Author: James Bryant

WeaveGrid, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging management software, has secured a strategic investment from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, further solidifying its role as a preferred software solution for automakers integrating EVs with the power grid. This investment follows a previous one from Toyota’s Woven Capital, positioning WeaveGrid as a key player in grid-interactive EV technology. WeaveGrid’s EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and AI-driven smart charging orchestration. The platform is designed to help automakers seamlessly manage EV data while optimizing charging patterns, ensuring cybersecurity and grid reliability. See also: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq…

Mobility service provider DKV Mobility has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network through a new partnership with charge point operator Applegreen Electric. The agreement integrates Applegreen Electric’s network of 390 charging points in the UK and Ireland into the DKV platform, allowing customers to access these stations via the DKV Card +Charge or the DKV Mobility App. See also: DKV Mobility Partners with Motor Fuel Group to Expand EV Charging Access in the UK Applegreen Electric’s charging points, which offer up to 350 kW, will be included in the DKV network, facilitated by software from GreenFlux, a subsidiary of…

Cadillac unveiled the Lyriq-V, a sportier variant of its Lyriq electric SUV, marking the first all-electric addition to its performance-focused V-Series lineup. The 459-kilowatt all-wheel-drive model will debut this quarter in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with a starting price of $79,990, General Motors’ luxury subsidiary announced on Wednesday. Produced at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee, the Lyriq-V features a 102-kWh battery shared with the standard Lyriq, delivering an estimated range of 285 miles (459 km). Cadillac claims the vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.3 seconds, aided by a “Velocity Max” boost function that…

Canada’s first-ever Class 4 medium-duty battery-electric dump truck has hit the road, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of electric vehicles in commercial fleets. The truck, produced by Daimler-backed electric truck brand Rizon, was delivered to Villamar Construction, a custom home builder based in Victoria, British Columbia. The move underscores the growing appeal of electric commercial vehicles, driven by their lower total cost of ownership, high-performance capabilities, and reduced environmental impact. Rizon’s lineup, known for its car-like driving dynamics and robust electric motors, offers models with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) ranging from 15,995 to 18,850 lbs. and ranges…

BYD claimed the title of Singapore’s top-selling carmaker in 2024, overtaking global automotive giants Toyota and Tesla, according to data from the Singapore Land Transport Authority. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer sold 6,191 units in Singapore last year, marking a significant 337.22% increase from 1,416 units in 2023. This achievement secured BYD a 14.39% share of the city-state’s automotive market, which recorded 43,022 annual sales in 2024. See also: Charge+ Expands EV Charging Network in Singapore with Strategic Acquisitions Toyota ranked second with 5,736 units, a 48.72% rise from 3,857 in 2023, accounting for 13.33% of the market.…

Pakistan will reduce the power tariff for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 45%, as part of ongoing energy sector reforms aimed at stimulating demand. The country’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced the change on Wednesday, noting that the tariff reduction is a key step toward bolstering the adoption of electric vehicles. “The success of the new policy depends on how the international community lives up to its commitment to catalysing adoption through green financing for such initiatives,” Leghari told Reuters, referring to the unfulfilled commitments from the international community, including up to $10 billion pledged after the 2022 floods.…

Aurora Innovation has filed an appeal in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals following a federal denial of its request for an exemption from safety regulations requiring physical warning triangles to be placed around stopped trucks. This legal challenge could have significant implications for the future of autonomous trucking operations, which are currently subject to rules designed for human drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rejected Aurora’s request in January 2023, which sought permission for autonomous trucks to use flashing beacons on the truck’s cab instead of the traditional physical warning triangles. The FMCSA argued that the…

Vulcan Energy has successfully produced its first lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) at the Central Lithium Electrolysis Optimisation Plant (CLEOP) in Frankfurt-Höchst, meeting battery-grade purity standards, the company announced on Monday. The production milestone follows the extraction of high-purity lithium chloride concentrate from geothermal brine at Vulcan’s Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant (LEOP) in Landau. The concentrate is processed into LHM at the Frankfurt facility, representing an integrated domestic supply chain aimed at supporting Europe’s green mobility transition. “Congratulations to the entire Vulcan team on the first production of battery-grade LHM at our optimisation plant,” said Cris Moreno, Vulcan Energy’s Managing Director…

The UK has officially overtaken Germany to become Europe’s largest market for new pure electric passenger cars in 2024, registering 381,970 new BEVs, according to Schmidt Automotive Research and industry data. This marks a significant milestone, as the UK’s total was just over 1,000 units higher than Germany’s 380,609 BEVs. The UK accounted for 19.6% of all new car registrations, or roughly one in every five new cars, while Germany’s performance fell short due to a cyclical dip and pausing of new BEV model launches. The introduction of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate set at 22%, along with credit banking…

Nissan is preparing to revive its iconic electric vehicle (EV), the LEAF, with a complete overhaul set for its next-generation release. The upcoming model was recently spotted testing in the US, offering the best glimpse yet of the refreshed design. Originally launched in 2010, the Nissan LEAF made history as the world’s first mass-market EV. Its affordable pricing and smooth driving experience made it a popular choice among early adopters. However, as the electric vehicle market has rapidly evolved over the past 15 years, the LEAF has struggled to keep up with newer models that offer improved range, faster charging,…

Volkswagen delivered approximately 383,100 fully electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide in 2024, a 2.7% decline from the 393,700 EVs delivered in 2023, according to company data. Despite this decline, the German automaker remained the top electric vehicle brand in its home country, with 62,253 of these EVs registered in Germany. While global EV sales dropped, the brand’s performance in Germany showed a positive trend. Volkswagen captured 16.3% of the new electric car market in the country, a 2.8 percentage-point increase over 2023. “Around the globe, 2024 was a difficult year with sluggish economic activity, political challenges and intense competition – particularly…

Fribourg’s public transport operator, TPF, has placed an initial order for 24 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with the potential to expand the fleet to 183 units within five years. The order includes both 18-metre articulated buses and 12-metre standard buses equipped with pantograph charging technology. The investment for the initial batch amounts to 20 million Swiss francs (approximately 21 million euros). These new eCitaro buses will be deployed in regional and urban transport networks, including the ‘Agglo’ and ‘Mobul’ services, starting in December 2026. TPF’s goal is to decarbonize its entire fleet on concessionary routes by 2033, with 13% of…