Hyundai Motor America has just announced a price reduction for the 2026 Ioniq 5 lineup in the US. This repositioning efforts includes model price reductions ranging from $7600 to $9800. Read more…

Swedish company Einride, which has developed an autonomous electric truck, is receiving 100 million US dollars from EQT Ventures and other investors. The fresh capital is intended to usher in a new phase of growth for Einride. Read more…

Swedish company Einride, which has developed an autonomous electric truck, is receiving 100 million US dollars from EQT Ventures and other investors. The fresh capital is intended to usher in a new phase of growth for Einride. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduced a whole new generation of electric trucks with eActros 600. Now they’re following up the 400, a spin-off with more payload for heavy duty distribution transport and a greater variety of models. We were there for the premiere in Molsheim, France. Read more…

Supplier Voith is splitting up its drive technology division by spinning off the commercial vehicle division from the Voith Turbo unit and transferring it to an independent company: Driventic is to make a name for itself as a specialist in alternative and conventional drive technologies in the commercial vehicle industry. Read more…

Charge point operator Electrify America has once again expanded its Plug&Charge offering, this time through a partnership with Nissan. The 2026 Nissan LEAF will be the first of the company’s EVs to gain Plug & Charge, with other to follow. Read more…

E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be booked in advance, initially at individual locations, with a larger rollout to follow. Read more…

The 2026 Polestar 3 will feature new 800V electrical architecture, something the company says will provide “substantial” technical improvements. It brings the Polestar 3 in line with other Geely-owned brand SUVs like the Volvo EX90. Read more…

Kia’s first classic compact electric car has real character. Not just in terms of looks, but also in terms of tuning. It lacks dynamic flair, instead focusing on comfort and plenty of space. During our first test drive in Spain, it proved to be a long-range everyday companion that is not entirely without its weaknesses.

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Two new electric car records were set in Norway in September: 98.3 per cent of all new passenger cars in September were BEVs. What’s more, after the first nine months of the year, electric cars accounted for 95 per cent of new car sales. That’s another new record. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz announces collaboration with Athos Silicon, a specialised semiconductor company founded by former engineers from Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America. This cooperation aims to accelerate the introduction and scaling of chiplet technology for autonomous driving, among other things. Read more…

The Cologne Transport Authority (KVB) wants to significantly expand its electric bus fleet and has ordered 38 articulated buses and 40 solo buses from Irizar e-mobility – the largest order to date from Germany for the Spanish manufacturer. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery in October 2026. Read more…

The US Department of energy (DOE) has restructured its loan agreement with Canadian mining company Lithium Americas for the Thacker Pass lithium project – by taking an equity stake in both the company and its joint venture with General Motors Read more…

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned energy company, has just launched its first fleet of EVs. 20 electric light delivery vehicles and trucks are to be deployed across the company’s Distribution and Generation divisions. Read more…

Following lengthy negotiations, ZF and employee representatives have agreed on a ‘restructuring alliance’ for the struggling Electrified Drive Technologies division. A sale of the division is off the table for the time being, as are site closures, but there will still be major personnel cuts. Read more…

Tesla has release the 338 kW Performance version of the updated Model Y in the USA. The timing was fortuitous for the company: The sales launch coincided with the with the expiry of the US tax credit for electric cars. Customers had just a few hours left to secure this advantage when purchasing. Read more…

Tesla has release the 338 kW Performance version of the updated Model Y in the USA. The timing was fortuitous for the company: The sales launch coincided with the with the expiry of the US tax credit for electric cars. Customers had just a few hours left to secure this advantage when purchasing. Read more…

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is entering into a partnership with Corning, a materials specialist best known for its Gorilla Glass for smartphone displays. The partners plan to jointly establish mass production of ceramic separators, which QuantumScape needs for its solid-state batteries. Read more…

To support the use of electric buses on travel routes, Daimler Buses is becoming a charge point operator: the manufacturer has now announced that it will install its own public charging stations for electric buses from 2026 onwards, focusing on highly frequented tourist locations in Europe. It will start in Cologne. Read more…

Toyota is set to install more high-powered EV chargers at its dealerships in Japan. The carmaker is now aiming to have 500 additional fast chargers operational by the end of March 2026. Read more…