Tesla is moving ahead with plans to wirelessly charge its upcoming Cybercab and has now secured a crucial waiver from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), allowing the company to use ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology for its inductive charging system in the United States and clearing an important regulatory hurdle for the cable-free solution. Read more…
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FEV and Ceer plan strategic partnership
Development service provider FEV and Saudi electric vehicle brand Ceer have signed a letter of intent to collaborate closely in the areas of innovation, industrial expansion, and knowledge transfer. Read more…
EV sound system fitted ahead of approval
Several carmakers already use loudspeakers to generate artificial combustion-engine sounds in electric vehicles. Observers expect the UNECE Working Party on Noise to formally approve Exterior Sound Enhancement Systems (ESES) in the near term. Read more…
Audi RS5 becomes a plug-in hybrid
Audi has unveiled the new RS5 as the top model in the A5 series. Unlike its predecessor, the RS5 is no longer a coupé but is now available as a sedan or wagon. Under the hood, there’s also a new feature: a 470 kW plug-in hybrid powertrain. Read more…
Toyota builds large recycling plant in Poland
Toyota has announced a new circular economy factory in Wałbrzych, Poland. The plant is designed to process around 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year, recovering components and secondary raw materials – including traction batteries – for reuse and recycling. Read more…
Latvia earmarks €40 million for EV purchase subsidies
Latvia’s Ministry of Climate and Energy has developed a new subsidy program for the purchase of pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles. It is intended to have a budget of 40 million euros but still requires approval from the government. Read more…
United States Environmental Protection Agency plans Clean School Bus overhaul
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a revision of the Clean School Bus Program, which has so far primarily promoted electric school buses in the US. The goal is ‘to provide school districts with increased choice and affordable options for school buses.’ The current funding round will not proceed in light of this change. Read more…
Pennsylvania commits $100m to community EV charging under NEVI
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is launching the Community Charging phase of the NEVI programme, directing $100 million in federal funds to public EV infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The first $34m will target southeastern counties, with further regional funding rounds scheduled throughout 2026. Read more…
Transport for London awards TotalEnergies deal for 43 rapid chargers
The Transport for London (TfL) transport authority has commissioned TotalEnergies to deliver up to 43 fast-charging points with 100 and 200 kW power. This is already the second order in which TotalEnergies has been selected. The charging stations are to be installed across London. Read more…
Vienna plans up to 1,000 new charging points
The City of Vienna and Wien Energie aim to significantly expand the number of public charging points in the coming years. Plans include up to 1,000 charging points in the Austrian capital—including ten additional fast-charging parks. Read more…
US State of New York withdraws robotaxi plans
The government of the state of New York has abandoned its former plans to legalize robotaxis. The decision is seen as a major setback for Waymo, which had significant ambitions in the region. Read more…
Seat launches pilot production of electric compact cars
The Spanish Volkswagen brand SEAT says it is in the final stages of preparing for series production of the Cupra Raval at its Martorell plant. The project has now entered the pre-series phase of industrialisation, during which processes and quality standards are validated under near-series conditions ahead of the start of full-scale production. Read more…
Tesla lowers entry price of the Cybertruck by $20,000
Tesla is adding a new all-wheel-drive base version of the Cybertruck priced from $59,990, marking a $20,000 reduction compared to the previous entry point of $79,990. At the same time, the carmaker has cut the price of the range-topping Cyberbeast by $15,000. Read more…
Autopilot debate: Tesla avoids sales ban in California
California will not impose a 30-day sales ban on Tesla vehicles after all. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) had deemed the use of the term ‘Autopilot’ misleading to consumers—now, Tesla has stopped using the designation. However, the reason for this change is likely not just the DMV’s lawsuit. Read more…
Renault explores battery-electric vehicle production in Spain
The Renault Group is currently evaluating plans to manufacture the next generation of compact electric vehicles at its Spanish plant in Palencia. The company has so far produced all its EVs in factories in France—but not for much longer. Read more…
Electric to the slopes: Audi A6 Avant e-tron on a winter trip with the whole family
Electric car in winter? In 2026, it should no longer be a challenge. However, there is one discipline that must first be mastered: traveling from Brandenburg to the Alps for skiing with three teenagers. We tested this ‘extreme scenario.’ With an electric car that, on paper, should easily handle the trip: the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance offers plenty of space, a 100 kWh battery, and thus the best conditions. Read the reality check here.
Octopus launches fleet charging solution
Octopus Energy is entering the EV fleet market with its new product, ‘Octopus Fleet’. Billed as a ‘one-stop shop’ for businesses looking to electrify their fleets, it covers charging, payments, infrastructure and more. Read more…
XCMG presents two battery-electric prototypes to Fortescue
Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG has presented two prototypes to Australian mining company Fortescue: the world’s largest fully electric wheel loader and the largest fully electric motor grader. In November 2024, Fortescue ordered over a hundred such vehicles from XCMG. Read more…
India: Maruti Suzuki launches the e-Vitara as its first EV
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has launched the e-Vitara as its first fully electric model in the country. The company is giving customers a choice of purchasing the EV conventionally or via a BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) programme. Read more…
Ionity activates first megawatt charger in France
Ionity is bringing megawatt charging to its network: the joint venture has commissioned its first HYC1000 systems from Alpitronic at two sites in France. A total of twelve charging points are now available – with the first German installation set to follow shortly. Read more…
