Author: Shaun Williams

Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg plans to expand its model range with the T6X, a smaller and more affordable electric SUV scheduled to be unveiled in June 2027. The new model will join the company’s existing T10X electric SUV and T10F electric sedan, with Togg targeting a broader customer base through a significantly lower price point. Togg CEO Fuat Tosyalı confirmed the planned unveiling in an interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu Agency. He said the company had developed the T6X specifically to make electric mobility more accessible. “After the T10X and the T10F, we have specifically developed the T6X…

CATL and BYD maintained their leading positions in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market during the first nine months of 2026, together accounting for more than half of worldwide battery installations, according to data released by South Korean market research firm SNE Research on Monday. Global EV battery usage reached 994.5 GWh between January and September, representing a 19.7% increase from the same period in 2025. Monthly installations hit a record 145.1 GWh in September, although year-on-year growth slowed to 15.8%, below the cumulative market growth rate. The figures cover battery installations in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid…

Bosch plans to establish an independent Semiconductors business division on 1 January 2028 as part of a restructuring aimed at expanding its chip operations beyond the automotive industry. The German technology group is targeting annual semiconductor sales of €5 billion by 2030. The new division will remain within Bosch’s Mobility business sector but operate separately from the existing Mobility Electronics division. Under the revised structure, Mobility Electronics will concentrate on electronic control units and power electronics for vehicles, while Semiconductors will assume responsibility for the development, manufacturing and distribution of microchips and sensors. Markus Heyn, deputy chairman of the board…

Frankfurt am Main has surpassed 100 buses with locally emission-free drivetrains, with 109 of the city’s 418 buses now powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells. The latest addition is a group of nine battery-electric buses supplied by Dutch manufacturer Ebusco and operated by Transdev Rhein-Main (TDRM). The new vehicles are being deployed on line 56, connecting Rödelheim, Sossenheim and Eschborn, as well as line 71, which serves Praunheim and the Nordweststadt district. According to the city administration, locally emission-free buses now account for more than a quarter of Frankfurt’s public transport fleet, making it one of Germany’s largest electric…

E.ON Next has reduced the overnight electricity rate on its Next Drive Smart tariff from 8p to 6.5p per kWh, which the energy supplier says is the lowest off-peak rate currently available in the UK market. The new rate took effect on October 27 and applies to electricity consumed between midnight and 6am. Unlike tariffs that offer discounted prices exclusively for electric vehicle (EV) charging, Next Drive Smart applies the lower rate to a household’s entire electricity consumption during the qualifying period. Customers can therefore use the cheaper overnight window to charge their vehicles and operate household appliances, including washing…

LiveWire has warned that substantial doubts remain about its ability to continue operating as a going concern, prompting the electric motorcycle manufacturer to explore additional financing and potential strategic transactions. The company’s cash and cash equivalents fell to $39.9 million at the end of September 2026, despite an increase in electric motorcycle sales during the third quarter. In its third-quarter 2026 results, the Harley-Davidson spin-off said recurring operating losses, negative cash flows, limited liquidity and further financing requirements had raised significant uncertainty about its ability to fund operations over the next 12 months without additional measures. The warning does not…

Pennsylvania has announced multimillion-dollar funding for 515 new public electric vehicle charging ports across five counties, expanding the state’s charging network through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) programme. The latest funding round covers Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The projects are expected to increase the number of publicly accessible charging ports in the region by 27%. In Philadelphia, the available charging network could grow by as much as 53%. Supported installations will include on-street AC chargers and DC fast-charging facilities at shopping centres, car parks and retail locations. Funding Targets Neighbourhood Charging A substantial share of…

The UK government has allocated £100 million to help reduce the cost of public electric vehicle charging, with a particular focus on drivers who rely on lower-powered chargers near their homes. The funding, announced as part of the 2026 Autumn Budget, will be distributed over two years from spring 2027 and is expected to help eligible motorists save approximately £150 annually. The initiative targets users of residential charging facilities, including lamppost-mounted and pavement-based charge points. These installations are particularly important for households without off-street parking, which often have limited access to cheaper domestic electricity rates for charging their vehicles. According…

London Ambulance Service (LAS) has appointed SEE Services to install and maintain electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its estate, with Optimo Energy providing the software platform and operational support for managing the network. The programme covers more than 700 charging connectors to support the ambulance service’s expanding electric vehicle fleet across the UK capital. SEE Services will deliver the physical infrastructure, while Optimo Energy will provide its Fleet Energy Operating System to coordinate charging operations. SEE Services was selected by LAS, part of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), to manage the installation and maintenance of charging facilities across its…

Infineon Technologies plans to invest approximately €1.1 billion in its Villach site in Austria by 2034 to expand production of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors using 300-millimetre wafers. The company plans to begin high-volume manufacturing by the end of 2027, establishing what it describes as the world’s first high-volume production of GaN power semiconductors on this wafer size. The investment will focus on upgrading and using existing cleanroom infrastructure to expand manufacturing capacity. Infineon said the approach is intended to make the expansion more efficient by building on facilities already in place. Infineon Austria employs approximately 5,800 people, including around…

General Motors plans to transfer its common stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to Nasdaq on November 17, 2026, as the automaker seeks to align its market positioning with a strategy increasingly focused on technology, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving. The Detroit-based company announced the planned move on Tuesday, saying its stock is expected to continue trading under the ticker symbol “GM.” Existing shareholders will not need to take any action as a result of the transfer. GM said the Nasdaq listing would make its shares eligible for potential inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which tracks 100…

Relaxing the European Union’s passenger-car CO₂ emissions targets could put up to 185,000 jobs at risk by 2035, according to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The analysis argues that maintaining the current standards, combined with measures to strengthen domestic electric-vehicle production, could support employment across the European automotive industry. The 58-page report, titled Powering Jobs: Employment Under the EU’s Passenger Car CO₂ Standards, examines how different regulatory approaches could affect employment in vehicle manufacturing, battery production and recycling, and charging infrastructure. Its findings contrast with warnings from parts of the automotive industry that the current…

BYD has opened reservations for the second-generation Seal 07, a redesigned electric sedan featuring its second-generation Blade Battery, flash charging technology and a larger body than the current model. Zhang Zhuo, general manager of BYD’s Ocean lineup sales division, announced the reservation launch on Weibo on Monday. The company has not disclosed pre-sales prices, making the initial reservation period a blind booking process. According to BYD’s official poster, customers who reserve the vehicle will receive priority production and delivery. Deposits are fully refundable before orders are locked in, and customers can adjust their preferred colors and configurations after the official…

Bosch plans to restructure four business divisions into independent, wholly owned subsidiaries from August 1, 2027, as the German technology and automotive supplier seeks to improve operational flexibility and strengthen competitiveness amid intensifying global competition. The restructuring will affect approximately 62,500 employees in Germany across four areas: Mobility, Bosch Digital, Global Business Services and Global Real Estate. Bosch Mobility will become a separate subsidiary, while the other three units will be grouped under an Independent Service Division structure. Employment contracts are expected to transfer to the new entities. Greater Independence for Business Units Robert Bosch GmbH will concentrate on its…

Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed Dr. Holger Scherr as Executive Vice President Europe, tasking the former Daimler Truck executive with expanding its European operations. Scherr brings more than 20 years of experience at Daimler and Daimler Truck, including senior leadership roles in China. Scherr most recently served as President and CEO of Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co Ltd and was a member of the Executive Committee of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. His career at Daimler and Daimler Truck ended in April 2026, according to his LinkedIn profile. At SuperPanther, he will work alongside Dr. Michael Ruf, the company’s President for…

General Motors has unveiled its fourth-generation electric vehicle platform, featuring a lighter vehicle architecture, fewer powertrain components and improved energy efficiency. The company plans to introduce its first production models based on the platform soon, with lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new centralised computing architecture scheduled to follow from 2028. Speaking at GM’s Forward event in New York, company president Mark Reuss said the platform’s launch was “very imminent”. Initial applications are expected to focus on high-volume vehicles, including crossover SUVs. GM said its revised development process has reduced the vehicle development cycle from approximately five years to around half…

Vilnius public transport operator Vilniaus Viešasis Transportas (VVT) has secured €110 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to expand its zero-emission bus fleet and charging infrastructure. The funding will support the procurement of 161 electric and hydrogen buses as Lithuania’s capital works towards its climate-neutrality target for 2030. The EIB and CEB are each contributing €55 million to the financing package. The project also includes plans to install 145 new charging stations and modernise existing depots, with completion scheduled for the end of 2027. According to the EIB, the…

Polestar has partnered with researchers at the University of Oxford’s SDG Impact Lab to investigate how drivers perceive electric vehicle performance, looking beyond conventional measurements such as horsepower and lap times. The pilot study, released on the 21st, examined the relationship between vehicle dynamics, drivers’ physiological responses and subjective assessments. Conducted at Sweden’s Gotland Ring circuit, the research involved 12 participants who drove both the rear-motor Polestar 4 and the higher-powered Polestar 4 Performance. Researchers monitored participants’ heart rates and eye movements during everyday and dynamic driving conditions, supplementing the measurements with psychological assessments and interviews. Performance Differences Despite Similar…

Kia’s seven-seat PV5 Passenger electric people carrier has become eligible for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), reducing its on-the-road price by £1,500 across all three trim levels. The incentive now applies to the Essential, Plus and range-topping Elite versions. The seven-seat model was excluded from the grant when it launched in June, although Kia said at the time that it expected clarification on its eligibility. With the grant applied at the point of purchase, the entry-level PV5 Passenger Essential now starts at £35,495. Seven-Seat PV5 Offers Up to 246 Miles of Range The seven-seat version of the PV5…

Electrifying large corporate vehicle fleets and restricting financial support to eligible low- and zero-emission vehicles manufactured in Europe could generate up to 344,000 additional jobs and €18 billion in extra investment by 2030, according to a new study from Transport & Environment (T&E). The analysis examines the potential economic effects of the EU’s proposed Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation, which would establish targets for electric vehicle adoption among large corporate fleets. T&E argues that combining fleet electrification targets with conditions on national financial support could increase demand for European-made electric vehicles and encourage investment across the automotive supply chain. Under the…