Xiaomi Auto signed MoUs with an initial group of 8 German automotive dealer groups and will enter the European market in 2027. Read more…
South Africa’s CHARGE upgrades its off-grid EV charging network
CHARGE doubles off-grid solar EV charging capacity on South Africa’s N3 corridor, boosting commercial fleet charging and renewable energy use. Read more…
Germany: hydrogen truck mobility ‘alliance’ moves forward
In Germany, an alliance is forming to accelerate the commercialisation of heavy H2 trucks and associated infrastructure. To achieve this, Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, and Toyota are joining forces, supported by industry giants such as Bosch, Air Liquide, and TotalEnergies. The message: Domestic players want to establish an H2 ecosystem – before others do. Read more…
First drive: Opel Corsa GSE delivers 207 kW for €39,900
Opel is turning Germany’s best-selling small car into a fully electric hot hatch. On the test track in Pachfurth, the Opel Corsa GSE performed much more impressively than its starting price of €39,900 suggests. However, for everyday use, some features are missing, which slightly tarnish the otherwise positive overall impression. Read more…
India mulls new scheme to support 100,000 heavy-duty EVs
Building on FAME, PM E-Drive, PM E-Bus Sewa, and several other schemes over the past decade, the Indian government is considering a new programme to support heavy-duty electric vehicles. The proposed scheme, an initiative by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), could cover up to 100,000 EVs. Read more…
PG&E expands V2X program with Tesla, Volvo, Nissan and $17K incentives
PG&E just expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, adding EVs from Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan and opening up as much as $17,000 in incentives to turn a car into home backup power. Read more…
A Tesla killed a motorcyclist on Autopilot/FSD, Tesla’s own data confirms
A Tesla Model X struck and killed a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moraine last year and the crash went mostly unnoticed. Read more…
California’s clean air laws are back as court overrules Trump from blocking them
California scored a win for clean air today, as a DC court blocked a republican attempt to end the state’s clean air standards. It’s not the first time California has prevailed in a similar case against similar illegal attacks meant to impose more pollution. Read more…
BYD’s latest flagship SUV received over 12,000 orders within 1 day after its launch
Within 24 hours of going on sale, BYD confirmed that the Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. Read more…
Optimizing HV/LV power conversion for next-generation xEV architecturess (Webinar)
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Chery-JLR launches Freelander 8 in China below pre-sales price, targeting luxury EREV SUV market
The Freelander 8 starts at 289,900 yuan ($42,750) after incentives and has a CLTC battery-only range of 310 km. Read more…
Skoda hypermiles the new Peaq to claim 936-km record-breaking range
Hypermiling is very much like competitive meditation – it demands a monk-like discipline, bordering on clinical obsession. Tires pumped to granite firmness, every comfort accessory banished, climate systems powered down, and a right foot operating with the featherlight delicacy of a watchmaker. Nobody actually drives like this in the real world, yet car companies simply cannot resist the siren song… Read more…
XPENG assumes control of UK operations
XPENG is set to take direct responsibility for its operations in Britain with the establishment of a national sales company. It marks a shift away from the initial distributor-led model the company used to enter the UK market. Read more…
China issues guidelines for automakers operating overseas
Chinese car brands have significantly increased their exports in recent months. National regulatory authorities are using this as an opportunity to impose stricter controls on the foreign business operations of Chinese automakers. The means: fresh regulations on marketing, pricing, and more. Read more…
XD Thermal develops new battery cooling system for electric buses
XD Thermal has developed a new cooling architecture for the batteries of a European electric bus platform. The integrated system is said to require fewer components and can be adapted to different battery sizes. Read more…
Cratering oil use in China shows the death spiral that could end oil
Chinese oil use dropped drastically in Q2 of this year, leading to an overall drop in emissions for the country. That alone is a big deal – but the potential effects of the world’s second-largest oil consumer rapidly passing peak oil could have massive effects on the world’s oil markets. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis electric drive plant enters operation in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has opened its first European plant for electric drive systems in Slovakia. Up to 280,000 units can be produced annually at the Nováky site. Read more…
$20,300 in EV purchase incentives for California rideshare drivers
California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a new incentive programme offering rideshare drivers up to $20,300 towards the purchase or lease of a new zero-emission vehicle. The Drivers Assistance Program is aimed at low- and middle-income drivers working for companies like Uber, Lyft, and HopSkipDrive. Read more…
Minnesota to invest $41.2m in EV charging network
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced plans to invest over $41 million in the state’s EV charging network. MnDOT’s third – and largest – round of grants will prioritise fast-charging infrastructure in Greater Minnesota. Read more…
Ontario International Airport secures largest-ever VALE grant
Ontario International Airport (ONT) has secured almost $4.15 million from the US Federal Aviation Administration to invest in its clean-energy infrastructure. The grant will cover 75 per cent of the cost of installing electric ground support equipment charging infrastructure at Terminals 2 and 4. Read more…
