GWM sold 114,944 vehicles in September, down 13.99% year-on-year, bringing sales for the first 9 months into decline at 0.33%. Read more…
OCSiAl contributes nanotubes to EU project on aircraft battery cells
OCSiAl contributes nanotubes to a Horizon Europe project developing aviation battery cells exceeding 400 Wh/kg for electric regional aircraft. Read more…
Xiaomi SkyNomad series boosts sales on the way to half a million cars
Only three short years ago, a consumer electronics titan best known for mobile phones, fitness bands and robot vacuums built its first electric car. When the SU7 arrived, it terrified Stuttgart’s finest. It was followed by the YU7 crossover, proving that Xiaomi was deadly serious about electric pace. But car companies cannot survive on hot-lapping dream machines alone. To play… Read more…
Kia opens UK orders for EV3, EV4, and EV5 GT models
Performance variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5 are now available to order in the UK under the ‘GT’ badge. The three models are Kia’s first GT variants based on the 400-volt version of Hyundai’s E-GMP architecture. Read more…
Norway: Tesla Model Y made up a quarter of new passenger car sales in September
Norway recorded 18,511 new electric car sales in September – while all other powertrain types saw only double-digit registration numbers. The EV share of new vehicle sales thus climbed to 98.8 percent. This is largely thanks to Tesla’s electric SUVs. Moreover, electric passenger cars now lead the way across the country’s existing fleet. Read more…
Student VENTRA EV project aims to capture tyre and brake wear particles
Students at TU Eindhoven have developed an electric car concept called VENTRA, which is designed to capture fine dust from tire and brake wear while driving. Additionally, the vehicle focuses on lightweight construction and provides guidance for a low-wear driving style. Read more…
Ampol to acquire Evie Networks in AU$225m deal
Australian fuel retailer Ampol is to acquire the charge point operator Evie Networks for AU$225 million (~€135 m). The deal is set to add over 1,030 charging bays to Ampol’s existing network, meaning it will feature around 1,425 bays across over 400 sites. Read more…
Roundup: September 2026 deliveries by major Chinese automakers
Leapmotor and Zeekr set fresh records, while Xiaomi tops 40,000 deliveries to reach its highest monthly level this year. Read more…
T&E analysis: sufficient European battery cells by 2030
In an analysis of the EU’s planned local content requirements for batteries, T&E has concluded that a sufficient number of ‘Made in EU’ battery cells will be available by 2030. This contradicts the current claims of the automotive industry. Read more…
Vianode seeks partner for cooperation or acquisition
Norwegian battery materials specialist Vianode is seeking a partner for its next expansion phase. According to CEO Burkhard Straube, the company is open to various options, ranging from cooperation to a full acquisition. Read more…
India: Dalmia Cement deploys 24 electric heavy-duty trucks
Indian cement manufacturer Dalmia Cement has deployed 24 electric heavy-duty trucks in its logistics operations. The company has partnered with Delhi-based electric logistics service provider SwitchLabs and Pune, Maharashtra-based electric truck manufacturer Energy In Motion for this initiative. Read more…
2,000 new electric trucks for the FedEx fleet
US logistics giant FedEx has placed a record order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans worth over $300 million with Harbinger. This significantly accelerates FedEx’s fleet electrification efforts. Read more…
A gas utility is picking up the upfront tab for geothermal
Geothermal’s upfront cost can be a dealbreaker for affordable housing. A Vermont gas utility is helping get past that hurdle by paying for the underground infrastructure at a new development. Read more…
Gazelle just made its premium electric bikes a lot more affordable
Gazelle has spent much of its recent e-bike development pushing its premium Ultimate platform toward faster Class 3 commuters, but now the Dutch bicycle maker is filling out the other side of the family. Read more…
A Cheap BMW Neue Klasse EV Is Coming In 2028
The entry-level electric car is part of BMW’s turnaround plan, which also includes a big gas SUV for the U.S. Read More…
BMW plans new entry-level electric vehicle for 2028
At its Capital Market Day 2026, the BMW Group provided deep insights into its corporate strategy. Among other announcements, the Munich-based automaker revealed that BMW will unveil the all-electric iX4 later this year and plans to launch an electric compact car based on the Neue Klasse platform in the year after next. This model is likely to be called the BMW i1. Read more…
Volkswagen terminates multiple collective bargaining agreements at year-end
Following IG Metall, Volkswagen has used the revision clause of the future collective agreement to terminate several in-house collective agreements as of December 31, 2026. According to union representatives, this includes the framework collective agreement, among other things. For employees, nothing will change initially; job security until the end of 2030 remains explicitly unaffected. Read more…
Lucid launches ‘Certified Pre-owned’ programme in Europe
Lucid is introducing its ‘Lucid Recharged’ used car scheme to Europe. Certified Lucid Air models will initially be offered in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Norway; with the Gravity set to follow later. Read more…
BYD September sales rise 16.98% to 463,561, hitting new high for 2026
BYD posted its fifth consecutive month of year-on-year NEV sales growth and seventh consecutive month of sequential growth. Read more…
How is Mercedes-Benz Trucks scaling the electric truck, Michael Scheib?
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its electric portfolio and preparing the next technological leap in charging. At the IAA Transportation, the manufacturer showcased the new eActros 600 Lowliner, among other innovations. In an interview with electrive, Chief Developer Michael Scheib explained why specific application profiles are increasingly coming into focus, the importance of megawatt charging, and why Daimler Truck continues to invest in hydrogen. Read more…
