Valeo Launches 48V 2-Speed eAxle for Dacia
Valeo has launched its 48V 2-speed eAxle, an electric rear axle delivering up to 1,328 lb-ft of torque for Dacia's Hybrid-G 150 all-wheel-drive Duster, Bigster, and upcoming Striker.
Electrify America’s Largest BESS Anchors Santa Barbara Station
Electrify America has opened a 20-charger Hyper-Fast station in downtown Santa Barbara, paired with a 1.9 MW battery energy storage system — the company's largest public BESS deployment to date.
Porsche Taycan Adds Simulated Gears With New E-Shift
Porsche has added an E-Shift option with eight simulated gears to every 2027 Taycan, alongside a new infotainment generation, a longer WLTP range and the brand's first electric Manthey Kit.
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Night Edition Arrives in Canada
Hyundai Auto Canada's 2026 Tucson Hybrid Night Edition pairs a blacked-out exterior with a 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain at $42,799 CAD, becoming the most affordable Tucson Hybrid in the Canadian lineup.
iCAUR V23 Wins Red Dot Design Concept Award
Chery Group's iCAUR V23 has won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026, adding an international design honor to a string of sales and safety recognitions across Southeast Asia and South Africa.
Kia PV5 Passenger Beats WLTP Range in Norway
At the NAF El Prix Summer Test in Norway, the Kia PV5 Passenger Long Range covered 260 miles (420 km), beating its 256-mile WLTP rating and ranking among the family class's top five.
ChargeScape Partners With Rivian on Vehicle-Grid Integration
ChargeScape has partnered with Rivian to enroll the automaker's high-capacity EV batteries into utility managed-charging programs across North America, expanding the industry-owned platform already backed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and Nissan.
Continental Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire Extends Renault EV Range
Continental has developed a low-rolling-resistance tire for Renault Group that the company says adds about 19 miles of range to a 311-mile EV, based on the EcoContact 7.
dragonize Builds E-Truck Charging Network on chargecloud OS
dragonize has built a closed B2B depot charging network for heavy electric trucks on chargecloud OS, a hardware-agnostic charge point management system handling authorization, tariffing and audit-proof billing across every charging point.
Awaze Names Ohme Official Home EV Charging Partner
Europe's largest vacation rental group, Awaze, has named Ohme its official home EV charging partner, with charger-equipped rental homes drawing more bookings and higher revenue than properties without one.
BYD Dolphin G Debuts DM 5.0 Super Hybrid
BYD has brought its fifth-generation DM 5.0 Super Hybrid to Europe in the Dolphin G DM-i, a B-segment plug-in hybrid the company reports delivers up to 646 miles combined.
Scania Delivers First Hybrid Truck to Swedish Military
Scania has delivered the first of three plug-in hybrid trucks to Sweden's FMV, pairing a 208 kWh battery and roughly 50 miles of electric range with silent field power supply.
KAIYI X7 Hybrid Launches in Argentina
KAIYI Auto has launched the X7 Hybrid in Argentina, a seven-seat SUV the company reports offers a combined range above 1,200 km, marking another step in its overseas expansion.
BMW iX5 Debuts as X5 Enters Final Testing
The new BMW X5 is completing final calibration drives, debuting the all-electric iX5 60 xDrive with sixth-generation eDrive, 800V architecture, and the largest battery yet fitted to an electric BMW.
Mercedes-Benz Starts VLE Series Production at Vitoria Plant
Mercedes-Benz has begun series production of the all-electric VLE at its Vitoria plant in Spain, the first site in its global network to build the eight-seat electric Grand Limousine.