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Janus Electric secures repeat order for six US electric truck conversions
Australian truck repowering specialist Janus Electric has secured a repeat order from the California-based King Fio Trucking. The ~AU$3.1 million order comprises six Class 8 electric truck conversions and six JBS-650 swappable battery sets.
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E.ON Next cuts overnight EV charging rate to 6.5p/kWh
E.On Next has reduced overnight charging rates on its Next Drive Smart tariff from £0.08 / kWh to £0.065p / kWh. The energy supplier claims it is the lowest off-peak rate currently available on the British market.
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Aberdeen’s ‘largest’ ultra-rapid EV charging hub enters operation
Last month, RAW Charging opened a new 'ultra-rapid' EV charging hub on Palmerston Road in central Aberdeen, Scotland. The site features 14 charging bays, including four capable of delivering up to 300 kW power.
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UK reviews cybersecurity requirements for public EV chargers
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on proposed cybersecurity requirements for public EV charging points, which could lead to the establishment of a common minimum standard for chargers sold or installed across Britain.
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Hanoi converts another bus route to all-electric operations
Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transerco) has replaced its route 40 diesel fleet with a full electric range of electric buses - adding yet another electrified service to the Vietnamese capital's growing zero-emission public transport network.
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Porsche appoints Jörg Bartels from Mercedes-Benz
Porsche is restructuring its development leadership. Starting in May 2027, Jörg Bartels will take over the Board of Management responsibility for Research and Development from Michael Steiner. The former Mercedes manager is set to lead technology realignment at the sports car…
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Webasto poised to sell its battery systems business
According to media reports, Webasto is seeking to divest its battery systems division. CEO Jörg Buchheim stated that the company is in advanced negotiations with two strategic investors. A deal could be finalised later this year. The proceeds would provide financial relief to…
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October: Chinese brands gain ground in Norway’s passenger car market
In Norway, 15,536 new electric cars were registered last month - a dominant 98.8 per cent share of all new passenger car registrations. This is primarily due to strong sales from Tesla and Toyota. However, Chinese brands are also gaining ground. Together, they already accounted…
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Smart #2 limited edition sells out prior to market launch
The limited Couture Edition of the Smart #2 - Smart's electric successor to the Fortwo - sold out across Europe within 14 days. From Q2 of 2027, the 2.75-meter-long two-seater will hit the roads at a price of €19,990 euros.
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Volkswagen explores vehicle production in Türkiye
Volkswagen is again considering car production in Turkey. To this end, the group has signed a letter of intent with its longstanding distribution partner Doğuş Otomotiv. The assembly of vehicles developed in China is also reportedly under discussion.
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BYD achieves over 300,000 BEV sales in a single month for the first time
In October 2026, BYD sold over 300,000 pure electric vehicles in a single month for the first time. Globally, the Chinese manufacturer delivered over 490,000 vehicles, including plug-in hybrids. This represents an increase of around eleven per cent compared to October 2025.
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SPIRIT-E project concludes that e-trucks can serve as mobile power banks
Electric trucks can not only charge using electricity but also store and discharge it selectively - like a power bank on wheels. This is demonstrated by the SPIRIT-E project after three years of research. The consortium has now presented the results of its joint work at a public…
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LiveWire issues going-concern warning over business continuity risks
LiveWire has filed substantial doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern and is exploring options such as new financing, strategic partners, or a sale. Although electric motorcycle sales have recently increased, the Harley-Davidson spin-off's liquid assets have…
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GAC launches battery production in Thailand
Inpow Battery Technology, the battery division of Chinese automaker GAC, has started production at a new plant in Thailand. This expands the group's local manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia.
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Pennsylvania allocates $37m for more than 500 new EV charging ports
The US state of Pennsylvania has announced a multimillion dollar investment in public EV charging infrastructure. This will fund 515 new charging ports across five counties as part of the federal NEVI programme.
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Believ takes over 110+ EV chargers in Brighton & Hove
UK charge point operator Believ has taken over more than 110 public EV chargers across 30 locations in the English city of Brighton & Hove. The chargers were previously operated by Blink Charging.
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OEMs may have to take back EVs with faulty batteries
EU product safety law could provide buyers of electric cars with potentially defective high-voltage batteries an additional way to return their vehicles. The Offenburg Regional Court explicitly allows the reversal of the purchase in a case involving a Cupra Born based on the EU…
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Volkswagen pauses development of the ID.Golf
Volkswagen is temporarily pausing development work on the future ID.Golf. The automaker cites high cost pressure as the reason for the decision and plans to resume work as soon as the necessary investments can be secured.
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E.ON acquires Smatrics EnBW Italia
After a two-year interlude, Smatrics EnBW is once again withdrawing from Italy and selling its four charging parks in the north of the country, to E.ON. The sites house a total of 64 fast-charging points. The purchase price is undisclosed.
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Miele orders 840 electric transporters from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Miele plans to expand its European service fleet with 840 battery-electric transporters from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. 440 vehicles are set to be deployed in Germany.