Author: Floyd Hawkins

Singapore-based real estate developer Allgreen Properties said it will launch the country’s largest public electric vehicle charging hub at its Great World mixed-use development in mid-December, as demand accelerates for fast and accessible EV infrastructure. The new facility will be able to charge up to 55 vehicles simultaneously and is being rolled out across the Basement 3 and Basement 3A car parks of Great World, a 1.06 million-square-foot complex that includes a shopping mall, office tower and serviced apartments. See also: TotalEnergies to Exit Singapore EV Charging Business After BlueSG Shutdown The hub will feature a mix of 23 AC…

China’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD said it expects to regain growth momentum after a recent sales slowdown, with Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu pointing to upcoming technological breakthroughs and expanded overseas efforts as key drivers of a potential recovery. Speaking at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Thursday, Wang said domestic sales had weakened this year partly because BYD’s technological lead over rivals has narrowed, while industry-wide price competition has intensified. See also: BYD Says 2 Million Vehicles Sold with “God’s Eye” Smart-Driving System “I say our technology isn’t sufficiently advanced now because we have major technological announcements…

Vulcan Energy has finalised a €2.193 billion financing package to fund the first phase of its lithium extraction project in Germany, clearing the final hurdle for construction of what is expected to become Europe’s largest source of domestically produced battery-grade lithium. The German-Australian company said the funding brings together private, institutional and public-sector investors. Germany’s newly established Raw Materials Fund will invest up to €150 million, marking its first allocation since being set up to strengthen strategic mineral supply chains. Australia’s export credit agency, Export Finance Australia, has also committed €120 million in early-stage support. See also: Vulcan Energy Gains…

Rivian will recall 34,824 electric delivery vans (EDVs) in the United States after discovering that a damaged driver-side seat belt pretensioner cable could fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The recall covers certain 2022–2025 Rivian EDV models built between Dec. 10, 2021 and Nov. 8, 2025, all of which are fully electric light trucks. Rivian said the issue affects 100% of the recalled population based on manufacturing records. See also: Rivian R1T Quad-Motor Matches Supercar Acceleration in Independent Performance Test According to the recall…

Volkswagen is preparing to convert its Transparent Factory in Dresden into an innovation hub after vehicle production ends later this year, according to a report by German business publication Handelsblatt, as the automaker advances a wider restructuring of its industrial and research footprint. The move would mark the next phase for Volkswagen’s smallest German plant, where the last ID.3 electric vehicles are expected to roll off the production line shortly before Christmas. Handelsblatt, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, reported that Volkswagen Sachsen, the state of Saxony and the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) have signed a letter…

Volkswagen Group has appointed Ludwig Fazel as its new Head of Group Strategy, Group Product Strategy and General Secretariat, effective Dec. 1, following the departure of Stefan Weckbach, the automaker said. Fazel will report directly to Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Oliver Blume, maintaining the same reporting structure as his predecessors. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Volkswagen Group Components while also leading Strategy and Platform Business for Volkswagen Group Technology. See also: Volkswagen Brand Group Core Moves to Regional Production Model in Efficiency Push He succeeds Weckbach, who joined Volkswagen in 2023 after being appointed by Blume and…

Geely-backed Zeekr Group reported record vehicle deliveries of 63,902 units in November, marking its second consecutive month of all-time highs, driven largely by a sharp rebound at its core Zeekr brand. November deliveries rose 7.06% from a year earlier and increased 3.68% from October, according to data released by the company. Zeekr brand deliveries climbed to a record 28,843 vehicles, up 6.78% year-on-year and 34.64% higher than in October, reversing three straight months of annual declines. See also: Zeekr 9X Hybrid SUV Surpasses 10,000 Deliveries Less Than Two Months After Launch Lynk & Co delivered 35,059 vehicles in November, up…

Skoda Auto has produced 100,000 units of its all-electric Elroq compact SUV within less than a year of starting series production, underlining the rapid market uptake of the model across Europe. The milestone vehicle, an Elroq vRS finished in Hyper Green, rolled off the production line at the automaker’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, where the model has been built since early 2025. The Elroq is the first production model to feature Skoda’s new Modern Solid design language and is manufactured on a flexible production line alongside the Enyaq electric SUV and the MQB-based Octavia. The setup allows parallel production…

Leapmotor delivered a record 70,327 vehicles in November, extending its run of monthly highs to seven consecutive months as the Stellantis-backed Chinese electric vehicle maker continues a rapid expansion driven by new model launches and overseas market entry. The November performance marked a 75.08% increase from a year earlier and a slight 0.05% rise from October’s previous record of 70,289 vehicles. From January through November, Leapmotor delivered 536,132 vehicles, representing year-on-year growth of 113.42%, according to company data. See also: Leapmotor Debuts A10 Compact EV With 500-km Range, LiDAR and Sub-RMB 100,000 Target Price The automaker said last month that…

South Korea said on Nov. 26 it will establish large-scale autonomous driving demonstration cities capable of deploying more than 100 vehicles, as part of a broader push to commercialise fully autonomous vehicles by 2027. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the plan at a joint meeting of economic ministers and the government’s Growth Strategy Task Force. The initiative is the first of 15 flagship projects supporting the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy, aimed at propelling South Korea into the ranks of the world’s top three autonomous vehicle powers. See also: Guident Secures U.S. and South Korea Patents…

Tesla has opened its first Supercharger station in the United States that is owned by a third party, marking a change in the company’s approach to expanding its nationwide charging network. The new installation, located at a Suncoast Charging facility in Land O’Lakes, Florida, features eight fast-charging stalls and is now available for public use. Unlike Tesla’s traditional model—where the company builds, owns, and operates nearly all Supercharger locations—the Florida station is owned by the site operator but fully managed by Tesla. The company confirmed the launch through its official charging account on X. https://twitter.com/TeslaCharging/status/1991538982476525888 The new site follows Tesla’s…

Bollinger Motors, the U.S. electric truck manufacturer attempting to stabilise operations after months of financial distress, has missed two payroll cycles and is facing multiple legal claims from suppliers over unpaid invoices. The Oak Park, Michigan-based company cited insufficient available funds as the reason for the missed wage payments, according to information reported by the Detroit Free Press. State records show the Michigan Department of Labour has received 59 claims for unpaid wages from employees. At least six suppliers have also filed lawsuits seeking payment of overdue bills that together exceed $5 million. In an internal email dated 31 October,…

Bosch has been awarded the German Future Prize 2025 for its fuel-cell power module for heavy commercial vehicles, according to Bloomberg. The technology is used in several thousand trucks operating worldwide and is designed to enable long-distance, zero-emission transport with driving ranges of up to 1,000 kilometers. The fuel-cell system generates electrical energy by combining hydrogen and oxygen and releases water vapor as its primary emission when powered by green hydrogen. Bosch began large-scale production of the module in 2023 at manufacturing facilities in Stuttgart-Feuerbach and Chongqing. The unit contains more than 1,000 integrated components, including a fuel-cell stack, recirculation…

Tesla has filed lawsuits in China against a number of corporate vehicle buyers, seeking the return of electric-vehicle purchase subsidies after the vehicles failed to meet the minimum mileage thresholds required under the country’s incentive policy. The issue gained public attention when Tesla sued Hangzhou-based Joy Media, requesting repayment of a RMB 7,761 ($1,090) subsidy. Joy Media purchased a Tesla vehicle under its corporate name in 2022, with the subsidy advanced upfront by Tesla on the condition that the vehicle accumulate 20,000 kilometers within two years, according to local outlet Jiupai News. See also: Tesla Reportedly Exploring Apple CarPlay Integration…

Deepal, the new energy vehicle unit of Changan Automobile, has launched the L06 electric sedan in China with a limited-time starting price of RMB 132,900 ($18,700), lowering the cost from its earlier pre-sales level as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the country’s competitive mass-market EV segment. Unveiled at an event on Monday night, the L06 is currently offered only as a battery electric vehicle despite the earlier debut of an extended-range version in September. The model comes in four variants priced between RMB 134,900 and RMB 156,900 before temporary discounts. A key feature of the L06 is…

Voyah, the new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, has introduced the Taishan, expanding its presence in China’s competitive large hybrid SUV market. The model arrives with a starting price of RMB 379,900 ($53,420), positioning it against vehicles such as the Aito M9, Zeekr 9X and BYD Denza N9. The Taishan is offered in three trims—Max, Max+ and Ultra—priced between RMB 379,900 and RMB 459,900. Voyah also plans to release a limited-edition Black Knight version in the first quarter of 2026 for RMB 509,900. Shortly after the launch, the company reported that the model received more than 10,000 firm orders…

ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10, aiming to deliver emission-free flight operations for over 100 passengers. The collaboration marks a step toward decarbonising large-scale airship operations by replacing the aircraft’s four conventional diesel engines with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric propulsion system. According to the companies, integrating the hydrogen-electric system is expected to significantly reduce maintenance costs while enabling zero-emission performance. The partners will also explore the feasibility of applying ZeroAvia’s propulsion technology to future larger aircraft and assess hydrogen refuelling infrastructure requirements for the Airlander 10’s…

Malaysia’s electric vehicle infrastructure is set for a major milestone with the opening of the country’s first highway-integrated EV charging hub in early 2027. The project is a joint initiative between Yinson GreenTech, a leading e-mobility and charging solutions provider, and PLUS Malaysia, the nation’s largest highway operator. The companies have formed a joint-venture entity called Terra ChargEV to develop the new facility, which will be known as “The Hub.” Located at the Seremban Rest and Service Area (Southbound) along the North-South Expressway, the charging site will allow up to 20 EVs to charge simultaneously, serving as a major step…

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has officially launched the eπ 007+, an upgraded version of its eπ 007 mid-to-large sedan. The new model is offered in three variants, with an official guide price ranging from 144,900 to 154,900 yuan ($20,300 to $21,700). The eπ 007+ introduces several notable improvements over its predecessor, including standard LiDAR across all trims and the integration of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P in-car chip. The exterior maintains the eπ 007’s design language, with two new color options—“Sky Grey” and “Harbour Blue”—alongside fluid side lines, flush door handles, and body-colored five-spoke wheels. See also: Nissan and Dongfeng Launch China’s…

China has approved exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, the commerce ministry said on Sunday, in a move expected to ease semiconductor shortages that have disrupted production for carmakers and automotive suppliers. The decision marks Beijing’s strongest signal yet that it plans to ease pressure on the global automotive industry, which has been affected by export curbs imposed after the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a major producer of basic chips used in vehicle electrical systems. Nexperia is based in the Netherlands but owned by China’s Wingtech Technology. See also: Tesla Weighs Building Massive “Terafab”…