CarWow pushed even more EVs to their range limit. Here’s how five electric SUVs from Audi, BMW, Genesis, Kia and Polestar performed. Lire la suite…
Five Electric SUVs Were Driven Until The Battery Ran Out. Here’s How They Stacked Up.
HHLA subsidiary Metrans adds six Volvo electric trucks to fleet in Prague
The Czech transport company Metrans, which belongs to Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has taken delivery of six electric tractor units from Volvo Trucks. They will primarily be used for first and last mile deliveries in urban and suburban traffic. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sees US market share of electric car sales drop to new lows
Tesla (TSLA) is seeing its US market share of the electric vehicle market drop to new lows in August, according to data from Cox Automotive, a research firm. Read more…
QuantumScape and PowerCo complete first live solid-state battery demo in a Ducati [Video]
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape and business partner PowerCo, a battery company under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, just completed their first live demonstration of QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering an actual vehicle. In this instance, the energy-dense solid-state battery cells powered a Ducati motorcycle. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.Cross delivers the ‘secret sauce’ as an affordable, sleek electric SUV
Is the ID.Cross the low-cost SUV we’ve been waiting for? The Volkswagen ID.Cross debuted at the Munich Motor Show with the “secret sauce” as an affordable, stylish new electric SUV. Read more…
Man Shows How To Charge Tesla With Regular Outlet. Here’s When That Works Best
“Granted, this is the slowest way to actually charge a Tesla.” Lire la suite…
Skoda Epiq wants to be the affordable electric SUV for everyone
The story around electric cars has been one of compromise since the first EV launched. You could either have a long range, or you could have an affordable price, but both? That was impossible. But automakers have been slowly closing that gap, and Skoda, Volkswagen’s practical Czech brand, just unveiled the Epiq, a small electric SUV that promises a usable… Read more…
Mercedes introduces new Alpitronic fast chargers and bidirectional charging
In addition to the electric GLC, Mercedes presented several innovations related to charging at the IAA. Starting in 2026, Mercedes’ own fast-charging network will be expanded to include Alpitronic’s HYC1000 charging system. Bidirectional charging is also on the way. Read more…
Audi and Porsche EV drivers gain NACS adapters
Porsche and Audi drivers will soon be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America, thanks to the release of new NACS adapters. This will begin with a ‘soft launch’ tomorrow, September 9. Read more…
Togg models go on sale in September
Turkish manufacturer Togg marks its European debut at IAA Mobility 2025 with the world premiere of its series-ready T10F sedan. Orders open this month, with prices for Germany to be revealed at launch. Read more…
Mahle strengthens EV spare parts business
German supplier Mahle aims to take a leading role as a provider of high-voltage charging technologies for electric vehicles on the international aftermarket. The offering starts with two products, with plans to expand the portfolio. Read more…
Rimac Technology showcases innovative batteries and drive systems
At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Rimac Technology will present its innovations in battery and drive technologies, some of which were developed in collaboration with partners. These include advanced batteries and electric axles, new control domains and a solid-state battery. Read more…
Leapmotor brings compact electric car B05 to Europe
Stellantis partner Leapmotor unveiled the B05 at the IAA as a world premiere. In China, it will be marketed under the name Lafa 5. In addition to the compact B05 model, the B10, which is now going on sale in Europe, will also be on display. Read more…
Nio Firefly scores 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test
This marks the latest safety recognition for Firefly in Europe, following its top score in China’s crash test at the end of July.
Firefly delivered 4,346 units in August, an 83.69 percent increase from July, bringing cumulative deliveries to 14,555 units.
UK electric ‘black cab’ firm Sherbet nabs £40m investment
Sherbet, the UK’s largest operator of electric Hackney carriages, has just landed its largest ever investment of £40 million in growth funding from Hoplon Investment Partners. The firm claims it’s the single biggest investment ever made in the licensed London cab industry. Read more…
ZF showcases its e-drive innovations at the IAA
As a major systems supplier, ZF will use the IAA Mobility to present not just individual components but large parts of its current portfolio – ranging from chassis solutions and driver assistance systems to the SELECT platform for electric drives unveiled this summer and a new automatic transmission for hybrid models. Read more…
Porsche And Audi EVs Can Use Tesla Superchargers–With One Exception
The two luxury automakers gain access tomorrow, but there’s some explaining to do. Lire la suite…
‘This Model Does Not Work Anymore’: Volkswagen Group CEO Gets Candid On EVs And Future Plans
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said the company’s future product plans depend on geography and borders more than ever. Lire la suite…
VinFast launches VF 6 and VF 7 as first EVs in India
VinFast has launched the VF 6 and VF 7 as its first EVs in India, its 17th market globally. The company plans to start deliveries shortly, aligning them with the festive season, traditionally the peak period for big-ticket purchases in the country. Read more…
A new plan will allow NYPD to confiscate electric bike batteries
In the latest chapter of New York City’s crackdown on e-bikes, officials are exploring a plan that would help reduce the number of non-certified electric bicycle batteries used or stored in the city. Read more…
