Author: Joshua Morris

U.S. bus manufacturer ENC has announced a partnership with wireless charging firm InductEV to incorporate high-power inductive charging systems into its battery-electric buses, enhancing operational flexibility and charging efficiency for transit agencies across North America. The system, developed by InductEV, delivers up to 450 kW of wireless power via ground-embedded charging pads that automatically activate when aligned with a compatible underbody pad on the vehicle. “This intelligent approach to electrification reduces infrastructure footprint, maximizes fleet uptime, and enhances overall transit system reliability,” InductEV said in a statement. See also: InductEV Moves to New Headquarters and Establishes Innovation Center for Wireless…

Spanish energy utility Endesa has inaugurated Catalonia’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, located 27 kilometres from Barcelona at the Parc Vallès shopping centre. The new facility offers a total installed capacity of 1.6 megawatts and is now the second-largest charging location in Spain. The charging hub includes 30 bays spread across three areas of the shopping centre’s carpark. Among the charging points are eight ultra-fast 300kW units, six 60kW fast chargers, and 16 semi-fast 22kW chargers. The first phase of the project saw ten 22kW chargers installed in 2023, while the second phase added the remaining 20 bays,…

Volkswagen Group reported a sharp rise in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe during the first quarter, while deliveries in China dropped by over a third, underscoring diverging trends in the global EV market for the German carmaker. Volkswagen’s BEV sales more than doubled in Europe, supported by rising demand and the expansion of its electric model lineup. Orders across Western Europe rose 29% year-on-year for both electric and combustion vehicles, the company said. See also: Volkswagen Previews $22,000 ID.1 EV in New Video Ahead of 2027 Launch In contrast, the group saw total sales in China fall by 7.1%,…

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle unit of Amazon.com Inc, said it has launched testing operations in Los Angeles, its sixth U.S. city, as it moves forward with plans to deploy its purpose-built robotaxis in urban environments. The company will begin by operating a small fleet of retrofitted vehicles equipped with LiDAR and other sensors, alongside safety drivers, in a limited area of the city, focusing initially on Hollywood. Fully autonomous testing is expected to begin later this summer following preliminary mapping missions. See also: Amazon’s Zoox Recalls 258 Self-Driving Vehicles Over Braking Issue “Similar to our efforts in Austin and Miami,…

Kia’s 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 electric vehicles will be eligible for the U.S. federal electric vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500, the automaker confirmed, with the exception of the high-performance GT variants built in South Korea. Kia’s EV6, which received a mid-cycle update, now features a larger battery offering up to 319 miles of range, along with a refreshed design and support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). See also: Kia EV6 Owner Files Lemon Law Claim Over Repeated 12-Volt Battery Failures The EV9, Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, also features native NACS compatibility and will soon…

The Philippines has reached a total of 912 publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as the country aims to dramatically scale up its EV infrastructure to 7,300 public chargers by 2028, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. The expansion is focused on the National Capital Region, including Manila and 16 surrounding local government units. The DOE said it will soon publish new guidelines for charge point operators, detailing technical and safety standards—particularly for fast chargers that provide high-speed energy delivery to EV batteries. See also: ADB Provides $100 Million Loan to Ayala Corporation for Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in the…

British electric vehicle charging platform Paua said on Friday it will integrate high-performance chargers for electric trucks operated by Milence into its network, expanding its offering to fleet operators across the UK and Europe. The partnership will allow Paua’s customers access to Milence’s strategically located charging hubs, including the recently opened UK site at Able Humber Port. Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group, plans to deploy at least 1,700 charging stations across the UK and mainland Europe by 2027. See also: Be.EV and Paua Partner to Expand UK Charging Network According to Paua’s website,…

British engineering firm Ricardo has developed a prototype electric motor that eliminates the need for rare earth elements, in a move aimed at reducing reliance on critical raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) production. The newly developed synchronous reluctance motor, known as the Alumotor, was created through a consortium led by Ricardo and supported by funding from Innovate UK. Unlike traditional EV motors that use rare earth magnets or materials like cobalt, the Alumotor is built using aluminium hairpin windings. See also: Ricardo Leads EU-Funded Project to Establish Harmonized Life Cycle Assessment for Zero Emission Vehicles and Batteries Ricardo said…

PFI FERSA Automotive and SEG Automotive have announced a remanufactured electric drive unit for early Renault Zoe models, offering a more affordable alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacements. The new solution, marketed under the ‘redrive’ brand, is expected to be commercially available by June 2025. The companies claim that the unit will be priced around 30% lower than conventional OEM options. The offering targets early-generation Renault Zoe vehicles, which were among the first battery-electric cars to enter mass production in Europe following their launch in 2012. With many of these vehicles now out of manufacturer warranty, the new solution…

Vauxhall has reduced the prices of all its electric vehicles to under £40,000 in response to the UK government’s revised Expensive Car Supplement, which adds a £2,125 tax burden on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) priced above this threshold. The change, which came into effect on April 1, eliminates the previous road tax exemption for BEVs. While new electric cars priced below £40,000 will now pay a first-year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) of £10, those exceeding the threshold will face an annual £425 surcharge for five years. Vauxhall’s decision ensures its EVs remain exempt from the higher tax, keeping ownership costs…

Scottish public transport operator Xplore Dundee has taken delivery of 12 fully electric double-decker buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, with the new fleet set to enter service in the coming months. The vehicles, identified as Yutong U11DD models, each accommodate up to 84 passengers and are equipped with a 422 kWh battery. While the company has not disclosed the expected driving range, Yutong’s specifications indicate the 11-meter bus can be configured with either a 22 kW or 350 kW motor. The buses feature dual DC charging sockets with CCS compatibility. See also: Yutong to Introduce T75e Electric Truck in UK…

Lotus is set to roll out the 2026 Eletre and Emeya this summer, introducing a revised trim structure and performance branding aimed at clarifying the models’ capabilities. The new lineup includes “600” and “900” designations, reflecting their respective power outputs. The Eletre 600 and Emeya 600 feature a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 603 hp (450 kW), while the 900 variants boast 905 hp (675 kW). Six trim levels—600, 600 GT, 600 GT SE, 600 Sport SE, 900 Sport, and 900 Sport Carbon—offer varying levels of performance and luxury. See also: Lotus Robotics, CaoCao Mobility Unveil Autonomous Ride-Hailing Platform in China…