In China, Chery has entered the megawatt charging race. Following the introduction of megawatt charging solutions by BYD, Geely, and Huawei, the state-owned automaker now presents a charger with 1.44 MW peak output. Read more…

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AU$4 million to a project which will deploy vehicle-to-grid technology across a fleet of 130 EVs. The three-year project aims to explore whether fleets can reduce operating costs by providing grid services without compromising on day-to-day operations. Read more…

Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University have developed an optimisation method to more efficiently guide autonomous electric taxis through urban traffic. The approach combines AI forecasts with mathematical models and is designed to account for unpredictable factors such as unusual weather conditions. Read more…

Indian steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless has added ten heavy-duty electric trucks to its fleet. For the first time, the company is using electric trucks to transport finished goods, building on its earlier introduction of alternative-fuel vehicles running on LNG and CNG. Read more…

VW’s sub-brand is launching the Jetta M6 at dealerships in China. With the market launch, the manufacturer is also adjusting the pre-sale prices downward by 1,000 yuan (~€134 euros). Read on for more details on what makes this mid-size sedan stand out, along with key data for the three available versions. Read more…

Chinese automakers BAIC Group and CATL are deepening their partnership in the field of passenger car battery swapping: BAIC plans to develop more compatible models and advance the construction of swapping stations with the help of its dealer network. Read more…

Volkswagen is apparently establishing a unit called ‘OneTeam’ to accelerate the development of driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Cariad manager Manuel Birke will reportedly take over the leadership and will report to Audi development board member Rouven Mohr in the future. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is surprised by the high demand for its all-electric models CLA and GLC. Currently, the delivery time for both vehicles is six months. The battery plant in Kamenz has been operating six days a week in a three-shift system since June to secure the supply of traction batteries. Read more…

The Bosch Group is undergoing an internal corporate restructuring. From August 1, 2027, the Mobility business sector will exist as an independent subsidiary, among others. Three additional areas will also be transferred to subsidiary companies. The group aims to enhance its competitiveness and operate with greater flexibility. Read more…

Canada’s government is freezing fleet emission standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles at 2026 levels through 2029. This move aims to give automakers more flexibility. However, annual tightening of standards will resume starting with the 2030 model year. Read more…

In the European Parliament, standing committees have voted on the Auto Package. The votes are seen as an indicator of whether and to what extent the so-called combustion engine ban in the EU will be softened. The result: a majority of the Industry and Transport Committees are in favour of relaxing the CO2 rules, which the so-called centrist platform had internally agreed upon shortly before. Read more…

Chinese e-truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed Dr. Holger Scherr to its European management team. Scherr will serve as Executive Vice President Europe, overseeing the establishment and expansion of the company’s European operations. The appointment is a coup for SuperPanther, as Scherr joins the startup from Daimler Truck. Read more…

Audi is reshaping its leadership team for its China business. Starting in November, Jeff Zhang will replace Johannes Roschek as President of Audi China. Additionally, Rolf Michl, previously CEO of Audi Sport GmbH, will move to China as Chief Operating Officer. Read more…

With the L03, Xpeng brings its established strengths to a new price and size segment. Particularly in the Ultra variant, its equipment goes well beyond what many rivals offer. Given its competitive pricing, the occasional shortcoming we identified during our first test drive is easier to overlook. Deliveries in Europe are scheduled to begin later this year. Read more…

A critical breakthrough in battery research saw film cells with silicon-rich anodes endure over 1,000 cycles in testing without dropping below 80 per cent capacity. We explore the parameters that play a key role and what this progress could mean for electric vehicles. Read more…

Switch Mobility has delivered six intercity electric buses to Purple Bus, the operating brand of Pune (Maharashtra)-based Indian private bus operator Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions. These buses form the first batch of a 50-unit order the company announced in August. Read more…

The new charging site has opened in Orlando, Florida, and features 24 DC fast chargers capable of delivering up to 350 kW each. It’s located at the Sand Lake Corners South shopping centre and serves both local drivers and visitors travelling to nearby attractions, including Disney World and Universal Studios. Read more…

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on stricter licensing rules for ride-hailing services, such as Uber. TfL is considering requiring all newly licensed vehicles to be fully electric from 2028. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles would have a transition period until July 2030. Read more…

CATL is a near-indispensable supplier to the emerging European e-truck industry, with many model series from local manufacturers running on cells or entire battery packs from the Chinese company. We met with CATL’s top manager Akin Li to explore how CATL plans to further strengthen its partnerships with Europe’s truck manufacturers. Read more…

Bosch sees significant growth potential in the commercial vehicle sector and aims to broadly support the technological transformation of trucks. At the IAA Transportation, Jan-Oliver Röhrl, Executive Vice President Commercial Vehicles and Off-Road at Bosch, spoke with electrive about e-axles, the lack of charging infrastructure, hydrogen – and why Europe should not rule out options too early when it comes to new technologies. Read more…