Author: Jonathan Collins

The Volkswagen Group delivered 252,100 electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 33.1% year-on-year increase. Over the first nine months, the German automaker sold 717,500 EVs, up 41.7% from the same period a year earlier. While overall growth remains robust, the company noted a slowdown in momentum. The Group’s EV deliveries surged 59% in Q1 and 37.6% in Q2, totaling 465,500 units in the first half of the year. Growth in Q3, though positive, reflected a normalization of market dynamics across key regions. See also: Volkswagen to Cut Dealer Margins on Electric Vehicles from 2026…

Green GSM, the all-electric ride-hailing brand under GSM, has signed a memorandum of understanding with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, a subsidiary of the Philippine-based Xentro Group, to acquire 2,000 electric vehicles from VinFast. The fleet will form the foundation for Green GSM’s upcoming operations across the Philippines. According to VinFast, the first 1,000 units have already been secured, with the remaining vehicles to be delivered within two years. The EVs will be branded as “Green Xentro powered by Green GSM” and will serve passengers in Manila and other key urban centres. However, regulatory and accreditation approvals are still pending before…

Verge Next, the technology division of Finnish-Estonian company Verge Motorcycles, has unveiled a new modular platform designed to help other manufacturers enter the electric mobility market more easily and affordably. The system, centered around Verge’s signature “donut” motor, is tailored for small electric two-wheelers and is intended to accelerate the wider transition to zero-emission transport. The new platform, which will make its public debut at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan from November 4 to 9, features a compact 12-inch “donut” motor available in multiple power levels ranging from 2 to 15 kW and delivering torque between 80 and 350…

Renault has opened early access to its upcoming Twingo E-Tech Electric through a new ‘R Pass’ program, allowing customers to pre-order the model ahead of its official unveiling on November 6, 2025. The French automaker has also released the first teaser images of the production-ready version of its compact, retro-inspired electric vehicle. The Twingo E-Tech Electric, developed in just two years, draws design inspiration from the original 1990s Twingo. Renault says the model will combine “a cheerful design with practical urban mobility,” offering a range of up to 250 km and an expected starting price of under €20,000. Built on…

The European Parliament has approved a proposal by the European Commission to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) until 2031, offering longer-term incentives for cleaner freight transport. The move aims to boost investment in electric and hydrogen-powered trucks as part of the EU’s broader climate-neutral transport strategy. Under current rules, electric and other zero-emission trucks are exempt from tolls only until December 31, 2025, after which they would be required to contribute to infrastructure costs. The Commission’s new plan, first proposed in June, extends this deadline to June 30, 2031, aligning with its action plan for the…

Zero Motorcycles has announced it will relocate its global administrative headquarters from the United States to the Netherlands, underscoring Europe’s role as the company’s fastest-growing market. The move will see the Netherlands become the new global hub for the electric motorcycle manufacturer, while its California base will continue to lead research and development. In a statement, Zero said the relocation reflects a “European boost” that has made the continent its “primary driver of growth.” The new headquarters in Noord-Scharwoude, North Holland, will serve as a central hub for administrative and sales operations, bringing together global teams to enhance coordination and…

General Motors said on Wednesday it has canceled a plan that would have allowed its dealers to continue offering a $7,500 federal tax credit on electric-vehicle leases after the government subsidy expired on September 30. The company had developed a temporary program through its lending arm, GM Financial, to purchase electric vehicles in dealer inventory and apply for the federal credit. The incentive would then have been rolled into lease terms for customers through the end of the year. GM decided to drop the plan following concerns raised by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, a former car dealer involved…

Siemens has expanded its fast-charging portfolio with the launch of the Sicharge Flex system at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, a next-generation charging solution capable of delivering up to 1.68 megawatts and supporting both CCS and the new megawatt charging standard (MCS), the company said. The Sicharge Flex is designed as a decentralized charging system comprising a control cabinet and multiple dispensers that can be located up to 300 meters away. Available in three cabinet sizes, the unit delivers between 480 kilowatts and 1.68 megawatts at 1,500 amps — exceeding competitors such as Alpitronic’s 1 MW HYC1000 and ABB’s 1.2 MW…

Renault plans to cut around 3,000 jobs through a voluntary redundancy program targeting support functions such as human resources, finance, and marketing as part of a new cost-saving initiative called “Arrow,” French newsletter L’Informe reported on Saturday. The report said the move would represent about 15% of staff reductions in support services, mainly at the carmaker’s headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, as well as other sites worldwide. A source familiar with the matter told L’Informe that a final decision is expected by the end of the year. See also: Renault To Cut EV Costs By 40% And Introduce Cheaper Batteries…

DLL, a global vendor finance company, and Iveco Group said they have received regulatory approval to establish their previously announced joint venture, GATE, to support the transition to low- and zero-emission commercial vehicles in Europe. The agreement, first disclosed in May 2025, aims to broaden access to sustainable mobility solutions through rental services. Under the deal, DLL acquired a 51% majority stake in GATE, which had been fully owned by Iveco Group, via a reserved capital increase. Iveco Group retains 49% of the share capital. The companies said the new structure will provide GATE with enhanced financial resources and expertise…

Nissan Motor Co., along with BOLDLY Inc., Premier Aid Inc. and Keikyu Corporation, said on Thursday they will begin an autonomous mobility service pilot in Yokohama later this year. The program will run from November 27, 2025, to January 30, 2026, covering districts including Minato Mirai, Sakuragi-cho, Kannai and Chinatown. See also: Mitsubishi and Nissan to Establish Joint Venture for Autonomous Driving Technology The trial, supported by the City of Yokohama, will operate five self-driving vehicles based on Nissan’s Serena minivan. A remote monitoring control center, called “PLOT48,” will be established in Minato Mirai to oversee vehicle operations. The program…

Sweden’s Electrical Safety Authority (Elsäkerhetsverket) has formally ended its supervisory proceedings against Norwegian charging company Easee, bringing to a close a two-year dispute over the safety of its Home and Charge wallbox products. The case began in February 2023, when regulators identified documentation shortcomings and questioned the built-in safety mechanisms of the devices. Instead of using a conventional residual current device (RCD), Easee relied on a system of software and sensors intended to replicate RCD functionality. While the company argued the design provided enhanced protection, authorities disagreed and imposed a sales ban, later echoed in other EU markets. See also:…