The three battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks will operate out of the retailer’s grocery distribution centre in Surrey, which was designed as a hub for the retailer’s alternatively-powered vehicles. Read more…
GM Delays Toledo EV Drive Unit Production To Q4 2024
That’s nine months later than originally planned. Read more…
XPeng rolls XNGP advanced autopilot to 27 more cities in china
XPeng is ramping up its efforts to make its advanced driver assistance system, XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot), accessible to more users across China. XPeng has expanded the coverage to 27 more cities, reaching a total of 52 urban areas in China. The company also has plans to introduce XNGP to Europe by the end of 2024. Starting immediately, eligible G9… Read more…
Plugsurfing integrates route planner into its app
The route planning tool is operated by Chargetrip and shows EV drivers the best places to charge at 600,000 charging points in 27 European countries. However, the map only shows fast and HPC charging points. Read more…
DHL Supply Chain North America gets electric trucks
DHL Supply Chain is deploying its first Class 8 electric trucks in the US. The two Freighliner hit the road in California. Another 11 units will be deployed in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California. Read more…
France says ‘non’ to EVs made in China
Today, France has revealed its list of electric vehicles now eligible for federal tax incentives of up to €7,000. As expected, EVs made in China – including Tesla’s Model 3 and the Dacia Spring, the cheapest EV on the market – didn’t make the cut. Read more…
Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
As promised, Cadillac introduced its third new EV model in 2023, joining the previously announced OPTIQ and ESCALADE IQ EVs. The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a new three-row SUV its makers describe as “distinctive and innovative.” Check out our first images below. Read more…
The first DC fast charger in US’s “nationwide network” is online
Two weeks ago, GM and Pilot Flying J announced that the first batch of DC fast charging stations the two are building in partnership had come online. What wasn’t known until now is that one of those stations — specifically, in Ohio — was built using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s program to create a nationwide EV charging network, NEVI. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) signs first partner outside of Amazon to buy its electric delivery vans
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) has found its first partner outside of Amazon to buy its EDVs. Rivian announced Thursday that AT&T will buy its electric vans and R1 vehicles in a new pilot program.. Read more…
Driving An Actual BMW In Virtual Reality Broke My Brain
Yep, I drove a 510-horsepower BMW M4 while wearing the world’s most high-tech blindfold. It was a blast. Read more…
SEG Automotive Eyeing E-Bike Debut With New Mid-Drive Motor
The auto parts specialist will lock horns with the likes of Shimano and Bosch for e-bike motor supremacy. Read more…
Yes, The Revised 2024 EV Tax Credits Still Count If You Lease The Car
A loophole means you can still get a government-funded discount on EVs that don’t qualify for the credit when purchased outright. Read more…
Zeekr unveils in-house developed battery with over 500 km range on 15-minute charge
Zeekr said its Golden Battery is the world’s first mass-produced 800 V LFP ultra-fast-charging battery with 83.7 percent volume utilization and a maximum charging power of 500 kW. Read more…
Hyundai starts building new development centre in Germany
The Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) has started construction of a 25,000 square metre central development site in Rüsselsheim, Germany. In future, the centre will primarily work on further advances for emission-free mobility. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV will slot between Lyriq and Escalade IQ
Cadillac on Thursday revealed yet another new electric SUV entry for its lineup—called Vistiq and due for the 2026 model year. When it arrives, the Vistiq will fit between the two-row Cadillac Lyriq and the plus-sized, three-row, $130,000 Escalade IQ that’s set to share its underpinnings with the GMC Hummer EV SUV and full-size… Read more…
New Rockrider E-EXPL 700 Is A Capable Entry-Level Electric MTB
A Brose Drive-T system and Shimano goodies make this a capable and reliable steed. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Vistiq Three-Row SUV Is The Electric Baby Escalade
The tailgate badge suggests the Vistiq gets the Lyriq AWD’s dual-motor powertrain rated at 500 hp and 450 lb-ft. Read more…
SamTrans orders fuel cell bus fleet from New Flyer
The Canadian manufacturer New Flyer has received a major order from California for 108 fuel cell buses. The San Mateo county public transport operator SamTrans also revealed plans to transition its fleet away from diesel by 2034. Read more…
Tesla must revise Autopilot software
Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ system is the subject of several official proceedings. The most extensive was initiated a good two years ago by the US transport authority NHTSA and has since been expanded. Tesla is now finally delivering the software update. Read more…
BYD secures 5,455 orders from Thailand auto show
The Dolphin was the top-selling all-electric vehicle in Thailand in November with 2,825 units sold, followed by the Atto 3 in 2nd place with 1,142 units sold, BYD said. Read more…
