Mercedes-Benz is now preparing to launch the electric CLA in China. The Chinese version, with a wheelbase extended by 40 millimetres, will be available in two variants at prices of 259,000 and 299,000 yuan respectively, which is equivalent to around 30,900 and 35,700 euros. Read more…
Mercedes quietly discontinues the EQB and removes it from configurator
Mercedes has removed the EQB from its configurator and will only produce vehicles that have already been ordered until the model change. From the beginning of 2026, it will be replaced by its successor, the ‘GLB with EQ technology’, based on the MMA platform, which is expected to bring major advances in terms of range and charging times. Read more…
As The Tax Credit Ends, EVs Are Still Getting Better And Cheaper
Plus, China’s new door handle rules are a much needed refresh and BMW says sedans are here to stay. Lire la suite…
US finalizes 15% tariff on European cars, offering relief but no return to normal
After a long period of uncertainty that kept the global auto industry on edge, the US government has formally implemented a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets the tariff rate for imported European cars and auto parts at 15 percent. The new rate, confirmed in a Federal Register notice on September 24, was officially backdated to… Read more…
EV charging, 3 meters up: Voltpost launches ‘Air’ lamppost charger
Voltpost has just unveiled its new lamppost-mounted EV charger – Voltpost Air. Rather than being installed at street level, it’s fitted 3+ metres above ground to prevent vandalism. Read more…
Uber Freight to accelerate fleet electrification via partnership with Tesla
As part of the EV Fleet Accelerator Programme, Uber Freight and Tesla want to support American carriers in switching to electric trucks. The aim is to enable fleets to benefit from cost advantages earlier thanks to subsidised semi-truck purchases, while at the same time creating planning security through constant utilisation. Read more…
This Chinese EV’s Fire Plan: Yeet The Entire Battery
One way China wants to handle EV fires is to jettison the burning battery. But is that safe? Lire la suite…
Neptune Energy confirms massive lithium resources in Germany
Neptune Energy, a major oil and gas company, has just confirmed resources of 43 million tons of lithum carbonate (LCE) in the Altmark region in Germany. With huge potential for commercial extraction, it could become one of the key production nodes for battery technology in Europe. Read more…
Volkswagen joins ‘Task 53’ programme for bidirectional charging
The so-called ‘Task 53’ from a programme run by the International Energy Agency aims to improve interoperability in the V2G ecosystem – in other words, the interaction between electric cars, charging infrastructure and power grids. Task 53 has now found its first automotive partner: the VW Group. Read more…
NYC’s new 15 MPH speed limit for e-bikes goes into effect next month, but cars still get a pass
New York City’s new 15 mph speed limit for electric bikes is officially set to take effect next month, in what city officials claim is a move to improve street safety. But not everyone is convinced the crackdown is targeting the real threat on the roads. Read more…
Einride completes world’s first autonomous border crossing
The Swedish autonomous freight company Einride has successfully completed a border crossing using a cabless autonomous EV. The vehicle successfully went through border control and customs – without a human driver onboard. Read more…
Mercedes & Momenta announce autonomous driving collaboration
Mercedes-Benz is collaborating with Momenta, a Chinese specialist in AI-supported autonomous driving technologies, to develop a driver assistance system tailored specifically to China. The system is to enable assisted driving on highways, city streets and parking lots. Read more…
‘So Many Orders’: The Lucid Gravity SUV Gets A $7,500 Cut Even As The Tax Credit Ends
The $7,500 federal tax credit is going away at the end of September, but Lucid is giving Gravity customers some breathing room. Lire la suite…
Volvo unveils electric coach chassis with 700 km range
Volvo has presented a new coach chassis based on its BZR electric bus platform. The architecture supports a battery capacity of up to 720 kWh and is designed to enable ranges of up to 700 kilometres. The first units have already been reserved for customers in Nordic countries and the Benelux region. Read more…
Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van
Pre-series production of the VLE, the first vehicle based on the new VAN.EA architecture, has begun at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, Spain. The all-electric van is set to make its world debut in the first half of 2026. Mercedes-Benz had already given a preview of the vehicle in April with the Vision V. Read more…
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing appoints CEO, 1st model completes summer testing
Qijing has appointed an industry veteran with over 25 years of automotive experience as CEO, responsible for strategy, product planning, and market expansion.
Qijing’s first model has completed summer testing in Xinjiang, passing rigorous challenges in extreme high temperatures.
European EV registrations rise by 30 per cent
According to the European industry association ACEA, 120,797 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in August, 30.2 per cent more than in the same month last year. Registrations of electric cars so far this year remain significantly above the 2024 level. One manufacturer, however, has not been able to benefit from the growth: Tesla. Read more…
Stellantis pauses production at several European plants
Due to weak demand, carmaker Stellantis is pausing production at six European sites for several days, in some cases even for several weeks. The measure also affects the output of electric cars – including at the Eisenach plant in Germany. Read more…
This Small Lamppost Charger Could Make Owning An EV In Big Cities A Lot Easier
Voltpost’s new lamppost charger can be installed in just a couple of hours. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV deliveries speed up as production capacity increases
Xiaomi EV is planning to dynamically optimize vehicle delivery cycles, significantly shortening the time from order placement to delivery.
Expected delivery dates for some models are expected to be advanced by up to 6 weeks, and up to 2 months for others.
