Author: Tyne Rodriquez

Mobile electric vehicle charging provider SparkCharge has partnered with Zipcar and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to deploy a high-power, off-grid fast-charging hub at Zipcar’s East Boston maintenance facility, supporting electric fleet charging without the need for traditional utility infrastructure upgrades. The charging hub, backed by funding from MassCEC’s InnovateMass program, delivers up to 320 kilowatts of DC fast charging using a battery-powered mobile trailer system. The installation is designed to serve Zipcar’s growing shared electric vehicle fleet and accelerate turnaround times for vehicles operating across Greater Boston. See also: SparkCharge Secures $30.5 Million in Funding to Expand Mobile…

Sweden-based automotive recycling group Autocirc has launched a new platform designed to standardise the safe dismantling and reuse of damaged and end-of-life electric vehicles, as Europe faces a growing wave of retired high-voltage batteries and EV components. The platform, called EV360, introduces a unified process for dismantling, testing and reselling original reusable electric vehicle parts, including high-voltage batteries that can be deployed either in stationary energy storage systems or reused directly as replacement batteries in other vehicles. Founded in 2019, Autocirc has expanded rapidly and now operates a group of about 70 companies with more than 1,400 employees across Sweden,…

U.S. sales of Honda Motor’s first mass-market electric SUV, the Prologue, fell sharply in November after the expiration of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, highlighting how dependent demand for some EV models remains on government incentives. Honda said deliveries of the Prologue dropped 86.2% year-on-year in November to 903 units, down from about 6,800 a year earlier. The decline followed the removal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit earlier this autumn, which had previously supported the vehicle’s competitive positioning in the U.S. market. See also: Honda Cuts Annual Profit Forecast by 21% Amid One-Time EV Costs, Weak Asia…

Spain has introduced a nationwide regulatory framework for testing autonomous vehicles, granting Tesla approval to run advanced trials on public roads under a structured authorization system that allows for remote, driverless supervision. The Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) last week published updated details confirming that testing is now active nationwide under the Automated Vehicle Testing Authorization Framework, known as ES-AV. The framework formalizes how companies can test automated driving systems, from early development to technologies approaching commercial deployment. See also: Musk Says Legacy Automakers Show Limited Interest in Licensing Tesla’s FSD Technology According to the DGT’s public transparency dashboard, Tesla…

BMW is recalling 7,740 electric vehicles (EVs) in China due to a software issue that could lead to high-voltage system shutdowns and potential loss of drive power, according to a notice published by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The recall covers a mix of imported and domestically produced models and will be implemented in phases. Effective immediately, BMW will recall 17 imported i7 vehicles built between Dec. 12, 2022, and Nov. 30, 2023, as well as 85 imported iX vehicles produced between March 10, 2023, and Dec. 18, 2023. See also: BMW Weighs Range-Extender EV Options as It…

Yasa, the British axial-flux electric motor specialist owned by Mercedes-Benz AG, has produced its 50,000th electric motor, marking a new milestone for the company as it scales up manufacturing to meet rising demand from high-performance electric and hybrid vehicles. The milestone unit rolled off the production line at Yasa’s facility in Yarnton, near Oxford. The production achievement follows the opening of Yasa’s fully modernised electric motor plant in May, which provides annual capacity of more than 25,000 units. The company has also posted a series of technical performance benchmarks this year. In July, Yasa reported a record for power density…

BYD’s premium electric vehicle brand Denza made its official debut in Brazil on Nov. 25, unveiling the Z9GT and D9 models at the 31st São Paulo International Motor Show, the company said. The launch marks the brand’s formal entry into the Brazilian market and signals a new phase in its international expansion strategy focused on Latin America. Denza also announced that its first Brazilian showroom will open on Avenida Europa in São Paulo, an area known for hosting high-end automotive brands. See also: BYD’s Denza Delays European Launch to Early 2026, Targets Premium EV Market with Z9 GT and D9…

China’s CATL has begun construction of a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Spain, marking a further expansion of its European manufacturing footprint as demand for electric vehicle batteries grows. The factory, developed through a 50-50 joint venture with European automaker Stellantis, is being built in Figueruelas, in Spain’s northeastern Aragon region, and is scheduled to start production by late 2026, Reuters reported. See also: CATL and SAIC Commercial Vehicle Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Electrified Logistics About 2,000 Chinese workers are set to take part in the construction phase, followed by the recruitment and training of around…

Leapmotor  has entered the South American market, launching two models each in Brazil and Chile as it continues to broaden its global presence. The company introduced the C10 SUV in both battery electric (BEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) versions, along with the all-electric B10 SUV, according to an announcement released on Tuesday. Leapmotor also displayed its six-seat electric SUV, the C16, at the São Paulo auto show as part of its market debut. The company plans to establish 36 sales outlets across 27 cities in Brazil and five outlets in Chile by the end of the year. See also: AVATR…

Tesla has completed Nevada’s self-certification process for autonomous vehicle operations, authorizing the company to operate its self-driving vehicles on public roads across the state. The milestone moves Tesla closer to launching its robotaxi service in Nevada, although a separate permit from the Nevada Transportation Authority is still needed to charge customers for rides. Tesla confirmed that it submitted its operations packet and received its Certificate of Compliance from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), legally clearing its fleet for real-world deployment. See also: Tesla Signals Major Leap in Full Self-Driving With Upcoming Version 14.3 However, the company must still…

Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against Archer Aviation, accusing its competitor of using stolen trade secrets taken by a former employee to interfere with its business operations. The complaint was submitted on Thursday in the Superior Court of California in Santa Cruz County and outlines multiple allegations against Archer and George Kivork, a former Joby employee who later joined Archer. According to the filing, Joby alleges that two days before announcing his resignation, Kivork “exfiltrated a cache of highly valuable Joby filings containing confidential partnerships terms, business and regulatory strategies, infrastructure strategies for vertiports and airport access, and technical…

Perrone Robotics has reached a one-year milestone for its autonomous shuttle operations in Detroit, making the city’s CONNECT program the longest-running public autonomous electric shuttle deployment in the United States. The service, which began in August 2024, uses Ford E-Transit vans equipped with Perrone’s TONY® and MAX® autonomous driving platforms. According to the company, this marks the first time autonomous public transit technology has been deployed on the Ford E-Transit platform nationwide. The autonomous shuttle fleet operates across a route covering more than 10 miles of mixed urban environments, connecting the Rivertown Warehouse District with central Detroit and Corktown. Service…