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The source reports that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h in a one-way attempt in Abu Dhabi and describes it as the first production car to exceed 500 km/h in such an attempt.
Electric truck maker Harbinger has raised another $240 million in Series D funding. The new capital follows a reported $300 million order from FedEx and a defense contract with the US military.
DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express are investing in electric heavy goods vehicles after taking part in Project JOLT. The trials were aimed at assessing the economic and operational viability of electric trucks in commercial freight work.
JBM Electric Vehicles introduced its Ecolife e12 electric bus in Singapore during the Singapore Urban Mobility Week. The launch adds a new electric bus model to the event’s showcase of urban mobility technologies.
Kempower and EV-olution Charging Systems have installed a 3-megawatt electric bus charging system for Société de transport de Lévis in Québec. The deployment adds charging infrastructure for the transit agency's bus operations.
Toyota has updated the 2027 RAV4 plug-in hybrid with a Tesla-style NACS port and fast-charging capability on all trims. The change expands EV-like charging options for the model.
EVgo has opened its first Supercharger station at a grocery store parking lot in Chicago. The site uses 12 fast-charging stalls with NACS and CCS plugs and marks the start of a larger planned rollout.
BYD says the Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h, setting a new electric speed record and becoming the world's fastest production car. The result matters because it sets a new benchmark for electric vehicle top-speed performance.
Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica said it is returning after ceasing operations in 2024 and entering judicial liquidation. The revival matters because it could restore the brand and lead to lower-priced electric motorcycles, according to the source.
Volkswagen is updating older electric cars in its ID family with ID. Software 3.9.1, which adds manual pre-conditioning of the high-voltage battery before DC fast charging. The update also improves thermal management, AC charging and system stability.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme reportedly reached 503.17 km/h on a closed highway in Abu Dhabi. The run was recognized by the FIA and Guinness World Records and made the car the first production vehicle to exceed 500 km/h.
ZF has developed the High Revolution Drive, an electric drive that reaches up to 30,000 rpm. The company says the design could reduce installation space and weight and lower magnet demand.
Renault has set UK pricing for the Trafic E-Tech Electric at £38,000 plus VAT. The van’s announced range, fast-charging capability and payload may affect its appeal to fleet and commercial buyers.
Vaeridion has raised fresh equity and been selected for EU funding to support certification of its electric Microliner and preparations for series production. The financing is intended to move the Munich-based startup closer to manufacturing in Oberpfaffenhofen.
EVgo has opened its first site with Tesla Superchargers near downtown Chicago. The launch begins a planned integration of several hundred additional Superchargers into EVgo’s network.
SuperPanther has signed a service agreement with Germany’s Fahrzeugtechnik Rieger as it builds its European after-sales network. The move comes as the eTopas 600 enters commercial operations in several European markets.
GM is recalling 67,380 electric vehicles because a software issue could cause temporary brake failure. The action affects several Cadillac and Chevrolet EV models and is relevant because it involves a safety risk in a large EV fleet.
Jungheinrich has launched a new line of electric forklifts for Asian markets. The models are intended for 1.6- to 3-ton use in tight warehouses and factories, which is the stated reason for the product update.
PPC Blue is installing and operating fast chargers along Romanian highway A7 with Oscar Downstream. Nearly half of the points are intended for electric trucks and buses, which could broaden motorway charging access for heavier vehicles.
Battery-electric cars accounted for 32% of the UK’s new car market in October, while petrol cars accounted for 37.2%, according to new data from the SMMT. The source said this was the closest the two have been, and added that electric cars could overtake petrol in the UK at the current pace.
Ireland has unveiled a national strategy to expand EV charging infrastructure by the end of 2028. The plan includes more fast-charging parks on major routes and additional charging options in residential areas.
Mercedes-Benz has started assembling the electric GLC from imported knocked-down kits at its Chakan plant near Pune. The move adds a second assembly site for the model and expands its production footprint to four sites worldwide.
Belgian postal service Bpost says it now has 4,165 electric vans operating on Belgian roads. The figure shows electric vehicles make up 42% of its total fleet.
Navitas Semiconductor has introduced a family of 2,300 V full-bridge silicon carbide power modules for use in solid-state transformers, grid-scale battery storage and solar inverters. The launch matters because the company says the modules are aimed at improving efficiency and power density in high-voltage energy systems.
New battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK reached 48,858 in October, lifting their market share to 32%. The result marks the highest BEV share reported so far this year, according to the SMMT.
Austrian logistics company Quehenberger says it will nearly double its own battery-electric truck fleet from 13 to 24 by the end of 2026. The plan includes building the charging infrastructure needed to support the larger fleet.
VEV said its charging infrastructure and energy management services now support more than 25% of the UK’s electric bus fleet. The company says the milestone reflects broader deployment across UK commercial EV operations.
Toronto-based Yummy Catering now operates 14 electric vehicles for meal and snack deliveries to childcare centres and schools. The fleet change shows a commercial use of EVs in local delivery work in the Greater Toronto Area.
Bihar Police plans to add 1,100 electric motorcycles for patrolling operations. The order expands electric two-wheeler use in public-sector fleet operations in the Indian state.
Why Wait Taxi in Simcoe, Ontario has converted from a gas-powered taxi fleet to all-electric passenger vehicles. Owner Norm Proctor says the switch is saving the business hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.