Scout Traveler Concept Debuts Mountainside Variant
Scout Motors debuts a new Mountainside concept and a reimagined trail-ready version of the Scout Traveler SUV at Jazz Aspen Snowmass, with customer deliveries expected in 2028.
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Range Rover Electric Opens Orders From £154,070
Range Rover Electric is now on sale from £154,070 in the UK, with a 118.5 kWh battery, up to 372 miles WLTP range, twin 260 kW motors, and 800-volt charging from Solihull production.
Bosch Rigid E-Axle Headlines IAA Transportation Powertrain Lineup
Bosch's rigid e-axle for 18-to-49-ton trucks leads a commercial-vehicle powertrain lineup at IAA Transportation 2026 that also includes 100-to-300-kW fuel cells, hydrogen-engine components, and an 800-volt blower module.
Škoda Peaq Sets 582-Mile Seven-Seat EV Range Record
Škoda's seven-seat Peaq 90 covered 582 miles (936 km) on one charge from Mladá Boleslav to Zandvoort, exceeding its WLTP rating by almost 45 percent, the company says.
Electrogenic Electrifies City of London’s Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
Electrogenic has converted the City of London's 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI limousine to electric power with a 120 kW motor, 62 kWh battery and a dedicated ceremonial driving mode.
Three Chinese EVs Earn Five-Star Euro NCAP Ratings
AION UT, Geely E2 and Leapmotor B05 all earn five stars under Euro NCAP's 2026 protocols, while the CUPRA Raval scores four as standard and five with its optional Safety Pack.
Astemo Invests $112M in Kentucky Hybrid Motor Expansion
Astemo Americas will invest more than $112 million to expand hybrid EV motor production at its two Berea, Kentucky plants, adding 114 jobs and nearly 300,000 square feet of space in a multi-year program targeting 282 new jobs.
Single Xos Hub Surpasses 1 GWh Delivered
A single Xos Hub has delivered more than 1 GWh across 33,600-plus charging sessions since early 2025, field data Xos says supports its push into higher-capacity and megawatt-scale storage.
EVB Ultra-Slim DC EV Charger Wins Design Awards
EVB's 150 kW BUDC ultra-slim dual-connector DC charger has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 and Red Dot Product Design 2026, targeting space-limited European fast-charging sites with a 100 mm body.
Polestar 4 SUV Launches With 391-Mile WLTP Range
Polestar 4 SUV goes on sale from £54,750 with up to 391 miles WLTP range, 1,665 liters of cargo space, vehicle-to-load power, and Google Gemini. First deliveries are planned for Q4 2026.
Bonnell Launches 805 RX Electric Dirt Bike
Bonnell has launched the 805 RX electric dirt bike at $8,250, opening its new e-Moto range with 56 hp, a swappable 3.9 kWh battery and Sirris suspension.
Volvo EX30 Update Adds 3kW V2L, Plug & Charge
Volvo Cars is rolling out a free over-the-air update that turns the EX30 into a mobile power source, delivering up to 3 kW at 16 amps through a separately sold adapter.
NHTSA Closes Polestar Rear-View Camera Recall Query
NHTSA closed its recall query into Polestar 2 rear-view camera outages after the third remedy attempt cut owner complaints to three reports, a 0.01% rate, since April 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV Named 2027 Green SUV
Green Car Journal named the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback its 2027 Green SUV of the Year. The battery-electric SUV offers 282 miles of range and debuts in October.
Kia PV7 Electric Van to Debut at IAA
Kia has teased the PV7, the second model in its all-electric PBV lineup, ahead of a world premiere at IAA Transportation in Hanover on September 14, 2026.
Lexus NX PHEV Gains DC Fast Charging, Larger Battery
Lexus revealed a redesigned NX with a new-generation hybrid system and a plug-in battery adding 8 percent output and 30 percent capacity, plus DC fast charging support. Global launch from late 2026.
ChargePoint Names John Saffrett Europe Managing Director
ChargePoint has named John Saffrett executive vice president and managing director for Europe. The former Ayvens deputy CEO reports to Rick Wilmer and takes over European sales, partnerships and market expansion.
University at Buffalo Adds Eight Electric Transit Buses
The University at Buffalo has put eight 40-foot battery-electric buses into service on its Stampede fleet, the first vehicles to replace diesel under the university's 2030 zero-emissions target.
Porsche 975 RSE Development Detailed at Weissach
Porsche has detailed the engineering behind the 975 RSE GEN4 Formula E car, from 1.5 million lines of in-house code to 700 kW recuperation and direct oil cooling.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Order Books Open in Germany
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ opens for order in Germany from €66,420 excluding VAT, with 500 kW (680 hp) from three axial-flux motors and a claimed Nürburgring segment record.