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Electric cars, trucks and bikes, batteries, charging networks, and the automakers and industry around them.
electriveA World Bank expert says India’s shift to zero-emission buses depends on greater adoption by private operators, who account for around 90 per cent of the bus market, or approximately 1.6 million buses. Public transport authorities have driven adoption so far, but public fleets represent only 8 to 10 per cent of the market.
electriveMunich-based DeepDrive says it is selected as a mass-production supplier for an unnamed global vehicle manufacturer, with series production of its electric drive planned for 2028. The company is also establishing a presence in China.
InsideEVsBMW is preparing a sportier M version of its new electric iX3 crossover, with a redesigned electric motor and other performance upgrades. The evidence provides no power or range figures for the variant.
electriveTraton’s development chief Niklas Klingenberg discusses the group’s investment in drive technologies, including battery chemistry and China’s role in the technology race. He says Traton is considering lithium iron phosphate batteries.
The DrivenFrance and Germany reportedly agree to seek a further weakening of the EU’s planned phaseout of new combustion-engine cars, potentially breaking a months-long deadlock among member states. Germany would back France’s demands for stricter “Buy European” rules in exchange for French support on cars.
ElectrekPortsmouth International Port has launched the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system, allowing docked ships to use grid electricity and switch off onboard generators. Whether ports and shipping operators will adopt the system remains uncertain despite its potential to cut emissions and fuel costs.
electriveThe Munich I Regional Court rules that EWE Go cannot charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own end customers. The ruling applies the EU’s AFIR anti-discrimination provision and could affect pricing practices across the charging industry.
InsideEVsMercedes-Benz says its electric-vehicle sales rose 61% year over year in the third quarter. One in four new Mercedes cars sold during the quarter had a plug.
Rivian’s update adds a live Pet Cam feature that lets R2 owners view pets left in the vehicle through the Rivian app. A report says the feature is exclusive to the R2; R1T and R1S owners instead receive new remote Pet Mode controls, and the update also brings Rivian Assistant to the R2.
electriveBMW expands its Neue Klasse electric lineup with the iX4, an SUV-coupé positioned between the iX3 and the larger iX5. It launches in three all-wheel-drive variants, including the 450 kW iX4 M60 xDrive, with prices starting at €70,900.
InsideEVsGerman regulators support approving Tesla’s Full Self Driving system for use across Europe, but want Tesla to change the product’s name. The name Full Self Driving is at issue in the regulatory process.
ElectrekPorsche says the Boxster and Cayman will become fully electric, with their first electric production versions planned for 2028, ending plans for gasoline-powered models. The company’s CEO says the 911 will never go electric, though that position is disputed in the piece.
ElectrekCalifornia commits at least $28 million to expand public EV fast charging and offers up to $100,000 per port. The funding could cover the full eligible installation cost.
The DrivenA new report finds European electric-vehicle sales rise 45 per cent in 2026, with sales of low-cost EVs increasing seven-fold. Scandinavia leads the trend.
Charged EVsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to advance the state’s electric-vehicle transition, including measures to streamline charging projects, offer purchase subsidies, and promote electric trucking. The MyFirstEV program is among the policies in the package.
ElectrekThe Port of Helsingborg orders two electric reach stackers from Kalmar. The equipment will support the port’s handling of heavy loads in confined working spaces.
InsideEVsBMW’s iX4 electric crossover is reported to offer more than 400 miles of range, close to the iX3’s 434-mile range. It is BMW’s first electric crossover called the iX4.
electriveBMW presents the iX3 M60 xDrive as the most powerful drivetrain variant of its iX3 electric SUV, with 450 kW and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in under four seconds. BMW plans to open orders at the end of January 2027.
InsideEVsTesla and Elon Musk are pushing European regulators to approve Full Self-Driving, arguing that delays cost lives. Scientists say they have no evidence supporting that claim.
electriveGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly agree on a joint position that could weaken the EU’s combustion-engine ban. Germany would support France’s “Buy European” requirements in return.
