Author: Ivan Popov

Stellantis has scrapped plans to launch the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee, the brand’s range-topping electric muscle car, according to a report from Mopar Insiders. The move marks another step in the automaker’s shift back toward combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. First shown as a concept in 2022, the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee was promoted by Dodge as a breakthrough in electric performance. The company said at the time that the vehicle “muscles aside the boring BEV paradigm” and would deliver output exceeding that of the SRT Hellcat. Built on an 800V platform, the production model was expected to top…

Nissan Motor said it has cancelled plans to build two new electric vehicles at its Canton, Mississippi plant from 2028, and will instead evaluate the production of hybrid SUVs at the facility starting the same year. The decision marks a reversal of Nissan’s earlier strategy to expand U.S. EV output, which had already faced delays due to weakening demand. In April 2025, the company postponed production schedules for two electric crossovers, internally known as PZ1K and PZ1J, to 2028, while scrapping plans for two sedans and a smaller SUV. The move follows the suspension of the federal tax credit on…

Leyland Trucks said it has completed its £5.1 million Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project, enabling the company to expand production capacity for battery-electric trucks under the DAF brand. The project, supported by the UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), was designed to accelerate the country’s transition to zero-emission road transport and strengthen Leyland Trucks’ position in clean commercial vehicle manufacturing. The company, which has been part of Dutch truck maker DAF since 1987, no longer produces vehicles under its own name but builds DAF models, including electric variants. See also: Ashok Leyland To Invest $571 Million In Domestic EV…

Toyota said it plans to install an additional 500 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its dealerships across Japan by March 2026, as the automaker works to expand its charging infrastructure despite falling short of earlier commitments. The company currently operates about 390 fast chargers and 3,800 regular chargers at its dealerships nationwide. The latest target will bring its network to nearly 900 fast chargers, but it remains behind a 2021 pledge to equip all 5,000 Japanese dealerships with fast chargers by the end of 2025. See also: Toyota Launches e-Palette Electric Vehicle for Multi-Use Mobility Services A spokesperson told…

Electrify America has announced that Nissan will become the ninth automaker to adopt its Plug&Charge technology, which will debut on the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF. The system allows drivers to start charging and process payment automatically by simply plugging in their vehicles at compatible stations. See also: Nissan to Drop Ariya EV in U.S. for 2026, Shifts Focus to New Leaf Amid Market Pressures Plug&Charge is available across Electrify America’s network of more than 5,000 chargers in the United States. After a one-time setup through the MyNISSAN app, vehicles can communicate directly with the charging station to handle authentication and…

Quebec will scale back its plan to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles entirely by 2035, instead setting a target for 90% of new light-duty vehicle sales to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The move comes as electric vehicle adoption slows across Canada, affected by rising prices and the expiration of incentive programs. Under the revised policy, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will qualify fully toward compliance, while conventional hybrids will receive partial credit. The change leaves room for conventional or hybrid vehicles in the remaining 10% of sales. See also: Canada and China Hold “Constructive” Trade Talks on EVs,…

Tesla has confirmed that its newly launched Model Y Performance will support Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, expanding a feature previously limited to the Cybertruck. The company said on X that V2L enables owners to power external devices directly from the car’s battery using the Tesla Powershare Outlet Adapter, priced at $80 in the United States and C$110 in Canada. The system provides 120V at 20A with a maximum output of 2.4 kilowatts, enough to run laptops, appliances, power tools, or camping gear. See also: Tesla Launches Updated Model Y Performance In U.S. Starting at $57,500 https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1973446369861050476? Tesla clarified that while the…

Nio reported record monthly and quarterly deliveries on Wednesday, with September 2025 sales reaching 34,749 vehicles, up 64.1% from the same month last year. Deliveries in September included 13,728 vehicles from Nio’s premium smart EV brand, 15,246 units from its family-oriented ONVO line, and 5,775 vehicles from its compact premium Firefly brand. Firefly has delivered 20,000 vehicles since its launch in April, doubling its total in just over two months after reaching 10,000 units in late July. See also: Nio’s Onvo Sub-Brand Hints at Updated L60 SUV as Model Marks One-Year Milestone For the third quarter, Nio delivered 87,071 vehicles,…

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued guidance urging staff at its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to avoid using terms such as “climate change,” “green” and “decarbonization,” according to an internal email obtained by POLITICO on Friday. The directive, sent by Rachel Overbey, acting director of external affairs at EERE, instructs staff to ensure team members are aware of the updated list and to avoid terminology that may be “misaligned with the Administration’s perspectives and priorities.” The guidance applies to both internal and public-facing documents, including federal funding requests, reports, and briefings. See also: U.S. DOE…

Highland Electric Fleets has been selected as the official provider of electric school buses for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, with 500 vehicles set to transport athletes, officials and staff between venues. The buses will be repurposed from existing school fleets across Los Angeles districts during school holidays rather than purchased new. Highland will manage charging, routing and depot operations throughout the Games, and the vehicles’ batteries will also serve as backup power sources with vehicle-to-grid capabilities during idle periods. “This is one of the largest deployments of electric school buses ever assembled for a global sporting event,” Highland…

Tesla’s Smart Summon feature, which allows vehicles to autonomously navigate parking lots to pick up their owners, is set to receive upgrades that improve its performance in multi-level parking garages, CEO Elon Musk indicated. The enhancement is expected as part of the company’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14 (FSD v14) update. The announcement came in response to a Tesla owner’s post on X (formerly Twitter), noting that while Smart Summon works well in surface parking lots, it struggles in multi-level structures. “Extreme first world problem but an altitude sensor would be incredible to add to Tesla for this purpose…

Isuzu Motors and Toyota Motor will jointly develop next-generation fuel cell buses, with production set to begin in Japan in the 2026 financial year at the Utsunomiya plant operated by J-Bus, a 50:50 joint venture between Isuzu and Hino. The new model will be built on the flat-floor battery electric bus (BEV) platform introduced by Isuzu and Hino in 2024 and will be equipped with Toyota’s fuel cell system. By integrating parts shared between BEV and fuel cell buses, the companies aim to reduce costs and scale up the rollout of zero-emission buses. Details of the production run have not…

Tesla has staged a sharp recovery in Sweden’s electric vehicle market, with the Model Y returning to the top of the sales charts after months of decline. The surge marks a significant turnaround for the U.S. carmaker, which has faced a challenging year in the country. According to data from Car.info, Model Y registrations in September rose by 492% compared with August, nearly five times higher than the previous month. Despite the rebound, year-over-year figures remain weaker, indicating Tesla has not fully regained its earlier momentum. The Model Y had fallen to fourth place in Sweden’s EV rankings earlier this…

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States have jumped by about 30% since early summer as consumers rush to take advantage of federal tax credits that expire at the end of September, according to CARFAX data. The surge contrasts with the broader U.S. auto market, which has remained relatively steady. CARFAX said the looming end of incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act has spurred buyers to act before the Sept. 30 deadline. The program provides credits of up to $7,500 for new EVs and certain plug-in hybrids, and $4,000 for qualifying used models. Despite the sharp rise…

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi showcased its high-end electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra, for the first time in Japan at a launch event in Tokyo’s Akihabara on Thursday, according to Kyodo News. The exhibit will run until September 28, though the timeline for the model’s release in Japan has not yet been decided. The company also announced plans to broaden its Xiaomi retail store network across major Japanese cities as part of its strategy to boost its market presence. Zheng Yan, Vice President of Xiaomi Technology Japan, told local media that, similar to its strategy in China, the company intends to…

A year after portable battery company Moxion Power shut down following its high-profile bankruptcy, the startup’s co-founder Paul Huelskamp has launched a new venture, Anode Technology Company, with $9 million in seed funding led by venture firm Eclipse. Moxion, which had raised more than $110 million to replace diesel generators at events and construction sites, laid off over 400 staff in 2024 before liquidating its assets. Anode, founded by Huelskamp and several former Moxion employees, is seeking to pursue a similar mission while avoiding past mistakes. “We started Anode with that goal to kind of finish what we started,” Huelskamp,…

German bus and truck maker MAN has signed a memorandum of understanding with Azerbaijan’s Improtex Trucks & Buses to jointly assemble its Lion’s City E electric buses in the country, with the first locally assembled units expected in 2026. The agreement follows MAN’s xKD model, under which buses will be delivered partially assembled along with additional components, while final assembly takes place in Azerbaijan. MAN’s parent company Traton will provide on-site support, including employee training and quality management. Over time, the partnership aims to increase “local value creation” by producing certain components within the country. “With this agreement, we are…

Tesla’s efforts to expand its robotaxi service in the United States have reached Plano, Texas, where new validation vehicles were observed this week. The city, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Dallas, joins Phoenix and other U.S. locations as a testing ground for the company’s autonomous ride-hailing ambitions. The vehicles, Tesla Model Ys outfitted with LiDAR hardware and sensors, are part of ground validation testing. Tesla uses this stage to confirm that its camera-based vision system accurately perceives the surrounding environment, complementing the sensor suite. https://twitter.com/InnovatingCoin/status/1970623158492234189 Tesla has previously conducted similar tests in cities including Phoenix, where the company later…

Ford has released its BlueCruise 1.4 software update, increasing hands-free driving time for F-150 Lightning owners. The update is available for all 2022-2025 F-150 Lightning models equipped with the system, with 2025 vehicles shipped from the factory already featuring the latest software. The update enhances the driving experience by making hands-free operation more natural and stable. According to Ford’s internal testing, drivers can remain in hands-free mode on highways up to eight times longer compared with the original BlueCruise 1.0. Compared with BlueCruise 1.2, hands-free time increases approximately fivefold. https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1970512175413301419 BlueCruise 1.4 also improves lane-centering performance, reducing side-to-side deviations by…

Andretti Formula E has confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will join the team for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, partnering with Season 9 Drivers’ World Champion Jake Dennis for the final season of GEN3 Evo. The 25-year-old Brazilian driver brings extensive international experience, highlighted by his dominant 2022 FIA Formula 2 campaign, which included five wins, 11 podiums, and a 101-point margin over his closest rival. Drugovich has also served as a reserve driver for the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team since 2022, participated in multiple Free Practice 1 sessions, and competed in endurance racing with Cadillac Racing…