Author: Shaun Williams

The global market for electric mining machines is expected to grow significantly over the next two decades as mining companies, equipment manufacturers and governments increase efforts to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of mining operations. According to IDTechEx’s “Electric Vehicles in Mining 2027-2047: Technologies, Players, Forecasts” report, the global market for electric mining machines is forecast to exceed US$27 billion by 2047. The market has developed considerably over the past five years as electric powertrains have increasingly been applied to mining equipment. Operating Costs Support Mining Electrification Mining is a significant source of global greenhouse gas emissions, with diesel-powered…

GEODIS has placed an order for 110 heavy-duty battery-electric trucks from Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks as it expands the electrification of its European road transport operations. The 44-tonne electric trucks are scheduled to be delivered by May 2027 and will initially operate in France. GEODIS plans to use the vehicles for both urban deliveries and long-haul transport. GEODIS Expands Electric Truck Fleet The new order will increase the electric truck fleet operated by GEODIS’ European Road Network business unit to 190 vehicles. GEODIS has not disclosed how the 110 trucks will be divided between Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks.…

Rivian delivered 19,248 electric vehicles in the third quarter, its highest quarterly sales figure to date, as the launch of its more affordable R2 SUV helped increase deliveries. The company produced 19,751 vehicles during the quarter, while deliveries increased by approximately 45% from the same period a year earlier. The third quarter was the first full quarter of R2 sales following the vehicle’s launch in June. Rivian Records Strongest Quarterly Deliveries Rivian did not disclose how many of the 19,248 vehicles delivered during the quarter were R2 SUVs. The company said it will provide its full third-quarter financial results on…

The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance is expanding its cooperation with South Korean research and industry partners through two new letters of intent focused on battery technology and the wider battery value chain. The agreements were signed during a delegation visit to the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB) in Münster. The partners include Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), the city of Pohang and the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco). The planned cooperation covers research and development in areas including battery materials, cell production, next-generation battery technologies and recycling. Research to Cover Battery Materials and Cell Manufacturing The agreement…

Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric vehicles, with prices starting at £33,245 and £28,245 respectively after the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant. The UK launch follows the introduction of the revised models in continental Europe. Renault opened orders for the updated Scenic in France in September, followed later that month by the Scenic and Megane in Germany. The Megane starts at €34,990 in Germany, while the Scenic is priced from €42,590. However, direct comparisons between the UK and German prices are complicated by differences in national incentives, with the…

Hyundai Mobis has reached a final agreement to sell its automotive lighting business to French automotive components manufacturer OPmobility in a transaction valued at KRW 600 billion ($441 million) on an enterprise value basis. The agreement covers 100% of Hyundai Mobis’ lighting business, which was being prepared for separation into a standalone company. The transaction is expected to strengthen OPmobility’s position in automotive lighting while allowing Hyundai Mobis to focus more closely on its broader future mobility solutions portfolio. Hyundai Mobis Lighting Business Generates $1.8 Billion in Revenue Hyundai Mobis’ lighting operation generates approximately KRW 2.5 trillion ($1.8 billion) in…

Kempower has delivered an electric bus charging infrastructure project for Polish public transport operator Koleje Małopolskie, deploying 18 charging points across three locations in the Małopolska region. The infrastructure, installed in Kraków, Tarnów and Proszowice, provides a combined charging capacity of 1.4 MW and supports the operation of Koleje Małopolskie’s growing zero-emission bus fleet. Kempower described the deployment as its largest electric bus charging infrastructure project in Poland to date. Kempower Charging System Supports 20 Buses The charging infrastructure supports 15 electric buses and five hydrogen fuel-cell buses acquired by Koleje Małopolskie as part of its fleet electrification program. The…

Great Wall Motor sold 114,944 vehicles in September, down 13.99% from a year earlier despite a 1.37% increase from August. The Chinese automaker recorded its steepest year-on-year sales decline of 2026 as stronger overseas deliveries failed to offset a deeper contraction in its domestic market. The September decline was also GWM’s largest since January 2025, partly reflecting a high comparison base. The company sold 133,639 vehicles in September 2025, when sales had increased 23.29% year-on-year. GWM’s cumulative sales for the first nine months reached 920,302 vehicles, down 0.33% from the same period a year earlier. The company had still been…

FlixBus will deploy eight battery-electric coaches on regular scheduled services between Vienna and Bratislava from October 1, marking a move from pilot projects to daily electric long-distance bus operations. The approximately 80-kilometer route will offer 66 daily connections between the Austrian and Slovak capitals, including services connecting the two city centers with their respective airports. Eight Yutong Electric Coaches to Serve the Route The electric fleet will consist of eight Yutong T12E battery-electric coaches. Austrian FlixBus partner Blaguss has procured 12 vehicles of the same model, with eight assigned to the Vienna-Bratislava route. The coaches are equipped with 466 kWh…

Polestar has introduced two new subscription tiers for its Polestar Charge public charging service in Europe, giving customers access to discounted charging rates at selected fast-charging networks for a monthly fee. The Plus and Pro tariffs are designed for drivers who regularly use public fast-charging infrastructure. In Germany, the Plus subscription costs €7.99 per month and provides a 15% discount at EnBW, Shell Recharge, Vattenfall, Mer and Fastned. The Pro subscription costs €14.99 per month and increases the discount to 30%, while also adding Ionity and Allego to the participating networks. Polestar Expands Discounted Charging Access Polestar says Plus customers…

Students at TU Eindhoven have developed VENTRA, an electric vehicle concept designed to address fine particles generated by tire, brake and road wear. The research vehicle combines a particle collection system with lightweight construction and driving guidance intended to reduce the generation of wear particles. Unlike conventional exhaust emissions, non-exhaust particles remain an issue for electric vehicles because tires, brakes and road surfaces continue to generate particulate matter during driving. VENTRA focuses on capturing some of these particles directly around the wheels while also reducing the vehicle factors that contribute to wear. VENTRA Uses Electrically Charged Particle Collection The VENTRA…

Xiaomi Auto delivered more than 40,000 vehicles in September, marking its highest monthly delivery volume of the year as the company began deliveries of its newly launched Sky Nomad extended-range electric vehicle lineup. The automotive unit of Xiaomi announced the figure on Weibo but did not provide an exact monthly total or a breakdown between the SU7 sedan, YU7 SUV and Sky Nomad models. September was the first month in which Xiaomi Auto reported deliveries above 40,000 vehicles in 2026. Xiaomi Needs Faster Growth to Reach 550,000-Unit Target Xiaomi Auto delivered at least 286,475 vehicles during the first nine months…

Ultium Cells plans to convert its battery cell plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to produce prismatic lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells, with the new chemistry expected to be used in future General Motors electric vehicles from 2028. The GM and LG Energy Solution joint venture says the cells could deliver approximately 33% higher energy density than LFP batteries at similar costs. Retrofitting work at the Spring Hill facility is scheduled to begin later this year and is expected to be completed by 2028. According to Ultium Cells, the site could become the world’s first facility to mass-produce prismatic LMR cells. LMR Targets…

Nissan will lead a £3 million (US$4 million) UK government-backed project to develop a self-driving passenger service in Cambridge, working with WMG at the University of Warwick and PAVE UK. Known as ADventure, the project will examine how autonomous mobility services can be integrated into local transport and will conclude with a public-road demonstration in the city. Project Focuses on Autonomous Mobility Services Nissan Technical Centre Europe will lead the project alongside WMG and PAVE UK, an organisation focused on educating the public about automated vehicles. The test vehicle will be a 2022 Nissan Leaf equipped with Nissan-developed autonomous driving…

Fuel and charging infrastructure operator Circle K has partnered with Danish software provider FLEXeCHARGE to deploy cloud-based load management across 1,000 electric vehicle charging points in several European markets. The agreement represents one of FLEXeCHARGE’s largest contracts in the charge point operator sector to date and marks the first large-scale deployment of its HARMON-E software in a “headless” architecture. HARMON-E Integrated Into Circle K Systems Circle K already operates an energy management system for its charging network. Under the new partnership, FLEXeCHARGE will provide load management functionality for a defined portion of that existing system rather than replacing Circle K’s…

Malaysia’s national postal and parcel service provider, Pos Malaysia, has expanded its electric vehicle fleet to 1,585 units, with EVs now accounting for about one-third of its delivery operations across the country. The company said electric vehicles are now used for around 33% of its parcel deliveries in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, up from about 20% last year. Pos Malaysia aims to electrify its entire fleet of first- and last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030. Electric Fleet Reaches 1,585 Vehicles The fleet expansion includes 1,253 electric two-wheelers and 332 electric vans, making Pos Malaysia the operator of Malaysia’s largest EV…

Changan has expanded its Nevo lineup with the Q06, a mid-size SUV designed for one of China’s most competitive vehicle categories. The model is available with both battery-electric and extended-range electric powertrains, although the lineup is weighted toward battery-electric vehicles. The Q06 is offered in six variants, including five BEV versions and one EREV version. It combines an 800-volt electrical architecture and high-rate charging on the BEV models with a long-distance range-extender configuration for buyers seeking extended driving range. Changan Nevo Q06 Pricing and Variants The Q06 carries limited-time promotional prices ranging from 135,900 yuan to 165,900 yuan, while its…

Volkswagen will reintroduce the ID. Buzz in the United States during the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model year vehicle, extending a delay that means the electric van will skip a second consecutive model year in the market. Volkswagen of America informed dealers of the revised timeline on September 24, according to Automotive News. The change comes several months after Volkswagen announced in May that the ID. Buzz would return for the 2027 model year, with deliveries expected to begin in autumn 2026. Updates Planned for 2028 Model Year Volkswagen described the 2028 model year as a consolidation…

Zerova is presenting its megawatt charging system (MCS) dispenser for electric trucks and buses in Europe for the first time at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. The satellite charging unit can deliver up to 1,440 kW of charging power through its MCS connection. Separate Power Cabinets And Charging Point The dispenser uses Zerova’s existing DO360 and DZ480 power cabinets, separating the power electronics from the charging point. The DO360 supports an output voltage range of 150 to 950 V DC, while the DZ480 operates between 200 and 950 V DC. The system uses liquid-cooled charging cables available in five- or…

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF is displaying an expanded range of battery-electric trucks at IAA Transportation 2026, including the XG Electric and XG+ Electric for long-haul applications and new configurations for construction and special-purpose operations. The trucks are being presented at DAF’s stand in Hall 21. The XG+ Electric is the larger-cab version of the two long-haul models, while the wider electric portfolio includes 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 configurations. XG Electric And XG+ Electric The XG Electric and XG+ Electric use modular electric powertrains with Paccar electric motors producing up to 350 kW. The trucks can be configured with between three…