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 CEO: “Battery-electric has won the short-term battle”
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 CEO: “Battery-electric has won the short-term battle”
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…
Volkswagen EVs finally gain access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
Following a delay of almost half a year compared to the initially announced timeline, Volkswagen owners will finally be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network in North America starting on November 18. Specifically, we’re talking about owners of the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. If you are one, you’ll be able to use the Tesla app to locate chargers and… Read more…
Germany: 18 new electric trucks for waste collection
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…
Germany: 18 new electric trucks for waste collection
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…
eActros 600 supports grape harvest logistics in Champagne
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…
Q3 figures: Polestar is growing – but still accumulating higher losses
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…
Dongfeng expects to begin mass production of solid-state batteries offering 1,000 km range in Sept 2026
These solid-state batteries feature an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, and Dongfeng has already put a 0.2 GWh pilot line into operation.
Dongfeng is also developing 350 Wh/kg all-solid-state batteries supporting fast charging, with pilot production expected by December 2027.
Tern launches next-gen Vektron folding e-bike in the US – now with belt drive
Tern’s popular Vektron folding e-bike just got a big upgrade for the US market. The urban mobility brand has announced the launch of the fourth-generation Vektron, now available in two models, including a long-awaited belt-drive option that promises lower maintenance and a cleaner ride. Read more…
Volkswagen EVs gain Supercharger access
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…
Breakthrough Device Promises To Cut Charging Times and Boost EV Range
In independent testing, the Dectravalve showed it can slash the charging time from 30 minutes to roughly 10 minutes. Lire la suite…
GM starts production of the new Chevrolet Bolt
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…
IM LS9 arrives as a 1,500 km answer to range anxiety
The biggest fear for many drivers thinking about electric cars is “range anxiety.” Will the battery die on a long trip? IM Motors, a brand from China’s SAIC, just launched a new vehicle that promises to tackle this problem, but not in the way you might think. The new IM LS9 is a luxury SUV that promises to give drivers… Read more…
Como expands electric bus operations with new Yutong vehicles
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 kicks off battery production in North Carolina
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…
Onvo L80’s launch expected in H1 2026, says Nio’s William Li
Onvo had originally planned to launch the L80 five-seat SUV in the fourth quarter of this year but delayed it due to tight factory capacity.
The L80 shares the vast majority of its components with the L90.
Ford to start pre-sales of electric Bronco in China on Nov 18 in latest comeback effort
The electric Bronco is one of the latest major offensives in Ford’s comeback effort in China’s EV market, where the US automaker is consolidating resources.
The electric Bronco is an off-road SUV offering both BEV and EREV options.
Xiaomi’s electric car factory hits overdrive, SU7 wait times tumble
The tech giant Xiaomi is learning how to build electric cars, and it’s learning fast. In a market where new EV companies often struggle with “production hell,” Xiaomi is showing signs that it’s cracking the code. The company has dramatically cut the delivery wait times for two of its popular SU7 electric sedans, suggesting that its factories are hitting a… Read more…
Rivian And VW Aim To Sell EV Tech To The ‘Entire Auto Industry’
The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the “operating system” for the entire auto industry, Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid told reporters. Lire la suite…
