Demand for EVs plateaus in key Western markets, but in India, the sector is growing rapidly and maturing. An increase in model choices and the expansion of charging infrastructure could be the key driving factors. Read more…

Australian logistics provider Toll Group, operating in 150 countries, has added ten Foton electric trucks to its fleet in China for its customer Lego. The vehicles will electrify shuttle routes between a Lego factory and regional distribution centres. Read more…

Holon has found a site for its first US factory for the autonomous, electric Holon Urban shuttle. The $200-million project in Jacksonville, Florida, will create over 800 jobs and could position the city as a new hub for autonomous mobility in the US. Read more…

PowerCo Canada has reached a key milestone in its gigafactory project in St. Thomas, Ontario, marking the start of construction on three major buildings. With this step, the company officially launches development of what will become Canada’s largest EV battery facility, scheduled to begin production in 2027. Read more…

Rightcharge, a London-based startup which aims to simplify fleet EV charging payments, has successfully raised over £1.6m in seed funding. The company aims to streamline reimbursements for fleet EV drivers who charge their vehicles at home. Read more…

Suzuki has announced that the fully electric e Vitara has now officially launched in the UK. This follows the first customer deliveries of the BEV earlier in October. Read more…

In current generations of electric and hybrid vehicles, battery housings are mostly made of aluminium. With an innovative steel-based concept, Purem by Eberspächer is offering what it describes as a “more economical and sustainable option with a high level of safety.” Read more…

Jeep has started production of the new Jeep Compass at its Melfi plant in Italy. The model will also be available as a fully electric version, with additional electric models from the same factory to follow. Read more…

Honda has revealed two new electric prototypes at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo: the Honda 0 α SUV and the compact Super-ONE Prototype. Both models represent the next step in the company’s electrification strategy. Read more…

Last week, rumours circulated that chipmaker Nvidia was preparing to launch a major robotaxi project. It has now become clear that this will not be a standalone venture, but a collaboration with ride-hailing provider Uber and automotive group Stellantis. In parallel, Mercedes-Benz and Lucid plan to use Nvidia technology to introduce Level 4 autonomy in luxury vehicles. Read more…

Iveco Bus has won a tender from the Campania Mobility Infrastructure and Networks Agency (Acamir) to supply 87 eDaily electric school minibuses. The vehicles will serve extra-urban routes across the Italian region. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus has signed its largest electric bus order outside Europe, as South Africa’s Paruk Group placed an order for 100 fully electric Lion’s Explorer E buses. These vehicles will be built locally and should hit the road starting next year. Read more…

Stefan Hartung will remain chairman of the board of management of automotive supplier Bosch. According to the company, the contract was extended “some time ago,” but no details about its duration have been disclosed. Read more…

ZF has teamed up with Horizon Robotics on Level 3 automated driving to ensure sufficient computing power in all driving situations. The system is set to debut in a Chinese production model as early as 2026. Read more…

The Dresden-based Deutsche E Metalle (DEM) has completed its first successful drilling campaign at the Carachi Blancho lithium mine in Argentina. This uncovered promising lithium concentrations of up to 377mg/L – which bodes well for commercial production. Read more…

German charging infrastructure provider Reload-Solution has developed a multi-level security system to protect charging cables at fast-charging stations – a frequent target for thieves. The solution, called GridZon, is currently compatible with various Alpitronic stations. Read more…

The VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie, Germany’s main automotive industry association) is known for advocating that new plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) should continue to be allowed in the EU even after 2035. Critics, however, argue that it is practically impossible to verify how much driving is done on electricity versus the internal combustion engine. The VDA now aims to address this with an unusual proposal. Read more…

Engineering firm Bertrandt has unveiled a new autonomous shuttle vehicle, the BumbleB. Produced in partnership with the Bern University of Applied Sciences, the shuttle vehicle is tailored for use in rural areas. Read more…

Battery manufacturer BMZ Group has filed for insolvency for two of its key companies: BMZ Germany GmbH and BMZ Holding GmbH have recently entered insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The cause is said to be the loss of a major customer in the stationary storage segment. Read more…

According to the European industry association ACEA, 167,586 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in September, 20 per cent more than in the same month last year. From January through September, electric vehicles reached a market share of 16.1 per cent. Read more…