During a survey about EV ownership, UK car care brand Autoglym unearthed an unusual statistic: 21 per cent of UK drivers fear they may be electrocuted if they wash an electric car. Read more…
Ultraviolette Automotive expands to France
Indian premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence to France, meaning that it now serves ten markets in Europe. Pre-order books will open at the end of the month. Read more…
Volvo Will Build Polestar 7 In Slovakia To Dodge China Tariffs
Volvo will build the Polestar 2 successor in Slovakia with hopes of avoiding U.S. tariffs. Lire la suite…
South Korean researchers developing copper-free electric motor
Many electric motors currently use copper in their stators and often their rotors. In a search for alternatives, researchers from South Korea have now developed a carbon nanotube-based solution which replaces copper in electric motors. Read more…
Ford launches AWD variant of E-Transit Custom
Ford Pro has just announced an all-wheel drive version of its E-Transit Custom electric van. It’s set for a spring 2026 launch, although Ford has not shared many further details. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-May 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 17.4%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations for January-May came in at 222.7 GWh, accounting for 55.5 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share remained the same as in January-April, while BYD’s share saw a slight increase.
CustomCells secures a fresh start after insolvency
CustomCells seems to have found a new investor. An Abacon-led consortium will take over key parts of the battery cell pioneer. The company plans a sharper e-mobility focus with fewer staff and changes in management. Read more…
Volvo to build Polestar 7 in Slovakia
Polestar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volvo Cars for the Polestar 7 to be produced in Košice, Slovakia. Market launch of the compact SUV is planned for 2028. Read more…
Former DOT official says NYC’s 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives
If Mayor Adams gets his way, New York City will institute a new speed limit on electric bicycles, reducing the cap to just 15 mph (24.1 km/h) from the previous e-bike speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). It’s a move that is ostensibly meant to protect New Yorkers, but which experts have said will actually result in risking more lives. Read more…
Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range
Honda is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of its second electric model for Europe, the CUV e:. Following Honda’s previous debut of the EM1 e:, a compact, city-focused moped, the CUV e: brings more power, more range, and more real-world usability to riders who want a practical electric alternative to a 125cc scooter. Read more…
Polestar 7 teased once again, to be built at Volvo’s plant in Slovakia
Polestar is working on its Polestar 7 compact premium SUV, which is planned to debut sometime in 2028. As one would expect, information about the model is scarce, except for this one teaser from earlier this year when Polestar announced that the 7 will be manufactured in Europe. Now, the company is teasing the vehicle once again, showing off the… Read more…
Spirii and ZE Ports to launch ‘pay-per-km’ truck electrification service
EV charging company Spirii has announced a partnership with mobility firm ZE Ports which will see the two companies deliver an ‘end-to-end’ electrification solution for heavy-duty commercial fleets. It will focus on helping companies with both trucks and buses move from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Rocsys and ICT Group roll out hands-free EV charging for ports
Rocsys and ICT Group have integrated hands-free EV charging with Smart ECS to enable seamless charging of autonomous electric vehicles in ports and logistics, supporting zero-emission goals and fully automated operations with minimal manual intervention. Read more…
U Power to partner with Beijing Foton on HGV battery-swapping
U Power has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Beijing Foton to promote battery-swapping compatible commercial vehicles. This includes electric trucks, buses, and vans. Read more…
ZF deploys AI for temperature monitoring in electric motors
With its AI-based solution TempAI, ZF is integrating a new approach that aims to take temperature management in electric drives “to a new level”. Improved prediction of temperatures within the electric motor is set to enable significantly more precise control. Read more…
Swissport invests €1.5 billion to build world’s largest electric GSE fleet
Swissport is accelerating the decarbonisation of airport ground operations with a €1.5 billion investment programme focused on fleet electrification and renewable energy over the next five years. The company has already converted 25% of its global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet to electric. Read more…
China NEV retail up 25% year-on-year to 1.07 million in Jun, preliminary CPCA data show
In June, China’s passenger NEV retail sales totaled 1.071 million units, marking the second consecutive month above 1 million units.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales came in at 52.7 percent in June, with a year-to-date rate of 50.04 percent.
Toronto now has over 100 electric buses in service
The city of Toronto in Canada has announced a new milestone for the electrification of its public transport fleet. More than 100 battery-electric buses are now in service throughout the city, with hundreds more on the way by mid-next year. Read more…
Rivian delivers over 10,000 EVs in the quarter
The US startup and VW partner Rivian has announced its production and delivery figures for the second quarter. The company produced 5,979 vehicles at its plant in Normal, Illinois, and delivered 10,661 vehicles. Read more…
Volkswagen expands all-electric Transporter line-up in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its new Transporter line-up with two further BEV variants: the Kombi van and the eight-seater Shuttle. This marks the first time both models are offered with a fully electric powertrain. Read more…
