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CleanTechnica published a post titled “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” The source summary says autonomous electric trucks are already operating along roads in Ohio and elsewhere in the US.
Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses said they support a bipartisan House bill to reauthorize the federal Clean School Bus Program. The proposal matters because it would continue a program aimed at cutting pollution and costs for school transportation.
EV Realty announced a new Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub, according to Electrek.
BMW’s 2026 survey says 42% of Americans want electric vehicles with more than 300 miles of range. The finding highlights how range expectations remain high even as price, charging time and battery cost concerns persist.
Stadler and Metra presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026. The project is intended to support zero-emission electric operation for Metra without requiring complete electrification of the network.
LG Energy Solution and indiGOtech have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore battery supply and technical collaboration. The potential agreement could support indiGOtech's upcoming commercial EVs if the companies reach a final deal.
BMW’s all-electric iX5 has been spotted in testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, showing the new Double-X lighting signature. The sighting gives a real-world look at the design change, but does not include launch timing or technical details.
California will cover up to 100% of eligible costs for installing new public DC fast chargers, with support reportedly reaching up to $100,000 for a single charging port. The move is meant to lower the cost of building public charging infrastructure.
BETA Technologies completed five days of electric aircraft operations in Utah to assess whether the aircraft could transport time-sensitive medical cargo. The trial is relevant to potential urgent logistics use, but the source does not say a commercial service has started.
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast, with stations near Atlanta and Savannah. The rollout gives the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.
Perkins said it will field test a new fuel-configurable hybridized industrial open power unit. The development indicates further work on industrial power systems that can use hydrogen and other fuels.
Solaris has presented the Urbino 40 electric, an electric bus developed specifically for the North American market. The launch signals a new model for the region, with an articulated Urbino 60 electric variant said to follow soon.
Certain VW ID.4 vehicles are being recalled because a battery issue can cause a fire while charging above 80%, according to the notice. Owners were told not to charge past 80% until the problem is addressed.
California has opened a new $28 million funding round for its existing Fast Charge California Project. The program offers up to $100,000 per charging port for DC fast chargers, supporting public charging buildout.
InsideEVs reported that Dodge Charger Daytona EV sales dropped nearly 90% compared with last year, to less than 800 deliveries this year.
GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric are offering a package for PG&E customers who buy or lease a new Chevrolet, GMC or Cadillac EV and enroll in a managed charging program. The offer combines charger equipment with charging incentives, aiming to support home charging participation.
Jefferson County Public Schools has put six electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers into service in Colorado. The rollout adds battery-electric school transport and vehicle-to-grid-capable charging infrastructure, supported by $3.4 million from Xcel Energy.
Volkswagen has issued another recall affecting more than 22,500 ID.4 models. Until a fix is available, owners are being told to charge the battery to no more than 80%.
VinFast says it plans to introduce electric buses in the US and package charging, maintenance, and operations with the vehicles. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028.
Tesla has filed a building permit for a dedicated Semi service center in Las Vegas. The filing is an early sign of the support network needed for the truck after volume production began two weeks ago.
VinFast says it is preparing to bring electric buses to the US market, with first homologated vehicles expected to reach customers in the first quarter of 2028. The move would extend the company’s electric mobility business in the US beyond passenger cars.
United Dairy Farmers said it will add its first DC fast chargers at six of its 170 stores in Ohio. The rollout, expected to begin in early 2027, would give EV drivers a new place to charge while stopping at the retailer.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of legislation aimed at accelerating California’s EV transition. The measures include streamlining EV charging projects, offering EV purchase subsidies, and promoting electric trucking.
Mitsubishi’s 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV is listed with a starting price of $37,745 and an estimated 282-mile range. The figures indicate the model’s battery and charging specifications as it enters the market.
Jaguar unveiled the Type 01 in New York on 6 October 2026. The source describes it as a four-door electric grand tourer and the first production model on Jaguar Electric Architecture.
VinFast announced at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago that it plans to bring its all-electric bus models to the US market through NexMove Certified. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2028, which sets a timeline for the company’s entry into the market.
Otovo and InCharge Energy said they will work together to offer commercial customers a single service relationship covering solar, battery storage and EV charging equipment. The partnership combines their installation and maintenance services, which could simplify procurement and support for customers.
Ionna says better customer education on range and charging is needed as EV adoption grows. The move highlights the role dealers may play in helping buyers understand electric vehicles.
Jaguar said the U.S. and Canada are its most important markets for the Type 01 sedan. The statement highlights where the company sees the strongest relevance for its new electric model despite its reported $130,000 price tag.
Parker Hannifin’s Performance Materials Division has added three thermal adhesives to its CoolTherm portfolio for EV and industrial electrification uses. The company says the materials are meant to improve reliability, manufacturability and design flexibility.
Toyota has opened the Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan. The facility is intended to evaluate and develop batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen and battery-electric vehicles.
EV Realty has acquired an industrial property in Ontario, California, for a planned high-power charging hub for heavy-duty EV fleets. The site is intended to support electric truck charging and adds to the company’s Powered Properties strategy of securing locations with grid access.
Solaris presented the Urbino 40 electric at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October. The debut marks the company’s entry into the US market and shows a model developed specifically for North America.
New Flyer has been awarded an order for 100 more buses for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority under an existing five-year contract. The order adds hybrid-electric and battery-electric buses to the agency's fleet plan.
Princeton NuEnergy says it will receive battery manufacturing scrap from SK Battery America under a planned expansion of their closed-loop recycling collaboration. The arrangement matters because it links battery production waste back into recycling for EV battery supply chains.
Solaris is entering the US transit market with the Urbino 40 electric bus. The move matters because it marks the company’s entry into a new market and may help it reach American transit agencies.
Toyota has opened a 30,000-square-foot battery development center in Michigan. The site is intended to support EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid battery technology development in North America.
Solaris presented the Urbino 40 electric at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The 40-foot battery-electric bus was described as being developed specifically for the North American market.
ENC presented a new medium-duty electric shuttle concept, the ZAVIR, at APTA EXPO in Chicago on 5 October. The concept broadens the company’s range beyond heavy-duty transit buses and is intended for shuttle and paratransit use.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has installed a 12.37-megawatt solar carport in its parking lots. The project is described as California’s largest solar carport and is expected to offset the annual electricity use of the park and neighboring Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles.
The US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line for military drone batteries. The move matters because it redirects battery manufacturing capacity from electric vehicles to defense use.
Electrify America has introduced a turnkey charging package for U.S. retailers that want to build branded DC charging networks. The offer is intended to simplify deployment by backing retailers with access to one of North America’s largest DC fast charging networks.
ENC presented the ZAVIR electric shuttle concept at APTA EXPO in Chicago on 5 October. The reveal indicates the company is expanding beyond heavy-duty transit buses into shuttle and paratransit applications.
VinFast said it will enter the U.S. electric bus market through a partnership with NexMove, with certified vehicle deliveries planned from the first quarter of 2028. The announcement matters because it marks the company’s planned expansion into a new market segment in the United States.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.
ENC has unveiled ZAVIR, a purpose-built Class 3 shuttle platform for the US market, with battery-electric and range-extended electric configurations planned. The first ZAVIR concept vehicle is on show at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago.
LiveWire says its S4 Honcho Street electric motorcycle has met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s criteria for use in rider training programs. The change could make it easier for new riders to train and potentially earn a motorcycle endorsement without first learning clutch and gearbox operation on a gas motorcycle.
Toyota USA has opened a battery development centre in Saline, Michigan. The centre is intended to strengthen battery testing and evaluation for electric-vehicle batteries within Toyota’s Multi-Path Strategy.
LG Energy Solution has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US startup Indigotech. The companies will explore supply of 46-series cylindrical batteries for commercial electric vans in the United States.
YMX is piloting self-driving, zero-emission yard trucks at customer sites with AI startup Outrider. The move is meant to help address a nationwide shortage of qualified yard operators while keeping freight moving.