Author: Ivan Popov

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to rise in the United States, a new study suggests dealership service departments may be struggling to keep pace with growing demand. The report, based on survey data from CDK Global, highlights increasing wait times and repeat service visits for EV owners — even as overall satisfaction remains high. In the first half of 2025, U.S. EV sales exceeded 607,000 units, setting a new record. Despite this surge, 85% of new EV buyers reported needing dealership service within the first year of ownership. At the same time, only 28% of owners said they received…

The FIA and Formula E have extended their partnership by 15 years, ensuring the all-electric racing series retains its position as the exclusive fully electric single-seater category with FIA World Championship status until at least 2054. The agreement, announced ahead of the season finale in London, reinforces Formula E’s long-term role in the evolution of electric motorsport. The extended contract grants Formula E continued exclusivity in the electric single-seater space, effectively ruling out the possibility of an all-electric Formula 1 series before the mid-21st century. With backing from the FIA and Formula E Holdings—majority owned by Liberty Global—the series will…

QuantumScape, a U.S.-based solid-state battery developer, reported progress in scaling its technology in its second-quarter 2025 update, including an expanded agreement with Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo and the signing of a new joint development agreement with another global automaker. The company said it has fully integrated its proprietary Cobra solid-state separator process into baseline production, a development it said supports high-volume output and aligns with its capital-light licensing model. “We continue to streamline operations consistent with the company’s capital-light licensing focus and capture gains from cost reduction initiatives and process improvement, including the Cobra process,” QuantumScape stated in its…

Tesla is preparing to launch its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area as early as this weekend, according to a report from Business Insider. The rollout will include safety drivers behind the wheel and builds on the pilot program that began in Austin, Texas, last month, marking another step in Tesla’s push toward autonomous mobility. The internal memo cited by Business Insider outlines a geofenced area covering San Francisco, Marin County, much of the East Bay, and extending south to San Jose. Invitations to book rides will be sent to a select group of Tesla owners. The…

DKV Mobility has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Switzerland through a roaming agreement with local provider MOVE Mobility, adding 2,200 charging points—most of them high-speed stations—to its European network. The move is part of the company’s ongoing effort to improve access to fast-charging infrastructure along key transport corridors. According to DKV Mobility, around 2,000 of the 2,200 newly added charging points from MOVE Mobility are fast or ultra-fast chargers with outputs of up to 150 kW. These additions bring the company’s total number of charge points in Switzerland to around 14,000, contributing to its European network, which…

Mobility platform PandaGo and electric scooter manufacturer Silence have signed an agreement to roll out more than 3,000 electric motorcycles for food delivery drivers in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to accelerate the shift to electric mobility through connected scooters, battery swap infrastructure, and integrated fleet management systems. The deal covers the integration of Silence’s S01 scooters with PandaGo’s digital fleet management platform and includes access to Silence’s battery exchange network. The system enables riders to swap depleted batteries in around 30 seconds, significantly reducing the downtime associated with plug-in charging or managing spare batteries. According to PandaGo, the…

Stadtwerke Ulm/Neu-Ulm (SWU) Verkehr GmbH has signed a contract with Daimler Buses to procure 37 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G buses, expanding its commitment to low-emission public transport. The deal, valued at €34.6 million, includes an option for nine additional vehicles and supports SWU’s target of making electric buses more than half of its fleet by 2027. The new order comprises 15 solo buses and 22 articulated models, supplementing the 14 eCitaro G units already in service. The new buses will feature NMC-4 lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries, each rated at 111 kWh, providing extended range and high energy density. Charging options…

General Motors reported a 32% drop in second-quarter core profit to $3 billion, as escalating tariff-related costs took a significant toll on earnings. The largest U.S. automaker by sales said tariffs reduced its results by $1.1 billion in the quarter and warned that the impact is likely to worsen in the third quarter. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 fell nearly 2% year-on-year to $47 billion, while adjusted earnings per share dropped to $2.53 from $3.06 a year earlier. Despite the decline, GM still beat analyst expectations of $2.44 per share, according to LSEG data. The company reaffirmed its…

Citroen has introduced a new extended-range version of its ë-C3 Aircross in Germany, featuring a 50 kWh battery that delivers up to 400 kilometres of WLTP range. The battery upgrade adds approximately 100 kilometres of driving range compared to the standard model and is priced at €2,000 more when comparing the same trim level. The ë-C3 Aircross Extended-Range continues to use the same 83 kW powertrain as the standard version, offering a top speed of 143 kilometres per hour and a towing capacity of 550 kilograms. Citroen has not modified the vehicle’s bodywork, retaining its existing practicality and dimensions. While…

WattEV is expanding its electric truck charging infrastructure with the development of three new megawatt charging depots in Southern California. The sites will feature a total of 29 high-capacity Megawatt Charging System (MCS) chargers, supporting up to 100,000 charging sessions per year. The Otay Mesa location, situated near the U.S.–Mexico border, is being developed in partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and will include seven MCS chargers. The site is strategically positioned to serve cross-border freight traffic. Along the I-15 corridor, the Baker site will deploy ten MCS chargers to support long-haul routes to Southern Nevada. This project…

Lucid Group said on Tuesday that owners of its Lucid Air sedan will be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America starting July 31, following an agreement reached nearly two years ago. However, the vehicles will only be able to charge at a peak rate of 50 kilowatts — far below the 250kW capacity of Tesla’s V3 and newer Superchargers. All Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be compatible with the network using a $220 adapter provided by the company. The reduced charging speed is due to a mismatch between Lucid’s 924-volt architecture and the 400-volt…

Stellantis is anticipating a net loss of €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for the first half of 2025, weighed down by €3.6 billion in charges linked to restructuring, impairments, and the initial effects of U.S. tariffs. The result contrasts with a net profit of €5.6 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier. The company released preliminary financial figures ahead of its official earnings report, aiming to clarify discrepancies between analyst expectations and its actual performance during the period. See also: Stellantis Halts Hydrogen Van Programme in Europe Amid Market Uncertainty Included in the charges are €3.3 billion in pre-tax…