Orange EV deploys its 2,000th electric terminal truck, expanding fleet use at Coke Canada Bottling across North America with high uptime rates. Read more…
Polestar says it will focus more on Europe as it’s forced to exit the US market
The US Connected Vehicle Rule has effectively banned Polestar from the US market. The company is barred from importing any 2027 model year vehicles, which means it will soon effectively end its sales in the US. The Connected Vehicle Rule is set up to block the sale of connected vehicles (hence the name) which use software linked to China or… Read more…
McMurtry teases production version of its bonkers, record-breaking electric fan car
McMurtry Automotive, a British company that built a bonkers electric car prototype which has shattered track records everywhere it goes, teased the production version of its Spéirling ‘fan car’, to be unveiled next week. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV will beat its gas counterpart, but it may cost over $150,000
The “best” Range Rover has an electric powertrain, according to JLR’s chief growth officer, Lennard Hoornik. Although it may outperform its gas-powered counterpart, the Range Rover EV won’t be cheap, with prices that could top $150,000. Read more…
Subaru’s new top-selling EV delivers over 300 miles of range for just $35,000
The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will start at $35,000. Read more…
Green Drive Mobility and Furlenco deploy electric delivery vehicles in India
Green Drive Mobility and Furlenco expand electric delivery vehicle deployment across India, scaling logistics fleet electrification for sustainability. Read more…
Leapmotor enters MPV market with D99 launch
Leapmotor’s first MPV, the D99, goes on sale starting at 249,800 yuan ($36,790). Read more…
Mercedes VLE first drive: Luxury electric travel with 800-volt technology and open windows
Mercedes is shedding its van image. The VLE takes centre stage as an all-electric luxury people mover with seating for up to eight passengers. Our first drive through the mountains around Bilbao and the narrow streets of the northern Spanish industrial and port city revealed whether the concept delivers. Along the way, we experienced several technical highlights – and even developed a fondness for the rear-axle steering.
Teslas Will Now Deploy Their Airbags Before Crashes Happen Thanks To Cameras
The manufacturer says its cameras can now help the restraint system react sooner when a collision becomes unavoidable. Read More…
Huawei-backed Maextro launches S800 Grand Design, deepening push into ultra-luxury market
The Maextro S800 Grand Design starts at 1.388 million yuan ($204,400), taking aim at Mercedes-Benz Maybach. Read more…
Pionix Cloud provides a turnkey device backend for EV charger manufacturers
Pionix launches Pionix Cloud, a turnkey device backend for EV charger manufacturers to manage firmware, diagnostics, and remote support. Read more…
Tesla taken to court again, this time it’s about the recent fatal Texas home crash
The family of the 76-year-old woman who passed away in her house after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into the front room at 117 km/h is now suing Tesla and the driver. The suit is filed by the woman’s daughter and son-in-law and argues that the reason for the June 19 crash is the defectively designed FSD and also accuses… Read more…
Avinox shows off wild new gearbox motor concept as it expands across the e-bike industry
Avinox may still be one of the newest names in the e-bike drive system industry, but the company isn’t wasting any time pushing the envelope. Read more…
CATL chief: solid-state batteries at ‘level 4 of 9,’ no leap until 2030
Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery hype, saying the much-anticipated technology is only at “level four” of a nine-step readiness scale. Read more…
Europe and North Africa are getting their first undersea power link
Italy and Tunisia have taken a major step toward building the first DC power link between Europe and North Africa. Read more…
The Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals
The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals. Read more…
How Hankook Is Making EV Tires Better
The company’s line of iON tires is designed to maximize durability and range. You can experience them yourself at Electrify Expo Demo Days. Read More…
Nissan launches intelligent charging and V2G research project
Nissan is participating in a new research project exploring intelligent energy and charging solutions for EVs. The project aims to test Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, solar modules, and AI-based energy management systems. Read more…
Hyundai refines its virtual gearshift for electric vehicles
Hyundai is working on an evolution of the virtual gearshift for its electric N models. In the future, the vehicles will offer simulated idle noises, vibrations, and exhaust pops, among other features. Read more…
Rock Tech struggles with financing for lithium converter in Guben
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium is failing to make progress with its planned lithium converter in Guben (Brandenburg). As company representatives explained at a city council meeting, there are currently financing issues. Read more…
