Ford Pro will deliver a total of 131 battery-electric vans to Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) by the end of 2026. The vehicles will be used for maintenance, service, and transport operations across Berlin’s public transport network. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric hatch starts at under $30,000, and interest is already sky-high
The IONIQ 3 has received the “highest-ever” levels of customer interest for any Hyundai model (EV or gas), with prices starting under $30,000. Read more…
Tesla Semi adds another fleet as Paper Transport starts Chicago pilot
Paper Transport (PTI) announced today that it is evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations in the Chicago market, becoming the latest fleet to put Tesla’s electric Class 8 truck to work in daily freight. Read more…
BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD said after previewing the new EV for the first time. Read more…
After 87,000 Miles, This 2022 Tesla Model Y Didn’t Just Lose Range. It Charges Slower Too
ADAC documented 14% battery-capacity loss and a substantial reduction in peak charging power after 87,000 miles. Read More…
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet, advancing its transition to 100% electric vehicles with connected telematics technology. Read more…
Waze just got smarter thanks to Gemini and two new modes
Today, Google announced some new features that are already rolling out to Waze on Android and iOS. If you had Gemini on your bingo card, you won. Gemini is already used in Waze for “conversational reporting”, which lets you report traffic incidents just by talking naturally. Now, Gemini will also let you use natural language to suggest map updates, like… Read more…
Dongfeng readies Canada EV push, eyes first 2 models next year
Dublin Airport introduces Ireland’s first pantograph chargers for electric buses
Dublin Airport is upgrading its passenger shuttle operations with a new electric bus fleet and high-power charging infrastructure. The project is designed to improve reliability on one of the airport’s busiest transport routes while reducing emissions. Read more…
Li Auto’s i9 gets certified, here’s what it looks like
Li Auto’s upcoming i9 has been officially certified for sale in China. The listing on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals the first official specs of the car. It’s 5,225 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,752 mm tall, featuring a 3,168 mm wheelbase. The car will come with a dual-motor AWD powertrain as… Read more…
Vanlife: Vantrack promises a Kia PV5 camper you can actually buy
The conversion van experts at Vantrack say they’re ready to deliver on the promise of Kia’s own WKNDR concept with a new electric camper van based on the popular Kia PV5 Passenger – but unlike the concept that inspired it, this van is headed for production. Read more…
Germany wants rental e-scooter companies to pay for accidents
Germany is preparing to tighten the rules governing shared electric scooters, proposing new legislation that would make rental operators like Lime and Bolt directly liable for damages caused by their vehicles. Read more…
Samsung’s Texas fab enters production for Tesla’s AI5 chip on 2nm
Samsung has completed its own version of Tesla’s AI5 self-driving chip and is preparing to start production at its foundry in Taylor, Texas, on the company’s latest 2-nanometer process, according to industry officials. Read more…
A $5M startup claims rare earth-free electric motor breakthrough
A Bengaluru startup called Vimag Labs just secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor that runs without any rare-earth magnets, using software and power electronics to generate its magnetic field instead. Read more…
BYD Denza Z electric supercar starts pre-sales in China after Goodwood debut
Austria: Battery-electric car registrations reach parity with petrol vehicles
Austria reported 40,060 new battery-electric passenger cars in the first half of the year — 27 per cent more than in the same period last year. The share of pure electric cars among all new passenger car registrations thus reached 24.3 per cent in the first six months of the year — and is now just a hair’s breadth behind pure petrol cars. Read more…
MG announces new PHEV technology with semi-solid-state batteries for 2027
At its Tech Day in London, MG presented its technology strategy for the coming years. The manufacturer announced a new plug-in hybrid generation with semi-solid-state batteries, advanced driver assistance systems, and a highway assistant for 2027. Additionally, tests with Level 4 robotaxis are already underway. Read more…
New Leapmotor A05S to replace the budget champion T03
The EV market is changing fast, and budget-friendly electric vehicles no longer mean bare-bones features and subpar technology. Instead, intense competition is forcing carmakers to integrate high-end equipment into cheap commuter cars. Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor is the latest brand to follow this trend by unveiling its newest compact option. The company officially introduced the Leapmotor A05S as a smart compact… Read more…
Waze Is Supercharging Destination Search With Gemini AI
The popular social GPS navigation app is getting a few new AI-enabled features, plus a motorcycle mode. Read More…
T&E analysis: EU tariffs deter Western producers from China, but BYD and others gain ground
The organisation Transport & Environment has examined the consequences of EU tariffs on electric cars from China. Key findings: Electric vehicles from the Far East remain affordable by European standards, and imports are increasing. The brands reducing production in China and exporting fewer vehicles to Europe are primarily Western manufacturers. Read more…
