2025’s Tokyo Motor Show has a certain vibe: the future of cars is coming, but what powers it will be a mystery. Lire la suite…
Japan Just Showed Off The Future Of Cars—Minus One Crucial Detail
Toyota reimagines the Corolla as an electric car for everyone
The Toyota Corolla has been the definition of basic, reliable transportation for decades. It is the best-selling car in the history of the world, a title it earned not through flashy design or blistering speed, but through practicality. Toyota has shown off a new concept car that might change that reputation forever. At the Japan Mobility Show, the company revealed… Read more…
Kia’s Funky PV5 Electric Van Blew Past Its Official Range—With A Full Load
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s arch nemesis set a new range record while carrying the maximum payload. Lire la suite…
Axalta launches EV battery coatings for heat protection and electrical insulation
Axalta has introduced two new powder coatings—Alesta e-PRO FG Black and Alesta e-PRO Dielectric Gray—developed to address heat management and insulation requirements in EV battery applications. Alesta e-PRO FG Black is designed for thermal stability and secondary fire protection in EV battery systems. According to Axalta, this coating resists ignition, expansion, and smoke generation even… Read more…
Kia teases a hotter EV4 GT, but patience is required
Kia is not sitting still. Fresh off the success of its new EV3 and the large EV9 electric SUV, the Korean automaker is already planning its next performance move. The company is aggressively expanding its lineup of electric cars, and it seems no new model is safe from getting a high-performance “GT” badge. The latest model in the spotlight is… Read more…
Marketplace for used EVs: Aampere raises €1.6 million
Aampere, a digital secondhand car market, wants to use the fresh capital to continue expanding in Europe and simplify the process of buying used EVs. Read more…
Rivian agrees to settle $250m IPO suit
Rivian has agreed to settle a 2022 class-action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about vehicle pricing during its 2021 IPO, resulting in unexpected price hikes months later. Read more…
The Subaru STI Enters The Electric Age
The new rally-inspired EV study from Subaru exudes aggression from every angle—and looks as good as an electric STI should. Lire la suite…
Toyota Bet Right On Hybrids. Its Timing On EVs May Pay Off Next
Plus, China’s getting ready to pull the plug on EV subsidies, and Rivian says it’s not ready to tap a U.S. government loan yet. Lire la suite…
India: Surge in electric car sales signals growing adoption
Demand for EVs plateaus in key Western markets, but in India, the sector is growing rapidly and maturing. An increase in model choices and the expansion of charging infrastructure could be the key driving factors. Read more…
Electric trucks in China: Toll Group transports Lego bricks fully electrically
Australian logistics provider Toll Group, operating in 150 countries, has added ten Foton electric trucks to its fleet in China for its customer Lego. The vehicles will electrify shuttle routes between a Lego factory and regional distribution centres. Read more…
Bentler finds production site for its autonomous electric shuttles in Florida
Holon has found a site for its first US factory for the autonomous, electric Holon Urban shuttle. The $200-million project in Jacksonville, Florida, will create over 800 jobs and could position the city as a new hub for autonomous mobility in the US. Read more…
Hyundai launches EO compact SUV in China, seeking comeback in world’s largest EV market
Priced starting at RMB 119,800 ($16,870), the Hyundai EO will compete against models including the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
The Hyundai EO stands as one of the few highly anticipated EV models launched by South Korean automakers in China over the past few years.
PRETTL leads $3.5-million investment in Edge Energy’s energy conversion technology for EV fast charging
US-based Edge Energy, which is developing energy conversion technology for EV fast charging, has received a strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators. The $3.5-million financing round includes a direct equity investment as well as working capital. Edge Energy’s EdgeEV Power Source is designed to enable ultra-fast EV charging that can be deployed up to… Read more…
VW: PowerCo begins construction of first buildings at Canadian battery factory
PowerCo Canada has reached a key milestone in its gigafactory project in St. Thomas, Ontario, marking the start of construction on three major buildings. With this step, the company officially launches development of what will become Canada’s largest EV battery facility, scheduled to begin production in 2027. Read more…
Rightcharge secures £1.6m in seed funding
Rightcharge, a London-based startup which aims to simplify fleet EV charging payments, has successfully raised over £1.6m in seed funding. The company aims to streamline reimbursements for fleet EV drivers who charge their vehicles at home. Read more…
Quiet confidence: Bobcat announces new EA line of industrial air compressors
With its new EA line of variable speed industrial air compressors and superior energy efficiency from their advanced electric motors, industrial equipment Bobcat is setting a new standard for job site performance. Read more…
The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept Has Four Motors And Can Power A Camping Trailer
It has two in-wheel motors at the front and two regular rear drive motors that can help minimize motion sickness. Lire la suite…
Honda’s Tiny EV Hot Hatch Pretends It Has A Gas Engine
You can also shift through seven simulated gears to complete the experience. Lire la suite…
UK deliveries of Suzuki e Vitara begin
Suzuki has announced that the fully electric e Vitara has now officially launched in the UK. This follows the first customer deliveries of the BEV earlier in October. Read more…
