In a major upset, a Buick electric car showed a field of high-priced, tech-heavy rivals how to properly (and safely) navigate a city. The SAIC-GM Buick Electra L7 clinched the top spot in a difficult autonomous driving test in Ningbo, China, despite being the cheapest car in the competition. The event, run by the D1EV outlet, pitted 17 different electric… Read more…
Norway’s only trolleybus line faces closure
Norway’s only trolleybuses will be taken out of service by the end of this decade. On 1 October, officials in Bergen decided that the city’s trolleybus line would be gradually phased out by 2030. Read more…
Sharp’s Next Move Isn’t A TV—It’s An EV
Japan’s Sharp wants in on the car industry. Its parent company, Foxconn, will help out with an 800-volt architecture for the vehicle. Lire la suite…
India: CESL to launch tender for 10,900 electric buses
India’s state-owned Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) will open a tender next week to procure 10,900 electric buses under the National Electric Bus Programme. The initiative will cover major urban centres and multiple bus categories. Read more…
The number of e-bikes with USB-C charging has now doubled – to two
The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Read more…
Horizon Robotics, ZF launch driver assist system for Chinese market
The coPILOT system has secured orders from domestic Chinese automakers and is scheduled for mass production and delivery in 2026.
The system is built on ZF’s ProAI computing platform and Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip.
Nissan partners with Lithion Technologies for battery recycling in Canada
Nissan Canada announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. The partnership will see Nissan Canada leverage Lithion Technologies’ hydrometallurgical recycling process. Read more…
Biogena gets Austria’s largest all-electric Mini fleet
The Salzburg-based health company Biogena has begun rolling out its new all-electric Mini fleet, with 126 Mini Cooper SE models that will be delivered by early 2026. The project marks the largest electric Mini fleet in Austria and the second largest in Europe. Read more…
New report shows used electric cars are holding their charge better than expected
Buying an electric car always comes with questions about the battery – the range, the size and the dreaded longevity. Skeptics warned that after a few years, the expensive battery pack would become as useless as an old smartphone. Will it die in five years? Will it cost a fortune to replace? A new study from Sweden suggests these widespread… Read more…
Next Peugeot e-208 debuts STLA Small platform
Peugeot will introduce the new “STLA Small” platform in 2026 with the second generation of the e-208. It allows significantly higher battery capacities and ranges. Inside, the electric small car is set to feel distinctly futuristic and airy. Read more…
Gotion abandons plans to build battery cell factory in Michigan
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech, whose largest shareholder is Volkswagen, has apparently abandoned its plans to build a factory in the US state of Michigan. The plan was announced in 2022 and had been subject to heavy criticism as residents alleged environmental risks and politicians objected to the company’s supposed proximity to the Chinese government. Read more…
LG Energy Solution launches battery check for used cars
LG Energy Solution has announced the launch of a battery check called B.once. The analysis tool for the used-car market is designed to determine a vehicle battery’s status roughly within a few minutes or in detail in around an hour. Read more…
OTA updates and 800-volt technology: Mercedes gives a preview of the next Sprinter
In 2026, Mercedes will launch the successor to the EQV. Later, the more luxurious VLS and the commercial vehicle variants of the next Sprinter will follow. The vans and transporters are expected to make a major leap, also thanks to their 800-volt technology. Mercedes has now provided a preview of the software and design. Read more…
OTA updates and 800-volt technology: Mercedes gives a preview of the next Sprinter
In 2026, Mercedes will launch the successor to the EQV. Later, the more luxurious VLS and the commercial vehicle variants of the next Sprinter will follow. The vans and transporters are expected to make a major leap, also thanks to their 800-volt technology. Mercedes has now provided a preview of the software and design. Read more…
Rivian spin-off Also presents e-bike and e-quads for US and Europe
Rivian has spun off a micromobility startup called Also this year and now unveiled its first products, an e-bike and two electric pedal-assisted quads. One of the three models has already attracted a prominent potential customer, namely Amazon. Read more…
Huawei-SAIC joint brand Shangjie’s next 2 models will both be SUVs, report says
Shangjie’s vehicles will not be built on the dedicated platform developed by SAIC and Huawei until the third model, a local media outlet reported.
The initial three models are all SUVs, a safe choice for achieving substantial sales volume.
Toyota launches upgraded 2026 bZ in the US with NACS connector
Toyota’s upgraded 2026 bZ electric SUV is now available to order in the US. It offers a longer range, improved performance, and direct access to the Tesla Supercharger Network via a standard NACS port. Prices start at under $35,000. Read more…
Zeekr delays launch of updated 007 electric sedan to Q2 2026
The change of plan comes after Zeekr’s intensive rollout of new models over the past month.
The Zeekr 007 was initially launched in December 2023, with its last update occurring in August 2024.
Zeekr delays launch of updated 007 electric sedan to Q2 2026
The change of plan comes after Zeekr’s intensive rollout of new models over the past month.
The Zeekr 007 was initially launched in December 2023, with its last update occurring in August 2024.
Alpine confirms electric successor to the A110
Renault’s sports car brand Alpine has confirmed an all-electric successor to its combustion-engined A110. Production of the current model will end in mid-2026, paving the way for the third-generation, fully electric A110, based on the new Alpine Performance Platform (APP). Read more…
