Switch Mobility, the EV wing of Hinduja Group, has just commenced deliveries of its EiV12 low-floor electric buses to Delhi. It’s part of a 950-unit order which will see the city transition towards sustainable public transportation. Read more…
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Daimler Buses puts the precursor to an H2 coach on the road
Daimler Buses is sending a test model of its planned H2 coach into the field. The technology demonstrator, called the H2 Coach and manufactured by Setra, is expected to have a range of at least 800 kilometres. The drive components are shared with the pre-series vehicles of Daimler Trucks’ hydrogen trucks. Read more…
Protean Electric unveils new 220 kW wheel hub motor
British wheel motor specialist Protean Electric is showcasing the latest generation of its ProteanDrive wheel hub motor at IAA Mobility in Munich. The motor, designated ‘Pm18 2500’, delivers 220 kW per wheel and generates a torque of 2,500 Nm. Read more…
Tesla offers Superchargers for sale to U.S. companies
Tesla has launched a new programme that allows companies to purchase Superchargers with a white label design. These are then branded with the company’s own logo. However, there are a few restrictions for Tesla’s own fast chargers. Read more…
Tesla offers Superchargers for sale to U.S. companies
Tesla has launched a new programme that allows companies to purchase Superchargers with a white label design. These are then branded with the company’s own logo. However, there are a few restrictions for Tesla’s own fast chargers. Read more…
Canada delays EV sales mandate amid trade pressures
The federal government of Canada has paused the 2026 EV sales mandate, which requires 20 per cent of new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission. Prime Minister Mark Carney is instead launching a 60-day review of the regulation. Read more…
Canada delays EV sales mandate amid trade pressures
The federal government of Canada has paused the 2026 EV sales mandate, which requires 20 per cent of new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission. Prime Minister Mark Carney is instead launching a 60-day review of the regulation. Read more…
Xpeng opens R&D centre in Munich
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng announced at the IAA Mobility that it will open a research and development centre in Munich in September. It will be Xpeng’s first R&D facility in Europe, having previously only had such locations in China and the US. Read more…
Hyundai Concept Three: This is what Hyundai’s EV4 will look like
Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three at IAA Mobility, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming compact Ioniq 3. The technology behind the compact model is likely to be familiar to the Group already from the Kia EV4. Read more…
€17.5m for EV charging in Greece and Cyprus
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide €17.5m in venture debt financing to Joltie, a Greek EV charge point operator (CPO). Backed by the InvestEU programme, it will fund the installation of approx. 2200 chargers in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Read more…
Volkswagen’s battery advances: unified cell now, solid-state technology soon
Volkswagen and PowerCo have unveiled the series version of their new in-house unified cell, which will make its debut in the upcoming small electric cars from VW, Skoda and Cupra. In addition, two subsidiaries of the group, together with partners in Munich, are presenting the first electric motorcycle with a solid-state battery and announcing the serial use of such cells in cars by the ‘end of the decade.’ Read more…
ANC hits 100 last-mile EVs milestone
The Australian last-mile delivery firm ANC has grown its fleet of EVs to more than 100, with a further 50 expected over the next year. It significantly exceeds the company’s earlier targets for electrification. Read more…
Changan introduces the Deepal S05 in Europe at the IAA
Following the Deepal S07, Changan is now also introducing the smaller electric SUV Deepal S05 in Europe. The European Deepal S05, which was just unveiled at the IAA trade show in Munich, will start at a list price of €38,990. Read more…
Skoda Vision O: Skoda’s take on the electric Octavia
With the Epiq, Skoda used the IAA to preview its upcoming compact electric SUV. But the Czech VW brand is also looking further ahead, unveiling the Vision O estate concept – a model that could eventually reach the market as an all-electric Octavia, likely with 800-volt technology. Read more…
Polestar 5 available to order from €119,900
At the IAA, Polestar unveiled the series-production version of its four-door performance grand tourer, the Polestar 5, and simultaneously opened the order books. In future, however, Polestar may abandon its chronological naming strategy. Read more…
“$1 trillion” Tesla payday for Elon Musk
Tesla’s board of directors has put forward a $1 trillion pay proposal for CEO Elon Musk. If approved, it would be the largest corporate compensation package for a CEO in recorded history. Read more…
HHLA subsidiary Metrans adds six Volvo electric trucks to fleet in Prague
The Czech transport company Metrans, which belongs to Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has taken delivery of six electric tractor units from Volvo Trucks. They will primarily be used for first and last mile deliveries in urban and suburban traffic. Read more…
Mercedes introduces new Alpitronic fast chargers and bidirectional charging
In addition to the electric GLC, Mercedes presented several innovations related to charging at the IAA. Starting in 2026, Mercedes’ own fast-charging network will be expanded to include Alpitronic’s HYC1000 charging system. Bidirectional charging is also on the way. Read more…
Audi and Porsche EV drivers gain NACS adapters
Porsche and Audi drivers will soon be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America, thanks to the release of new NACS adapters. This will begin with a ‘soft launch’ tomorrow, September 9. Read more…
Togg models go on sale in September
Turkish manufacturer Togg marks its European debut at IAA Mobility 2025 with the world premiere of its series-ready T10F sedan. Orders open this month, with prices for Germany to be revealed at launch. Read more…
