Author: Tyne Rodriquez

Honda said on Wednesday it has ended production of the Acura ZDX, its sole electric SUV, as the automaker prepares to introduce a new generation of vehicles including the RSX and future hybrid models. The ZDX, assembled by General Motors at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant on the Ultium platform, will not return for another model year. GM had been scheduled to begin building the 2026 model later this month. “To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can confirm the Acura ZDX has ended…

Nuvei said on Wednesday it has expanded its partnership with Loop Global to power electric vehicle (EV) charging payments in Canada, enhancing transaction speed and reliability while planning to extend into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of 2025. The collaboration builds on a U.S. initiative, integrating Nuvei’s local acquiring capabilities into Loop Global’s unattended EV charging terminals. These units are being deployed across Canadian commercial properties, workplaces, municipalities, and public infrastructure, with the aim of delivering faster and more reliable transactions for drivers. Canada’s EV sector is growing quickly, with zero-emission vehicles making up 15.4% of new…

Ayala Corporation’s automotive arm ACMobility said it will roll out more than 100 new direct current (DC) charging points across the Philippines in partnership with Shell, expanding the country’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The company will use Shell’s nationwide service station network for the first phase of deployment, installing DC fast chargers with outputs ranging from 60 to 120 kW at 50 outlets. Twenty Shell stations are scheduled to be equipped in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the remaining 30 to follow in 2026. “ACMobility is pleased to welcome Shell as a partner in delivering the Philippine EV Spine Network,”…

The European Commission and nine EU member states have officially launched the “Clean Transport Corridor” initiative, a cross-border project to accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure for electric lorries along key freight routes across the bloc. The initiative, first announced earlier this year, will initially focus on two strategic axes of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T): the North Sea–Baltic route and the Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor. The aim is to create seamless, zero-emission freight corridors by 2030, underpinned by coordinated investment in charging stations, faster permitting and grid expansion. Nine countries – Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and…

Li Auto will launch its new Li i6 electric SUV in China on Sept. 26, as the automaker seeks to revive demand following steep sales declines and muted reception of its first battery-electric SUV, the Li i8. The Li i6, described by the company as a five-seat SUV with a compact exterior and spacious interior, measures 4,950 mm in length and has a 3,000 mm wheelbase. It features a low-drag design aimed at reducing energy use and extending driving range. The model will be available in single- and dual-motor versions with a maximum CLTC-rated range of 720 km. The SUV…

Electric vehicles (EVs) lose a significant portion of their driving range in extreme heat, according to a recent test carried out in southern Spain, one of Europe’s hottest regions. The study, conducted by What Car?, examined how three EVs performed in ambient temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F). The models tested were a Citroen e-C3 with a 44-kWh air-cooled battery, a Kia EV3 long-range variant with an 81.4-kWh pack, and a Tesla Model 3 Long Range dual-motor with an 80-kWh battery. See also: University of Michigan Researchers Develop Electrode Coating to Speed Up EV Charging in Cold Weather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G1KQhCotSI Driven at highway…

General Motors said it will begin assembling the new Chevy Captiva EV in Brazil in 2026, expanding its commitment to local electric vehicle production alongside the Spark EUV. The vehicles will be produced through a partnership with Comexport at the Ceará Automotive plant in the northeastern state of Ceará. Santiago Chamorro, president of GM South America, said the Captiva EV will join the Spark EUV as part of a wider rollout of electrified models in the country. “The new Spark EUV will be the first in a series of new technology vehicles that we will build together with Comexport. It…

British electric motorcycle maker Maeving has raised nearly $15 million (£11 million) in a fresh funding round aimed at expanding its footprint in the United States, where the company says sales already represent about 40% of its global total in 2025. The Coventry-based startup has attracted riders with its retro-inspired designs and relatively affordable pricing in a sector where high costs, range limitations, and charging infrastructure have hindered adoption. Its flagship model, the Maeving RM1S, is priced at $9,995 in the U.S. and offers a claimed top speed of 70 mph and an estimated range of 80 miles per charge.…

Transit technology company Via Transportation was valued at about $3.5 billion on Friday after its shares fell 4.4% in their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock opened at $44, below the $46 offer price, giving the company a softer-than-expected debut. Via and selling shareholders raised $493 million in the offering, selling 10.7 million shares priced above the marketed range of $40 to $44. The listing comes during the busiest week for U.S. initial public offerings since 2021, as easing trade tensions and rising expectations of interest-rate cuts lift investor appetite for new issues. However,…

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of UK-based Octopus Energy Group, said it will launch an electric vehicle leasing service in Germany in early 2026, combining cars, home chargers, and access to its smart energy tariffs. The new package will integrate the company’s Electroverse charging network, which provides access to more than one million charge points globally, and its Intelligent Octopus home tariff that offers reduced charging costs during off-peak hours. Customers will also be able to lease EVs directly, with options for both individuals and fleets. The company said vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services, already offered in the UK, will be introduced in…

U.S. battery swapping company Ample and Spanish energy firm Repsol said on Tuesday they have expanded their electric mobility partnership in Madrid, adding three new modular battery swapping stations at Repsol service stations across the city. The first of the new sites, located in Montecarmelo, is already operational, while two more on Avenida de Andalucía and in the Barajas district will open soon. They will join Ample’s existing station on Manuel Luna Street, creating broader coverage for drivers in the Spanish capital. The initiative is part of Repsol’s wider mobility strategy and is backed by its investment arm, Repsol Corporate…

Tesla has inquired with San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland airports about acquiring permits to operate a ride-hailing service at each location, according to Politico. The inquiries coincided with the launch of a nascent charter service in California in late July. Representatives from San Francisco and Oakland airports told Politico they had been contacted but had not yet met with Tesla. San Jose airport confirmed no formal permit application had been submitted, though Tesla had asked about the process. Tesla currently operates only a limited charter service in California, which does not require full ride-hailing permits and is not approved…