Latin America’s electric mobility transition is kicking into high gear, and Brazil-based Vammo is emerging as its battery-swapping champion. The São Paulo startup just closed a $45 million Series B funding round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with backing from Qualcomm Ventures, 2150, Construct Capital, and others – positioning the company to expand across the region’s megacities and build what it calls the backbone of Latin America’s clean transport network. Read more…
This highway can charge your EV while you drive – at a WHOPPING 300 kW (!)
We’ve seen wireless charging, we’ve even seen in-road charging – but we haven’t seen anything like this. In a world’s first dynamic wireless charging trial on a 1.5 km stretch of road, four vehicles were able to charge at up to 300 kW. Read more…
The Layoffs Are Coming To The EV Sector. Here’s What It Means
Today on Critical Materials: GM lays off 3,300 EV workers, South Korea strikes a tariff deal, and Stellantis gets into robotaxis. Lire la suite…
The first two of five electric freight charging hubs begin construction in the UK
Gridserve has started constructing the UK’s first public electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging hubs as part of its Electric Freightway programme. The first two of seven planned charging hubs are now under construction. Five more public charging hubs for eHGVs should be announced in the coming months. Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches Starshine 6 hybrid sedan starting at $9,670
The Starshine 6 measures 4,806 mm in length and offers up to 125 km of battery range, positioning as one of China’s most affordable family sedans.
It boasts a combined range of up to 1,700 kilometers when fully fueled and charged, with fuel consumption as low as 2.8 liters per 100 km at low charge.
Gotion begins construction of Slovakian battery facility, trial production slated for 2026
The first phase of the plant is planned with a capacity of 20 GWh, with trial production scheduled for 2026 and full-scale production starting in 2027.
Products will primarily be exported to the EU market, creating 1,300 new jobs in the Šurany region during the initial phase.
European project Stellar develops anode production for lithium metal batteries
Fraunhofer ITWM is working with 16 European partners in the EU project ‘Stellar’ to develop a cost-effective test facility for the safe and sustainable production of lithium metal (LiM) battery anode foils. Launched in June 2025 and scheduled to run for four years, the project aims to develop a roll-to-roll test facility for producing lithium metal anode foils. Read more…
Ampere shows interest in cobalt-free cathodes from Stratus
Renault’s electric vehicle division, Ampere, has signed a development agreement with Stratus Materials, a developer of cobalt-free LXMO cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. Ampere now plans to test the material. Read more…
‘Everything’s On A Screen’: Here’s Why Scout’s New Cars Will Have Good-Old Buttons
Scout Motors’ CEO hates that “everything’s eight layers down.” Here’s how he plans to change that. Lire la suite…
Fraunhofer IVI develops underfloor charging system for trucks
Fraunhofer IVI is leading the development of an underfloor charging system for trucks. The patent has been granted, and international standardisation is in its final stages. Soon, the DC charging solution—consisting of a ground-based unit and a vehicle-mounted receiver—will be market-ready. Read more…
Wallbox and Hera to deploy 58 fast chargers across Northern Italy
Wallbox will supply 58 Supernova 120 kW DC fast chargers for a new public charging network across Central-Northern Italy by the end of 2025. The project, supported by the EU-funded PNRR programme, aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in key regions. Read more…
BYD Q3 net income drops 32.6% as car sales decline
BYD’s net income for the first three quarters came in at RMB 23.333 billion, down 7.55 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Hyundai EO arrives in China with a $16,800 sticker price
Beijing Hyundai, a partnership operating in China, has officially pulled the wraps off its newest electric vehicle, the Hyundai EO. This new compact electric SUV enters one of the world’s most competitive markets with an aggressive price tag. The EO was known as the Elexio in its concept phase, and is Hyundai’s first step into the crowded field of affordable… Read more…
Seres sees Q3 net income decline 1.74% year-on-year
Seres’ net income for the first three quarters totaled RMB 5.31 billion, representing a 31.56 percent increase compared to the same period last year.Seres sold 340,650 vehicles in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 7.79 percent.
Harnessing the strengths of the EU internal market for electric trucks – Thomas Fabian from ACEA
The European Union offers a promising internal market for electric commercial vehicles, but the 27 individual nations must work together closely. Thomas Fabian, Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer at ACEA, looks at the current market situation in this exclusive interview with electrive. He explains how to accelerate electrification and outlines the political homework that urgently needs to be done. Read more…
Tesla recalls about 10% of Cybertrucks for using the wrong glue
Tesla is recalling 6,197 Cybertrucks with the “Off Road Lightbar” attachment, citing incorrect use of adhesives which could lead the accessory to fall off during vehicle operation. Read more…
Hyundai lays foundation stone for new fuel cell factory
Hyundai has begun construction of a new hydrogen fuel cell production facility in South Korea. Production is set to start in 2027 – and not only for use in fuel cell vehicles. Read more…
Switzerland to subsidise small firms installing truck chargers
Switzerland will launch a programme in 2026 to support the installation of charging infrastructure for electric trucks, allocating 20 million Swiss francs (around 21.5 million euros) to the funding scheme. Only companies with a maximum of 250 employees will be eligible to apply. The Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association ASTAG will manage the programme. Read more…
Scout Motors Has 130,000 Reservations. Nearly All Want The Gas Engine
However, the reborn automaker’s CEO is adamant that the future is still electric. Lire la suite…
BYD to enter Japan’s kei car market with the new Racco
Signalling a major demonstration of its commitment, BYD today unveiled its first kei car, the Racco, at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. The company has no plans to offer the model in markets outside Japan. Read more…
