The US state of California has earmarked another $500 million in grants to fund 1,000 new zero-emission school buses and corresponding charging infrastructure. The state requires all new school buses to be zero-emission from 2035. Read more…
Munich’s football stadium to install charging park
MAN Truck & Bus and the football club FC Bayern Munich want to set up 30 public charging points for electric trucks and buses in a bus car park at the Allianz Arena. Additionally, the team is opting to employ an electric MAN bus as a professional team bus in 2026. Read more…
Electric Mercedes G-Wagon launches in UK at nearly $240,000
The much-anticipated electric version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has finally arrived in the UK. However, with a starting price of £180,860 (that’s nearly $237,500 at current exchange rates) this electrified icon comes with a hefty price tag that might leave some G-Wagon enthusiasts questioning their budget. Three years in the making, the electric G-Class, officially known as the “G580… Read more…
Lilium kicks off integration testing for the Lilium Jet power system
Lilium has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing of the Lilium Jet’s electric propulsion system in the company’s purpose-built laboratory at its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Read more…
ChargePoint implements AI to quickly spot charger issues and improve uptime for EV owners
EV charging network ChargePoint announced it is recruiting artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite the diagnosis and repair process of downed chargers. ChargePoint describes the new AI-powered driver support tool as the first of its kind in the EV charging industry, and it will help improve uptime and dependability issues across the network. Read more…
Gone in 60 seconds: Denver’s latest e-bike vouchers scooped up in a minute
Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success. Read more…
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire Can Stop A Magnum Round While Driving At 200 MPH
Billed as the world’s fastest armored vehicle, U.S. Armor Group’s Lucid Air Sapphire is for sale. Read more…
Valmet Automotive spins off battery business
Finnish supplier and contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive wants to split off its battery business for electric vehicles. The EV Systems (EVS) division will be set up as an independent company with its own management and governance. Read more…
BMW and Toyota to extend fuel-cell alliance
The German carmaker BMW and Japanese manufacturer Toyota could extend their partnership on fuel cells. To that end, the two could sign a memorandum of understanding next week. Read more…
Cupra takes reservations for the Tavascan in the UK
Volkswagen brand Cupra will start selling the all-electric Tavascan in the UK from 11 September. Prices there start at £47,340, and the first 50 units can already be reserved today. Read more…
GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed
The joint venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI will manufacture prismatic cells for Ultium-based EVs. Read more…
Tesla rumored to launch 7-seat Model Y in China and Europe in Oct
Tesla plans to launch a seven-seat version of the Model Y in China and Europe in October, with production of the model already underway at Giga Shanghai, according to local media. Read more…
Vauxhall sells petrol and electric Frontera for the same price
British carmaker Vauxhall announced that the New Frontera Electric and New Frontera Hybrid would be available for the same list price in the UK. The order books will open this fall. Read more…
Xpeng gears up for Mona M03 deliveries
A video shows a parking lot full of soon-to-be-delivered Xpeng Mona M03 cars as they are being shipped out. Read more…
Smart #5 electric crossover debuts with 100 kWh battery, 400 kW charging
Smart, once known for its compact city cars and, more recently, for electric crossovers, has just unveiled its all-new #5 crossover. Smart is yet to reveal the output figures, but we know the #5 has a 100 kWh 800V battery pack that provides an impressive range of over 740 km in the CLTC cycle. The 400kW charging support allows it… Read more…
Neta starts pre-sales of EV model built on CATL skateboard chassis
Neta started pre-sales of the Neta S shooting brake CIIC 800 V variant with a starting price of RMB 189,900 ($26,650), with deliveries expected to begin in November. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue begins pre-sales of Jiyue 07 sedan with price starting at $30,300
Jiyue has begun pre-sales of the Jiyue 07 at a price of RMB 215,900 ($30,300), with the model set to go on sale on September 10. Read more…
Cybertruck fire, 550 mile Hyundai IONIQ9, and school solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment. Read more…
China is here: SANY electric excavator arrives in the West
The SANY SY215E electric excavator is the brand’s first medium-sized electric excavator to be marketed outside China. The company chose the Netherlands – known for its pioneering attitudes when it comes to electric equipment – for the first stop on its European tour. Read more…
bZ4X might be your best chance to score a Labor Day deal on a new Toyota
Toyota hybrids are a hot commodity right now, and we haven’t seen any newsworthy holiday discount deals from Toyota in years. That said, the bZ4X EV might be the best deal in Toyota’s Labor Day lineup. Read more…
