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Volkswagen Multivan and California lineup expanded with new plug-in hybrid AWD variants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California: the eHybrid 4MOTION.

PowerGo expands its presence in Denmark

PowerGo announced the installation of over 300 charging points in the Jutland region in Denmark, improving charging opportunities for EV drivers in four municipalities.

QuantumScape’s Cobra Separator Process Enters Baseline Production

Volkswagen-backed solid-state battery startup QuantumScape announced a major milestone in the scale-up of its production capabilities: the successful integration of its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production.

BYD unveils B13.b intercity electric bus with 700-kilometer range

Chinese EV maker BYD is charging forward in the electric vehicle revolution, and their latest unveiling at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, the B13.b electric bus, is a game-changer for intercity travel.

Volvo recalls over 14,000 PHEVs and EVs for critical braking software bug

Volvo has issued a recall affecting over 14,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a serious software glitch that could disable braking.

Europcar UK boosts plug-in fleet with BYD Seal U family SUV

Committed to providing motorists with a wide range of low and zero tail-pipe emissions options to smooth the transition to greener mobility, Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the BYD Seal U DM-i Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle (PHEV) to its fleet.

Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV goes on sale in China

Chinese tech and EV maker Xiaomi has started the official sales of its first SUV, Xiaomi YU7, with a starting price of RMB 253,500 ($35,350), almost $1,400 below the Chinese market Tesla Model Y.

European EV sales up 25 percent in May with market share over 15 percent

Sales of battery-electric vehicles jumped by 25 percent in Europe in May compared to the same month last year, capturing 15.4% of the total EU market share.

BMW presents The Ultimate Driving Machine – past, present and future at Goodwood Festival of Speed