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Category: Electrive
First details of Leapmotor B01 sedan revealed
Leapmotor has just made a regulatory filing for the new B01 sedan, based on the LEAP 3.5 platform. It will reportedly be showcased at the Shanghai auto show starting April 23. Read more…
China bans misleading ads for autonomous driving
In future, China will ban car manufacturers from using the phrases ‘intelligent driving’ and ‘autonomous driving’ when advertising driver assistance functions. Manufacturers will also no longer be allowed to conduct public beta tests, and over-the-air updates can only be transmitted after validation has been completed. Read more…
Infineon introduces more efficient chip generation
To make electric cars and plug-in hybrids more efficient and powerful, Infineon is launching a new generation of high-voltage power chips on the market. These include the EDT3 chips and RC-IGBT chips. Read more…
Tesla starts testing new Model Y in India
Not long after kicking off deliveries of the updated Model Y in key global markets, Tesla has started testing it in India. In parallel, the company continues to recruit new personnel in preparation for entering the new market. Read more…
Nio reveals new information about the Onvo L90
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published. Read more…
Irizar showcases hydrogen coach on Alpine tour
The hydrogen-powered Irizar i6S Efficient Hydrogen coach has successfully completed a round trip between Ormaiztegi, Irizar’s headquarters, and the town of Briançon in the French Alps. The total route covered 2,500 kilometres. Read more…
China to introduce stricter EV battery standards in 2026
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced new mandatory national safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, set to come into effect on 1 July 2026. A key requirement of the revised regulation is that batteries must no longer pose any risk of fire or explosion. Read more…
Subaru unveils second electric model – the Trailseeker EV
Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
Subaru unveils second electric model – the Trailseeker EV
Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
Rivian electrifies HelloFresh’s van fleet
HelloFresh is Rivian’s first major commercial customer since its exclusivity clause with Amazon ended in 2023. So far, HelloFresh has introduced 70 electric Rivian vans into its fleet – meaning a quarter of its whole fleet is now electric. Read more…
Mercedes launches series production of the CLA
Production of the electric Mercedes CLA at the Rastatt plant has apparently already started. The probable background to the earlier series production: The official order release is said to have been brought forward from mid-June to 29 April. Read more…
Fourteen new EVs for the Vatican
The Vatican will get new electric vehicles for its Gendarmerie and fire department, as well as areas. The vehicles will be delivered by Italian company Exelentia. Read more…
Fermata Energy may be taken over by Nuvve
The bidirectional charging company Fermata Energy is in dire straits: It has already laid off most of its staff, and talks have been launched with the rival company Nuvve over a potential takeover. Read more…
Lyft is taking over FreeNow from Mercedes & BMW
The American ride-hailing company Lyft is acquiring the mobility app FreeNow from Mercedes-Benz and BMW for a purchase price of around 175 million euros and 197 million US dollars, respectively. Read more…
NZ bus firm Metlink expands electric Wellington fleet
16 new battery-electric buses are being added to Metlink’s fleet, which operates bus routes around the city of Wellington, New Zealand. The new buses will replace 10 older diesel models, bringing the total number of electric buses in the fleet up to 119. Read more…
ZF announces major supply contract in India
ZF has secured a nomination to supply several thousand units of its AxTrax 2 electric axle drive to a major manufacturer in India. The order will run for several years. AxTrax 2 will be integrated into a new fleet of locally emission-free intercity buses. Read more…
Hitachi ZeroCarbon launches fleet electrification platform
The Japanese firm has unveiled a raft of fleet management solutions aimed at companies that hope to decarbonise their vehicles. This covers everything from charging and battery management to vehicle monitoring and site assessments. Read more…
Scania launches low-entry bus platform variant
The Swedish company has just unveiled a 6×2*4 chassis variant based on its electric bus platform, which was introduced in 2023. It’s billed as an ‘low entry’ variant which can support a higher passenger capacity than its existing 4×2 LE BEV platform. Read more…
ABB and MAN report successful MCS charging tests with Ethernet-based communication
ABB E-mobility and MAN have trialled megawatt charging for the first time using Ethernet-based communication – the method that is set to become standard for MCS charging. Until now, megawatt-level charging tests have largely relied on communication protocols designed for CCS charging. Read more…
