Carlos Tavares has resigned as CEO of the multi-brand car company Stellantis with immediate effect. Apparently, Tavares and the Board of Directors chaired by John Elkann have had “different views” in recent weeks. A successor has not yet been appointed. Read more…

The Luxembourg government has agreed to subsidise a total of 25 projects for the installation of 273 fast-charging stations in the country. The subsidies cover up to 50 per cent of the CPOs’ investment. Read more…

Heating electric buses is a major challenge. On the one hand, energy consumption must be manageable so the bus does not lose too much range. On the other hand, a lot of heat goes out the door, everytime these are opened. German supplier Eberspaecher wants to “combine range and comfort” with its new water heater. Read more…

Honda has stepped into India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler segment with two scooters – the Activa e: and the QC1. The company plans to launch these EVs on 1 January 2025 and begin delivering them in February 2025. Read more…

Dutch crane manufacturer Mammoet has successfully tested its most powerful land crane, the SK6000, for all-electric operation. The SK6000 can now be operated directly on mains power, battery, hydrogen generators, and shore power connections at port stations. Read more…

As the year nears its end and pressure mounts on automakers to meet the UK’s stringent ZEV mandate, Volkswagen announced a series of minor updates for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5. The company revised the trim line-up and made them more affordable. Read more…

According to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, 100 to 120 electric buses are to join public transport fleets in North Macedonia by next winter, mostly in the capital Skopje. Read more…

Production of the Fiat 500e electric small car at the Italian plant in Mirafiori near Turin was already halted from mid-September to early November 2024. Now the Stellantis Group is heralding another production break just weeks later. Read more…

National Highways, which oversees and improves motorways and A-roads in England, plans to trial a kinetic energy storage system to meet the rising demand for fast charging. The government company aims to ensure the charging infrastructure keeps pace with the nation’s accelerating shift to electric vehicles. Read more…

South Africa-based EV charging service provider Zero Carbon Charge has officially unveiled the country’s first off-grid EV charging station powered by solar energy. The company wants to install a total of 240 locations throughout South Africa. Read more…

Things are not going well for Lilium. The German developer of electric flying taxis recently went into self-administered insolvency. On top of that, there is now the threat of legal hassle in the USA. The company is accused of making false or misleading statements to investors in the months leading up to its insolvency. Read more…

The German government is apparently planning new investments in the national semiconductor industry that could also significantly benefit the automotive industry. Germany’s upcoming elections may hinder the implementation of the funding program. Read more…

Spain’s government is working on a successor to the electric mobility funding programme Moves III, which expires at the end of this year. The main focus will be on ironing out the structural weaknesses of the programme. For example, some applicants currently have to wait two years for the environmental bonus. Read more…

In France, the government has cancelled the 2025 environmental bonus for the purchase of electric vehicles. The maximum subsidy for electric cars has been reduced from 7,000 to 4,000 euros – and the total budget has also been cut by a third. But there will be a new edition of the ‘leasing social’ programme. Read more…

The Kia EV3 could soon have a corresponding sister model from Hyundai. The Korean manufacturer is apparently planning an Ioniq 3, which could be unveiled next year. An even smaller Ioniq 2 is even rumoured for 2026. Read more…

Canada has announced the “e-Auto Challenge” programme to expedite the transition to electric mobility. It will fund research across various areas to help prepare the next generation of light-duty electric vehicles. It will officially launch later next year. Read more…

Small car, big opportunities. Hyundai knows good things come in small packages and has added the smart Inster to its electric car portfolio along with the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and the electric Kona. The Inster’s assets go beyond it’s a small price tag to match its size – Hyundai has put together a really attractive overall package.

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The Volkswagen Group has launched a cross-brand initiative called ‘Enter Electric!’ to address the advantages of electric cars and counter prejudices against them. The information campaign is intended to emphasise the suitability of electric cars for everyday use, focusing on battery performance, charging convenience, and sustainability. Read more…

The European offshoot of Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways and Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Hudson Acquisition have finalised their merger. That brings the electric car manufacturer’s US stock market debut closer. At the same time, Aiways announced that it will start manufacturing in Europe in 2025. Read more…

The Italian charging station manufacturer Alpitronic has to accept a high-ranking departure. Thomas Schultze, the company’s Chief Operating Officer for almost three years, has announced his departure. Read more…