Author: Todd Gilbert

Hyundai has officially launched the Ioniq 6 N, its first electric sports sedan marking a major step forward for the automaker’s high-performance EV lineup. First unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, the Ioniq 6 N is built to “redefine the EV driving experience” with a mix of cutting-edge performance, new control software, and everyday practicality. At the heart of the Ioniq 6 N is a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain that produces up to 609 horsepower (448 kW) and 740 Nm of torque. For drivers seeking maximum performance, an N Grin Boost mode temporarily increases output to 650 horsepower…

South Korean steel group Posco has opened a new factory in Poland to produce electric vehicle motor cores, marking its first such facility in Europe. The plant, located in Brzeg, will begin prototype manufacturing in October and move to full-scale production in December, the company said. The new facility will supply components for Hyundai and Kia models built in Europe. Kia plans to produce the compact EV4 at its plant in Zilina, Slovakia, while Hyundai will manufacture the Ioniq 3 at its factory in Izmit, Turkey. Both vehicles are based on the 400-volt version of the Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP…

The U.S. Army has confirmed that Tesla’s Cybertruck cannot be imported into Europe by military personnel after German authorities ruled the vehicle fails to meet European Union safety standards. U.S. Army personnel stationed overseas are normally permitted to ship personal vehicles through Army logistics channels, provided they comply with local regulations. However, the Army Customs Agency said this week that the Cybertruck is not eligible for import into the EU. See also: Tesla Designer Hints at Possible Cyber SUV or Smaller Cybertruck The decision stems from the pickup’s lack of EU type approval and its noncompliance with passive safety requirements,…

Hyundai Mobis, the auto parts unit of Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its semiconductor design efforts to boost self-reliance and reduce dependence on external suppliers, according to a company insider. The supplier plans to introduce new chips over the next few years while continuing collaborations with South Korea’s semiconductor ecosystem. The company, which specialises in connected cars, autonomous driving technology, and electrification, is targeting at least 10% of the chips used across Hyundai Motor Group to be developed in-house by 2030. Hyundai Mobis has d See also: Hyundai Mobis Reports Double-Digit Operating Profit Growth in Q2 Hyundai Mobis has already…

Tesla Inc. has surpassed 50,000 vehicle owners in Turkey, just three years after starting deliveries in the country, the company announced on its official social media account X. In the post, Tesla highlighted the milestone with a photo of its 50,000th delivery, a black Model Y. “There are now more than 50k Tesla owners in Türkiye, less than 3 years after we delivered our first car in the country,” Tesla Europe and Middle East stated. See also: Tesla Plans Upgrades to Smart Summon to Improve Multi-Level Garage Navigation https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1973045466679087158 The milestone coincides with strong sales momentum in Turkey. In August…

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has unveiled a new flexible platform to accelerate production of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), a core component in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The facility is open to manufacturers and plant builders to test and optimize processes. The platform focuses on continuous, scalable manufacturing methods to reduce costs and support growing demand for emission-free transport. Fraunhofer ISE estimates the annual need at 1.2 million square metres of active MEA area to equip 20,000 fuel cell trucks, with each requiring about 30 square metres of membrane and 60 square metres of catalyst…

BYD marked a milestone for its European operations as its 1,000th electric bus rolled off the production line at its Hungarian factory on September 26, the company said on Friday. The vehicle, a B12.b model customized for the German market, features BYD’s Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) technology, integrating blade batteries directly into the chassis. The milestone underscores the company’s commitment to expanding sustainable public transportation in Europe. BYD announced plans to expand the factory with an additional 29,000 square meters of production facilities, aimed at increasing annual output of electric buses and trucks. Once the expansion is completed, the plant’s annual capacity…

Blink Charging said on Monday it has installed eight 120-kilowatt DC fast chargers at the newly developed Power Up Plaza in Chicago’s West Garfield Park, expanding charging access in a neighborhood that previously had limited options for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The chargers, unveiled at a September 26 opening ceremony, were developed through a collaboration between Blink and Power Up Plaza. The project, partly funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is positioned near the United Center and Cook County Hospital with direct interstate access, making it a strategic location for both commuters and local residents. “We are excited that…

Archer Aviation said on Monday that Soracle, its joint venture partner backed by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been appointed to lead the development of air taxi services in Osaka Prefecture, positioning Archer as the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a central role in the region’s new urban air mobility plans. Soracle intends to deploy Archer’s Midnight aircraft as the mainstay of its fleet under agreements with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City. The deal marks what both companies called a key step in building regulatory, operational and community frameworks to connect Osaka and the wider Kansai region…

Stellantis has reduced nearly 10,000 jobs in Italy in the past four years while vehicle production has dropped sharply over the past two decades, according to a report released on Monday by the Fiom-Cgil metalworkers’ union. The union said Stellantis’ Italian workforce fell to 27,632 at the end of 2024, down from 37,288 in 2020. Vehicle production, including vans and small trucks, has more than halved since 2004, dropping from around 1 million to fewer than 480,000 units in 2024. The report, titled “Stellantis: the great escape”, highlighted the challenges facing the group’s Italian operations. Stellantis, formed from the merger…

General Motors said it has donated 59 BrightDrop electric vans to the American Red Cross to bolster disaster relief and community support programs for vulnerable populations across the United States. The all-electric vans will be used by the Red Cross and its Community Adaptation Program partners to deliver health, hunger, and housing services, as well as support local relief operations during emergencies. The move builds on GM’s more than two-decade partnership with the humanitarian organization. “Getting disaster relief quickly to the people who need it most is a shared mission between General Motors and the American Red Cross,” said Ian…

Danish charging platform Spirii has entered into a partnership with French parking space rental provider Yespark Group to expand and digitalise electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe, the companies said on Thursday. The agreement covers France, Belgium and Italy, where Yespark recently strengthened its presence through the acquisition of Zenpark. The company now manages more than 10,000 parking spaces across 6,000 sites in over 700 cities. Around 1,000 of those locations currently include charging points, which have all been migrated to Spirii’s charging point management system, Spirii Connect. The system provides real-time monitoring, smart charging and energy management functions. “Migrating…