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Blink Charging has officially joined the Paua platform, the United Kingdom’s leading EV charging aggregator for fleets and businesses. The integration adds approximately 850 public charging locations and 3,500 connectors to the Paua network, taking its total to over 67,000 connectors and reinforcing its position as one of the largest EV charging platforms in the UK. The move aims to provide fleet operators and individual drivers with easier access to chargers, real-time availability data, connector types, and pricing through Paua Access, without the need for additional apps, cards, or contracts. See also: Blink Charging to Roll Out Cryptocurrency Payments for…

Chinese automaker Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand of BYD, on Tuesday officially launched its Tai 7 sport utility vehicle (SUV), marking the brand’s first hybrid SUV with a unibody design aimed at family buyers. The model competes with the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T and Li Auto’s Li L6. The Tai 7 starts at 179,800 yuan ($25,250), undercutting the Tank 300 Hi4-T and Li L6, both of which start at 249,800 yuan. The SUV is offered in four variants, ranging up to 219,800 yuan. The vehicle measures 4,999 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width, 1,865 mm in height, and has…

May Mobility said it has expanded its autonomous transit project in northern Minnesota, adding new stops, extended service hours and accessible vehicles to its goMARTI 2.0 program in Itasca County. The initiative, backed by U.S. federal and state funding, aims to showcase how autonomous technology can strengthen rural transit networks. The expanded service in Grand Rapids, Minnesota – the northernmost U.S. city with active AV service – now includes key destinations such as Itasca Community College, Second Harvest Northland Foodshelf, Walmart and the Judy Garland Museum. Operating hours have been extended to run Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to…

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and MotoGP said on Thursday they will discontinue the MotoE World Championship after the 2025 season, citing limited fan engagement and a lack of progress in electric performance motorcycles. Launched in 2019 with four rounds and six races, MotoE expanded to eight rounds with 16 races before being scaled back to seven rounds at select European circuits for 2025. The format, featuring short races of fewer than 10 laps and lap times comparable to Moto3 machines, struggled to capture a wider audience. https://twitter.com/MotoEofficial/status/1966065470294896802 “Today we announce the suspension of the FIM MotoE World Championship as…

Five of Europe’s seven largest truck manufacturers are set to meet the European Union’s first CO2 reduction target for heavy-duty vehicles ahead of schedule, according to an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The EU requires a 15% cut in average emissions from new trucks and buses by 2025 compared with 2019 levels. The ICCT report, Within Reach: The 2025 CO2 targets for new heavy-duty vehicles in Europe, found that Scania and Volvo Trucks already exceed the benchmark, while Renault Trucks, DAF and MAN are expected to comply by using accumulated credits and regulatory flexibilities. By contrast,…

Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire has filed a U.S. trademark for the name “S4 Honcho,” signaling a possible new model that could expand its lineup beyond urban-focused bikes. The application, submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covers “electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor.” While the filing does not provide technical details, the “S4” designation suggests the model could represent a larger, more premium platform compared with LiveWire’s current offerings. LiveWire now markets two platforms: the flagship LiveWire One and the more adaptable S2 line, which underpins the Del Mar, Mulholland and Alpinista models. The company has already teased…

Innoviz Technologies said it has been selected by a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer to supply its InnovizTwo LiDAR platform for a future series production of SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks. The agreement positions Innoviz as a core supplier for the truckmaker’s autonomous program, which will focus on class-8 semi-trucks designed for deployment across North American routes. Initial units of the InnovizTwo sensor will be delivered this year to support the automaker’s data collection fleet, the company said. In addition to supplying hardware, Innoviz will develop tailored software modifications to ensure integration of its LiDAR system with the truckmaker’s autonomous driving…

Israeli autonomous mobility company Carteav has launched its driverless vehicle service at Ramat Gan National Park, in what the firm and city officials describe as a first-of-its-kind deployment in a major urban green space. The initiative, developed in partnership with the City of Ramat Gan, introduces low-speed autonomous shuttles designed to operate safely alongside pedestrians and cyclists. The service currently runs on a fixed route with designated stops, with plans to evolve into an on-demand model as adoption grows. Ramat Gan’s mayor, Carmel Shama HaCohen, said the program supports the city’s broader strategy of integrating new technologies to improve accessibility.…

New Zealand-based electric boat maker Vessev has signed its first European customer for the VS-9 hydrofoil, with luxury hotel Finn Lough in Northern Ireland set to use the craft for guest tours starting in 2026. The VS-9 is among the first electric boats globally to employ hydrofoiling technology, which lifts the vessel above the water on carbon fibre foils to reduce drag. The catamaran-style craft can carry ten passengers and reach speeds of up to 25 knots (46.3 kph). Hydrofoiling gained prominence in 2013 when New Zealand’s America’s Cup team deployed it in sailing competition, inspiring the founders of Vessev…

Autel Energy on Saturday introduced a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure featuring liquid-cooled power modules, scalable cabinet systems, and upgraded all-in-one chargers, in a move to meet surging demand for ultra-fast and reliable charging solutions. The platform is powered by Autel’s proprietary MaxiModule LCM60/120 liquid-cooled modules, available in 60-kilowatt and 120-kilowatt variants. The company said the modules are engineered for high efficiency, stability, and long-term performance under heavy loads, helping operators cut costs through higher uptime and lower total ownership costs. The new modules are integrated into the MaxiCharger DS600L cabinet system, designed for large-scale deployments with…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor on Monday unveiled the B05 hatchback at the Munich auto show, positioning the compact model as part of its push into Europe’s affordable EV segment. Deliveries in Europe will begin in the second quarter of 2026, following a China launch later this year, the company said, without providing pricing details. Chief Executive Zhu Jiangming described the B05 as “a sporty coupe for young people,” while Leapmotor also referred to the model as “designed for the new generations of urban trendsetters.” See also: China’s Leapmotor Raises $364 Million in Private Placement, Adds Four State-Owned Shareholders The…

A federal appeals court on Friday struck down a Biden-era regulation that reshaped how electric vehicles’ (EVs) fuel economy is measured, handing a legal victory to 13 Republican-led states that claimed the rule overstated EV efficiency and undermined emissions targets. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis said the Department of Energy (DOE) acted beyond its authority when it sought to gradually phase out a “fuel content” adjustment between the 2027 and 2030 model years, rather than eliminate it outright. That factor, in place for decades, inflated petroleum-equivalent ratings for EVs to account for energy losses when…

Hyundai’s electric air taxi subsidiary, Supernal, has paused work on its aircraft program following a series of executive departures and staff reductions, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The startup, which conducted its first test flight earlier this year, had been preparing for its first untethered test flight and aimed to launch a commercial service by 2028. CEO Jaiwon Shin and CTO David McBride have left the company, according to the sources, who spoke anonymously about private company matters. Supernal confirmed Shin’s departure and said the “newly appointed leadership will assess and determine the optimal timeline moving forward,”…

Ford Motor’s Mustang Mach-E electric crossover outsold its gasoline-powered namesake in August, as demand surged ahead of the looming expiration of a U.S. federal electric vehicle tax credit. The automaker sold 7,226 Mach-Es last month, more than double the 3,235 traditional Mustangs delivered, according to sales figures released by Ford. While overall Mach-E volumes remain modest compared with Tesla’s Model Y, August marked a 35.3% year-on-year gain for the model. By comparison, sales of the gasoline Mustang rose just 2.2% from the same month in 2024. Year-to-date, Mach-E sales are up 6.7% at 34,319 units, edging past the 31,015 Mustangs…

Audi is accelerating development of a new compact electric sports car that will serve as the successor to the discontinued TT, with plans to bring the vehicle to market by 2027 after one of the fastest development cycles in the brand’s history. The yet-unnamed model, previewed by the Concept C, is being developed in just 30 months as the German automaker looks to match the pace of Chinese rivals. “China speed at Ingolstadt comes with that car – around 30 months development time, which is really a revolution for us, to develop a car at that speed,” Audi chief executive…

Augment, a U.S. startup developing artificial intelligence tools for freight and logistics, said on Thursday it raised $85 million in a Series A funding round led by Redpoint, with participation from 8VC, Autotech Ventures, and other investors. The round comes just five months after Augment emerged from stealth with a $25 million seed round. The company was founded last year by Harish Abbott, co-founder of e-commerce shipping startup Deliverr, which sold to Shopify for $2.1 billion in 2022. Abbott said the company’s AI assistant, called Augie, is designed to automate manual and repetitive work carried out by shippers, carriers, and…

Geely Galaxy, the hybrid-focused sub-brand of Geely Auto (0175.HK), launched its latest model, the Starshine 6, in eastern China on Friday, aiming to capture a share of the affordable family car market dominated by rivals such as BYD’s Qin Plus. The sedan was introduced at an event in Qufu, Shandong province, where Geely positioned it as an accessible first car for young buyers and a practical option for family households. With the new model, Geely Galaxy continues to expand its line-up amid growing demand for hybrids in China’s competitive auto sector. The Starshine 6 measures 4,806 mm in length, 1,886…

The Scottish government has awarded £6.3 million to eight local authorities to expand public charging infrastructure in the south of the country, marking the final round of allocations from its £30 million Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. The South of Scotland EV Infrastructure Fund project will be led by the City of Edinburgh Council and involve Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Falkirk, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian. The funding will be used to install up to 1,770 charge points through public-private partnerships, supported by SEStran, a regional transport body. Scotland currently has about 7,100 public charge points, according to Transport…

Tesla has filed a new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that could make him the world’s first trillionaire if the company meets a series of long-term performance targets, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. The package, to be voted on by shareholders at Tesla’s annual meeting on Nov. 6, is structured across 12 tranches of stock awards. To unlock them, Tesla must simultaneously hit aggressive financial and operational milestones, including delivering 20 million vehicles per year, reaching a market capitalization of $8.5 trillion, deploying one million robotaxis, and producing one million Optimus humanoid robots. Tesla delivered fewer than…

Blink Charging said on Thursday it will integrate cryptocurrency payments across its Blink Network by the end of 2025, positioning itself at the intersection of clean transportation and digital finance. The company said EV drivers will be able to pay for charging sessions through the Blink Charging App using digital assets, reflecting what it described as growing demand for payment flexibility. “EV drivers propel innovation and embrace the future before it becomes the norm and we’re excited to be able to serve the community with the latest technology in payments,” said Harmeet Singh, Blink’s chief technology officer. “We believe EVs…