The 2026 Nissan Leaf is already on the market, and it’s making some serious waves, and not just for its new design or low price, but for its impressive driving range. A recent independent test shows the new Leaf, one of America’s cheapest electric cars, can travel much farther than the government says it can. This is big news for… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Performance First Drive: Fast, But Enough To Keep Up?
Faster, more extreme and nicer inside—the new top-spec Model Y is fun, but the competition is moving even more quickly. Lire la suite…
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity 3h/day
The Australian government is floating a scheme that would share the benefits of solar power with everyone on the grid, offering totally free electricity to ratepayers in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining the strongest. Read more…
Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
After teasing another new vehicle, Toyota said “a major unveiling” is set for next week. Is this Toyota’s electric truck. Read more…
First look at Zero Motorcycles’ new electric scooter launched today
Zero Motorcycles, long known for its powerful electric motorcycles, is diving deeper into the world of urban mobility with the launch of the all-new LS1 electric scooter. Unveiled today at EICMA 2025 in Milan, the LS1 is designed to expand Zero’s reach beyond motorcycles and into the increasingly important city commuter segment. Read more…
Recycling automotive shredder residue into chemical feedstock
As the European Union prepares legislation regarding end-of-life vehicles, policymakers need to consider the most efficient and greenest ways to dispose of automotive materials. A new study by the research university ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles—to recycle it alongside biomass. The… Read more…
Imerys and Shanghai ShanShan partner to supply Europe’s battery anode market
French industrial minerals company Imerys and its subsidiary Carbon Switzerland, which supplies conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries, have signed a strategic partnership deal with Shanghai Shanshan New Material to produce high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials in Europe. This partnership combines Shanshan’s anode production technology with Imerys’s graphite expertise, and will focus on optimizing products and… Read more…
NXP launches EV BMS chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
NXP Semiconductors has announced a battery management system (BMS) chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), featuring hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization across all battery cell measurements in a high-voltage EV battery pack. According to NXP, this marks the first time lab-grade EIS diagnostics are available directly within a vehicle’s embedded BMS, targeting improved tracking of battery… Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia
Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia
Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
Here’s Why The Cadillac Optiq Switched To Rear-Wheel-Drive—And Did It Faster With AI
GM’s engineers only needed one model year to transform the Cadillac Optiq into a better car dynamically. Here’s their secret. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen UK extends return window for ID range
VW UK is introducing the ‘ID Promise’ scheme which gives retail EV customers between 80 and 100 days after vehicle delivery to return their vehicle. The offer began on November 3 and expires on 31 March 2026. Read more…
Kia’s gearing up for a big year with new electric and hybrid vehicles: Here’s what’s coming
Kia is set to launch a slate of new electric and hybrid vehicles over the next year as it looks to boost its presence in the US, European, and other global markets. Read more…
Daimler Truck claims electric truck battery remains intact even in side crash tests
Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests carried out by the manufacturer on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. According to the results, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remained intact even in a side impact. Read more…
Polestar faces Nasdaq delisting
The US technology exchange Nasdaq has warned electric car manufacturer Polestar that trading in Polestar shares could be halted there next year. The reason for this is the fall in the price of Polestar shares. Nasdaq regulations stipulate a minimum share price of US$1, which Polestar has been trading below for weeks. Read more…
EV Sales Are Slowing. Now The Auto Industry Is Banking On A Self-Driving Boom
Automakers are banking on an AV comeback. Plus: Tesla’s door handle mess gets worse, and even Toyota can’t escape tariff pain. Lire la suite…
Google Maps Is About to Get A Whole Lot Smarter With ‘Live Lane Guidance’
The 2026 Polestar 4 will debut a new Google Maps feature that will make getting lost on the road really difficult. Lire la suite…
The Polestar 4 Has No Rear Window. Here’s Why That’s Not Crazy
Polestar’s sleek coupe-SUV loses the rear window for a covered area, with a digital camera as a mirror. Here’s what it’s like to drive. Lire la suite…
Here’s the interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Tesla-style big infotainment screen included
Back in September, Hyundai introduced its Concept Three, which is a preview of the upcoming Ioniq 3, expected to make its debut next year. The compact-class hatchback will bear an interesting design (if it makes the jump from the concept), but the inside is where it will differ most from the rest of the Ioniq line. The leaked images you… Read more…
Alpitronic fills two key positions
Alpitronic is strengthening its management team. With new executives in the service and finance departments, the Bolzano-based fast-charging experts aim to drive forward their strategic development and international expansion. Read more…
