Author: Shaun Williams

Daimler Truck has entered the second phase of real-world testing for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell truck, placing vehicles with five logistics partners across Germany. The move comes a little over a year after the company launched initial customer-oriented trials, as it works toward small-series production of hydrogen-powered long-haul trucks. Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany, Rhenus and DHL Supply Chain will each operate a GenH2 Truck on their regular routes for one year. The latest testing stage follows earlier trials that began in 2024, but with higher performance and operational requirements. Daimler Truck said the aim is to validate a…

German manufacturer Tadus unveiled its near-production T16.20 electric tractor at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover, targeting agricultural, municipal and yard applications as interest grows in zero-emission machinery. The company said the tractor is engineered for continuous operation through a multi-motor electric driveline and a fast battery-exchange system. The T16.20 delivers 80 kW of continuous output and up to 120 kW peak power, using a decentralised multi-motor setup. Its lithium-ion battery, rated at roughly 196–200 kWh, enables between five and eight hours of work. Tadus said its swap module allows operators to replace the battery in under five minutes, reducing downtime. “The…

London will raise its daily Congestion Charge from £15 to £18 beginning 2 January 2026, ending the full exemption for electric vehicles while introducing a tiered discount system intended to manage increasing traffic volumes. Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London confirmed the structure, which replaces the Cleaner Vehicle Discount introduced in 2019. Under the revised scheme, electric vans, HGVs and quadricycles registered for Auto Pay will be eligible for a 50% discount, while electric cars and Private Hire Vehicles will receive a 25% reduction. TfL said a second phase beginning 4 March 2030 will adjust these discounts…

General Motors has restarted production of the Chevy Bolt after a multiyear pause, with the second-generation model now rolling off the line at the Fairfax plant in Kansas. The company began assembly on 10 November, and the first units are scheduled to arrive at dealerships in January 2026, according to a report from GM Authority. Although it will reach showrooms in 2026, the vehicle will be marketed as a 2027 model year. GM previously outlined the Bolt’s main updates during a customer event in October, highlighting an estimated range of 255 miles (410 km) and a significant boost in fast-charging…

Italian public transport operator ASF Autolinee has expanded its electric bus fleet with the addition of seven new Yutong vehicles and completed a high-power charging hub at its Lazzago depot, the company said. The latest delivery brings the number of Yutong e-buses in service to 32 as the operator accelerates its transition to a predominantly electric network. See also: Iveco Bus Wins Contract to Supply 87 Electric School Minibuses in Italy’s Campania Region The new E10 and E12 models follow earlier batches delivered in March and September. ASF said the vehicles feature technology aimed at increasing operational range and improving…

Seyond Holdings, a LiDAR supplier to Nio, has cleared the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing hearing, paving the way for trading to begin on December 10, according to a filing document on Wednesday. Seyond will become the third Chinese LiDAR manufacturer to debut in Hong Kong, following RoboSense Technology (HKG: 2498), which listed on January 5, 2024, and Hesai Group, which went public on September 16 this year. Unlike the other two, Seyond’s listing will take place through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) TechStar Acquisition Corporation. See also: Seyond Faces Patent Lawsuit From Hesai Ahead of Hong…

Boston-based startup Teradar announced on Wednesday that it has raised $150 million in new funding and introduced its “terahertz-vision” sensor, which it says could transform the automotive radar and lidar market. The company claims the new technology delivers lidar-level resolution and radar-grade durability at a lower cost, providing a compact, bumper-mounted solution that functions reliably through rain, snow, and dust. See also: Einride to Go Public in $1.8 Billion SPAC Deal with Legato Merger Corp III The funding round was led by VXI Capital, with participation from IBEX Investors, Capricorn Investment Group, The Engine Ventures, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, according…

Bosch Engineering has introduced a new 800-volt electric drive system for agricultural machinery at Agritechnica 2025, offering up to 188 kW of continuous power and designed for both fully electric and hybrid applications. The drive system integrates the Bosch SMG230 electric motor and a high-efficiency inverter featuring silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. The motor supports system voltages ranging from 400 to 850 volts, delivering 188 kW of continuous power and approximately 250 Nm of torque, with short-term peaks reaching 550 Nm. Bosch said the 800-volt design enhances power density, providing up to 80 kW more output than comparable 400-volt systems…

At COP30 in Belém, the Traton Group and Volkswagen Truck & Bus announced the launch of the e-Dutra corridor, Brazil’s first zero-emission freight route connecting Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The initiative unites logistics companies, infrastructure providers, and government partners under a joint effort to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation in one of South America’s busiest freight corridors. Volkswagen Truck & Bus, one of the key initiators of the project, recently completed the first electric truck trip along the 800-kilometre route between Resende and Sorocaba in partnership with the LOTS Group. The journey used existing charging infrastructure to evaluate the corridor’s…

Xpeng has unveiled the X9 Ultra, a high-performance all-electric variant of its X9 MPV, according to new filings published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The model features cutting-edge hardware, including three in-house Turing AI chips that deliver a combined 2250 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of computing power. See also: Xpeng P7+ Electric Sedan Surpasses 85,000 Deliveries Since Launch Two of the chips will power Xpeng’s VLA large model for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), while the third supports the VLM intelligent cockpit model, providing enhanced responsiveness and personalized in-car interaction. The X9 Ultra will be offered…

BYD aims to sell between 1.5 million and 1.6 million vehicles in overseas markets in 2026, according to a report from Citi that cited a recent meeting with the Chinese automaker’s management. The target represents strong double-digit growth from BYD’s expected 2025 overseas sales of 900,000 to 1 million units, Citi said in the report, as quoted by Reuters. The expansion will be largely driven by the introduction of new models across global markets. See also: BYD Reaffirms Focus on LFP Batteries, Highlights Safety and Reliability Citi noted that BYD’s overseas sales are becoming more regionally balanced, with Europe, North…

Chery’s premium automotive brand Exeed is set to further expand its ET lineup with a new model, the ET7 SUV, according to the latest filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The ET7 was listed in MIIT’s newest catalog of vehicles awaiting sales approval, released on November 11 for public comment. Feedback will be accepted through November 17. Inclusion in this catalog represents the final major regulatory step before a vehicle can be sold in China. The ET7 appears under four model codes — SQR6501BEVE0Y3, SQR6500BEVE0YB, SQR6500REEVE0YA, and SQR6500REEVE0Y7 — with production slated for Chery’s Wuhu facility…