Jim Farley thinks the software-defined vehicle revolution is a bigger deal for his business than EVs. I think he’s right. Lire la suite…
‘Ten Times Bigger To Me:’ Why Ford’s CEO Thinks Software Is A Bigger Challenge Than EVs or China
Here’s why Florida’s 10 MPH e-bike speed limit law actually makes sense
Florida’s proposed 10 mph e-bike speed limit law is moving forward, and unlike many recent attempts at regulating electric bikes, this one may actually thread the needle. Read more…
BYD unveils new Toyota Camry-sized Seal 07 EV with 705 km range [Images]
BYD revealed the first images of the Seal 07 EV, its new electric sedan that’s about the size of the Toyota Camry. Read more…
Polestar 4 on ice: 544 hp and fine-tuned dynamics make it a blast to drift
I spent a full day drifting the Polestar 4 on ice at Quebec’s Mecaglisse track, and I came away seriously impressed with how well Polestar has tuned the dynamics of its 544-hp electric SUV coupé. Read more…
This new EV is based on the LEAF and launches this summer, but it’s not a Nissan
It looks just like the LEAF, but it’s not wearing a Nissan badge. With its big debut just around the corner, Mitsubishi’s new EV was spotted testing for the first time. Read more…
Harbinger acquires autonomous driving company Phantom AI
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs (see our recent interview with CEO John Harris), has acquired autonomous driving company Phantom AI. The Phantom AI team of 30 employees will continue to operate in Mountain View, California. Harbinger will incorporate Phantom AI’s computer vision into its vehicles, enabling ADAS features such as emergency braking, adaptive cruise… Read more…
Beam Global and HEVO launch wireless charging platform for autonomous EVs
Beam Global sells a versatile off-grid solar-powered EV charging solution. HEVO provides wireless charging hardware and a supporting software platform. Now the two companies have partnered to launch an integrated autonomous wireless charging system. The system is aimed at the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector, and is adaptable to a wide range of commercial EV fleet… Read more…
India: GreenCell Mobility to deploy 75 electric buses in Puducherry
GreenCell Mobility, an electric Mobility-as-a-Service (eMaaS) provider, plans to deploy 75 electric buses in Puducherry, a union territory in southern India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the introduction of the e-buses at an event in the city on Sunday. Read more…
Volkswagen hits two million electric cars
Volkswagen just did something that used to seem impossible – the German car company officially handed over its two-millionth electric car to a customer. The blue ID.3 hatchback met its new owners at the famous Transparent Factory in Dresden. Two million is a big number, but the real story is how fast the company got there. It took Volkswagen twelve… Read more…
Wrightbus to supply 31 battery-electric double-decker buses to the Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis, the Isle of Wight bus operator owned by the Go-Ahead Group, has introduced 31 battery-electric double-decker buses into service. The vehicles were built by Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus and were funded in part through the UK Department for Transport’s ZEBRA-2 (Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas) scheme. Read more…
TE Connectivity acquires charging inlets business from Phoenix Contact
TE Connectivity has finalised a strategic asset deal with Phoenix Contact E-Mobility. The US-based supplier is acquiring key parts of the company’s e-mobility unit, including the business for charging inlets used in electric vehicles. Read more…
Donut Lab releases second test series on disputed solid-state battery
As part of its ‘I Donut Believe’ campaign, Finnish battery developer Donut Lab has published further independent test results for its disputed solid-state cell. The latest series examines the cell’s performance under high-temperature conditions. Read more…
Norwegian EV registrations return to previous levels
Following several regulatory changes at the turn of the year, new car registrations in Norway fell sharply in January. In February, however, the market rebounded: 7,127 electric cars were newly registered, giving battery-electric vehicles a market share of 98 per cent. Read more…
Norwegian EV registrations return to previous levels
Following several regulatory changes at the turn of the year, new car registrations in Norway fell sharply in January. In February, however, the market rebounded: 7,127 electric cars were newly registered, giving battery-electric vehicles a market share of 98 per cent. Read more…
Norwegian customers take delivery of 15 Volvo electric coaches
Volvo Buses has secured orders for 15 units of its Volvo BZR Electric coach from multiple customers in Norway. The Swedish manufacturer unveiled the model in late summer 2025. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery this autumn. Read more…
Rome to introduce ZTL access charges for EVs from July
From 1 July 2026, electric vehicle drivers in Rome will no longer enjoy largely free access to the city’s restricted traffic zone (ZTL – Zona a Traffico Limitato) in the historic centre. The municipality cites the sharp rise in EV numbers in recent years, arguing that the growing volume of electric cars is placing increasing pressure on the inner city. Read more…
Norwegian customers take delivery of 15 Volvo electric coaches
Volvo Buses has secured orders for 15 units of its Volvo BZR Electric coach from multiple customers in Norway. The Swedish manufacturer unveiled the model in late summer 2025. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery this autumn. Read more…
Rome to introduce ZTL access charges for EVs from July
From 1 July 2026, electric vehicle drivers in Rome will no longer enjoy largely free access to the city’s restricted traffic zone (ZTL – Zona a Traffico Limitato) in the historic centre. The municipality cites the sharp rise in EV numbers in recent years, arguing that the growing volume of electric cars is placing increasing pressure on the inner city. Read more…
Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer
It’s spacious, fun to drive, and capable. Two additions would make it perfect. Lire la suite…
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV first drive: the most Subaru-looking EV yet
The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more…
