesis presents the GV60 Magma high-performance variant of the GV60
Genesis has unveiled the production version of the GV60 Magma Concept, which was revealed last year. The GV60 Magma, set to launch in Europe and North America from 2026, is “one of the most powerful models within the Hyundai Motor Group.” Read more…
Karsan delivers 17 electric buses to Mersin
Karsan has delivered 17 of its 12-metre e-ATA electric buses to the Turkish city of Mersin. The project is part of a collaboration between the city administration and the European Union under the IPA II program. Read more…
No ‘Plan B’ for Q4 profitability, says Nio’s William Li
Nio will spare no effort to achieve its fourth-quarter profitability target while embracing all possibilities, William Li said.
“For a considerable period, we will remain focused on refining our automotive products.”
Great Wall considers Spain or Hungary for European plant
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor aims to produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Europe by 2029 and is scouting for potential locations for its first factory on the continent. Read more…
Sweden opens door to night-time operations for electric heavy trucks
Sweden has updated its Traffic Ordinance so municipalities can allow electric and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to operate at night in noise-sensitive areas. The move is designed to cut disturbance, ease daytime congestion and support the wider rollout of zero-emission logistics. Read more…
Kia’s EV5 WKNDR Concept Looks Like The Perfect Rival For The Rivian R2
Chunky off-road tires, a lift kit and plenty of places to hang stuff when camping. Let’s just hope Kia dares to put it into production. Lire la suite…
Bollinger Motors Is Dead
Emails reviewed by the Detroit Free Press show that the EV startup has closed its doors for good. Lire la suite…
Xpeng, BYD donate to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts following deadly blaze
Xpeng donated HK$5 million and BYD donated HK$10 million to support relief efforts for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, which has already claimed dozens of lives.
Xpeng announced its entry into the Hong Kong market in April 2024 and opened its first store in Hong Kong last July.
Xiaomi EV begins rolling out enhanced HAD driver-assist system for upgraded experience
The Xiaomi HAD Enhanced Edition incorporates reinforcement learning and world model capabilities, enabling the system to explore optimal driving strategies.
The enhanced Xiaomi HAD delivers smoother acceleration and deceleration while executing lane changes with greater decisiveness.
