London Fire Brigade rolls out handful of electric cars and trucks
The London Fire Brigade has become the first fire service in the United Kingdom to operate a fully electric driver-training and operational fleet, deploying eight Volvo XC40 electric cars alongside two Renault Trucks E-Tech D electric lorries. The vehicles were unveiled at the Brigade’s Operational Support Centre (OSC) and will be used to deliver essential […]
Chinese supplier instead of Valeo? Renault scraps plans for E7A electric motor
This was reported by Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Renault has been using engines without rare earths since 2012 and announced two years ago that it would be working with Valeo on the third generation of electric motors. At that time, the E7A was expected to be ready for market in 2027. […]
EV Readiness Index 2025 Europe – North races ahead while South and East lag behind
Northern Europe still leads the race No region embodies electrification more completely than the Nordics. In the first half of 2025, Norway maintained its global leadership with an extraordinary 91 % BEV market share and roughly 56 300 new electric cars sold. It also operates one of the world’s most mature charging networks, now exceeding […]
BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI voice assistant. By using the new generative AI platform, BMW drivers will be able to have more natural in-car conversations with the infotainment system. The new assistant will debut in select BMW models soon. BMW cars will be the first to integrate Amazon’s next-generation […]
Lexus reveals stunning EV overhaul! LS limo to be reinvented as electric luxury SUV and radical six-wheel EV
Japanese luxury brand Lexus is set to radically reinvent its current Lexus LS limousine as both a large SUV-coupe and a wild six-wheeled people-mover that will be powered by advanced all-electric powertrains. Revealing it was plotting to reboot the LS nameplate that was first used back in 1989 as an ultra-luxurious sub-brand, Lexus showed not […]
Kia To US — No EV4 For You!
The Kia EV4, which has been generating buzz in Europe as a strong contender for Car of the Year, will not be arriving in the U.S. market anytime soon. Kia has confirmed that the release has been postponed indefinitely, leaving potential American buyers waiting for the automaker’s next move in the rapidly growing EV segment. […]
BYD opens pre-orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 ahead of price reveal
BYD has opened pre-orders section for both its Atto 1 electric hatchback and the Atto 2 electric SUV, ahead of their imminent launch in Australia. Interested buyers can place a pre-order for either of these two models, with a fully refundable $1,000 order fee, after configuring their chosen vehicle. The Atto 1 is expected to […]
Croatia procures electric buses with millions in funding
The €20.17 million is EU funding from Croatia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The money will be used to purchase twelve electric buses for Dubrovnik. Seven electric buses are planned for Varaždin, five for Ludbreg, three for Križevci, and two for Krapina. As Oleg Butković explains, this is only the beginning: “We have started signing […]
Europe’s Best-Selling Top 25 BEV brands and models in August 2025, China doubles, VW leads, Tesla slips
European BEV sales leaders: VW, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes and Hyundai-Kia On the brand level, Volkswagen continues to lead in Europe, both in total registrations and in the EV segment. The group sold more than 217,000 vehicles in August 2025, maintaining its top spot. Its BEV volumes also grew in line with the overall EV market, […]
Elywhere and Evyon join forces
Elywhere and Evyon have formally agreed to merge, combining Elywhere’s expertise in charging and energy orchestration with Evyon’s proficiency in energy storage. This strategic merger aims to establish the combined entity as a global leader in the intersection of charging and energy storage. The integration of Evyon’s battery intelligence capabilities will enable Elywhere to deliver […]