China’s Ministry of Public Security has drafted new national vehicle safety standards that propose significant limits on acceleration performance and enhanced safety requirements for electric vehicles. For example, the sprint from 0 to 100 kph must take no less than five seconds. Read more…

Until now, the Mercedes charging service has offered fixed prices per kilowatt hour across its two paid subscription plans. This will come to an end on December 1. From then on, there will also be largely flexible prices depending on the charging point – but with varying discounts. In some cases, fast charging will even become cheaper. Read more…

The German automotive company is set to establish a research and development centre in Hungary for the first time. The new facility will focus on prototype testing as well as early hardware and software development. Read more…

Since 2023, Ford has also been offering the BlueCruise system in Europe, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for short periods. In 2026, the driver assistance system will also be available in the compact electric crossover Puma Gen-E. Read more…

Since 2023, Ford has also been offering the BlueCruise system in Europe, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for short periods. In 2026, the driver assistance system will also be available in the compact electric crossover Puma Gen-E. Read more…

Wrightbus is expanding fast with electric and hydrogen buses, but CEO Jean-Marc Gales says strategy is about pragmatism rather than ideology. In conversation with electrive, he outlines why battery-electric technology dominates today, how hydrogen could find its niche, and why repowering and trucks are opening new business fields. Read more…

Wrightbus is expanding fast with electric and hydrogen buses, but CEO Jean-Marc Gales says strategy is about pragmatism rather than ideology. In conversation with electrive, he outlines why battery-electric technology dominates today, how hydrogen could find its niche, and why repowering and trucks are opening new business fields. Read more…

The “Team Sauberes Karlsruhe” (TSK) has recently put seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric refuse trucks into service for waste and bulky-waste collection. The manufacturer has already received a follow-up order for eleven identical vehicles, meaning that 18 electric refuse trucks will soon be operating in Karlsruhe. Read more…

The “Team Sauberes Karlsruhe” (TSK) has recently put seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric refuse trucks into service for waste and bulky-waste collection. The manufacturer has already received a follow-up order for eleven identical vehicles, meaning that 18 electric refuse trucks will soon be operating in Karlsruhe. Read more…

French company Transports Lebrun has deployed two Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks to transport freshly pressed grape juice for champagne producer Vranken-Pommery. The battery-electric trucks operate quietly across the Champagne region and deliver several thousand hectolitres during harvest. Read more…

Polestar has presented its Q3 financial results, reporting a net loss of $365 million for the past quarter – slightly more than in the previous year. Although revenue climbed by a good third in the third quarter, expenses rose even more sharply. Read more…

Owners of the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID. Buzz will soon be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America. Like other automakers, Volkswagen is rolling out a NACS to CCS port adapter to enable compatibility. Read more…

After several years on pause, a new Chevy Bolt is set to return to the US market next year. General Motors has now begun production of the electric model in Kansas. Compared with the first generation, it brings several technical changes. Read more…

Italian public transport operator ASF Autolinee has added seven new Yutong electric buses to its network in Como and completed a charging hub at its Lazzago depot. The fleet now includes 32 e-buses, supported by eight new high-power chargers. Read more…

Toyota has started battery production at its new $13.9 billion facility in Liberty, North Carolina. The plant will supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota’s hybrid and future electric models. Read more…

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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