Author: Jonathan Collins

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast will unveil its first electric bus models in Europe at Busworld 2025 in Brussels this October, the company announced. The EB 8 and EB 12 buses are designed to comply with European Union standards, offering ranges of up to 400 km and charging capability of 140 kW. The EB 12 has received full homologation under UNECE and CE regulations, according to VinFast, and was specifically designed for European operations with local regulations and infrastructure in mind. Both models are equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs sourced from “trusted global leaders such as CATL…

Geely Galaxy, a sub-brand of Geely Auto, has released the first official images of its upcoming Starshine 6 hybrid sedan, signaling a potential launch in the near future. The automaker described the Starshine 6 on Weibo as “born to be disruptive,” though it did not provide further details about pricing or availability. Industry watchers expect the model to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the larger Starshine 8 hybrid sedan, which was launched in May. Regulatory filings suggest the Starshine 6 will measure 4,806 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, and 1,490 mm…

Prologis Mobility and EV Realty said on Tuesday they will partner to connect their electric vehicle charging capabilities in California, part of an effort to expand access for medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets. The companies said the collaboration will initially provide shared access to high-power charging hubs in Vernon and San Bernardino later this year, located near ports and major freight lanes. They added that the model could be replicated in other freight-heavy markets across the United States. “We’re working to clear the roadblocks for our customers that slow down fleet electrification,” said Henrik Holland, global head of Prologis Mobility.…

Japan’s Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years as the automaker begins production of its first electric vehicle, its chairman said on Tuesday. Through its majority-owned unit Maruti Suzuki, the company already manufactures 17 models in India for export to about 100 countries, including Japan. The start of electric vehicle production marks a shift in strategy, with India becoming the global hub for Suzuki’s EV output. Shares of Maruti Suzuki rose 2.6% to a record high following the announcement, which coincided with the start of commercial production of the…

ENVO Drive Systems, a Canadian light electric mobility company, has acquired MoonBikes, the French startup known for developing the world’s first ultralight electric snowbike. The move expands ENVO’s presence in the winter e-mobility sector and adds to its range of zero-emission vehicles designed for both recreational and commercial use. MoonBikes, which launched in 2018 in the French Alps, offers compact, silent snowbikes that provide up to 40 miles of range and require minimal maintenance. With more than 1,200 units sold in 25 countries, the brand has built a following among riders, resorts, and fleet operators seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional…

Volvo Buses has announced the sale of 21 electric articulated and bi-articulated buses to Goiânia, Brazil, marking the first time fully electric bi-articulated buses will enter regular service anywhere in the world. The order, arranged by urban mobility investment firm GreenMob Capital, will see the Volvo BZRT model deployed on the East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line in the city’s Metropolitan Collective Transport Network. The order includes 16 articulated units with capacity for 180 passengers and five bi-articulated buses capable of carrying up to 250 passengers. The vehicles, set for delivery in 2025, are manufactured at Volvo’s facility in Curitiba.…

Nvidia said its DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit is now available for preorder, with deliveries scheduled to begin in September. The platform is designed to support autonomous vehicle development, combining advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and compliance with automotive safety standards. The system is built on the company’s Blackwell architecture and DriveOS 7, using Arm Neoverse V3AE CPUs to provide high-performance computing for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving applications. It is equipped to support vision-language-action models and connects with sensors such as cameras, radars, and lidars. The developer kit complies with ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO 21434 cybersecurity standards. Nvidia…

DeepRoute.ai has introduced its new smart driving platform, DeepRoute IO 2.0, featuring a vision-language-action (VLA) model designed to deliver more human-like reasoning and improved safety for autonomous vehicles. The platform, which supports both LiDAR and pure vision configurations, is being positioned as a scalable solution for mass-market deployment through partnerships with five automakers. The VLA model combines visual perception, natural language processing, and decision-making capabilities, enabling the system to analyze complex traffic scenarios with logical chain-of-thought reasoning. The company said this approach enhances transparency in the decision-making process and ensures adaptability to diverse urban driving conditions. Built on NVIDIA’s DRIVE…

Cariqa said it has developed an end-to-end platform that enables charge point operators (CPOs) to connect directly with customers instead of relying on the traditional reseller model involving e-mobility service providers (EMPs). By cutting out the reseller layer, operators can set tariffs more consistently while drivers are expected to benefit from lower and more transparent prices. The company is launching two products, Cariqa Go and Cariqa Connect, to accelerate adoption. Cariqa Go is designed to simplify ad hoc payments in line with AFIR requirements, offering what the company described as “harmonised pricing across all channels, no hidden markups, and a…

Puckipuppy has unveiled the Rottweiler, a new electric tricycle designed to compete in the premium e-trike segment. The model, now available through the company’s official website, features a full suspension system, a 960 W peak power motor and a 720 Wh battery, with the company claiming a range of up to 55 miles (88 km) on a single charge. The Rottweiler is built on a low step-through aluminum frame capable of carrying payloads of up to 500 lbs (226.7 kg). Unlike folding models such as Velotric’s Triker, the Rottweiler emphasizes stability and comfort, pairing 20 x 4-inch fat tires with…

Chinese automakers have rapidly expanded their presence in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, particularly in the affordable segment, prompting European and British rivals to shift focus to larger, more premium models, a new UK report showed. The study, published by the FIA Foundation, found that China now accounts for 27% of global passenger car sales and has developed strong advantages in battery supply chains, manufacturing efficiency and software. “It means China has evolved from a net importer of passenger cars before 2020 to the world’s largest net exporter,” the report said. Chinese brands such as MG, BYD, Omoda and…

BYD has started exporting electric vehicles from Thailand to Europe, with an initial shipment of 959 Dolphin hatchbacks bound for Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, local media reported. The cars are being transported aboard the BYD Zhengzhou, the company’s seventh vehicle carrier, with the voyage to Germany expected to take 35 days, according to Daily News Online. The automaker’s Thai plant, which opened in 2024 with an annual capacity of 150,000 units, has until now mainly built right-hand-drive versions of the Dolphin for the domestic market and ASEAN countries. Production has expanded to include left-hand-drive models, but output is currently…