Britain has arrived at a multi-billion-pound fork in the road: which way will this island nation genuinely be better off? Do we keep enjoying the growing choice of ultra-affordable Chinese electric cars, or do we fall in step with Brussels and put up steep trade barricades to protect our deeply integrated domestic manufacturing base? It is a polarized dilemma with… Read more…
Hyundai is testing a smaller electric SUV — could it be the IONIQ 4? [Video]
A disguised Hyundai SUV has been spotted out testing, giving us an early look at what’s thought to be the IONIQ 4, or possibly the IONIQ 1. Read more…
Using PXI-based fault insertion and sensor simulation in electronic test
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces. Electronic Control Units (ECUs) now sit at the heart of nearly every vehicle system, from anti-lock braking to battery management. In EVs, these units govern functions where a single fault can compromise safety. That reality places a heavy burden on you as a test engineer: proving that an ECU behaves predictably… Read more » Read more…
EV charging consortium IONNA continues to grow its network—with no proprietary app
IONNA expands its EV charging network to 180+ sites, earning top JD Power ranking by avoiding a proprietary app and supporting Plug & Charge. Read more…
Inside Britain’s record-breaking EV surge
The British automotive market is a different animal entirely. Every year, on September 1st, bleary-eyed buyers hover around shiny new registration plates. But as the September 2026 registration dust settled across the UK, the automotive landscape went through a tectonic change. In thirty days, British motorists registered 99,199 pure battery-electric vehicles. That is almost five brand-new, tailpipe-free cars rolling onto… Read more…
BYD’s premium brand unveils the Denza Z9S
The premium brand Denza from the Chinese BYD Group has unveiled the Denza Z9S, a fully electric mid-size to full-size sedan that starts at around 34,000 euros in China. Depending on the variant, the range is said to reach up to 1,100 km according to the Chinese test cycle. Read more…
Powered by Electrify America offers retailers DC charging support
A turnkey charging package called Powered by Electrify America allows retailers in the United States to build their own branded charging networks backed by one of North America’s largest DC fast charging networks. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 3 now available to order in the UK
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is available to order now for customers in the British Isles. The Ioniq 3 now joins the Hyundai Kona Electric in being eligible for the full UK Electric Car Grant. Read more…
Toyota gets the green light for a new EV built to take on China
Toyota will invest around $1.3 billion, the largest in Argentina’s automotive industry to date, to produce a new electric vehicle at its site in Buenos Aires. Read more…
Moia’s autonomous shuttles start first passenger tests
Beep, the US-based provider of autonomous shuttles, is launching the next test phase of the VW ID. Buzz fleet by Moia. In Orlando, passenger transport with selected test participants has begun. Read more…
Roadchef and BP Pulse join forces on EV charging
In the UK, Roadchef has announced an agreement with BP for electric vehicle charging, fuels and convenience on the UK motorway network. From 2027 onwards, BP Pulse’s ultra-fast charging will be available to electric vehicle drivers at more than 30 Roadchef motorway service areas across the UK’s road network. Read more…
BMW iX5 & iX3 40 xDrive order start and OS X update
BMW will open order books for the iX5 60 xDrive in autumn 2026 and also introduce the iX3 40 xDrive with 275 kW. The i7 and OS X will also receive updates. Read more…
CATL opens largest Ning Service Centre outside Asia in Oslo
CATL has opened its largest Ning Service Center outside Asia in Oslo. The new location will serve Norway and the Nordic region with battery testing, maintenance, repair, second-life applications, and recycling. Read more…
LG Energy Solution signs MoU with US startup Indigotech
LG Energy Solution has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Indigotech, a US startup in the commercial electric vehicle sector. The collaboration aims to explore 46-Series cylindrical battery supply for commercial electric vans in the United States. Read more…
Qwello acquires majority stake in Groen-Eco in the Netherlands
Qwello Benelux has acquired a majority stake in Dutch charging infrastructure specialist Groen-Eco. This move allows Qwello to strategically expand its business that has so far been strongly focused on public concessions. Read more…
It’s now easier than ever to get your motorcycle license on an electric bike
LiveWire’s smallest electric motorcycle is about to take on a new role, and it could prove to be one of the most important ones yet. The LiveWire S4 Honcho Street has now met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) criteria for use in rider training programs, opening the door for new riders to learn the ropes – and potentially earn their motorcycle endorsement – without first learning how to operate a clutch and gearbox on a gas-powered motorcycle. Read more…
‘Toyota Battery Center in North America’ opens in Michigan
Toyota USA has opened a battery development centre in the US state of Michigan. The Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline is set to strengthen the automaker’s battery testing and evaluation capabilities across the spectrum of electric vehicle batteries in the Japanese automotive company’s “Multi-Path Strategy”. Read more…
Indonesia: Trans Semarang to add 27 electric buses to its fleet
Trans Semarang, a public transport provider in Semarang (Central Java), Indonesia, has announced plans to deploy 27 electric city buses. The first batch has been put into operation and the remaining units will be deployed in phases later this year. Read more…
The Jeep Recon Was Driven On The Highway Until It Died. Its Range Fell Short
The Recon’s boxy body and stubby wheels are made for off-roading, but drivers still need to drive on the highway to get to trails. Read More…
UK apparently considering special tariffs on Chinese EVs
Just days after a report that the EU is allegedly pushing for higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars, the British government is now apparently drawing up a corresponding regulation. This is presumably the only way the UK can be eligible for the EU’s upcoming “Made in Europe” initiative. Read more…
