The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli is launching a new wallbox for the European market. The Elli Charger 2 integrates a home photovoltaic system for surplus charging and is designed to be compatible with dynamic electricity tariffs. Customers can now also purchase a PV system from Otovo alongside the wallbox. Read more…
MAN supports electric truck customers with a digital package
The truck manufacturer MAN offers buyers of electric trucks from the eTGX and eTGS series a range of digital services. This includes a route planner specifically optimised for electric trucks. The package is set to be included as standard with the purchase. Read more…
Free2move completes integration of Share Now
Share Now is no more: Stellantis has completed the integration of the car-sharing service into its mobility platform Free2move. This gives users access to over 10,000 car-sharing vehicles in Europe and the USA from a single source. Read more…
Over 27,000 Porsche Tacans recalled due to batteries short circuiting
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled, again. The root cause is once again the electric car’s battery pack. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the recall for certain 2021 to 2024 Porsche Taycans. The recall is due to the high-voltage battery pack, which may experience a short circuit within the battery… Read more…
Mercedes teases electric VAN.EA prototype as testing goes underway
Mercedes-Benz Vans – the commercial side of Mercedes – lifted the curtain off its new VAN.EA platform. Starting in 2026, all newly developed medium and large vans from the German automaker will be based on the scalable electric architecture. The VAN.EA platform Van Electric Architecture, is designed for versatility. It will underpin a wide range of vans, from luxury private… Read more…
Kia Turned A Boring Old Econobox Into A Cool Little EV
This rather special Kia Pride still has a five-speed manual transmission and a clutch pedal. Read more…
Renault presents car with battery and h2 fuel cell
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault is presenting the Emblème, a vision of a family vehicle with a combined battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell drive. The Renault Emblème is meant to show how it is possible to minimise a vehicle’s CO2 emissions over its entire life cycle. Read more…
Lucid Motors increases deliveries in the third quarter
The US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors delivered 2,781 vehicles in the third quarter, an increase of 387 units compared to the second quarter. However, the number of cars produced saw a decline during the same period. Read more…
Go Ahead orders 1,200 zero-emission buses from Wrightbus
In the UK, Go-Ahead is investing £500 million in decarbonising its public transport fleet. Over the next three years, the public transport provider plans to purchase 1,200 new zero-emission buses from Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus. Read more…
BYD’s car carrier fleet adds 3rd member with launch of BYD Changzhou
BYD Changzhou is the second BYD vessel to be named after the city where its production base is located after BYD Hefei, and the third in its fleet. Read more…
Northvolt’s Swedish battery plant-expansion company files for bankruptcy
Northvolt Ett Expansion AB, the company responsible only for expanding the Northvolt Ett battery cell factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, has filed for bankruptcy. All work on the expansion project has been suspended. Read more…
Mercedes & LGES said to have finalised major battery deal
The South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has apparently concluded a long-term purchase agreement with Mercedes-Benz. An official document reveals that the deal involves batteries with a total capacity of 50.5 GWh, which are to be supplied from 2028. Read more…
Varta is making significant progress with its restructuring efforts
The struggling battery manufacturer Varta has taken a significant step closer to financial recovery. This progress is supported by a bridge loan and agreements with lenders and bondholders, as well as with Austrian investor Michael Tojner and sports car manufacturer Porsche. Read more…
Tesla pushes the Model 3 to over 700 kilometres of range
Tesla is expanding its Model 3 offering in Europe to now include a rear-wheel-drive version with extended range. The new variant is expected to cover up to 702 kilometres without needing a charging stop – and will be priced from €44,990. Read more…
Toyota to build an electric vehicle factory in India
Toyota is reportedly planning to build a new factory for electric and hybrid vehicles in India. The automaker is said to have already acquired land in the state of Maharashtra through its local joint venture, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Read more…
Own an electric bike and prepping for a hurricane? Do this right away
As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida’s Gulf Coast threatening a lethal combination of high winds, storm surge, and heavy downpouring rain, here’s a reminder of what to do if you own an electric bike and expect to be in the path of a powerful hurricane. Read more…
The Rivian R2 And R3 Won’t Be Built In Georgia Until At Least 2028
The R2 is still slated to go into production in 2026 at the Normal, Illinois plant, but can Rivian survive until then? Read more…
Lucid Is Killing It
The California-based startup cleared a lot of its inventory in the third quarter, which led to a massive increase in deliveries. Read more…
Chinese EV makers see strong ‘golden week’ sales
During the October 1-7 National Day holiday, the Xiaomi SU7 received more than 6,000 orders, Leapmotor 17,397 units and Deepal 14,465 units. Read more…
TLX to exhibit modular valves at EV Tech Expo
TLX Technologies is set to launch the first two components in its new family of modular valves at EV Tech Expo, held on October 8-10 in Detroit, US.
Uniting critical performance characteristics and flexibility, TLX’s new 4-Way and 3-Way Switching Valves give OEM and system design teams thermal-management controls that suit multiple vehicle platforms. Read more…
