The BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme has been considered the world’s fastest production car since September. Now it has also smashed the record for the fastest electric model on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, relegating the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to second place. Read more…

With the ES90, the Swedes are bringing their interpretation of a fully electric premium saloon to market. As the brand’s first model to use an 800-volt architecture, the ES90 marks the beginning of a new era for Volvo. Out on the road, the ES90 impresses with plenty of comfort and that familiar Scandinavian composure one expects from Volvo – though on closer inspection, it also reveals a few edges and quirks. Our test drive shows exactly where.

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With the ES90, the Swedes are bringing their interpretation of a fully electric premium saloon to market. As the brand’s first model to use an 800-volt architecture, the ES90 marks the beginning of a new era for Volvo. Out on the road, the ES90 impresses with plenty of comfort and that familiar Scandinavian composure one expects from Volvo – though on closer inspection, it also reveals a few edges and quirks. Our test drive shows exactly where.

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Last year, General Motors shut down its robot taxi division Cruise, but wanted to use the expertise gained there for applications in regular passenger cars. Now there is the first concrete announcement: the Cadillac Escalade IQ is to be the first vehicle in the group to feature highly automated Level 3 driving in 2028. Read more…

Public transport operator ZET in the Croatian capital Zagreb plans to electrify its entire bus fleet over the next ten years by procuring 500 electric buses. Zagreb’s mayor announced the initiative during the launch of two MAN electric buses now operating on city routes. Read more…

Last year, General Motors shut down its robot taxi division Cruise, but wanted to use the expertise gained there for applications in regular passenger cars. Now there is the first concrete announcement: the Cadillac Escalade IQ is to be the first vehicle in the group to feature highly automated Level 3 driving in 2028. Read more…

The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for private organisations to either build, upgrade, operate and maintain 34 EV charging hubs on highways across the state. It’s the second phase of a strategy to build an EV fast charging network in Arizona. Read more…

The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for private organisations to either build, upgrade, operate and maintain 34 EV charging hubs on highways across the state. It’s the second phase of a strategy to build an EV fast charging network in Arizona. Read more…

CATL subsidiary Brunp Recycling has released information about its latest material recovery rates in battery recycling: the Chinese company now extracts almost 100 per cent of nickel, cobalt and manganese from battery scrap and, according to its own figures, 96.5 per cent of lithium. Read more…

Porsche introduced the fifth engine option for the electric Macan. The GTS sprints to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds. Although its 380 kW puts it below the Turbo, the Macan GTS is said to offer similarly agile handling. Read more…

The next Chinese manufacturer presents a near-series solid-state battery: according to Chinese media reports, Sunwoda presented the ‘Xin Bixiao’ battery with an energy density of 400 Wh/kg and a service life of 1,200 cycles at a conference. The associated pilot line is also expected to be online by the end of the year. Read more…

German Chancellor Merz hosted an auto summit this month and delivered the catchy line that “the electric car drives on the main road”. But where does the electric truck drive? We spoke to someone who attended the summit: Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, on shared industry interests, new competition from China, and political misconceptions. Read more…

Charge point operator Zest already operates EV chargers at six Central Co-op sites – but now plans to install chargers at 20 more in partnership with the British grocery store chain. Read more…

The charge point operator has announced plans to extend its agreement with Transport for London, which has so far seen more than 150 chargers installed across London boroughs. Read more…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…