Author: Ivan Popov

Rizon, Daimler Truck’s dedicated medium-duty electric truck brand, has delivered 20 vehicles to customers across California and announced plans to expand its dealership network into four additional U.S. states. The moves underscore the company’s efforts to accelerate its footprint in the American commercial EV market. Launched in April 2023, Rizon currently offers four model variants—the e16L, e16M, e18L and e18M—with ranges between 110 and 160 miles (177 to 257 kilometres). The brand entered the Canadian market earlier this year and is now pushing for broader adoption in the United States. The California deliveries span multiple industries. A hospitality company will…

AVATR and Huawei announced an expanded strategic partnership on November 21 at Auto Guangzhou 2025, marking a new phase in cooperation between the new energy vehicle brand and the technology group. The announcement followed Huawei’s rollout of an enlarged network of automotive partners under its updated business framework. AVATR, which began collaborating with Huawei in 2019, has increasingly aligned its development and product launch cycles with the company’s intelligent-vehicle technologies as the relationship has broadened. Under the updated framework, AVATR will adopt Huawei’s next wave of intelligent-driving and cockpit technologies, including the Qiankun ADS Highway L3 system and the L3-capable…

General Motors  is reorganizing its technology leadership following the departure of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Barak Turovsky, who served in the role for eight months. The role was created specifically for Turovsky, and his exit follows the late October departure of Dave Richardson, GM’s senior vice president of software and services engineering, highlighting a notable shift in the automaker’s senior tech ranks. Turovsky announced his departure on LinkedIn, writing, “Friends, I just wanted to share that as of today, I am no longer with GM. Physical AI is just as exciting as LLMs, and it was a genuine pleasure to…

Cox Construction, a family-owned operator in Ontario, has deployed two Volvo ECR25 Electric mini excavators at a local mine to break up oversized rocks for crushing operations, marking a shift from diesel-powered equipment to fully electric machinery. The move highlights the growing adoption of electric equipment in heavy-duty material handling and mining applications. “The transition from the diesel machine that we had before to the electric has basically been seamless,” said Brandon Crumbie, crusher foreman at Cox Construction. “I really like it because there’s less warm-up time. You just hit the key and away you go. It’ll do every job…

BYD introduced its new Han L sedan at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show, revealing electric and plug-in hybrid variants alongside refreshed styling and purchase incentives. The model, presented as part of the company’s latest premium lineup, includes a pure-electric version offering up to 701 km of CLTC range and a 0–100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds. According to automotive outlet Y-Auto, BYD said the new model “delivers performance and efficiency while expanding options for consumers.” The Han L adopts a redesigned exterior featuring a sculpted hood with dual creases, an LED lighting system, hidden door handles and a roof-mounted laser…

BYD’s expansion into low-cost electric mobility is taking shape with the debut of the Racco, a compact mini EV unveiled at last month’s Japan Auto Show. Designed specifically for overseas markets, the Racco will launch first in Japan, where kei cars remain a major segment and accounted for roughly a third of all new vehicle sales last year. Slightly larger than BYD’s Dolphin Surf, the Racco measures 3,395 mm in length, 1,475 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height—closely matching the footprint of the Nissan Sakura EV, Japan’s best-selling electric car. The boxy, upright vehicle includes four doors, with…

Genesis has introduced the GV60 Magma, its first high-performance production model, positioning the electric crossover as the foundation of a new “Luxury High Performance” strategy the brand plans to advance through 2035. The model, unveiled at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivers 448 kW in standard configuration and up to 478 kW (650 hp) in Boost Mode. Top speed is listed at 264 km/h, while acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h is achieved in 10.9 seconds. The vehicle incorporates several performance technologies including a Virtual Gear Shift System (VGS), Drift Mode, and High-Performance Battery Control (HPBC), features intended to distinguish the Magma…

A new fire broke out on Thursday at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, a key supplier of sheet metal for Ford’s F-150 lineup, including the all-electric F-150 Lightning, the company said. The four-alarm blaze began in the morning and was still burning hours later. “Everyone who was working at the plant was safely evacuated,” Novelis told TechCrunch, adding that “the fire is under control but crews are on site to make sure it’s fully extinguished.” Local outlet CNY Central first reported the incident. The Oswego facility previously suffered a major fire in September that halted operations, a…

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N made its North American debut on Thursday at the LA Auto Show, with the company confirming the electric sports sedan will be sold in limited quantities in the United States. The Ioniq 6 N is Hyundai’s first fully electric sports car and the second EV to receive the company’s N performance designation after the Ioniq 5. Hyundai first unveiled the model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July and launched it in South Korea last month. Powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, the vehicle produces up to 641 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, enabling…

Six European hydrogen refuelling station operators have joined forces to accelerate the rollout of hydrogen mobility infrastructure, even as Germany prepares to retire a significant number of early-generation stations. The newly formed H2 Infrastructure Alliance brings together companies from Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France, with a combined 92 stations serving light and heavy commercial vehicles across the region. The alliance partners—Hydri, TEAL Mobility, Fountain Fuel, H2 Mobility, Virya Energy and HYmpulsion—plan to add 39 large-capacity stations by 2028, a network they say will be capable of serving more than 1,800 trucks per day. The group argues that…

Kia has pushed back the launch of its high-performance EV9 GT in the United States, a model originally expected to arrive in late 2025. The company confirmed to Car and Driver that the 2026 model-year version, equipped with a 374 kW powertrain, is now “delayed until further notice” due to what it described as changing market conditions. The decision marks the second electric Kia postponed in the U.S., following an earlier delay of the EV4 sedan. While Kia has not specified the full extent of the challenges, the expiration of federal EV tax incentives is considered a key factor weighing…

Tesla is reportedly evaluating the integration of Apple CarPlay into its vehicle infotainment systems, marking a potential shift after years of avoiding the smartphone interface. The company has long relied on its proprietary software ecosystem, while limiting iPhone connectivity to basic Bluetooth functions such as calls and audio playback. Industry observers note that Tesla’s reluctance toward CarPlay has stemmed partly from CEO Elon Musk’s critical view of Apple’s business practices, including App Store commission policies and long-standing tensions linked to Apple’s hiring of former Tesla engineers for its now-shelved car project. Despite these disagreements, growing consumer preference for seamless smartphone…

BYD said its vehicles equipped with the company’s “God’s Eye” intelligent driving technology have surpassed 2 million cumulative sales as of the end of October, marking a significant expansion of its assisted-driving portfolio. In October, the automaker sold 316,759 units fitted with advanced driver-assistance systems, including BYD’s God’s Eye and Huawei’s Qiankun ADS. These models accounted for 72.5% of BYD’s monthly passenger NEV sales, which totaled 436,856 units. The company also reported that its assisted-driving fleet now generates more than 130 million kilometers of data every day. See also: BYD’s Denza Launches 2025 N7 SUV with Standardized God’s Eye B…

The Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the battery cell joint venture created by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies, is close to deciding whether to permanently halt its planned factory in Termoli, Italy, according to Italian business daily Milano Finanza. A formal announcement could come within weeks, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The decision may be communicated before the end of 2025 or in early 2026. According to Milano Finanza, internal assessments suggest the project is “no longer profitable due to technical, financial and strategic difficulties that are slowing growth.” Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa reportedly told officials during a…

Wrightbus is expanding rapidly on the back of strong demand for battery-electric buses, while hydrogen remains a smaller but strategic part of its portfolio, CEO Jean-Marc Gales told Electrive. Electric models make up the vast majority of sales, reflecting market momentum and funding conditions across Europe. “Out of nearly 1,200 buses we will sell this year, hydrogen units account for around 80,” Gales said, noting that diesel is at a similar level while electric models represent about 85% of output. Since 2022, the company has delivered around 300 hydrogen buses, but orders slowed in Germany when subsidies were paused. “Now…

French logistics company Transports Lebrun has introduced two Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks to transport freshly pressed grape juice for champagne producer Vranken-Pommery, adding zero-emission vehicles to one of the Champagne region’s busiest harvest supply chains. The trucks move juice from wineries to fermentation tanks, operating quietly across the region and covering several thousand hectolitres during the harvest season. Transports Lebrun, which operates a fleet of 50 trucks and roughly 100 tanks, transitioned to battery-electric vehicles after trialling the eActros 600 during last year’s harvest. According to Daimler Truck, the vehicles performed without local CO₂ emissions and drew strong interest from…

Austrian charging hardware manufacturer Keba has entered a strategic partnership with British charging infrastructure operator EO Charging to roll out large-scale charging solutions for logistics and transport fleets across Europe. The collaboration will combine Keba’s AC and DC charging hardware with EO’s software and operational services to support the growing demand for reliable fleet electrification. Under the agreement, thousands of AC and DC charging stations will be installed in the coming months, with initial deployments already underway in Sweden, Italy, the Benelux region, and the United Kingdom. The rollout will later expand to France, the DACH region, and the Nordic…

GAC Group and battery maker CATL on November 10 signed a 10-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement at GAC’s headquarters in Panyu, aiming to strengthen collaboration in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector. The partnership seeks to leverage both companies’ strengths in intelligent manufacturing, technology innovation, and market resources to create a systematic industrial ecosystem and promote coordinated growth in the NEV market. Under the agreement, the two sides will work together on intelligent chassis systems, battery swapping, and next-generation battery technologies. See also: GAC Group and Huawei Digital Power Form Strategic Partnership to Advance EV Technology GAC Group’s vehicle brands…

Austrian building materials producer Rohrdorfer has introduced three Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric semi-trailer trucks to its fleet in Gmunden as part of efforts to reduce transport-related emissions. The electric tractor units, operated by logistics partner Poll-Nussbaumer, will be used to haul cement from Rohrdorfer’s Upper Austria plant using silo trailers specifically designed for bulk cement transport. See also: Daimler Truck Reports Strong Safety Results for Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Crash Tests The eActros 600 trucks will be charged exclusively at Poll-Nussbaumer’s Gmunden facility, where they are powered entirely by green electricity generated from on-site photovoltaic systems. “The new electric trucks…

Tesla’s Model Y program manager, Emmanuel Lamacchia, announced his departure from the company after nearly eight years, marking another major exit from the automaker’s vehicle program leadership. “After 8 incredible years, I’m moving on from Tesla,” Lamacchia wrote in a LinkedIn post. “What a journey it’s been… from leading NPI for Model 3 and Model Y variants to becoming the Vehicle Program Manager for Model Y, the best-selling car in the world! Leading the All-New Model Y launch was the highlight: converting all 4 factories across 3 continents in just 2 weeks. Something that had never been done before in…