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Renault 4 E-Tech now available as compact electric van

Renault is bringing back the spirit of the iconic Renault 4 F4 Fourgonnette with a new commercial vehicle variant of the all-electric 4 E-Tech.

Successful summer testing of the new Mercedes-Benz eIntouro in Spain

Daimler Buses has successfully completed the summer testing of the Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro. For a total of around five weeks, test personnel trialled the battery-electric inter-city bus at extreme temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain.

Rivian breaks ground on a $5 billion plant in Georgia

The California-based electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive has broken ground on its $5 billion plant east of Atlanta, Georgia, even though the Trump administration ended the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers.

Scania launches new ICE and plug-in hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches

Scania’s new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, comes in internal combustion and plug-in hybrid configurations for buses and coaches to meet varying needs and requirements.

New BMW iX3 Series Production Starts in Late October at Plant Debrecen

SK On Opens Solid-State Battery Pilot Plant In South Korea

South Korean battery maker SK On announced the completion of its pilot plant for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in South Korea, marking a key step in its push to commercialize next-generation batteries by 2029.

Toyota, Subaru and Lexus recall over 94K EVs, halts U.S. sales

Toyota, Subaru, and Lexus are recalling 94,320 electric vehicles in the United States for faulty defrosters. The recall affects 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, 2023-2025 Subaru Solterra, and 2023-2025 Lexus RZ, all of which share the same platform.

UK customers pre-ordering the Geely EX5 will get free Andersen A3 home EV charger

Andersen, the UK’s premium design-led EV charge point brand, and Geely Auto have partnered to provide a co-branded edition of the award-winning Andersen A3 home EV charger free of cost to customers of the Geely EX5.

Toyota Launches Next-Gen New Mobility e-Palette

Japanese automotive giant Toyota has begun sales of the e-Palette BEV, which can be used for various mobility services, as of September 15.