German grocery retailer Rewe is testing the delivery of groceries to customers using a highly automated vehicle (level 4 autonomous driving) in daily operations in collaboration with Swiss technology startup, Loxo. The modified VW ID. Buzz will be autonomously navigating roads of the city of Bochum in the country’s highly industrial Ruhr Valley for a pilot period of approximately six months. Read more…
Kia PV5 also to be released as chassis cab
Kia unveiled the PV5 Chassis Cab at Solutrans 2025. The first fully electric Kia chassis cab with driver’s cab is now available to order in Germany and complements the PV5’s range of vans and minibuses. Read more…
China NEV retail at 554,000 in Nov 1-16, up 2% year-on-year
From November 1-16, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales stood at 886,000 units, down 14 percent compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 62.5 percent from November 1 to 16, and 53.13 percent year-to-date.
Tesla Gets Approval To Launch Robotaxi Service In Arizona–Without Safety Monitors
The company received a ride-hailing permit from the state’s Department of Transportation, allowing it to offer paid rides. Lire la suite…
Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Read more…
Tesla sues multiple firms in China to recover EV subsidies they failed to qualify for
The Tesla cars purchased by these companies failed to meet subsidy requirements because they did not drive over 20,000 km within two years.
Tesla is suing them to recover subsidy payments ranging from RMB 7,000 to RMB 15,000.
Nio Firefly plans to enter UK and Thailand in 2026
Firefly will enter the UK and Thailand in 2026, expanding its exploration in right-hand drive markets free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia are priority markets in the short term, Firefly president said.
Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic
Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and landings at the Watertown International Airport. Read more…
Nio reportedly licenses its tech to auto chipmaker, gains revenue from one of its most cash-burning projects
Nio has begun external supply of its Shenji NX9031 chip technology, licensing it to an automotive chip company, according to LatePost.
Different licensing models correspond to varying contract values, an informed source stated.
Changan Deepal launches L06 sedan with advanced suspension starting at $18,700
The Deepal L06 will compete in China against models including the Xpeng Mona M03 and BYD Seal 06.
The Deepal L06 features a magnetorheological active suspension system, which Deepal said is typically only found in supercars.
Pony AI launches 4th-gen autonomous truck lineup, set for deployment in 2026
The fourth-generation autonomous truck system reduces per-vehicle material costs by about 70 percent compared to the previous generation, Pony AI said.
The first two models will be built on BEV platforms, specifically designed for mass production at the thousand-unit scale.
Trump admin OKs $1B loan for Three Mile Island nuclear reboot
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1, a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV is a beast of an off-road electric SUV
It’s not the Wrangler EV, but it’s the closest thing to it. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is the first fully electric trail-rated SUV, packing 650 horsepower, 9.1″ of ground clearance, and plenty of range to get you back to town. Read more…
The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Off-Road EV We’ve Been Waiting For
Reasonably priced electric off-road SUVs have been missing from the U.S. market. The Jeep Recon might change that. Lire la suite…
EU grants millions in funding for charging and H2 infrastructure
In a new round of funding under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme, the European Commission has selected 70 projects that will receive grants totalling over €600 million for the electrification and decarbonisation of transport in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Read more…
Jeep, Dodge EVs Are Getting Tesla Supercharger Access In Early 2026
Tesla Supercharger availability will start in 2026 with EVs like the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona, parent company Stellantis said. Lire la suite…
Tesla Robotaxi troubles grow with seven reported crashes in Austin
The latest reports from Texas suggest that the future where vehicles drive themselves safely and efficiently is still far away, at least for one major automaker. Tesla recently told federal regulators about three new accidents involving its Robotaxi fleet. These incidents happened in Austin, bringing the total count of crashes to seven since the service started. This rising number of… Read more…
Kia just showed the PV5 electric van can pretty much do it all
The PV5 is more than just an electric van. It can do it all. After revealing the PV5 Chassis Cab, Kia showed how it can turn into a food truck, a camper, and plenty of other setups you wouldn’t expect. Read more…
Polestar 3 can now power your home – and cut your energy bill
Polestar and home energy company dcbel are rolling out vehicle‑to‑home (V2H), blackout backup, and smart charging features for Polestar 3 owners in the US, starting in California. Read more…
Ford opens orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000
An affordable Bronco EV? Not for those in the US. Ford opened orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000. Read more…
