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…
Iveco to supply up to 4,000 low- and zero-emission buses to Greater Paris
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…
