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Toyota Launches Alphard and Vellfire PHEV Minivans in Japan
Just over a year after introducing the fourth-generation Alphard and Vellfire globally, Toyota has announced the launch of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions in Japan starting January 31, 2025. These six-seater luxury MPVs boast an electric-only range of 73 km (45 miles). While sharing similarities with the existing hybrid system, including a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine […]
IVECO BUS to supply 250 electric buses to German BusGruppe
IVECO BUS, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Group, will supply of up to 580 city buses, of which 250 will be fully electric, to the German BusGruppe. The total value of the agreement is estimated at up to 235 million euro. IVECO BUS will supply 200 CROSSWAY Low Entry ELEC buses […]
2025 Nissan Ariya priced from $39,770
The 2025 Nissan Ariya is on sale with wireless device charging now standard across all Ariya grades for added user convenience. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) start at $39,770 for the new 2025 model year. As part of the recently launched NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network (NECN) Nissan Ariya drivers now benefit from access to an […]
Skywell BE11 Offers Free Home Charger, £1,000 Credit
Skywell has made its all-new BE11 e-SUV even more attractive by including a free home charger and £1,000 in public charging credit with all new retail registrations. Priced from just £36,995 and with a panoramic opening ‘Skyroof’, motion-sensing electric tailgate and a 360° parking camera standard on all models, the Skywell BE11 already represents great […]
3rd Generation Karma Revero Pricing Revealed
The 3rd Generation Karma Revero, the strikingly beautiful and innovative sport sedan that is the marketplace pioneer of the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology now being adopted by the broader automotive industry, makes its triumphant return to American and European roads. With Karma’s EREV technology, drivers have the freedom to choose from either gasoline or electric […]
Honda Invests In Next-Gen Fuel Cell System in Japan
Japanese automaker Honda has decided to build a new plant in Japan to produce the next-generation fuel cell system being developed independently by Honda. Honda aims to start operating the new plant in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028 (FY2028), utilizing part of the land and buildings of the Powertrain Unit Factory, located in […]
Kia EV9 GT arrives in Europe as an all-wheel drive, high-performance EV
The Kia EV9 GT is set to arrive in Europe in 2025. Combining GT-specific additional power, high-performance technologies, and unique design elements with the range, efficiency and versatility customers expect from the Kia EV9. The all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain and available horsepower make the EV9 GT the most powerful SUV Kia has ever produced with […]
VW, PowerCo make strategic investment in North American lithium company Patriot Battery Metals
Volkswagen Group, PowerCo and Canadian lithium company Patriot Battery Metals form a strategic partnership to secure the long-term supply of lithium raw materials from North America. This is the first investment for PowerCo and Volkswagen in the lithium supply chain, underlining PowerCo’s ambition to execute on its vertical integration strategy – from mine to battery. […]
EU Car Market Sees Mixed Results in November 2024, EV accounted for 15% market share
Through the first eleven months of 2024, new car registrations remained relatively stable, increasing by just 0.4% to 9.7 million units. While Spain saw positive growth (+5.1%), France (-3.7%), Germany (-0.4%), and Italy (-0.2%) all experienced declines. In November 2024, several key trends emerged in the powertrain market: – Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs): Registrations fell by […]
Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN priced from £66,450 in the UK
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano HYDROGEN, the latest addition to the Vauxhall electric and hydrogen vehicle line-up, offering zero exhaust emissions solution with a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP). Available in generously equipped Prime specification, prices start from £66,450 OTR with orders opening in Spring 2025. The Movano […]
Honda Teases Two 0 Series Prototype EVs for CES 2025
Honda announced that it will unveil two dramatic new EV prototypes at CES 2025. The prototypes represent the next models in the Honda 0 Series, coming to the global market in 2026. Honda will also introduce a new proprietary vehicle operating system (OS), which will be applied to the Honda 0 Series models. The Honda […]
Solaris to provide 46 electric buses for Dalarna region in Sweden
Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract with Keolis Sverige, one of Sweden’s largest transport operators, to supply 46 electric buses. The order includes 19 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses and 27 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric models, which will operate on routes in the scenic Dalarna region. The first deliveries are scheduled for 2025. In recent days, Solaris Bus & Coach and the transport operator Keolis Sverige have […]
Audi FAW starts electric car production at Changchun plant
Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation project between Audi and long-standing partner FAW, has commenced production of all-electric Audi models. The company and its new state-of-the-art plant form a key component of the strategy Audi has adopted for the Chinese market. The new production site in Changchun is the first in China to exclusively produce […]
Range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger to Lead Brand's Electrification Push
Stellantis announced today that it has made the decision to pull launch timing of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger ahead of Ram 1500 REV, the company’s first battery-electric light duty pickup truck. Ram brand originally planned to launch the Ram 1500 REV in the first half of 2025. The decision to launch Ramcharger first was […]
ChargePoint and GM partner to hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports
ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, and General Motors announced plans to further accelerate EV infrastructure growth in the U.S. The companies are joining efforts to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports at strategic locations across the U.S., featuring the latest innovations in EV charging to improve access to chargers […]
BMW Plant Regensburg: 100,000 fully-electric vehicles produced in 2024
BMW Group Plant Regensburg has achieved another major milestone: As projected, the threshold of 100,000 fully-electric vehicles produced since the start of the year was reached last week. The milestone vehicle is a BMW iX1. The vehicle, finished in Blue Bay Lagoon metallic, will be shipped to overseas, to the island of La Réunion. The […]
Skoda teases new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé
Skoda has released exterior sketches of the new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé, offering a first glimpse of the major design update for its all-electric best-seller. The sketches highlight key elements of the Modern Solid design language, including a reimagined front featuring an illuminated Tech-Deck Face, Skoda lettering, and LED Matrix beam headlights integrated into a […]
Mercedes-Benz is approved for 95 km/h Level 3 autonomous driving in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has updated its conditionally automated driving system DRIVE PILOT and has now received the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. With this milestone all is set for the upcoming sales release in early 2025 in Germany. This update makes DRIVE PILOT the fastest certified system for conditionally automated driving (SAE‑Level 3) in […]
BMW's new aeroacoustic and electric drive center goes into operation
The new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center (AEC) has started operations at the BMW Group’s Research and Innovation Center (FIZ). After almost forty years, the old aeroacoustic wind tunnel is being replaced by BMW. The building consists of two halves: In addition to a multifunctional part with workshop, testing and measurement equipment and a prototype […]
ABB Introduces New C50 Compact Charger
ABB E-mobility unveiled the C50 Compact Charger, its fast charger uniquely built to lead the shift toward urban and destination charging. To broaden EV adoption, charging has to go beyond slow home charging and fast highway charging – electrifying retail, public parking spaces and urban environments plays a crucial role to drive broader adoption. The […]
2025 Toyota bZ4X receives a $6,000 pricing reduction in the US
For drivers thinking about going all electric, the Toyota bZ4X just made the choice even easier. Leading the charge is a lower starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), with a reduction of up-to $6,000. The 2025 bZ4X also adds bold style to its lineup with a new Nightshade edition, making it the first-ever Toyota Nightshade […]
Geely launches Farizon SV electric van in the UK
Jameel Motors and Farizon Auto, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese automotive giant Geely, have signed an agreement to distribute new energy commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom. Farizon, established in 2016, has earned a market-leading position through a focus on technology, the user and zero emissions. From a unique zero-emission product portfolio spanning trucks, LCVs […]
IONNA, Sheetz To Open 50 EV ‘Rechargeries’ by 2026
IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced a strategic partnership with major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, Sheetz. IONNA & Sheetz take an ‘all walk, less talk’ approach to opening the nation’s roads to EV drivers and recharging customers where they want […]
All-electric Zeekr 7X goes on sale in Europe
Building on the success of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and Zeekr X compact urban SUV, Zeekr is launching a third all-electric vehicle in Europe: the Zeekr 7X, a premium electric five-seater SUV designed for global families, is available now for order in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, with the first customer deliveries expected in […]
Small Businesses Could Save €14,000 Per Van By Going Electric, Says Economics Think-Tank
Small businesses in Europe could save €14,000 per van over three years by switching to electric vans. The difference primarily comes from the lower cost of charging compared with refuelling petrol and diesel vehicles, and reduced maintenance costs that together offer significant savings in five major van markets. These are key findings from a report […]
EVgo Closes $1.25 Billion Loan from DOE to Make 7,500 Fast Charging Stalls
EVgo, one of the largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles in the US, announced the closing of its $1.25 billion guaranteed loan facility from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Loan Programs Office (“LPO”) under its Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. The loan will enable the construction of 7,500 new fast charging […]
V-GREEN and Prime Group to build 100,000 EV charging stations in Indonesia
V-GREEN and Prime Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of charging stations for VinFast electric vehicles in Indonesia. This MoU reflects the mutual intent of both parties to engage in detailed discussions to explore and develop cooperation in building charging stations in Indonesia. The two companies envision the development […]
BYD SEALION 7 priced from £44,990 in the UK
The BYD SEALION 7 will start from £44,990 on-the-road in the UK, Chinese biggest EV maker announced on Thursday. This sporty, stylish SUV offers advanced EV technology, a spacious and refined interior, an intelligent in-car interface, and rapid charging up to 230 kW—strengthening BYD’s presence in Europe’s car market. As the seventh pure-electric BYD model […]
Toyota introduces Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV for Europe
Toyota is expanding its electric offering in Europe by adding the Urban Cruiser compact battery electric SUV to its model range. The Urban Cruiser, developed from the Urban SUV Concept, will give Toyota a strong presence in a fast-growing and highly competitive market segment in Europe and increase the breadth and reach of its all-electric […]
Record Number Electric Vehicles Sold Worldwide In November
November marked another record-breaking month for EV sales with 1.8 million units sold globally announced EV research-house, Rho Motion, today. November overtook the previous record set in October 2024 by 100,000. The Chinese market once again beat its previous record set last month (October) by over 50,000 vehicles, to reach almost 1.3 million units sold […]
Renault 5 Turbo 3E reborn as a production model
Anatomy of a Comebac is a documentary series available on Prime Video from 13 December. It tells the story of how Renault Group turned itself around to overcome a crisis on a scale exceeding anything previously seen in this sector. On the verge of collapse in the early 2020s, the company launched Renaulution, a transformational roadmap […]
Factorial Announces 40Ah All-Solid-State Battery Cells with Dry Coating Process
Massachusetts-based solid-state battery technology company Factorial announced that the company’s first Solstice all-solid-state battery cells have been scaled to achieve a 40Ah capacity. These automotive-relevant sized A-sample cells are manufactured with a novel dry cathode coating process and showcase the impressive energy density announced in September. This milestone demonstrates progress towards product availability for diverse […]
Southern California Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EVs to fleet
The Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck is an all-electric workhorse. It’s built to handle the toughest jobs without compromise – or gasoline. No surprise, then, that when Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, wanted dependable, zero-emissions vehicles for its service fleet, it chose the Silverado. SCE will deploy more than […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Debuts At Gran Turismo World Series 2024
Hyundai’s first high-performance electric vehicle, IONIQ 5 N, made its digital debut at the Gran Turismo (GT) World Series 2024 World Finals Esports tournament held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from December 7 to 8. IONIQ 5 N ran in the GT World Series’ Qualifying Time Trial session of the Nations Cup World Final ahead of its […]
Costco and Electrify America Partner To Offer Fast EV Charging
Electrify America and Costco Wholesale are now offering electric vehicle charging at five Costco Wholesale locations. The charging stations feature Hyper-Fast chargers- capable of speeds up to 350 kW- and will help meet the growing demand for open and convenient fast charging. The five stations are co-branded by Costco and Electrify America. Electrify America – Costco […]
DS Automobiles reveals the DS N°8 all-electric flagship
DS Automobiles has unveiled its new flagship DS N°8. For DS N°8, the number 8 is unprecedented for DS Automobiles. Its shape, close to the infinity sign, is associated with balance and serenity. To strengthen the Brand’s identity, the car’s rear will carry the “DS AUTOMOBILES” lettering completed by “N°8”. Inspired by the DS AERO […]
Audi Recalls Q5 PHEV and A7 PHEV Models for Overheating Battery Issue
Audi is recalling several thousand units of the Q5 PHEV and the A7 PHEV due to a risk of battery pack overheating, which could lead to fires. This problem affects 4,616 specific models, consisting of 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV SUVs built between August 10, 2021 and December 10, 2022, as well as 2022 A7 PHEVs […]
CALLUM reveals luxury interior for the quirky SKYE high-performance EV
Design and engineering company CALLUM has revealed its luxury interior for the ‘dynamic’ CALLUM SKYE, the on-road variant of its high-performance, all-wheel-drive, multi-terrain electric vehicle. Balancing performance with elegant refinement, the CALLUM SKYE’s high-end 2+2 enclosed cabin differentiates it from its category competitors. Its rugged capability and functionality combined with sophisticated design, premium hand-selected materials […]
Aston Martin Valhalla Plug-in Hybrid Supercar is Coming in 2025
Fusing the performance-driven methodologies and technologies of Formula 1 with spectacular design and scintillating driving dynamics, the Aston Martin Valhalla is a supercar of extraordinary scope. With development now at an advanced stage the time has come to reveal full details of Aston Martin’s landmark mid-engined hybrid supercar. As befits the ultimate driver’s supercar, Valhalla is a […]
Hongqi Exports First Batch of EH7 and EHS7 EVs to Europe
Chinese luxury car maker Hongqi has shipped its first batch of 600 electric vehicles to Europe, including the EH7 and EHS7. This achievement represents steady progress in Hongqi’s development into overseas markets. In October 2024, Hongqi made a significant impact at the Paris Motor Show with the debut of its all-electric EH7 sedan and EHS7 […]