Labeling icon Avery Dennison has introduced a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, graphics, labels and reflective solutions designed for common EV charging station applications. Avery Dennison PSA materials are available in a variety of options for adhesive formulation, carrier and liner. The company can also collaborate to create custom solutions for specific applications… Read more…
DHL to electrify 66% of its vehicle fleet by 2030
Global logistics and shipping firm DHL has announced plans to accelerate the electrification of its vehicle fleet. DHL currently operates some 39,000 EVs in pickup and delivery services, representing more than 41% of its fleet. The company plans to raise that proportion to 66% by 2030. New electric trucks and light commercial vehicles are to… Read more…
Honda invests in drive developer Enedym
The Canadian drive developer Enedym, which focuses on next-generation switched reluctance motors (SRMs), electric powertrains and drive controllers, has announced an investment from Honda. The sum of the investment was not revealed. Read more…
605-kilometre range: Leapmotor opens pre-sales for the B05 in China
With the start of pre-sales, Leapmotor has finally revealed more technical details about its first compact electric model. Known as the Lafa 5 in China, the higher-spec versions will feature a roof-mounted LiDAR system. Read more…
Zaptec introduces trolls ICE fans with private petrol pump
Norwegian home charging infrastructure provider Zaptec has released a late April Fool’s joke – a video selling a home petrol pump. Apparently, there is even a diesel-scented candle and other merch. Read more…
Blink Charging announces collaboration with Karbon Homes
Blink Charging has been selected as the EV collaborator for Karbon Homes, a social housing provider, owning and managing approximately 34,000 homes across the Northeast of England and Yorkshire. Read more…
UK electric van uptake drops for first time in over a year
Battery-electric van registrations in the UK declined by 5.8% in October, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite the fall, overall electric van registrations have increased by 47.4% so far this year, as manufacturers continue to expand their zero-emission model ranges. Read more…
SPIE to install 658 EV charging points in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
SPIE CityNetworks, in partnership with Flash, has been selected by the Syndicat Territoire d’Énergie Pyrénées-Atlantiques to roll out the Oscéa 64 charging network in south-west France. The project will install 658 new charging points across 138 municipalities, with the first units operational in 2026. Read more…
Geely EX2: The global version of the Xingyuan city car launches in Brazil
Geely will introduce its EX2 electric city car – the global version of the Chinese bestseller Xingyuan – in markets across five continents over the next 12 months. The model, a rival to the BYD Dolphin Mini, will be produced by Geely’s cooperation partner Renault. Read more…
GWM reaches 10,000th car production milestone at Uzbekistan plant
As of October, GWM’s cumulative sales in Uzbekistan have surpassed 10,000 units.
The plant has completed local assembly of seven models.
GWM reaches 10,000th car production milestone at Uzbekistan plant
As of October, GWM’s cumulative sales in Uzbekistan have surpassed 10,000 units.
The plant has completed local assembly of seven models.
Nigeria is getting serious about electrification
In Nigeria, a bill designed to create a legal and political framework for the country’s transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles has passed its second reading in the Senate. Read more…
Nigeria is getting serious about electrification
In Nigeria, a bill designed to create a legal and political framework for the country’s transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles has passed its second reading in the Senate. Read more…
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of Lafa 5 hatchback, priced from $14,858
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 will be officially launched on November 28, competing against models including the Volkswagen ID.3, SAIC MG4, and Nio’s Firefly EV.
The Lafa 5 boasts a range of up to 605 kilometers and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.
Weev and British Gas partner on home EV charging in Northern Ireland
The Belfast-based electric vehicle infrastructure provider Weev has announced a partnership with British Gas to deliver home EV charger installations across Northern Ireland. Under the agreement, Weev will act as the exclusive installation partner for the latter in the region. Read more…
BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW vehicles will be the first to get Amazon’s new AI-based conversation assistant, which does away with fixed keywords for commands. Lire la suite…
Musk on Xpeng’s Iron humanoid robot: ‘Tesla and China companies will dominate the market’
“Other companies in the West are weak,” Musk said.
Xpeng’s Iron looks so real that many suspected it hid a human inside.
Musk on Xpeng’s Iron humanoid robot: ‘Tesla and China companies will dominate the market’
“Other companies in the West are weak,” Musk said.
Xpeng’s Iron looks so real that many suspected it hid a human inside.
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s trillion-dollar remuneration
On Thursday, Tesla shareholders approved a record remuneration package for CEO and major shareholder Elon Musk with a majority of 75 per cent of the votes cast. It is intended to keep the world’s richest man on board for another ten years with additional shares worth up to a trillion dollars. Read more…
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s trillion-dollar remuneration
On Thursday, Tesla shareholders approved a record remuneration package for CEO and major shareholder Elon Musk with a majority of 75 per cent of the votes cast. It is intended to keep the world’s richest man on board for another ten years with additional shares worth up to a trillion dollars. Read more…
