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.
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.
XPENG Partners with Magna to Produce Electric Vehicles in Europe
Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has announced that XPENG, a Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer, has selected the company to assemble two new models for the European market.
Octopus launches EV leasing business in Germany to power drivers’ switch to electric
Octopus Energy is turning up the heat on Germany’s automotive industry by launching its successful EV business, Octopus Electric Vehicles (‘Octopus EV’), bringing the UK’s leading all-in-one EV package to German soil.
Daimler Buses presents Setra H2 Coach
Daimler Buses plans to have battery‑electric coaches in its portfolio by the end of the decade; with fuel-cell coaches set to go into series production in the next step.
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