Author: Jonathan Collins

UK-based fleet and battery storage company Zenobe has deployed 35 new electric school buses in Massachusetts, in partnership with NRT Bus, Beacon Mobility and other stakeholders, marking one of the largest single electric school bus projects in the state to date. The rollout for Lawrence Public Schools includes 25 electric school buses and 10 electric minibuses, operated by NRT Bus, a subsidiary of Beacon Mobility. A dedicated charging site, constructed over the summer, has also been completed to support the new fleet as the 2025-26 school year begins. The charging infrastructure was developed through a broad public-private partnership that brought…

Renault Trucks said on Thursday that Antoine Duclaux will take over as chief executive on November 1, 2025, succeeding Bruno Blin, who is stepping down after a decade in the role to become a senior adviser to Volvo Group. Duclaux, currently senior vice president of Renault Trucks International, joined Volvo Group in 2020 as head of internal audit and risk management, after holding leadership positions at building materials company Holcim. Since July 2024, he has overseen Renault Trucks’ business development in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as its Emergency and Defense division. “I feel deeply…

Fuell, the electric bike and motorcycle startup founded by motorcycle designer Erik Buell, has shut down operations, with its remaining assets sold at auction for about $170,000, well short of the nearly $7 million owed to creditors. The auction concluded the company’s short run in the micromobility sector after it filed for bankruptcy in October 2024. Once marketed as a disruptor in urban transportation with premium models such as the Flluid e-bike and Fllow motorcycle concept, Fuell relied heavily on crowdfunding campaigns to finance its operations. See also: Giant Introduces 2026 Explore E+ E-Bike Lineup in Europe Assets sold included…

E.ON Czech Republic has partnered with AMPECO to upgrade its electric vehicle (EV) charging services, focusing on corporate fleet and home charging solutions. The move will see the migration of more than 1,200 charging points and over 25,000 customer accounts to AMPECO’s platform. The partnership is tailored to the Czech Republic’s EV market, where most electric vehicles are company-owned, requiring flexible management systems for fleets and residential charging. E.ON said the new platform will offer advanced pricing tools, B2B management capabilities, and hardware-agnostic integration with different charging station vendors. See also: BMW and E.ON Launch Vehicle-to-Grid Service for Private Customers…

Faraday Future said on Thursday that an early prototype of its FF91 electric vehicle caught fire at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters on the morning of Sept. 28. No injuries were reported, but the building has been deemed off-limits while authorities investigate the incident. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the fire at 4:37 a.m. and extinguished it within 40 minutes. Sprinklers helped slow the blaze, though an explosion blew out part of a wall. Firefighters had to force entry, and an inspector subsequently red-tagged the property. See also: Faraday Future Begins Trial Production of FX Super One MPV…

General Motors delivered 66,501 electric vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, extending momentum after two strong quarters and cementing its position as one of the leading EV manufacturers in the United States. The figure brought year-to-date EV sales to 144,668 units, up 103% from the same period in 2024 and already above the 114,432 vehicles sold across all of last year. See also: Cadillac EVs Exceed Range Estimates in Independent Tests The end of the federal EV tax credit helped drive a surge in demand through Q3, though sales are expected to slow in the final quarter of the…

German e-mobility software company chargecloud GmbH said on Monday it has expanded into Spain, joining industry association Aedive and securing initial clients for its charging infrastructure management platform. The company appointed Joel Martín as country manager to oversee the rollout of its 360° SaaS platform for charging point operators, fleet managers and energy providers. “Our aim is to support e-mobility growth by partnering with local players and offering the tools they need to scale smart and reliable charging networks,” Martín said in a statement. chargecloud said it has already signed a hotel chain in northern Spain to provide charging services…

Siemens Mobility and its partners have started construction on a new rail battery system production facility in Luhe-Wildenau, Bavaria, with operations scheduled to begin in October 2027. The €35 million project will cover around 20,000 square meters and employ up to 200 staff. Siemens said the plant will produce complete battery systems for regional trains, locomotives, and external customers, including a new battery management system developed with Munich-based Stercom. Battery cells will be supplied by manufacturers such as Toshiba, with integration handled by Siemens Mobility. See also: Monash Researchers Develop Zinc Battery With Record Energy Density and 74-Day Performance “Building…

Li Auto reported a significant year-on-year decline in vehicle deliveries for September, marking the fourth consecutive month of falling sales as competition intensifies in China’s new energy vehicle market. The company delivered 33,951 vehicles in September, down 36.79% from the same month last year, though up 19.01% compared with August. Third-quarter deliveries totaled 93,211 units, a 39.01% drop from the same period in 2024 and 16.08% lower than the second quarter. Year-to-date deliveries reached 297,149 vehicles, a 13.07% decrease from the previous year. See also: Li Auto to Cover Purchase Tax Incentives for Li i6 Orders Through October Cumulative deliveries…

General Motors’ Chevrolet brand will launch the 2027 Bolt with redesigned styling, updated technology, and a new battery system, while dropping the “EV” suffix from its name, according to sources cited by GM Authority. The revised naming simplifies the hatchback’s identity, which previously distinguished it from the now-discontinued Volt plug-in hybrid and the Bolt EUV crossover. Chevrolet plans for the streamlined Bolt to maintain its position as the brand’s most affordable all-electric model. The next-generation Bolt will feature a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 60 to 70 kWh, offering lower production costs compared with nickel-rich…

Aluminium made with renewable power and recycled content is helping Mercedes-Benz cut emissions in the production of its new electric vehicles, executives told Reuters, as the automaker expands efforts to decarbonise its operations. The luxury carmaker uses the low-carbon aluminium, developed with Norwegian producer Norsk Hydro (NHY.OL), in its new electric CLA model. The companies said the material results in 40% less CO2 emissions in production compared with its non-electric predecessor. “There are of course extra costs from using an especially low-carbon steel or aluminium,” said Gunnar Guthenke, vice president of Mercedes-Benz’ procurement and supplier quality. “Sustainability and desirable products,…

Lotus Cars has introduced refreshed versions of its electric Emeya sedan and Eletre SUV in China, offering enhanced performance, technology upgrades, and minor design revisions. The updates follow the UK announcement earlier this year, but the Chinese models feature distinctive black badges and new equipment options. The flagship 900 variants now boast a 675 kW (~915 hp) dual-motor powertrain, capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in under three seconds. Lotus said the models “provide unmistakable evidence, representing superlatives in terms of performance,” with top speeds electronically limited to 160 mph for the Emeya and 155 mph for the…