In September, serious problems within the joint venture ‘RV Tech’ were reported. One year after its founding, the two manufacturers are satisfied with its development. Overall, they say, good progress is being made. Read more…

Donald Duck’s famous red roadster is getting an electric makeover. In the upcoming issue in Germany, Disney’s classic character swaps petrol for battery power as his beloved 313 becomes the all-electric E-313. Read more…

Kia and Motability Operations, which runs the Motability Scheme in the UK, have signed an MoU to bring an affordable, fully electric, side-entry Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle to market in the UK. Their first model will be introduced in late 2026. Read more…

Vector has unveiled its new hardware-in-the-loop test system, vCTS.performance. It was developed for testing the charging communication of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and meets the high performance requirements of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Read more…

As part of Zeekr Power’s initial global expansion phase, Zeekr has opened its first charging station in Thailand, likely also the first across Southeast Asia. The company plans to establish five more Zeekr Power charging stations in the country before the end of this year.
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The upcoming all-electric GLB is currently undergoing final testing. Ahead of the presentation announced for early December, Mercedes has now released the first official information and images of the family SUV. Read more…

Following a ‘strategic realignment’, Audi Australia is ditching plans to launch the all-electric A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron range in Australia. The strategy is still subject to reevaluation, but it seems clear that Audi wants to profit more from internal combustion models for the time being. Read more…

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of a hydrogen-electric variant of the Airlander 10 airship. Read more…

Austrian charging hardware manufacturer Keba and British charging infrastructure operator EO Charging have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver large-scale charging infrastructure for logistics and transport fleets across Europe – using Keba hardware and following a defined expansion plan. Read more…

China achieved another record month in sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Both total New Energy Vehicle sales and battery-electric vehicle volumes reached new highs. Read more…

Subaru will reduce its investment in electric vehicles and redirect more resources towards hybrid models. Although the planned electric SUVs developed jointly with Toyota will continue, Subaru is reviewing the timeline for the in-house development of further electric models. Read more…

Aptera Motors has started building its validation vehicle assembly line at its Southern California facility. The new setup marks a key step toward low-volume production of the company’s solar electric vehicle. Read more…

Bosch Engineering is presenting a new 800-volt electric drive system for agricultural machinery at the Agritechnica 2025. The unit delivers up to 188 kW of continuous power and is designed for use in both fully electric and hybrid agricultural machinery applications. Read more…

AcePower, a leading Chinese EV charger module supplier, has announced its partnership with IMECAR, a leading Turkish EV equipment provider at EV Charge Show 2025 (November 12–14, 2025 | Istanbul Expo Center | Hall 3, Booth G4b). This collaboration will see AcePower supply its advanced full-SiC high-efficiency charger modules to IMECAR, significantly improving the performance and reliability of their chargers and fast-tracking the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations across Turkey. Read more…

At COP30 in Belém, the Traton Group and Volkswagen Truck & Bus announced the e-Dutra corridor, Brazil’s first zero-emission freight route between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The project brings together logistics firms, infrastructure providers, and the government. Read more…

Wallbox has presented the Supernova PowerRing, a modular DC fast-charging system capable of delivering up to 400 kW per outlet and a total of 720 kW per site. Intended for public and semi-public charging, the system enables power sharing and scalable operation across multiple units. Read more…

From rising star to insolvency case: Australian startup MEVCO set out to electrify the mining sector. Three years after its founding, and about a year after announcing a partnership with Rivian, the company has already ceased operations. Read more…

Monta’s charge point management software (CPMS) platform, Monta Hub, will be integrated into the Octopus Electroverse charging network. The two companies say they aim to streamline fleet and workplace charging. Read more…

Peugeot has opened UK orders for the refreshed 308 and 308 SW, featuring upgraded all-electric variants with improved range and updated styling. The new E-308 and E-308 SW deliver up to 279 and 275 miles of range, respectively.
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LiveWire presented new electric motorcycles, such as the S4 Honcho and the S2 Alpinista Corsa, at the EICMA show in Milan. The latter can charge from 20 to 80 per cent in just ten minutes. A maxi-scooter developed together with Kymco is set to hit the road in 2026. Read more…