Aurora Innovation has launched a new driverless freight corridor between Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas – marking its second autonomous route in the United States. As the company has now surpassed 100,000 driverless miles on public roads, it plans to deploy “hundreds of driverless trucks” in 2026. Read more…

Battery-electric vehicles reached a 25.4% market share in October, their second-highest this year, as the UK’s EV market continues to grow steadily. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns that proposed tax changes could jeopardise progress. Read more…

Asahi Kasei has signed a licensing agreement with Germany’s EAS Batteries for its acetonitrile-based electrolyte technology. The collaboration supports the development and market launch of a new ultra-high-power lithium-ion cell aimed at demanding mobility and industrial applications. Read more…

Volkswagen Group has announced plans for the development of its first self-designed system-on-chip (SoC) for intelligent driving in China. The chip will be developed by Carizon, a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics, and will support future Volkswagen models with advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving functions. Read more…

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has confirmed the name i3 for the next Neue Klasse model during the company’s quarterly results call. Production is scheduled to begin in Munich in the second half of 2026, followed by rollouts at additional plants. Read more…

Tesla has appointed an India CEO to lead its local operations, signalling a stronger commitment to the market. The company is changing its leadership strategy to involve more local expertise following its muted start in the third quarter. Read more…

Fraunhofer IWS has inaugurated its DRYplatform, a flagship facility for scaling solvent-free electrode coating from laboratory to near-industrial level. The facility is designed as a lighthouse project for transferring the dry electrode-coating process from research to industry. Read more…

Australian freight company Toll Group is introducing a new fleet of electric trucks in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Twelve Volvo FE Electric trucks will replace the existing diesel vehicles in CCEP’s Australian delivery network. Read more…

From 27 January to 13 February 2026, Dutch businesses and non-profits can again apply for the AanZET purchase subsidy for new fully electric trucks. €78 million is earmarked for the first round—enough for roughly 1,100 vehicles—with a second window slated for late September 2026. Read more…

East Yorkshire Buses has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle infrastructure programme ahead of the arrival of 21 new Wrightbus electric buses later this year. The project, supported by Hull City Council and the Department for Transport, marks the city’s first step towards a zero-emission bus network. Read more…

Rivian Automotive has reported a wider net loss for the third quarter of 2025, as the US electric vehicle maker continues to invest heavily in its next-generation R2 platform, new production capacity, and its autonomy roadmap. The carmaker reaffirmed its guidance and said R2 remains on track for a 2026 launch. Read more…

As part of a larger adjustment to energy prices, EnBW has also announced new charging tariffs. In two of the three tariff levels, charging will be three cents per kilowatt hour cheaper from December onwards, while the monthly basic fee will be reduced in the top tariff. Read more…

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…

Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…

VW UK is introducing the ‘ID Promise’ scheme which gives retail EV customers between 80 and 100 days after vehicle delivery to return their vehicle. The offer began on November 3 and expires on 31 March 2026. Read more…

Daimler Truck has published the results of crash tests carried out by the manufacturer on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. According to the results, the entire high-voltage battery system and all electrical components remained intact even in a side impact. Read more…

The US technology exchange Nasdaq has warned electric car manufacturer Polestar that trading in Polestar shares could be halted there next year. The reason for this is the fall in the price of Polestar shares. Nasdaq regulations stipulate a minimum share price of US$1, which Polestar has been trading below for weeks. Read more…

Alpitronic is strengthening its management team. With new executives in the service and finance departments, the Bolzano-based fast-charging experts aim to drive forward their strategic development and international expansion. Read more…

Starting with the next generation, Toyota is set to offer the popular Hilux pickup truck as a purely electric model. The BEV version will primarily be tailored to the Thai market, where it will also be manufactured. Read more…

Waymo’s robot taxi service is accelerating its expansion: Google’s sister company has now announced that it will also launch in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego next year. Together with its existing markets and other announcements, Waymo is likely to serve a dozen cities soon. Read more…