Jim Farley went on record saying that the American automaker wants a piece of the Model 3 and Model Y’s pie. Lire la suite…
Ford’s CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming
The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark
Kia’s affordable urban crossover is finally coming to the U.S. to battle it out with the new Chevy Bolt EV. Lire la suite…
Geely Mar sales hold steady as exports surge 120%
Geely March sales flat year-on-year at 233,031 units, with exports surging 120% as the core driver.
Geely Galaxy remains weak, while the premium Zeekr brand posts a strong performance.
Milan: ATM launches tender for 110 electric buses
Milan’s public transport company ATM has published a new tender worth over 100 million euros for the delivery of 110 electric buses. The tender also includes a maintenance contract with a duration of ten years. Read more…
REDSEL project targets elimination of 12-volt battery in electric vehicles
The REDSEL research project by Silicon Austria Labs, Infineon Technologies Austria, and AVL List has developed new solutions for modern high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems. The results enable more compact, reliable, and fault-tolerant electrical systems for future electric vehicles—even without a 12-volt battery. Read more…
Norway registers 17,400 new battery-electric cars in March
Norway reports 17,406 new electric car registrations for the past month. This accounts for 98.4 per cent of all new passenger cars registered in March—a new monthly record. After a slow start to the year by Norwegian standards, the market is now picking up momentum again. Read more…
India: Energy In Motion bags order for 66 electric heavy-duty trucks
Bogotá receives first locally produced electric buses
Colombia’s capital Bogotá has integrated electric buses into its public transport system TransMiZonal for the first time, with these buses being locally produced—at least in large part. The body and interior of the 68 units are manufactured by the Colombian company Marcopolo Superpolo, while the chassis and drivetrain technology are supplied by BYD. Read more…
Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet
The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Maintou MTA 519e electric telehandler
With practical lift heights, load capacities, and the ability to run a variety of skid steer attachments, it’s no wonder the telehandler market is growing – and French equipment brand Manitou is hoping their latest all-electric MTA 519e model is going to grow with it. Read more…
BYD Mar NEV sales rebound to over 300,000 as overseas growth accelerates
BYD sold 300,222 NEVs in March, up 57.85% from February, though down 20.45% year-on-year.
Overseas sales reached 120,083 units in March, jumping 65.12% from a year earlier.
Toyota’s Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over
The Mirai is not exactly a best-seller, but Toyota believes there’s still a place for hydrogen–just not in cars. Lire la suite…
Nio Mar vehicle deliveries hit 35,486 to top quarterly guidance
Nio delivered 35,486 vehicles in March, representing a 136% year-on-year increase, pushing its first-quarter total past the company’s guidance.
Nio will kick off an intensive period of new product launches starting this month to maintain sales momentum.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic: interior, design and features review
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the best selling model in Mercedes’ lineup in recent years and naturally, the introduction of a new generation is kind of a big deal. We had the opportunity to check out three different configurations of the newest GLC generation and will soon get behind the wheel of one for a proper review. Mercedes first introduced the… Read more…
ADL reviews future of its bus factory in Larbert
Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) is exploring ways to retain jobs in its home country. Originally, both production sites in Larbert and Falkirk were slated for closure. While the Falkirk factory will still close, up to 200 jobs in Larbert could be secured. Read more…
char.gy to deploy 1,500 chargepoints on Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a major contract to char.gy to roll out more than 1,500 public electric vehicle chargepoints across the island. The project forms part of the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme and is supported by £1.625 million in public funding alongside private investment. Read more…
Li Auto delivers 41,053 vehicles in Mar, up 12% year-on-year
Li Auto delivered 41,053 vehicles in March, a 12% increase year-on-year and a 55.38% increase from February. Read more…
CEFC commits $100m for VW-backed EV loan discounts
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing AUD 100 million (about 60 million euros) to accelerate EV adoption among Australian households and small-to-medium-sized enterprises, in partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services Australia (VWFS). The programme provides discounted finance for new and used eligible EVs across multiple brands. Read more…
LR backs electric ferry rollout on Perth’s Swan River
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has secured a contract with Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries. The project is part of the Perth Transport Authority’s METRONET Swan River Ferry Service Expansion and will introduce five battery-electric vessels into operation in Perth. Read more…
JLR and Chery present concept study for first Freelander model
The new Freelander brand, a joint venture between JLR and Chery, has unveiled a new concept vehicle called Concept 97 in Shanghai. It is intended to serve as a blueprint for Freelander’s first production model, which is set to enter production as early as late 2026. Read more…
