Daimler Buses has been commissioned by public transport operator Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG (SZU for short) to plan and implement the charging infrastructure at the Rütihof bus depot in Wädenswil on Lake Zurich. Read more…
Croatian government to part-finance electric bus chargers in Zagreb
The government of Croatia is set to provide significant investment into electric bus chargers in the country’s capital of Zagreb. The country’s ministry of finance has said it will contribute €21 million euros to a €27.4m electric bus infrastructure initiative. Read more…
BYD reaches 100 UK dealership milestone in record time
The Chinese EV firm has officially opened its 100th franchised dealership in the UK, just less than 30 months after its initial UK retail launch in April 2023. The company says the average drive time to a BYD showroom is now 27 minutes for most UK residents. Read more…
Isuzu and Toyota announce fuel cell bus for 2026
Isuzu and Toyota plan to launch a fuel cell bus in the coming financial year and manufacture it at their Utsunomiya plant in Japan. J-Bus, a 50:50 joint venture between Isuzu and Hino, will be responsible for manufacturing the model. The partners have not yet provided any details on the planned production run. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISE refines scalable fuel cell MEA production
Fraunhofer ISE has developed a flexible platform to accelerate the production of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for fuel cells. The facility is now available to manufacturers as well as machine and plant builders to tinker with production processes. Read more…
The oil stooge running the Energy Dept. just banned the words ‘climate change’
In its mission to destroy American energy independence, the Energy Department has now banned any discussion of any of the technologies that might get America off of foreign oil, or of the problem that those technologies might solve – and all at the behest of the former oil executive who wants to raise your fuel prices in order to steal more of your money for his industry. Read more…
Used Nissan Ariya Prices Are Dropping Like Crazy
The Nissan Ariya has been discontinued for 2026, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score a great deal on the used car market. Lire la suite…
Dreame scores billions in EV orders before announcing an actual product
Dreame Technology, a company you might know for its high-tech vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, is making one of the most unexpected moves in the automotive world. The Chinese home appliance maker is jumping into the crowded market for electric cars, and it’s not starting with a sensible family sedan. Instead, it’s going directly for the highest levels of luxury… Read more…
Chevy BrightDrop Van Becomes 270-Mile RV That’s Cheaper Than The Competition
While it’s not the first electric motorhome, the new Coachmen RVEX undercuts its main rival by tens of thousands of dollars. Lire la suite…
Official opening of the new BMW factory in Hungary
BMW has officially opened its new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The factory, in which BMW has invested around two billion euros, will start producing the iX3 electric SUV in October, the first vehicle based on the ‘New Class’ platform. Read more…
BYD launches Qin L EV sedan in Malaysia
The Qin L EV was rebranded as the Seal 6 EV in Malaysia, with a starting price of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit ($23,740).
The model was launched in China in March with a starting price of RMB 119,800 yuan ($16,820).
Nio Onvo hits 20,000th L90 delivery, 2 months after SUV’s launch
So far this month, Onvo L90 deliveries have reached 9,425 units. Read more…
Kia introduces plug & charge in Europe and North America
Kia is set to roll out Plug & Charge capabilities for its EVs in Europe and North America, removing the need for charging cards or apps when using public chargers. Read more…
Smart begins pre-sales for #5 EHD hybrid SUV in China
The Smart #5 EHD marks Smart’s first PHEV model, with a pre-sales price set at RMB 189,900 ($26,670).
It boasts a battery range of 252 km and a combined range of 1,615 km when fully fueled and charged.
Nio to prioritize battery for new ES8 production over swap stations due to supply constraints
Battery supply at some battery swap stations will be impacted in the short term, and Nio will provide charging subsidies to new ES8 owners.
Nio expects battery deployment to cover all third- and fourth-generation battery swap stations by January 2026.
Mazda debuts EZ-60 electric SUV with two powertrains
Mazda’s latest electric vehicle EZ-60 was just launched in China and will have its global debut in 2026 under a different name: the Mazda CX-6e. This mid-size electric SUV enters the fiercely competitive market with an aggressive pricing strategy and a choice of two distinct powertrains, giving buyers options that many rivals do not. The EZ-60 is the second new-generation… Read more…
Ehang to unveil VT35 long-range pilotless eVTOL on Oct 13
Ehang will establish a VT35 series product hub in Hefei, covering R&D, testing, manufacturing, and airworthiness certification.
During the second quarter, Ehang delivered 68 EH216 series eVTOLs.
Dongfeng M-Hero launches higher-priced variant for M817 off-road SUV
The new Max+ variant starts at RMB 369,900 ($51,950) and features CATL’s larger-capacity Freevoy Battery. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: CFMoto U6 electric side-by-side UTV [video]
This new electric side-by-side from CFMoto is a battery-powered workhorse designed to deliver all the utility and hauling capacity of a traditional side-by-side without any of the noise, emissions, or maintenance headaches of gas power. Read more…
Buick launches Electra L7 extended-range sedan in China, starting at $23,820
The Electra L7 is a 5-meter mid-to-large sedan offering a 302-km battery range and equipped with Momenta’s driver assistance system.
The Electra L7 can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.9 seconds.
