Toray tests a prototype 150° C film capacitor in an inverter, enabling smaller, air-cooled power units for electric vehicles and flying cars. Read more…
Chevy hikes Blazer EV prices, pushing it over $45,000
Prices for the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV now start at over $45,000 after another price hike. Read more…
Rivian’s Mind Robotics snags Doug Field, ex-Tesla and Ford EV chief
Doug Field, the engineer who ran Tesla’s Model 3 program and later Ford’s entire EV operation, is now president of Mind Robotics, the industrial robotics startup Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spun out of Rivian last year. Read more…
EVs cost less than a year ago, but September brought a setback
New EVs still cost less than they did a year ago, but September brought buyers a double hit: higher prices and smaller discounts. Read more…
Einride’s driverless, cabless electric trucks are moving freight on Ohio roads
Einride deploys cabless, driverless electric trucks on Ohio roads with EASE Logistics, advancing autonomous freight with remote oversight technology. Read more…
Peugeot unveils two new concept cars – a sporty coupe and an all-electric rally car
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled two new all-electric concept cars – the RCZ Vision and the E-T16, inspired by the popular models from the company back in the day. Peugeot RCZ Vision concept Let’s start with the RCZ, which brings back the double-bubble roof as a tribute to the original RCZ. Peugeot highlights that the concept vehicle… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz introduces V2G package for private customers
Mercedes is revealing its V2G ambitions for Germany. After introducing its new V1G home charging tariffs in September, the Stuttgart-based automaker is now launching a bidirectional package that will initially work in Germany with the electric GLC and the new C-Class. The Mobility House is on board as the technology service provider. Read more…
September: 1.3 million BEVs sold in China
In China, September became a new record month for BEV sales: never before have so many been sold by the country, both domestically and abroad. 1.82 million plug-in vehicles (including hybrids and range extenders) were sold – accounting for over 60 per cent of all new vehicles last month. Read more…
Family at heart: How Forthing aims for success in Europe
Following its debut at the Paris Motor Show two years ago and a stopover at the Munich IAA, the Chinese manufacturer is making its third major trade fair appearance and showcasing three models that set to hit the road in Europe. Forthing aims to stand out from the competition with a particular focus on family-friendliness. Here’s all the key details on the models presented. Read more…
Trump administration lowers US fuel efficiency standards
Under Trump, the US transportation authority has reduced fuel consumption limits for new cars, with implications for both consumers and the environment. In response, 26 US states, counties, and major cities have joined forces and filed a lawsuit. We explore the legal basis and implications of the lawsuit. Read more…
Practical gate driver considerations for modern switches
Explore practical gate driver design considerations for Si- and SiC-MOSFETs and IGBTs with insights from Wolfspeed, Infineon, and Analog Devices. Read more…
China NEV export share in September: BYD leads with 31.1%, Chery rises to second
BYD exported 174,277 NEVs in September, down 5.2% from August, with its share falling 4.3 percentage points. Read more…
DS F3VER concept shows the brand’s design intent
The Paris Motor Show brought us yet another exciting concept. This is the DS F3VER, and, fittingly for DS’ design intent for the future, it’s quite ambitious. The concept measures 4.19 meters long, 1.84 meters wide, and 1.46 meters tall, with a 2.70-meter wheelbase and a 400l boot. The F3VER features a new front-end design with a vertically positioned DS… Read more…
Tesla extends home backup functions to Model 3 and Model Y in the US
Tesla has extended its Powershare Home Backup function to the Model 3 saloon and Model Y SUV in the US, enabling both BEVs to supply electricity to a home during a power outage. The feature was previously only available on the Cybertruck. Read more…
Tasmania to fund 50 new EV charging points at tourism hotspots
The Australian island state is offering AU$250,000 in grants to help tourism businesses install EV charging points at 24 destinations across the region. This will primarily target overnight AC charging. Read more…
BMW sees BEV deliveries rise in Q3 2026
In the third quarter of this year, the BMW Group delivered 110,257 all-electric cars worldwide – representing a 7.2 per cent increase year-on-year. Sales saw significant growth, particularly in Europe and Germany. However, for the first nine months, the electric vehicle balance sheet still showed a deficit. Read more…
INIT enters autonomous fleet management market
Karlsruhe-based public transport specialist INIT is acquiring a majority stake in Norwegian technology company Applied Autonomy. Its xFlow platform does not develop autonomous driving itself but organises the monitoring, remote support, and control of autonomous vehicles. The software is already in use in Stavanger. Read more…
BYD launches Da Han EV from $35,050 with up to 1,008 km range
The Da Han EV comes standard with a 102.3-kWh second-generation Blade Battery that charges from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes. Read more…
BYD’s 7-seater EV Atto 8 coming to Europe next year to rival the Kia EV9
During the 2026 Paris Motor Show, BYD announced that its largest SUV, the Atto 8, is coming to the European market. This is a long, seven-seat EV, which aims to be an alternative to the Kia EV9 and the Hyundai Ioniq 9. It will also be available in the UK after other right-hand-drive countries like Australia receiveing it earlier this… Read more…
ProLogium and Rimac target 2028 for solid-state battery vehicle tests
ProLogium and Rimac Technology are continuing to move forward with their next-gen battery collaboration. At the Paris Motor Show, the partners are initially showcasing a pack mockup; functional hardware and a complete battery pack are expected to follow in 2027, with the first vehicle tests planned for 2028. Read more…
