Author: Jonathan Collins

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:…

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…

Kiepe Electric said on Friday it will showcase new drive and platform solutions for electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, including its latest-generation traction inverter, a modular high-power platform and a trolleybus conversion package. The new Kiepe Traction Inverter (KTI), already in use with Turkish manufacturer BMC, will feature in the debut of the “PROCITY+ EV” series. The 12-metre PROCITY+ model, developed with Dresden-based motor specialist VEM, integrates the KTI with an energy control unit and electric motor. The vehicle offers up to 490 km of range, charging at up to 400 kW, and strong performance in the…

French startup WAAT has secured €100 million in funding to accelerate the rollout of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in private settings, including residential complexes, social housing and commercial buildings. The financing round drew backing from the sustainable investment fund of DWS Group and from Bpifrance, with existing shareholder RAISE Impact also participating. The company did not disclose individual investment amounts or the updated ownership structure. WAAT, which has posted positive EBITDA for three consecutive years, reported annual revenues of €70 million, according to Le Figaro. The firm aims to operate 250,000 charging points by 2030, and plans to enhance…

Australian miner Fortescue said on Thursday it plans to order between 300 and 400 zero-emission 240-tonne dump trucks from China’s XCMG as part of its updated decarbonisation strategy, complementing an existing fleet deal with Liebherr. The agreement builds on a November 2024 contract between Fortescue and XCMG for more than 100 battery-electric mining machines, including loaders, bulldozers, water trucks and graders, worth around $400 million. Those vehicles are scheduled for delivery by 2030. Fortescue in September 2024 also signed a £2.8 billion contract with Germany’s Liebherr to supply about 360 autonomous dump trucks, 55 electric excavators and 60 electric bulldozers.…

Volkswagen will halt vehicle production at its electric car plant in Zwickau during the week after next, the company confirmed to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ). The site builds five EV models on its MEB platform, including the VW ID.3, Cupra Born, ID.4, ID.5 and Audi Q4 e-tron. The pause comes as the Zwickau plant faces a period of uncertainty following last year’s “Christmas Peace 2024” wage agreement, which included major model reallocations. Production of the ID.3 and Cupra Born is scheduled to move to Wolfsburg within two to three years, while the ID.4 will be consolidated in Emden. Volkswagen plans…