Vibe Moves You, an Austrian EV subscription provider, has just confirmed plans to enter the German market this year. Further details are set to be revealed at the IAA Mobility conference next month. Read more…
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Orbis Electric presents axial flux motor ‘HaloDrive’
Orbis Electric, a company specialising in high-performance electric motors, has presented HaloDrive, an axial flux motor for use in electromobility – including in heavy commercial vehicles. The new model is characterised, among other things, by its modular, four-part architecture. Read more…
GWM opens plant in Brazil – but also builds diesel models
Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has started production at its plant in Brazil. Unlike initially announced, the site is not dedicated solely to EVs and plug-in hybrids – diesel models will also roll off the line. Read more…
VW introduces ‘performance upgrade’ via subscription
The car industry is constantly testing subscription models to generate additional revenue, often accompanied by harsh criticism. Volkswagen is no exception, as the Wolfsburg-based company is now offering a 20 kW power upgrade for the ID.3 Pro for a one-off payment, or for €18.90 per month. Read more…
India: Omega Seiki Mobility to set up EV factory in the UAE
Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility plans to establish its first overseas EV assembly plant in the UAE. The company has chosen the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai for the facility. Read more…
New York State gains new hybrid-electric ferry
Governors Island in New York has just unveiled the Harbor Charger, the state’s first hybrid-electric ferry. The boat will operate a passenger service between Governors Island and New York. Read more…
CATL selects BasiGo as official service partner in Africa
BasiGo has been appointed by CATL as an authorised service partner in sub-Saharan Africa. BasiGo’s service teams in Kenya and Rwanda will receive specialised training and equipment from CATL to carry out on-site maintenance and repair of CATL batteries in electric vehicles. Read more…
Farizon unveils new taxi and combi variant of its all-electric SV large van
Farizon has unveiled two new variants of its all-electric SV large van – a seven-seat taxi and a multi-passenger Combi, both launched at the recent Hong Kong Auto Expo and initially available in the Chinese market. And it already secured a 1,000-unit order for the former. Read more…
Farizon unveils new taxi and combi variant of its all-electric SV large van
Farizon has unveiled two new variants of its all-electric SV large van – a seven-seat taxi and a multi-passenger Combi, both launched at the recent Hong Kong Auto Expo and initially available in the Chinese market. And it already secured a 1,000-unit order for the former. Read more…
New EV charging infrastructure for Spanish city of Murcia
The first of 98 new EV charging points have just opened in Murcia, as part of a contract signed between Iberdrola España and Murcia City Council back in December. The agreement will see a total of 190 charging bays installed across the city. Read more…
New EV charging infrastructure for Spanish city of Murcia
The first of 98 new EV charging points have just opened in Murcia, as part of a contract signed between Iberdrola España and Murcia City Council back in December. The agreement will see a total of 190 charging bays installed across the city. Read more…
Dongfeng drops out from ICE joint venture with Honda
The rapid shift towards electromobility in China is leaving its mark on the combustion engine business: state-owned car manufacturer Dongfeng has put its 50 per cent stake in the Dongfeng Honda Engine joint venture, which produces combustion engines for Chinese Honda models, up for sale. Read more…
South Africa gets its first all-electric Superlink truck
DHL Supply Chain has launched Africa’s first electric Superlink truck in South Africa, in partnership with Unilever and Volvo Trucks. The pilot aims to test the performance, sustainability and economic viability of heavy-duty EVs on standard logistics routes in Africa’s emerging EV infrastructure environment. Read more…
Electric bus chargers approved for San Mateo
Transit authorities in the Californian district have just approved a $36.3 million charging infrastructure agreement. It will see a range of charging facilities installed to support San Mateo’s growing fleet of electric buses. Read more…
EV registrations in the USA continue to grow slowly
In July, new electric car registrations continued to increase in the USA. According to data from Cox Automotive, July 2025 was the second-best month since records began, even if the high is only likely to last for a short time. Read more…
BYD and MG sidestep EU tariffs with plug-in hybrids
The EU introduced high special tariffs on electric cars from China last autumn. A Dataforce analysis shows that Chinese carmakers BYD and MG have since shifted focus to importing more plug-in hybrids into the EU. European manufacturers are also affected, as EVs from Cupra and Mini are built in China. Read more…
Allianz UK pushes for full fleet electrification
The insurance company Allianz UK has just committed to adopting a full fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2030. Orders for new EVs have already begun in a move that will see conventional fuel engines fully phased out at the company. Read more…
Hyundai patents breakthrough for copper use in solid-state batteries
Hyundai has filed a US patent for a method enabling copper to function inside sulphide-based solid-state batteries. The technology is designed to improve conductivity, durability, and cost efficiency compared to existing designs. Read more…
Allianz UK pushes for full fleet electrification
The insurance company Allianz UK has just committed to adopting a full fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2030. Orders for new EVs have already begun in a move that will see conventional fuel engines fully phased out at the company. Read more…
UK extends plug-in van and truck grants until 2027
The UK government has confirmed that businesses and fleet operators will continue to benefit from discounts on electric vans and trucks, extending the plug-in grant scheme until at least 2027. However, it is not yet clear how much they will save. Read more…