Uber is set to rename its Uber Green service in the US, as well as launch a new $4000 grant programme for drivers looking to purchase new or used EVs. The changes will cover states such as California, New York, Colorado and Massachussetts. Read more…
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Tesla recalls 13,000 EVs in the US
Tesla has initiated a recall in the US for nearly 13,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles equipped with faulty battery pack contactors. The defective component can cause a sudden loss of drive power. No accidents related to this issue are known so far. Read more…
Tesla recalls 13,000 EVs in the US
Tesla has initiated a recall in the US for nearly 13,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles equipped with faulty battery pack contactors. The defective component can cause a sudden loss of drive power. No accidents related to this issue are known so far. Read more…
“Own Today & Shape Tomorrow – The Road to eMobility” – Tony Sandberg from Scania
Scania is stepping up its electrification strategy, moving from light urban trucks to 94-tonne timber vehicles in Sweden. Tony Sandberg, Vice President Pilot Partner at Scania, outlines why electrification is inevitable — and how the company plans to support customers through the shift. Read more…
“Own Today & Shape Tomorrow – The Road to eMobility” – Tony Sandberg from Scania
Scania is stepping up its electrification strategy, moving from light urban trucks to 94-tonne timber vehicles in Sweden. Tony Sandberg, Vice President Pilot Partner at Scania, outlines why electrification is inevitable — and how the company plans to support customers through the shift. Read more…
India: Celcius Logistics to add 350 electric reefer trucks to its fleet
Indian cold supply chain solutions provider Celcius Logistics has announced plans to add 350 electric reefer trucks to its fleet. The company has introduced a new vertical called “Celcius Green” for its EV fleet. Read more…
Sebastian Schmitt takes over ZF Division E
ZF has appointed Sebastian Schmitt as head of the Electrified Drivetrain Technologies Division (E). He previously led the Electrified Drivetrain Systems product line. CEO Mathias Miedreich remains responsible for Division E on the Executive Board. Read more…
India: Celcius Logistics to add 350 electric reefer trucks to its fleet
Indian cold supply chain solutions provider Celcius Logistics has announced plans to add 350 electric reefer trucks to its fleet. The company has introduced a new vertical called “Celcius Green” for its EV fleet. Read more…
BYD’s Atto 2 to also launch as Plug-in Hybrid
Chinese carmaker BYD has announced a plug-in hybrid version of its previously battery-electric compact SUV Atto 2 for Europe. The Atto 2 DM-i will be offered in two versions, with first deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Read more…
Italy launches electric vehicle bonus
The Italian government has launched a new state-backed bonus to accelerate electric mobility, offering up to €11,000 for private buyers and up to €20,000 for small businesses acquiring electric vehicles. Applications are now open. Read more…
Q3 figures show Tesla back on track for growth but sustainability remains a question
After a poor start to the year, Tesla has recovered after three quarters. Sales are rising to new heights, and although profits are well below last year’s levels, they are increasing. However the question remains whether the upward trend is sustainable. Read more…
Kia releases ‘petrol-scented’ car air freshener for new EV owners
Astara Auto Finland will offer the unusual air freshener to all buyers of the Kia EV4 in Finland, saying that it wants to give new EV owners “something safe and familiar”. Read more…
PostBus to introduce autonomous delivery vehicles in Switzerland
PostBus plans to introduce automated electric vehicles in eastern Switzerland from 2027. Test drives with safety drivers and without passengers are scheduled to begin in December 2025. Read more…
PostBus to introduce autonomous delivery vehicles in Switzerland
PostBus plans to introduce automated electric vehicles in eastern Switzerland from 2027. Test drives with safety drivers and without passengers are scheduled to begin in December 2025. Read more…
Port of Hamburg and Daimler Truck cooperate on liquid hydrogen
Daimler Truck, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the Port of Hamburg want to examine the establishment of a reliable and economical supply chain for green liquid hydrogen via the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland. The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck hydrogen truck could be used for this purpose. Read more…
Porsche opens ninth Charging Lounge in Germany
The sports car company has opened another Charging Lounge exclusive to Porsche drivers. This time, it’s in Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany. Read more…
Tesla brings refreshed Model S and X back to Europe
Tesla is giving the Model S and Model X another update and offering them again in Europe. Subtle optimisations, greater comfort and a slightly improved range are intended to make these veterans fit for the coming years. Read more…
Pakistan receives 400 electric buses from Yutong
The Chinese EV company Yutong has just delivered 400 battery electric buses to Pakistan. It’s the largest single order of ‘new energy’ buses in the country to date. Read more…
Maryland launches $5m EV charging grant initiative
The US state’s Department of the Environment (DoE) has just released more than $5m in grant funding for EV charging stations. It includes both public and workplace chargers for a range of EVs. Read more…
US cell production by truck alliance delayed til 2028
Amplify Cell Technologies, the joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar, is postponing the start of battery cell production at its plant in Byhalia, Mississippi, from 2027 to 2028. Construction of the plant has been underway since mid-2024. Read more…
