The Texan bus operator Capital Metro will store 46 brand-new electric buses from Proterra for at least a year. The reason for this is Proterra’s insolvency and the problems that the successor company, Phoenix Motor, is now having in fulfilling guarantees and solving technical problems. Read more…
Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not a route for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I… Read more…
Kia puts the EV4 through its paces at Nurburgring
Kia’s upcoming EV4 will be making its debut soon, and it’s already attracting a lot of attention. The electric hatchback was recently spotted tearing up the Nurburgring racetrack, proving that it’s more than just a good-looking city car. The EV4 is Kia’s latest entry-level EV, and it’s expected to be priced between €35,100 and €46,900, depending on the chosen trim… Read more…
Zest installs charging infrastructure at University of Warwick
The University of Warwick has entered into a partnership with the charging infrastructure company Zest. 78 charging points for electric vehicles have been installed on campus. Read more…
The Dannar MPS Is A 500 KWH Remote-Controlled Battery. And Everything Else You Could Imagine
Ever wondered what an American-made, all-electric Unimog could look like? Read more…
China’s ‘Smart Cars’ Are Coming For Tesla
Plus, Xiaomi is laughing all the way to the bank and the $25,000 EV dream is dying. Read more…
Groundbreaking ceremony for Asahi Kasei’s battery separator plant in Canada
The Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei has started construction of its battery separator plant in Port Colborne in the Canadian region of Ontario. Asahi Kasei intends to operate the plant in a joint venture with Honda. Read more…
Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive power
Lucid Motors is recalling 1,539 Air Pure models, the base version of its electric sedan, for an issue that could cause a complete loss of drive power. The recall of 2024 and 2025 Lucid Air Pure electric vehicles addresses a rear subframe wiring harness that may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing loss of power to the sole… Read more…
US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit
U.S. production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit The 2025 Kia EV9 costs $56,225 Kia is cutting back U.S. production of the EV9 electric SUV, but 2025 models that are assembled here will qualify for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, reports The Korea Herald. The credit… Read more…
Hamburg sets area for autonomous ridepooling trial
From mid-2025, participants in the ALIKE project will gradually initiate trial operations for autonomous on-demand ridepooling in the German city of Hamburg. The operational zone spans across the city centre. Read more…
Solaris to deliver electric bus fleet to Gliwice
Solaris has won a tender for the delivery of 10 electric buses for the public transport operator in Gliwice, Poland. Seven Urbino 18 electric articulated buses and three 12-metre Urbino 12 electric buses will join the city’s public transport fleet in November 2025. Read more…
Lectric eBikes launches updated XPeak 2.0 off-road e-bike for a killer price
The Phoenix-based electric bike maker Lectric Ebikes has been on a tear lately, launching updated versions of its wildly popular electric bicycle models. The latest in a string of affordably priced updates is the new Lectric XPeak off-road e-bike, packing a surprising amount of tech and upgrades for a surprisingly low price of just $1,399. And to sweeten the deal even further, the launch promotion includes over $300 in free accessories, too. Read more…
Xiaomi raises delivery target yet again for its new EV, as ‘demand surges’
China’s Xiaomi has reported a 30.5% growth in third-quarter revenue for its EV business, with the company also bumping up its yearly delivery target for the SU7 series EVs to 130,000 units. Read more…
Jaguar Has A New Logo
It’s a little more complicated than that, though. Here’s why. Read more…
Kia could scale back US production of the EV9
By building its large electric SUV EV9 in Georgia, Kia hoped to benefit from the US tax credits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). However, stricter requirements concerning the origin of the batteries could put a damper on the US production plans for the EV9. Read more…
Renault 5 now available with a smaller battery
Renault has expanded its offering for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. Customers can now order the small electric vehicle with a new battery version called ‘Urban Range’ (40 kWh). This version lowers the price, though the long-awaited €25,000 model will not arrive until next year. Read more…
Daimler Buses adds eCitaro range
Daimler Buses has announced that a new battery generation will be available for all eCitaro variants from the beginning of 2026, which will provide significantly more range. In addition, the eCitaro with fuel cell range extender will also be able to run exclusively on hydrogen via a new operating mode. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV business ends Q3 2024 with $1.3 billion in revenue
Xiaomi announced a remarkable €1.17 billion in revenue from its EV business in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 52.1% increase from Q2 2024. This surge in revenue is largely attributed to the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series. Xiaomi delivered 39,790 SU7 EVs between July and September, bringing the total number of deliveries to 67,157… Read more…
ChargeEuropa and Meralco’s Movem to launch charging network in the Philippines
ChargeEuropa is an EV charging company based in Europe and has announced a strategic partnership with Movem, which is a subsidiary of Meralco -the Philippines’ largest energy provider. Read more…
China starts pilot transportation of EV batteries by rail with participation of CATL, BYD
Currently 90 percent of China’s power batteries are transported by road, and rail transportation is expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Read more…
