Chery will invest $75 million via convertible bonds, which would give it about a 10% stake in KG Mobility if converted. Read more…
UK: Grundon adds four DAF XD Electric waste collection trucks
Grundon Waste Management has expanded its electric truck fleet with four DAF XD Electric refuse collection vehicles. The company now operates ten battery-electric trade waste trucks and plans to add another five DAF XD Electrics to its fleet. Read more…
Norway’s EV share rises to 97.6% in July
Norway’s battery-electric car share increased to 97.6% in July despite overall passenger car registrations remaining almost unchanged year-on-year. Toyota led the monthly brand rankings, while Xpeng climbed to third place on the back of strong model demand. Read more…
Argentina’s solar train brings zero-emission travel to an ancient trade route
The Tren Solar de la Quebrada is Latin America’s first primarily solar-powered passenger train, carrying tens of thousands of travelers through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca with the power of the sun. Read more…
The U.S. Army’s New Unmanned Ground Vehicle Is An Extended-Range EV
The platform used by American Rheinmetall for the new UGVs can export up to 350 kW of power. Read More…
Leapmotor to launch A05 compact EV on August 10
The Leapmotor A05 hatchback offers up to 510 km of range and comes standard with Qualcomm’s 8295 cockpit chip. Read more…
NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Teslas
The US traffic safety authority NHTSA has launched a preliminary investigation into around 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Earlier model years may have suspension defects that could lead to a loss of steering control. Read more…
Allego offers discounted charging at Atlante sites in Italy
Charging provider Allego has launched a summer campaign to promote its Allego Plus subscription. As part of the offer, Allego Plus customers receive discounted charging rates at Atlante charging stations in the popular holiday destinations of Italy, France and Spain. Read more…
China makes EV battery health more transparent
China aims to set new standards for transparency in electric vehicle battery health with its voluntary GB/T 46991.1-2025 norm and has published new details. For example, display errors are to be limited to a maximum of five percent. Read more…
Devon and Torbay commission nearly 3,000 public EV charging points
Devon County Council (DCC) and Torbay Council have appointed Believ, char.gy and Wenea to deploy almost 3,000 public EV charging points. Backed by £8 million in LEVI funding and around £30 million in private investment, the rollout will begin within the next few months. Read more…
Li Auto launches all-new L9 in Uzbekistan, deepening Central Asia push
More than 5,056 local families have chosen Li Auto vehicles since it entered Uzbekistan in October 2025. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia Just Set New U.S. Sales Records—But EVs Took A Dive
July was a fantastic month for the two automakers, except for their electric offerings. Read More…
Solar ambulance Stella Juva brings healthcare on wheels
The Solar Team Eindhoven at TU Eindhoven has unveiled Stella Juva, which it describes as the world’s first solar-powered ambulance. Developed to provide medical care in remote regions with limited access to electricity and fuel, the vehicle is now set to undergo field testing in Kenya. Read more…
WeRide enters Denmark as first Chinese robotaxi company in Nordic region
WeRide is partnering with Denmark’s GreenMobility and plans to launch commercial services in the first half of 2027. Read more…
BYD boosts sales by 22% in July
Chinese automaker BYD increased its sales for the third consecutive month in July after eight months of year-on-year declines through April. Exports again accounted for a record 43 per cent of total sales, matching June’s level, while the domestic market continued to contract. Read more…
Nio’s first fifth-gen swap station to go live on August 7, supporting Firefly for first time
The new station is compatible with all three brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — with the compact Firefly joining the swap network for the first time. Read more…
Hyundai unveils ‘Neira’ electric MPV for Indonesia
Hyundai and Kia have announced plans to launch electric seven-seat models in Indonesia at GIIAS 2026. However, while the former will introduce the Carens Clavis EV it already offers in India as the Carens EV, the latter will introduce a new model called Neira. Read more…
Xpeng teases G9L SUV, targeting global market
Xpeng said the G9L shares core platform technology with the GX and is developed to five-star safety standards of the world’s four major safety assessment bodies. Read more…
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV to offer both J1772 and NACS charging ports
Mitsubishi Motors North America announces the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV with both J1772 and NACS charging ports for versatile home and fast charging. Read more…
MAHLE introduces a new range extender engine and a rare earth-free electric motor
MAHLE’s range extender system boosts heavy electric truck range past 800 km by combining a compact engine and generator with advanced thermal management. Read more…
