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#Tesla has unveiled slimmed-down versions of its two most important models, the 3 and Y, both of which have been given the suffix ‘Standard’. At least the new Model Y Standard will also be launched in Europe in a few weeks. www.electrive.com/2025/10/08/s...
Slimmed-down Model 3 and Y: Tesla introduces new ‘Standard’ models - electrive.com
Tesla has unveiled slimmed-down versions of its two most important models, the 3 and Y, both of which have been given the suffix ‘Standard’. At least the new
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October 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
45,495 electric cars were newly registered in #Germany in #September, representing an increase of 31.9% compared with the same month last year. The share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in all new passenger car registrations was 19.3% in September.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Mercedes-Benz confirmed the EQB will be discontinued in the U.S. and Canada after the 2025 model year, marking the end of its planned cycle. The brand says it remains committed to electrification, with two new SUVs based on a next-gen architecture coming soon. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/m...
Mercedes quietly discontinues the EQB and removes it from configurator - electrive.com
Mercedes has removed the EQB from its configurator and will only produce vehicles that have already been ordered until the model change. From the beginning of
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October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Electric car manufacturer #Rivian reports a slight decline in production for the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by higher deliveries. The figures indicate a continued reduction in inventories. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/r...
Rivian delivers around 13,000 vehicles in the third quarter - electrive.com
Electric car manufacturer Rivian reports a slight decline in production for the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by higher deliveries. The figures indicate
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October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#VinFast is presenting its first electric bus models for local markets at #Busworld in Brussels. The OEM has developed the EB 8 and EB 12 series to comply with European regulations. They are imported from Vietnam, with only the EB 12 city bus available initially. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/v...
VinFast presents EB 12 and EB 8 electric city buses - electrive.com
Vietnamese manufacturer VinFast is presenting its first electric bus models for local markets at Busworld in Brussels. The OEM has developed the EB 8 and EB
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October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr has announced that its dry coating technology for electrodes is ready for industrial pilot projects. The method particularly reduces active waste. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/d...
Dürr presents new electrode dry coating technique - electrive.com
The German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr has announced that its dry coating technology for electrodes is ready for industrial pilot projects. The
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October 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
In September, a total of 72,779 electric passenger cars were newly registered in the UK, more than in any previous month and 29.1 per cent more than in the same month last year.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
MyWheels is rolling out another 50 bidirectional charging units – this time in Eindhoven. The electric cars are then able to fulfil a grid-stabilising function, absorbing excess solar energy from the grid and using it to charge electric carshing cars. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/m...
MyWheels brings bidirectional charging to carshing in Eindhoven - electrive.com
Dutch carsharing company MyWheels is rolling out another 50 bidirectional charging units – this time in Eindhoven. The electric cars are then able to fulfil a
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October 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Thai company Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation has ordered ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoils from Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela. These will initially be used on the route between the mainland and Koh Kood Island in Trat Province. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/c...
Candela ferries to grace pristine islands in Thailand - electrive.com
The Thai company Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation has ordered ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoils from Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela. These
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October 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The #Volkswagen Group is pulling the emergency brake on its software unit #Cariad. Instead of developing software for cars independently, Cariad will act as a coordinator for externally developed technologies – primarily software from #Rivian and #Xpeng. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/v...
VW reassigns Cariad as coordinator of Rivian and Xpeng software - electrive.com
The Volkswagen Group is pulling the emergency brake on its software unit Cariad, which was launched in 2020 by then-CEO Herbert Diess. Instead of developing
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October 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The German government wants to extend the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars until 2035. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has announced a corresponding draft law – most recently, the project was still hanging in the balance. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/g...
Germany to excempt electric cars from vehicle tax until 2035 - electrive.com
The German government wants to extend the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars until 2035. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has announced a
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October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
1,737 new battery electric cars were registered in #Ireland in #September, which was 73.2 per cent higher than the 1,003 registrations in September 2024.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In the second quarter, the situation at #Tesla was still looking dire, with production declining and deliveries falling below 400,000 units. Things are looking up for Tesla in Q3, with the electric car manufacturer even approaching 500,000 deliveries again.
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Tesla achieves new delivery record - electrive.com
In the second quarter, the situation at Tesla was still looking dire, with production declining and deliveries falling below 400,000 units. Things are looking
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October 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Engie sees intelligent energy management as the decisive factor for scaling truck electrification. Jan-Niklas Ellerich explains how forecasting, grid integration and renewable energy can turn electric heavy-duty transport into a resilient and cost-efficient reality. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/e...
“Energy Management: The Key to Scaling Electric Mobility” - Jan-Niklas Ellerich from Engie - electrive.com
Engie sees intelligent energy management as the decisive factor for scaling truck electrification. Jan-Niklas Ellerich explains how forecasting, grid
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October 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Charge point operator Electrify America has once again expanded its Plug&Charge offering, this time through a partnership with Nissan. The 2026 Nissan LEAF will be the first of the company's EVs to gain Plug & Charge, with other to follow. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/n...
Nissan to gain Plug & Charge on the Electrify America network - electrive.com
Charge point operator Electrify America has once again expanded its Plug&Charge offering, this time through a partnership with Nissan. The 2026 Nissan LEAF
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October 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
#E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be booked in advance, initially at individual locations, with a larger rollout to follow. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/e...
E.ON tests reservations for truck chargers - electrive.com
E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be
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October 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#TomTom has now mapped more than 2 million charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide.

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October 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between #Stellantis and #LGES, has officially completed construction of its factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the receipt of its operating licence. Operations are scheduled to ramp up later this year. www.electrive.com/2025/10/01/n...
NexStar Energy receives operating licence for cell factory - electrive.com
NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, has officially completed construction of its factory in Windsor,
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October 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Leyland Trucks has completed its £5.1m ZETTA project, boosting electric vehicle production and enabling larger-scale supply of battery-powered #DAF trucks. www.electrive.com/2025/10/01/d...
DAF subsidiary Leyland Trucks completes electrification project - electrive.com
Leyland Trucks has announced the successful completion of its £5.1 million Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project. The project has enabled
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October 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
#BYD has produced its 1,000th electric bus at its plant in #Komárom, #Hungary. The plant is currently being expanded to triple its production capacity to 1,250 vehicles per year.

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October 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Sweden’s first megawatt charging station opens:
Circle K, which operates around 760 fuel and service stations across Sweden, has just opened the country's first charger with a 1000kW (1MW) capacity.
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Sweden's first megawatt charging station opens - electrive.com
Circle K, which operates around 760 fuel and service stations across Sweden, has just opened the country's first charger with a 1000kW (1MW) capacity.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Deep Dive: How Porsche further developed PPE for the Cayenne

At electrive, we’ve been able to garner a number of illuminating insights into the technology behind the new #Porsche #Cayenne.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are now apparently trying to make the subsidy available for a little longer through their dealers. www.electrive.com/2025/09/30/u...
US tax credit for electric cars ends - electrive.com
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are now apparently trying to make the
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September 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#Nio has so far delivered 20,000 #Firefly electric cars. Deliveries of the only model to date from Nio’s sub-brand for particularly affordable electric vehicles began on 29 April.

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September 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#Subaru of America unveiled pricing and specs for the 2026 Solterra, its updated electric SUV arriving later this year. Despite inflation and upgrades, it remains competitively priced. www.electrive.com/2025/09/29/s...
Subaru confirms US pricing and specs for 2026 Solterra EV - electrive.com
Subaru of America has just revealed pricing and technical details for the 2026 Solterra, its updated electric SUV set to arrive in US showrooms later this
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September 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM