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Serbia suspends subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars - electrive.com The Serbian Ministry of Environment has suspended subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars and electric two-wheelers. The reason for this is that the

Serbia’s Environment Ministry has paused subsidies for new electric cars and two-wheelers after exhausting €1.5 million in funds, but plans to resume once new financing is secured. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/s...

Norwegian importers form joint company for EV battery return and recycling - electrive.com Importers of electric vehicles to Norway have established a dedicated company for the return and recycling of high-energy batteries. Autoretur Battery

Electric vehicle importers in #Norway have formed Autoretur Battery Recycling to collect and recycle high-energy EV batteries, aiming to handle 50,000 batteries annually by 2030 and over 100,000 by 2035. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/n...

GreenWay to install fast-charging infrastructure in Poland and Slovakia - electrive.com As part of the EU-funded Cross-E project, GreenWay will install a total of 368 new HPC charging points at 68 locations in Poland and Slovakia by the end of

GreenWay to install fast-charging infrastructure in Poland and Slovakia

As part of the EU-funded Cross-E project, #GreenWay will install a total of 368 new HPC charging points at 68 locations in #Poland and #Slovakia by the end of 2025.
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VWCV expands e-Transporter model range - electrive.com Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has further expanded the line-up of body variants of the new Transporter generation. Following the classic panel van and

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ( #VWCV) has further expanded the line-up of body variants of the new Transporter generation. Following the classic panel van and Kombi, three further versions are now on the market. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/v...

Renault reportedly developing electric SUV on Geely’s GEA platform - electrive.com French carmaker Renault and Chinese Volvo parent Geely are apparently deepening their cooperation. According to a media report, Renault is using Geely’s GEA

French carmaker #Renault and Chinese #Volvo parent #Geely are apparently deepening their cooperation. According to a media report, Renault is using Geely’s GEA platform to develop electric cars and plug-in hybrids for overseas markets. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/r...

CATL temporarily banned from extracting lithium carbonate in Jiangxi - electrive.com CATL is suspending production at a large lithium mine in the Chinese province of Jiangxi for at least three months. According to media reports, the company

#CATL is suspending production at a large lithium mine in the Chinese province of #Jiangxi for at least three months. According to media reports, the company has been unable to renew a recently expired mining permit. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/c...

Ford Universal EV Platform: Ford announces ‘Model T moment’ for electric cars - electrive.com Ford has unveiled its 'Universal EV Platform' for significantly more affordable electric vehicles, along with the corresponding production system. The first

#Ford has unveiled its 'Universal EV Platform' for cheaper electric vehicles, along with the corresponding production system. The first model based on the new platform will be a mid-size electric pickup, with a targeted starting price of around $30,000. www.electrive.com/2025/08/12/f...

22,452 electric vehicles were newly registered in #France in #July, 16.8 percent more than in the same month last year. Meanwhile, new registrations of plug-in hybrids fell by nearly six percent to 8,655 vehicles.
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Calgary to procude 120 electric buses from Volvo - electrive.com The Canadian city of Calgary is procuring 120 electric buses. The Nova LFSe+ electric buses from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus will replace old diesel buses.

The Canadian city of #Calgary is procuring 120 electric buses. The Nova LFSe+ electric buses from #Volvo subsidiary #NovaBus will replace old diesel buses. Delivery will begin in 2027 and all 120 electric buses are expected to be in operation by the end of 2028. www.electrive.com/2025/08/11/c...

Glencore is taking over Li-Cycle - electrive.com Swiss mining company Glencore has acquired Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle. The purchase includes four spoke facilities in North America and one

Swiss mining company #Glencore has acquired Canadian battery recycling company #Li-Cycle. The purchase includes four spoke facilities in North America and one in Magdeburg, Germany. It also includes the hub project in Rochester and Li-Cycle's intellectual property. www.electrive.com/2025/08/11/g...

Tesla ends supercomputer project - electrive.com Tesla has ended its in-house supercomputer project known as Dojo. The system was used for AI training to improve Autopilot functions and Full Self-Driving

#Tesla has ended its in-house supercomputer project known as #Dojo. The system was used for AI training to improve Autopilot functions and Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Tesla vehicles. The move marks a strategic shift. www.electrive.com/2025/08/11/t...

UK Government announces first vehicles qualifying for the ECG - electrive.com The list is still short, but at least it is getting longer. After Citroën was the first to benefit from the country's Electric Car Grant (ECG), Nissan,

UK Government announces first vehicles qualifying for the ECG: The list is still short, but at least it is getting longer. After Citroën was the first to benefit from the country's Electric Car Grant (ECG), Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall models have joined the ranks. www.electrive.com/2025/08/11/u...

Monolith & CamMotive to improve battery testing with AI - electrive.com Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide

Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests through applied AI.

Leapmotor to introduce AWD C10 variant - electrive.com Leapmotor is expanding its European portfolio this autumn with an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 compact SUV. The performance variant features 800-volt

#Leapmotor is expanding its European portfolio this autumn with an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 compact SUV. The performance variant features 800-volt technology and 430 kW of system power. This enables acceleration from zero to 100 kph in four seconds.

Xiaomi recruits former BMW designer - electrive.com Chinese technology group and electric car manufacturer Xiaomi has hired Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i. Kai Langer worked for BMW for over 20

Chinese technology group and electric car manufacturer Xiaomi has hired Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i. Kai Langer worked for BMW for over 20 years and joined Xiaomi on 1 August.

Tesla reveals Model 3+ with a range of 830 kilometres for China - electrive.com Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a

Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a range of up to 830 kilometres, while the Model Y L with six seats has a range of 751 kilometres.

First drive in the Opel Grandland Electric -waiting for the big battery - electrive.com With the Grandland Electric, Opel launched its first premium electric model at the end of last year. Entering the most contested segment in the EV market,

With the Grandland Electric, Opel launched its first premium electric model at the end of last year. Entering the most contested segment in the EV market, this compact SUV still lacks standout features. But does the newcomer have what it takes to become a frontrunner in the long run?

GM to temporarily source CATL batteries for new Chevy Bolt - despite tariffs - electrive.com General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries

General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until #GM and #LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US.

Ford delays launch of electric pickup – shifting focus to cheaper EVs? - electrive.com US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This

US carmaker #Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling.

With 2,907 new registrations, the VW ID.3 was Germany’s most popular electric car in July. In fact, the top three spots are all held by VW: the large ID.7 follows with 2,765 new registrations, and the SUV duo ID.4/ID.5 with 2,682 vehicles.

Paua announces expansion of charging network with Eon - electrive.com UK-based charge point aggregator Paua has announced a new integration with E.on Drive Infrastructure (EDRI). This will bring 22 new locations and 177

UK-based charge point aggregator Paua has announced a new integration with E.on Drive Infrastructure (EDRI). This will bring 22 new locations and 177 high-powered connectors into the Paua network.

Foxconn sells EV factory in Ohio - electrive.com Foxconn has sold its Lordstown EV plant in Ohio, USA, after failing to secure meaningful EV production. The facility could be repurposed as an AI data centre

Foxconn has sold its Lordstown EV plant in Ohio, USA, after failing to secure meaningful EV production. The facility could be repurposed as an AI data centre as the company pivots from automotive manufacturing to AI infrastructure.

Leapmotor started producing commercial vehicle battery packs for third parties - electrive.com Car manufacturer Leapmotor has begun supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers with battery packs developed in-house. The company purchases the cells. The

Car manufacturer Leapmotor has begun supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers with battery packs developed in-house. The company purchases the cells. The aim is to achieve greater vertical integration of the supply chain, it says, following the example of China's market leader BYD.

DeepDrive to present dual-rotor radial flow generator for range extenders - electrive.com With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility,

With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility, DeepDrive will present a range extender generator based on this technology – in response to requests from industry.

BasiGo delivered 100 electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda - electrive.com To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path

To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path is politically supported by the Kenyan government's ambitious eMobility targets.

486 kW charging power: Xpeng unveils new P7 in China - electrive.com Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power, a maximum

Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power and a maximum range of 820 kilometres. Alongside its sleek design and massive head-up display, the substantial size increase stands out.

SolarEdge and Schaeffler to roll out 2,300 EV charge points in Europe - electrive.com SolarEdge has signed a strategic agreement with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging hardware and software across company sites, targeting the installation of

#SolarEdge has signed a strategic agreement with #Schaeffler to deploy #EV charging hardware and software across company sites, targeting the installation of 2,300 charge points by 2030. The project begins at Schaeffler’s global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Lucid adjusts 2025 production outlook amid record Q2 deliveries - electrive.com Lucid produced 3,863 electric vehicles in Q2 2025—an 83% increase year-on-year—and delivered 3,309 units, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of record

#Lucid produced 3,863 electric vehicles in Q2 2025—an 83% increase year-on-year—and delivered 3,309 units, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of record deliveries. Despite strong results, the company has lowered its full-year production outlook.

Chevrolet Silverado breaks EV range world record - electrive.com A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has reportedly broken a world record for longest distance travelled on a single charge. The EV travelled

A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck has reportedly broken a world record for longest distance travelled on a single charge. The EV travelled 1059.2 miles (1704.6km) on a single charge during a range test by GM engineers.

Hyundai and GM to launch jointly-developed EV in 2028 - electrive.com Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles under their strategic partnership, including an electric commercial van for

Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles under their strategic partnership, including an electric commercial van for North America. Production is expected to exceed 800,000 units annually, with design and development already underway.