Iveco Bus has signed three major framework agreements with Île-de-France Mobilités to supply up to 4,000 low- and zero-emission buses and coaches between 2026 and 2032. Read more…
French social leasing: 41,500 applications after four weeks
The renewed French social leasing scheme for electric cars is proving highly popular once again. Four weeks after its launch, 41,500 applications have already been submitted. The programme will close at 50,000 applications, although a waiting list will be set up in case some applications are withdrawn. Read more…
SAIC posts 645% surge in Q3 net income, driven by sales growth and cost control
SAIC attributed the substantial net income growth primarily to increased sales volume and optimized costs and expenses.
SAIC’s wholesale sales in the third quarter reached 1.14 million units, a 38.7 percent year-on-year increase.
Dongfeng eπ to launch affordable eπ 007+ sedan on Nov 10, featuring LiDAR as standard
The Dongfeng eπ 007+ measures 4,880 mm in length and boasts 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 4 seconds.
Pricing for the model is expected to be slightly higher than the eπ 007’s starting price of RMB 115,900 ($16,330).
Will China end EV subsidies?
China has indicated it will phase out remaining support for its electric vehicle industry by excluding new energy vehicles (NEVs) from its list of strategic emerging industries in the next five-year plan. Analysts say the decision marks a shift towards market-driven growth. Read more…
USA: GM cuts 5,500 jobs as EV output slows after tax credit rollback
General Motors has confirmed that approximately 5,500 employees have been placed on temporary or indefinite leave. The cuts come as the company reviews EV output levels after the US government ended the $7,500 tax credit in September. Read more…
Revealed: The tiny device police use to catch illegally fast e-bikes and e-scooters
If you thought that 60 mph (100 km/h) electric scooter was a good idea, you might want to think again. It’s getting easier than ever for police to catch illegally fast micromobility devices with simple roadside tests. Read more…
Cruise terminal complex at Port of Miami to add 50 EV charging stations
Fisk Electric, a subsidiary of civil, building and specialty construction company Tutor Perini, has been awarded an electrical services contract for the Cruise Terminal G Complex at the Port of Miami. The contract value is approximately $43.4 million. The scope of work includes a new electrical vault to support electrical distribution switchboards for Terminal G,… Read more…
The Mobility House and Itron pilot new fleet electrification tech that helps avoid utility upgrades
Smart charging and energy management specialist The Mobility House has partnered with Itron on a project in New York State to implement technology to accelerate fleet electrification. This initiative, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will use flexible service connections to address distribution system capacity bottlenecks. The demonstration will… Read more…
Tesla to return to China import expo next month, Cybercab to make Asian debut
Tesla will participate in next month’s 8th China International Import Expo, marking its return to the event after skipping last year’s edition.
The Cybercab robotaxi will make its Asia-Pacific debut at the event.
Barrell Energy secures Texas land in Smackover lithium brine prospect
Barrell Energy has expanded its land position in the Smackover lithium brine formation in Texas, driven by the completion of a Series A funding round for its portfolio company, Barrell Lithium, earlier this year. The financing has allowed Barrell Lithium to increase its leasehold to 44,000 net acres, solidifying a strategic position in the East… Read more…
Keysight launches EV and EVSE manufacturing test platforms for streamlined end-of-line validation
Keysight Technologies has released the EV2020B and EV2020BE EV Manufacturing Functional Test Platform for EVs and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). These end-of-line test solutions are designed to help automakers and EVSE manufacturers streamline production testing across power conversion systems and charging equipment. The EV2020B platform targets diverse manufacturing needs for EVs by providing customizable… Read more…
Xpeng to hold 2025 AI Day on Nov 5, set to announce breakthroughs in physical AI
Xpeng has seen multiple surprising capabilities emerge in the field of physical AI, the company’s CEO said.
Physical AI defines the next decade — it shapes how people travel and live, Xpeng CEO said.
Global offshore wind surges ahead as Trump sinks US progress
Global offshore wind targets are still strong enough to triple global capacity by 2030, despite the US’s offshore wind stagnation under Trump. A new analysis from energy think tank Ember and the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) shows that the rest of the world is charging forward, underscoring confidence in offshore wind as a cornerstone of future clean energy systems. Read more…
Enphase debuts a new US off-grid solar and battery system
Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup delivers a seamless way to live independently from the grid while still using solar, batteries, and a standby AC generator. Read more…
DHL picks Mercedes eSprinter as it expands its electric van fleet
DHL Express has more than 10,000 eSprinter vans in its global delivery fleet, but none of those have been deployed in North America – until now, that is! The company recently added 45 new Mercedes eSprinter panel vans, and they’ve got plans for plenty more. Read more…
This electric hot hatch is the Subaru STI we deserve
The electric hot hatch is more than just a show car, Subaru says it offers capabilities only possible with a battery EV. Read more…
Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ keep crashing despite ‘safety monitors’
Based on the latest NHTSA report, Tesla’s ‘Robotaxis’ keep crashing in Austin, Texas, despite ‘safety monitors’ preventing an unknown number of crashes. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV is set to arrive any day now
The Recon EV will be revealed in full soon. Jeep’s CEO shut down rumors that the Wrangler-sized electric off-roader was dead, saying the Recon EV will go on sale soon. Read more…
China’s new battery plan targets 99% recycling rate
A new, comprehensive plan in China is set to tackle one of the biggest questions facing electric cars: What happens to the batteries when they die? Government agencies are rolling out a wave of national standards to create a powerful recycling industry. Early pilot programs show this new system can be incredibly effective, promising to recover nearly all the valuable… Read more…
