Sponsored by Southwire. By Kevin Wahl, Lead Consulting Engineer, CableTechSupport™ Services, Southwire Company. In a previous article, we explored how Cable in Conduit (CIC) can help simplify installations by combining cable and conduit into a single factory-assembled system. However, traditional cable pulling still remains the most common installation method used across the industry today. Understanding… Read more » Read more…
Driving the Leapmotor B03X reveals a spacious electric car that lacks polish
Leapmotor is growing in Europe with Stellantis backing. Now, the Chinese brand aims to make its mark in the small electric SUV segment with the B03X, focusing on space and clever ideas. A first test drive reveals whether the crossover delivers on its promises. Read more…
British luxury gets electric era overhaul with the new Jaguar Type 01
Many, many years ago, Sir William Lyons famously declared that a Jaguar should be “a copy of nothing,” an ethos that gave birth to the legendary 1961 Geneva unveiling of the E-Type. It was a car so jaw-dropping that Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever made. But for the better part of this century, Coventry lost that… Read more…
E-bikes are causing a surprising new problem in Europe
Europe has spent years encouraging people to ditch cars and get around on bicycles and e-bikes instead. And in many places, it’s working. But all of those increasingly sophisticated electric bicycles have created an unexpected new problem: there aren’t nearly enough people to fix them. Read more…
Hyundai’s off-road electric SUV makes its virtual debut, but will it ever hit the road?
You can now customize Hyundai’s off-road electric SUV and test it out… virtually. Read more…
Rivian R2 gets live Pet Cam in update, AI assistant, and more
Rivian is rolling out Pet Cam, a new feature in software update 2026.36 that lets R2 owners check on a pet left in the vehicle through a live video feed in the Rivian app. Read more…
This e-bike fits seven riders, and that’s not even the craziest thing about it
If you’ve ever looked at a cargo e-bike and thought, “Sure, but where am I supposed to put the other six people?”, SixThreeZero may finally have the answer. Read more…
ABB E-mobility and elexon partner to offer EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleets in Germany and Austria
ABB E-mobility and elexon partner to deliver integrated EV charging infrastructure solutions for commercial fleets in Germany and Austria. Read more…
Ionity process ad-hoc payments via ‘Birdhouse’ terminal
Ionity is equipping some of its charging parks with a single terminal for ad-hoc payments mounted on a lamppost. However, the device is shaped like a birdhouse – allowing the provider to avoid installing a card payment terminal on each individual charging station. Read more…
VinFast to bring electric buses to US in 2028
Vietnamese OEM VinFast is preparing to bring its electric buses to the US market, with the first homologated vehicles expected to be delivered to customers in Q1 of 2028. The launch marks the company’s expansion into the US public transport market as it looks to establish an electric mobility business there beyond passenger cars. Read more…
Octopus launches discounted public charging scheme for EV fleets
Octopus Energy has launched a new public charging scheme for EV fleets via its Octopus Fleet platform. This promises businesses savings of up to 30 per cent per year on charging costs. Read more…
New EV incentive scheme promises ‘up to €9,000’ in Croatia
Croatia will launch a new EV incentive program in October 2026 which will offer up to €9,000 in purchase subsidies for consumer EVs. The grant amount per person depends on the car’s purchase price, with light vehicles also set to benefit. Read more…
Landmark ruling: EWE Go must offer DCS same prices as end customers
The Munich I Regional Court has ruled that charging station operator EWE Go may not charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own end customers. The ruling is the first to clarify the anti-discrimination provision set out in the EU’s AFIR regulation – and could have significant implications for the wider charging industry. Read more…
Believ to install over 600 EV charging points across Ayrshire
Charging operator Believe is set to install more than 600 new EV charging points under a 15-year partnership with East, North and South Ayrshire councils in Scotland. The rollout will cover around 300 locations, with the first chargers expected to be installed from early 2027. Read more…
Uber invests in robotaxi provider Verne
Uber’s CEO has confirmed the company has invested in Verne. This marks the next step in the two companies’ collaboration around a robotaxi service in Zagreb, which is already available via the Uber app. Read more…
Winduction to charge electric buses – using tyres
ETH Zurich spin-off Winduction has developed an inductive charging system that supplies electric buses with power through their wheels at bus stops. This could allow for smaller batteries, reducing both energy demand and operating costs. A pilot project is planned for 2028. Read more…
EU plans Chinese hybrid import curbs as test case for trade rebalancing, report says
The EU is preparing safeguard measures targeting Chinese hybrids, potentially using tariff-rate quotas to limit imports, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Type 01 unveiled: the latest Jaguar enters series production
Jaguar has unveiled its first production vehicle since the brand’s restart. The Jaguar Type 01 is an all-electric four-door GT and is expected to cost around €165,000. Read more…
Lucid reveals production and delivery numbers for Q3
Lucid has revealed that it produced 2,954 vehicles during the third quarter of the year (July-September), and delivered 3,806 cars. Deliveries exceeded production because the company continued to execute its planned inventory reduction strategy, converting existing stock into customer deliveries. This strategy was announced before, with Lucid targeting a $1.4 billion improvement in cash flow this year. The company says… Read more…
FORTHING to Unveil Two All-New Models at Paris Motor Show 2026
Forthing has confirmed that two all-new models will make their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2026 on October 12, targeting new-generation urban users and multi-member families respectively. Read more…
