Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are heralding the next stage of automated driving with the launch of an SAE Level 4 autonomous taxi service. Following an initial test phase in Abu Dhabi, the partners intend to roll out the service more widely to other locations and markets. Read more…
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Neue Klasse shows tremendous results in a highway range test
In an extensive YouTube review by popular YouTuber @CarManiac_Chris of the new BMW iX3 50 Neue Klasse we see the car pull an impressive performance in the real world. We should be posting our own review of the iX3 in the near future, but for now we’ll have to rely on others’ impressions to get a more complete picture of… Read more…
Port of Oslo to incentivize environmentally friendly ships
From 2026, the Port of Oslo will offer discounts of up to 100 per cent for environmentally friendly ships. For now, this will only affect ships that can enter and leave the port without generating emissions. Read more…
SuperPanther teams up with ELMI Power to expand in Europe
Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther entered into a strategic partnership with the Sino-German charging specialist ELMI Power. The aim of the cooperation is to provide future buyers of SuperPanther trucks with suitable charging infrastructure. Read more…
Chevy Dealers Want These Rare EVs Gone, So They’re Offering Huge Discounts
One dealer is slashing $29,000 off the MSRP of a brand-new Chevrolet BrightDrop. Others are not far behind. Lire la suite…
BMW’s New CEO Has His Work Cut Out
In today’s morning news roundup, we also cover trouble at VinFast and Tesla’s lackluster China sales. Lire la suite…
JAC sets up flying car lab, joining fast-growing new field
JAC becomes the latest Chinese automaker to enter the flying car arena, following Xpeng, Chery, GAC, Changan, and FAW.
As the low-altitude economy becomes a national-level emerging industry in China, flying cars are entering a golden period of development, JAC said.
Malaysia: Prasarana to transition entire bus fleet to electric by 2037
The state-owned Malaysian operator Prasarana Malaysia has detailed plans to electrify its bus fleet as part of its Sustainability Blueprint, including the introduction of over 1,100 electric buses between 2025 and 2030 and a full transition to EVs by 2037. The programme aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap. Read more…
Voyah launches Passion L hybrid sedan with 1,400-km range, starting at $39,630
The Voyah Passion L targets the luxury sedan market, competing against the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6L, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in China.
Equipped with a 63-kWh battery pack, the Passion L ranks among China’s PHEVs with the largest battery capacity.
Oslo: Moia develops autonomous electric shuttle service for Ruter
Volkswagen’s own mobility service provider Moia is becoming active in Norway: Oslo’s transport authority Ruter and operator Holo are partnering with Moia to deploy autonomous electric shuttles of the ID. Buzz AD type in the Norwegian capital. Read more…
BYD dominates China’s electric car race while Tesla struggles
The world’s largest and fastest-moving EV market is China, and the latest sales figures confirm a clear trend: local champions are pulling ahead, leaving international players to fight for smaller slices of the pie. November data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows that BYD is setting a pace that few can match. The data presents a story of… Read more…
Serbian Post procures 216 electric scooters
Serbia’s state-owned postal service, Posta Srbije, has taken delivery of 216 new electric scooters, which will be used for mail delivery across the country. By the end of this year, the fleet is to be expanded by 100 new electric cars, and by March 2026, it will include more than 200 additional electric vehicles. Read more…
University of Leeds finds EVs equally dangerous to pedestrians as ICEs
A research project by the University of Leeds, looking into UK collisions involving pedestrians and cars, found no significant difference in the pedestrian casualty rates between EVs and conventional vehicles. Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, were involved in accidents more often. Read more…
TU Wien strengthens e-mobility focus with new drive testing benches
A new center for innovative drivetrain technology is being established at TU Wien. The so-called eMOTION Lab will be located within the existing Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology, expanding its capabilities with additional test benches for electric drivetrain systems. Read more…
Subaru announces US prices for the Uncharted and Trailseeker
Subaru has announced prices and specifications for the Trailseeker EV and Uncharted electric SUV models in the USA. The 2026 model year will deliver the most affordable electric vehicle model in Subaru’s US-American lineup, as well as the fastest acceleration. Read more…
Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster
A lighter and more energy-dense battery makes the Taycan a mile muncher that also gulps electrons really fast. Lire la suite…
Peterbilt’s New Electric Medium Truck Lineup Proves It’s Serious About EVs
The American truck maker revealed three all-new medium-duty electric trucks powered by LFP batteries. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model Y, Geely Xingyuan, and Model 3 top global EV sales in Q3
BYD maintained its dominant lead in the global BEV market in the third quarter, followed by Tesla and Geely.
China accounted for 60 percent of global BEV sales in the third quarter, followed by Europe and the US.
China NEV retail sales drop 17% in 1st week of Dec
This marks a rare year-end decline in NEV sales over recent years, as support policies are scaled back.
From December 1-7, total passenger vehicle retail sales in China totaled 297,000 units, down 32 percent year-on-year.
Tesla opens its first integrated facility in India
Marking its first major expansion in India, Tesla has opened its first integrated facility in the country in Gurugram (Haryana). The new site houses a showroom, a delivery centre, a service centre, and a charging station. Read more…
