Xiaomi has reached the production of its 500,000th vehicle, marking a milestone for the smartphone giant’s EV business.
Xiaomi EV is expected to complete its 2025 annual delivery target of 350,000 units later this week.
Google’s Gemini AI is headed to all Polestar models
Following the recent introduction of AI-powered lane guidance in Google Maps, today Polestar is announcing another collaboration with Google, this time to bring the Gemini AI assistant to all of the Swedish brand’s models. Gemini will replace Google Assistant, and it will be showcased at Slush in Helsinki, Finland, on November 19 and November 20. Gemini will arrive on all… Read more…
Lincoln Electric is bringing DC fast charging to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power
With a modular design that supports up to 100kW of DC fast charging output, this new collaborative charging platform gives businesses, municipalities, and fleet operators a scalable solution to accelerate EV adoption to sites without -phase power. Read more…
BYD may bring an even smaller, cheaper EV to Europe
The Dolphin Surf is already one of Europe’s cheapest EVs, yet BYD may have an even more affordable electric car up its sleeve. Read more…
Electreon snaps up InductEV’s wireless charging tech in new MoU
Electreon just took a big step toward expanding wireless EV charging. The Israel-based company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the assets of InductEV, a Pennsylvania-based firm known for its ultra-fast, high-power static wireless charging systems used by heavy-duty electric transit and freight fleets. Read more…
Mercedes takes out the trash as German city deploys 18 electric garbage trucks
The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky. Read more…
The EU Is Spending Big To Install Thousands More DC Fast Chargers
Over 500 stalls capable of delivering 1 megawatt of power are on the list of projects funded by the European Commission. Lire la suite…
The 2026 all-electric and off-road ready Jeep Recon arrives with 650 HP
Jeep just unveiled the 2026 Recon, its second battery-powered vehicle destined for the United States. The new model is the brand’s first fully electric, “Trail Rated” machine, combining the kind of raw acceleration usually reserved for sports cars with the serious off-road capability expected from a Jeep. This follows Jeep’s first US electric model, the Wagoneer S, which struggles to… Read more…
Maker of Onewheel launches wild new electric mini bike that does self-balancing wheelies
Future Motion – the company that basically invented the “self-balancing asphalt surfboard” category with the Onewheel – has officially entered the two-wheeled world. And in typical Future Motion fashion, they didn’t just build a bike. They built a weirdly wild, 1970s-inspired electric mini bike that can literally hold you in a wheelie. Read more…
Cadillac launches the Escalade IQ as Korea’s first full-size electric SUV with 460 mi range
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is arriving as Korea’s first full-size electric SUV, boasting an impressive 739 km (459 miles) of range. Read more…
Porsche’s new electric Cayenne can charge without plugging in
Porsche unveiled its new Cayenne EV today, and it comes with an option for something we haven’t seen out of a factory-equipped car before: inductive charging. Read more…
Durham finally gets its first downtown DC fast charger
Kempower just cut the ribbon on downtown Durham, North Carolina’s first public DC fast-charging station. The new charger is operated in partnership with National Car Charging. Read more…
SparkCharge launches new planning platform for off-grid EV charging infrastructure
SparkCharge specializes in off-grid EV fleet charging solutions, including mobile chargers. Now the company has launched a new charging infrastructure planning platform specifically designed for commercial EV fleet deployments. The SparkAI platform “combines real-world intelligence, project location-specific datasets, weather forecasts, and a comprehensive global EV database to create optimized charging infrastructure plans for fleet owners… Read more…
GlobalFoundries to license TSMC GaN technology for next-generation EV power devices
GlobalFoundries has announced a technology licensing agreement with TSMC for 650-V and 80-V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The company says this move will accelerate its development of GaN products, with market availability projected for late 2026. According to GlobalFoundries, the adoption of GaN—particularly 650 V and 80 V processes—is aimed at meeting increasing requirements for… Read more…
Time slot restrictions lifted for electric trucks at the Port of Hamburg
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is now exempting electric trucks from time slot restrictions at Hamburg’s container terminals. This means that electric trucks can be handled flexibly within the booked day. The pilot phase will initially run until mid-2026. Read more…
This Is The Electric Nissan You Really Want
Chinese car buyers still want sedans, which is why they get cool EVs like the Nissan N7. Lire la suite…
BMW iX3 drives over 1,000 km on public roads without recharging
Stopping for a charge is often described as one of the worst downsides for an EV over an ICE vehicle. However, BMW has set out on a mission to prove you don’t even need to stop on longer journeys with an EV. In a video experiment by BMW, six employees of the company embark on a mission to drive the… Read more…
Piersica launches PIRION polymer to boost lithium-ion battery performance and safety
Piersica has launched a patented polymer, PIRION, that offers enhanced performance for lithium-ion battery applications. The company claims that PIRION improves conductivity, voltage stability, thermal resilience and mechanical durability, and is fully compatible with existing lithium-ion technology. PIRION features an amorphous molecular structure that increases lithium salt solubility and ion mobility, providing higher conductivity. The… Read more…
Vishay releases AEC-Q200 qualified 30 W power resistor for high-reliability automotive electronics
Vishay Intertechnology has announced a new 30 W thick film power resistor, the Sfernice LTA 30, qualified to AEC-Q200 standards and packaged in a compact TO-220 form factor for direct heatsink mounting. The component is engineered for high reliability and durability in demanding automotive environments, targeting next-generation electric vehicle and hybrid systems. The LTA 30… Read more…
Change in PowerCo’s Executive Board
Alexander Schmitt became the new Chief Procurement Officer and member of the Executive Board of Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo on 18 November. He succeeds Jörg Teichmann, who is stepping down by mutual agreement. Read more…
