Author: Jonathan Collins

EnviroSpark, a U.S.-based charging provider and charge point operator, said on Monday it has brought its 2,500th charger online across its network, marking a milestone in the company’s expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in North America. The Atlanta-headquartered firm also said it has contracted an additional 1,000 plugs that are scheduled to come online soon. Since its founding in 2014, the company has deployed more than 8,000 charging plugs for other networks, with over 1,000 installed this year alone. “This milestone reflects the relentless dedication and talent of our incredible team,” said Frank Woodling, CEO of EnviroSpark. “Month after…

Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of Bollinger Innovations, Inc., said it has completed the sale of 30 commercial electric vehicles (EVs) worth more than $1 million, marking another step in the automaker’s efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. fleet market. The $1,074,035 transaction involved deliveries to Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, logistics giant DB Schenker, and Larsen Enterprises. The order includes 20 Class 1 delivery vans, six Class 3 utility trucks, and four Class 4 B4 chassis cabs, the company said. Full payment has already been received from DB Schenker, while payments from Ziegler and Range Truck Group…

Volkswagen has introduced a new Black Package for the 2025 ID.4 electric SUV in the United States, adding black exterior accents and 20-inch alloy wheels as part of an effort to boost appeal amid softer demand. The Black Package, available on the S and S Plus trims, includes black-painted mirror caps, door handles, badging, and wheels. Pricing starts at $45,095 for the ID.4 Pro variant with an 82 kWh battery. All 2025 ID.4 models are assembled at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. Volkswagen said the 2025 ID.4 lineup will be offered in five trims, all equipped with the 82 kWh battery.…

Lucid will expand its lineup with a new midsize electric vehicle starting at about $50,000, the company said, confirming earlier plans to target the mass-market segment dominated by Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y. The new model, Lucid’s third after the Air sedan and Gravity SUV, will be built on a dedicated midsize platform. Speaking at the Munich Motor Show, interim CEO Marc Winterhoff said the vehicle will be based on the recently unveiled Gravity X concept, a rugged version of the Gravity SUV featuring off-road upgrades such as all-terrain tires, lifted suspension, tow hooks, and an integrated LED roof…

General Motors, EVgo and Pilot Co. said on Monday their joint electric vehicle fast-charging network has surpassed 200 locations across nearly 40 U.S. states, marking the installation of almost 850 stalls in just over two years. The expansion brings chargers to new regions including Colorado, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, with significant growth across Texas, Missouri and Florida. Many of the sites are located in rural counties, where charging options remain limited. The chargers are deployed at Pilot and Flying J travel centers, giving drivers access to amenities such as Wi-Fi, restaurants and convenience stores.…

Hesai Technology, a leading supplier of lidar sensors, showcased its next-generation ETX and FTX systems at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich on Tuesday, setting new benchmarks for long-range detection and blind-spot coverage in autonomous vehicles. Mass production of both products is scheduled for 2026. The ETX is positioned as Hesai’s flagship automotive-grade lidar, designed for Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving systems. It features an 800-channel count, a 400-metre detection range at 10% reflectivity, and a fine resolution of 0.05° × 0.025°. The sensor is built on the company’s fourth-generation platform, which incorporates Photon Vector Technology to improve…

Rimac Technology unveiled a series of innovations in battery and drive systems at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich on Monday, including a solid-state battery developed with ProLogium and the Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The Croatian company, a subsidiary of Rimac Group, presented what it described as next-generation solutions designed for large-scale production. “What we’re showcasing at IAA represents the convergence of breakthrough innovation and production readiness,” said Nurdin Pitarević, Rimac Technology’s chief operating officer. “These aren’t simply concept technologies; they’ve been developed to be production-ready solutions that will power hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the coming years.” The…

Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, offering the first preview of its upcoming Ioniq 3 compact electric car, a model expected to sit alongside the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 in the company’s European lineup. The 4.29-metre-long concept is roughly the size of Volkswagen’s ID.3 and is based on Hyundai Motor Group’s 400-volt E-GMP platform, already used in Kia’s EV3 and EV4. The platform supports two battery options, 60.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, with up to 160 kW front-wheel drive. An all-wheel-drive variant could follow, with Hyundai suggesting a sportier performance version is possible.…

Pony.ai said on Friday it has partnered with Qatar’s state-owned transport operator Mowasalat to deploy Robotaxis on public roads in Doha, marking a step towards integrating driverless technology into the country’s transport system. The initiative, part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030 strategy for sustainable development, will begin with testing vehicles under supervision of safety operators. The project will adapt Pony.ai’s autonomous driving technology to Qatar’s road infrastructure, weather conditions, and traffic dynamics. “This deployment with Pony.ai marks a significant milestone in our journey towards realizing Qatar’s National Vision 2030,” said Mowasalat CEO Ahmed Hassan Al-Obaidly. He added the initiative “contributes…

Skoda has outlined more details of its upcoming entry-level electric SUV, the Epiq, which will sit beneath the Elroq and Enyaq in the brand’s lineup. Measuring 4.1 metres (161.4 inches) in length, the compact model is similar in size to the Fabia hatchback and slightly larger than the Indian-market Kylaq, making it Skoda’s smallest electric vehicle to date. Production will take place at Volkswagen’s Navarra facility in Spain, with sales scheduled to begin in mid-2026. The Epiq is the first vehicle to fully adopt Skoda’s Modern Solid design language, which will shape future models. Styling features include a “Tech-Deck” front…

Turkey’s Togg and NIO’s Firefly have secured five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests, underscoring growing competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market as newcomers achieve safety results on par with established automakers. Togg’s first two European models, the T10F electric saloon and T10X electric SUV, both achieved maximum safety scores. The T10F recorded a 95% rating for Adult Occupant protection, while the T10X achieved 94%. Both models also received 85% in Child Occupant testing and delivered strong results in pedestrian and cyclist safety as well as driver assistance systems. Founded in 2018, Togg began production…

Lucid has reduced lease costs for its 2025 Air Pure sedan, making the luxury electric vehicle less expensive to lease than Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range AWD despite a higher sticker price. The offer runs through the end of September. The Air Pure can now be leased for $509 a month over 36 months, with $1,889 due at signing, resulting in an effective monthly cost of $561. That marks a reduction from the previous effective cost of $589 after Lucid lowered the upfront payment by nearly $1,000. In comparison, Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range AWD carries an effective monthly lease…

The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has reported a breakthrough in its BALIS project, reaching more than one megawatt of output from both fuel cells and an electric motor for the first time. The milestone marks a step forward in developing hydrogen-powered electric drives for aviation, shipping, and heavy transport. The BALIS initiative, based in Mengen in Germany’s Black Forest, is establishing a modular test field for fuel cell systems capable of delivering up to 1.5 megawatts. Researchers said the achievement demonstrates the progress of large-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems that are not yet commercially available. “This is an important milestone…

More than 150 executives from Europe’s electric car sector have urged the European Union to stick to its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans, warning that any delay could undermine momentum in the shift to electric vehicles and erode investor confidence. In a letter released on Monday, signatories including Volvo Cars and Polestar argued that postponing the deadline would risk “stalling Europe’s EV market, handing an advantage to global competitors and eroding investor confidence.” The push reflects growing divisions within the industry. At the end of August, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers’ and suppliers’ associations wrote separately…

Schaeffler has started volume production of its high-voltage inverter brick at its Tianjin site in China, supplying a leading domestic carmaker as part of its push to expand in electric vehicle technology. The inverter brick, a core power electronics subassembly, converts logic signals into high-frequency current pulses that drive an EV’s motor. Schaeffler said the unit supports battery voltages above the typical 800-volt range and can deliver root mean square (RMS) currents of up to 650 amperes. “Through our strategic approach of incorporating scalability and modularity into our e-mobility solutions – from individual components to a highly integrated electric axle…

Stuttgart’s public transport operator SSB has opened a new charging hub for electric buses at its Möhringen depot, a step towards the city’s goal of electrifying all central bus routes by 2027. The installation, put into service on September 4, includes 28 charging points with a capacity of up to 180 kW each. Daimler Buses acted as general contractor, working with Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH, Omexom and Power Electronics. The state of Baden-Württemberg supported the project with around €13 million under the German Municipal Transport Financing Act (LGVFG). “The construction of the charging infrastructure for SSB in the immediate vicinity…

German electric aircraft startup Vaeridion has taken over a specialised building at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport previously used by insolvent rival Lilium, raising questions about the future of Lilium’s planned takeover by investment group AAMG. The facility, which was built for battery production and includes a fireproof room and acoustic testing halls, was leased to Vaeridion in recent days, according to German business publication Wirtschaftswoche. The startup has also been given clearance to buy equipment from the site, including laser welding technology. “We have already received confirmation from Lilium’s insolvency administrator that we can purchase the technology belonging to the building,” Vaeridion…

Porsche and Audi said on Friday that their electric vehicle (EV) customers will soon be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network across the United States and Canada, expanding charging access as competition in the EV market intensifies. Starting Sept. 9, Porsche drivers will be able to connect to more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in the region. Audi said select e-tron models will begin gaining access later in September. Both brands will rely on adapters to connect to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Porsche is rolling out its NACS DC adapter with an initial “soft launch” requiring drivers to activate…

Tesla said it will raise lease payments for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States later this month, giving customers a limited period to lock in current terms before higher costs take effect. Starting Sept. 21, lease prices will increase by $50 per month for the Model 3 and $80 per month for the Model Y, the company said. Current offers include $299 per month for the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive and $399 per month for the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. The change comes just days before the expiration of the $7,500…

RecycLiCo has acquired a 10,047-square-foot building in Delta, British Columbia, to serve as its headquarters and operational hub. The facility will accommodate the company’s executive offices, a demonstration plant for battery recycling, and an in-house analytical laboratory. The building, which includes high-power infrastructure and transportation access, is intended to support expanded testing, quality control, and further development of the company’s hydrometallurgical technology. This technology is designed for both battery recycling and processing newly-mined ore and other sources of critical minerals. https://twitter.com/RecycLiCo/status/1963247632345682018 Richard Sadowsky, RecycLiCo’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, said the acquisition provides the company with additional capacity to advance commercial…