ComEd, a utility that serves over 4 million customers in northern Illinois, says it has paid customers over $100 million in transportation electrification rebates to support charging infrastructure and fleet vehicle electrification—helping fund more than 7,200 EV charging ports and over 2,200 fleet EVs since the launch of its EV rebate programs in 2024. The… Read more…
Deutsche E-Metalle reports successful lithium drilling in Argentina
The Dresden-based Deutsche E Metalle (DEM) has completed its first successful drilling campaign at the Carachi Blancho lithium mine in Argentina. This uncovered promising lithium concentrations of up to 377mg/L – which bodes well for commercial production. Read more…
GridZon launches to protect against cable theft
German charging infrastructure provider Reload-Solution has developed a multi-level security system to protect charging cables at fast-charging stations – a frequent target for thieves. The solution, called GridZon, is currently compatible with various Alpitronic stations. Read more…
Ionna’s Fast Chargers Don’t Have An App. Here’s Why
Many EV fast-charging networks depend on a smartphone app. Here’s why Ionna won’t go that route, unless people demand it. Lire la suite…
Trump Now Says Hyundai’s ICE Raid Was A Bad Idea. But Will Workers Come Back?
Plus, Tesla’s board threatens Musk could quit if his trillion dollar pay isn’t approved and Canada may remove tariffs from Chinese EVs. Lire la suite…
New study claims Elon Musk’s politics cost Tesla millions of sales
Tesla’s sales have hit a rough patch after the company dominated the electric car market for years. Its growth has stalled, and many people point to new EVs from other companies as the reason, but a new report suggests a different, more personal problem: the company’s famous CEO, Elon Musk. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research… Read more…
German industry association proposes “mandatory charging” for PHEVs
The VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie, Germany’s main automotive industry association) is known for advocating that new plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) should continue to be allowed in the EU even after 2035. Critics, however, argue that it is practically impossible to verify how much driving is done on electricity versus the internal combustion engine. The VDA now aims to address this with an unusual proposal. Read more…
Bertrandt unveils BumbleB autonomous shuttle
Engineering firm Bertrandt has unveiled a new autonomous shuttle vehicle, the BumbleB. Produced in partnership with the Bern University of Applied Sciences, the shuttle vehicle is tailored for use in rural areas. Read more…
BYD Denza launches N8L 6-seat SUV in latest push in China’s premium market
The 5.2-meter-long Denza N8L starts at RMB 299,800 ($42,210), poised to intensify competition in China’s large six-seat SUV segment.
The N8L represents Denza’s latest push in the premium market as it seeks to reduce sales reliance on the D9 MPV.
Turbulence at battery system manufacturer BMZ: German subsidiaries insolvent
Battery manufacturer BMZ Group has filed for insolvency for two of its key companies: BMZ Germany GmbH and BMZ Holding GmbH have recently entered insolvency proceedings under self-administration. The cause is said to be the loss of a major customer in the stationary storage segment. Read more…
ACEA: EV registrations rise by 20 per cent
According to the European industry association ACEA, 167,586 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in September, 20 per cent more than in the same month last year. From January through September, electric vehicles reached a market share of 16.1 per cent. Read more…
Here it is: the first-ever electric Type D school bus from Thomas Built
The school bus experts at Thomas Built have just released the first all-electric, square-bodied Type D school bus in the company’s storied history – and they’ve given their new bus a friendly, pun-tastic name. Kids, meet Wattson. Read more…
Ford’s Answer To Higher Electric Rates: A Much Smarter Way To Charge
Ford has a way to store lower-cost electricity in the F-150 Lightning, and it could save some customers up to $500 per year. Lire la suite…
BYD sees 400% surge in European registrations in Sept, while Tesla slips 10.5%
BYD’s new vehicle registrations in Europe reached 24,963 units in September, about five times the figure from the same period last year.
From January to September, BYD’s new vehicle registrations in Europe totaled 120,859 units, marking a 299.5 percent year-on-year increase.
44 new chargers for Palermo’s electric bus fleet
The city of Palermo in Sicily is currently expanding its electric bus charging infrastructure, with the installation of 44 new chargers. These are expected to become operational by the end of the month. Read more…
Avatr launches 4-LiDAR version of Avatr 12 sedan starting at $38,020
It features four LiDAR sensors supporting 360-degree perception coverage with centimeter-level accuracy.
Measuring 5,020 mm in length, the sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
Philatron to showcase next-generation EV fast charging cables
Philatron Wire and Cable has announced its participation in the CharIN North America Testival and Conference, November 4–6, 2025 in Corona, California. At this event, Philatron will demonstrate its latest EV fast-charging cable technologies, highlighting advancements in performance, safety and flexibility. Philatron says it will feature live demonstrations of its custom silicone liquid-cooled EV cables,… Read more…
Amazon debuts Rivian electric vans in Canada
Last week, Amazon introduced 50 Rivian electric delivery vans to Canada. The vans, which have been deployed across Greater Vancouver, are the first of their kind to be used by Amazon in Canada. Read more…
Solid-state battery: Nissan aims for double range with new cells
According to a media report, Nissan has made a significant step in developing solid-state batteries and has produced prototype cells that could double the current range of electric vehicles. Nissan now plans to commercialise its solid-state batteries within three years. Read more…
LiDAR maker Hesai sues Seyond for patent infringement
Hesai’s lawsuit comes as Seyond prepares for its Hong Kong listing.
Hesai is one of China’s largest LiDAR makers, holding a 32.8 percent market share from January to August.
