The German charge point manufacturer and operator Compleo has announced a full withdrawal from the UK market. Operations at Compleo Charging Solutions UK have been ceased with immediate effect. Read more…
Orange EV revives Freewire tech, gives it the best name in the business
When innovative EV charging startup FreeWire shut its doors last year, it looked like its clever, infrastructure-light EVSE concept might vanish along with it. Now, Orange EV has taken up the cause, and it’s bringing the battery-based charging tech back with an all-new name. Meet the Orange Juicer. (!. Read more…
Pando updates its smart outlet to make apartment charging even easier
A company that recently installed charging points for every parking spot in a 90-unit condo complex at a cost of just $405/unit is back, with a newly updated charger with more capabilities that should make apartment charging even easier. Read more…
The Volvo EX90 just got a massive upgrade with faster charging and more, for free
Volvo launched the new and improved 2026 Volvo EX90 on Monday. The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free. Read more…
Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELO
TELO Trucks, the maker of a super small electric pickup truck, announced that they raised $20 million, and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning was among the lead investors. Read more…
‘GM Sold Us Out’: California Gov. Newsom Furious As $7,500 Tax Credit Disappears
Also on Critical Materials: BYD warns Europe that it’s ready to play hardball, and Tesla owners in China go to court over Full Self-Driving. Lire la suite…
Tim Hortons to install fast chargers at 100 restaurants across Canada
The Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has just agreed a partnership with FLO, a Quebec-based charging network operator, to roll out EV fast chargers at 100 of its Canadian locations by the end of 2028. Read more…
Model year 2026: Volvo EX90 gets 800-volt technology
Volvo is equipping the 2026 model year EX90 with an 800-volt electrical system that enables faster charging. Under ideal conditions, enough power for around 250 kilometres can be tapped in 10 minutes. In addition, new Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips will be used to provide more computing power for assistance systems. Read more…
Electreon and ATLoS sign autonomous vehicle deal
Electreon has signed a cooperation agreement with ATLoS, a Portugal-based company specialising in the manufacture of autonomous vehicles for industrial environments. They hope to eventually further expand the partnership. Read more…
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Looking Like A Charging And Road-Tripping Beast
Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level EV is impressive on paper. It’s even better in the real world, as one YouTuber recently found out. Lire la suite…
Rare earths: US plant to integrate production from raw material to magnet
ReElement Technologies and Posco are planning a joint US facility that will combine all manufacturing steps, from the processing of rare earth raw materials to the production of permanent magnets. Those responsible emphasise that this represents a new level of vertical integration under one roof. Read more…
Xpeng & Charge+ launch charging partnership in SE Asia
Chinese EV company XPeng has announced a partnership with Singapore-based chargepoint operator Charge+. This will see both companies install new charging hubs together as well as expand charging access to Xpeng drivers. Read more…
Why one government is giving women free pink electric mopeds
The Sindh government in Pakistan has just launched a bold new initiative aimed at transforming mobility for women: a fleet of free pink electric scooters for female students and working women. Called the Free Pink EV Scooty Scheme, the program is designed to offer women across the province a safer, more dignified, and cost-effective way to get to school or work without relying on crowded, often unsafe public transportation. Read more…
NJ Transit approves fleet modernisation including purchase of 26 electric buses
NJ Transit, the public transport operator for New Jersey, has just approved the purchase of 260 new buses plus 26 battery-electric buses. It marks the final stage of its bus fleet modernisation programme. Read more…
Polestar launches new campaign to break up our ‘toxic relationship’ with gasoline
If you find yourself walking through New York City this week and see a poster asking if you’re a “Dinosaur juice addict,” don’t be alarmed. It’s not a new public health crisis, but rather a bold new campaign from electric car maker Polestar. The company is taking an unusual approach to promote electric vehicles by framing the public’s long-standing connection… Read more…
WeRide to launch robotaxi service in Singapore with Grab
WeRide will collaborate with Grab to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service named Ai.R in Singapore, initially deploying 11 robotaxis.
WeRide announced today that it has been included in the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index.
Peugeot upgrades the E-3008 and E-5008 battery heating and V2L
The French Stellantis brand Peugeot is upgrading its STLA medium electric vehicles and now equips the E-3008 and E-5008 with a battery preheating system as standard. Peugeot is also gradually integrating the V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function as standard across its entire range of electric cars. Read more…
Scania starts manufacturing off-road batteries
Scania is establishing Scania Industrial Batteries in Sweden. The new organisation will manufacture and sell battery systems for off-road and industrial applications to third parties. The establishment is based on the acquisition of a Northvolt subsidiary at the beginning of the year. Read more…
BYD Denza to begin pre-sales of N8L SUV on Sept 26, shares interior glimpse
The Denza N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV targeting the family car market.
The upcoming pre-sales this Friday suggests the N8L’s launch timeline may have been accelerated.
Dreame Technology considers building electric car factory in Brandenburg
Dreame Technology is considering building a factory for luxury electric cars in Brandenburg. However, there has been no confirmation of this from the state government. Dreame Technology is actually a Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer, but announced its entry into the high-end electric car market at the end of August. Read more…
