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BMW Group said its electric car sales in Europe increased 37.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The company also reported MINI sales growth of 6.8% and a 4.9% decline in global deliveries.
Volkswagen said a new ID. Buzz is in the works and is expected to be more affordable. The company also said the model will include more than a lower price tag, but did not provide details.
Fraunhofer IPA and the University of Stuttgart say they have developed a new cell and electrode technology for aluminium anodes. The work aims to make aluminium’s volume changes during charging and discharging manageable for practical battery use.
Falco Construction in the UK has taken delivery of 15 Takeuchi electric mini excavators after a two-year trial of two TB20e machines. The delivery suggests the company found battery-powered equipment suitable for its needs.
Techking described work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining trucks. The effort matters because electric and autonomous trucks change torque delivery, operating cycles and vehicle use, which affects tyre requirements.
Renault has revealed the E-Space Concept, an electric minivan described as a potential alternative to SUVs and saloons. The concept is said to be about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz.
Electrek published a piece about Renault's E-Space Concept, describing it as an electric minivan about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz, and as a real alternative to SUVs and saloons.
EORA Energy and Tulla Group have formed a joint venture aimed at mining and remote-energy projects. The partnership is intended to support EORA Energy’s expansion beyond battery storage into integrated energy infrastructure development.
A new gold mining operation is taking shape in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe region, where the power solution is made up of new Cat G3500K series gas generator sets. The site is nearly 300 km from the nearest city and has no existing electrical infrastructure, according to the source.
Minera Saucito has introduced two electric Atlas Copco XRVS 960E air compressors as part of its modernization work. The change is described as improving productivity and lowering operating costs at the underground mine.
Electrek reports that the E-Space Concept is an all-electric reboot of Renault’s iconic minivan from the 1980s.
Renault has revealed the E-Space, an all-electric concept inspired by the original Espace minivan. The concept highlights a return to a family-oriented body style in electric form.
Suzuki says its e Sky mini EV will go on sale in Japan in November. The model is intended to persuade gasoline mini-car drivers to switch to electric driving by emphasizing energy consumption.
EACON and Tonly are presenting the EQ100E as a mining truck designed for autonomous operation from the outset. The project combines battery-electric, cabless design with autonomous and drive-by-wire systems for auto haulage.
Toyota Australia and BHP say two battery-electric HiLux vehicles are now operating at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Queensland. The deployment extends a prior HiLux BEV trial into a live mining environment.
BEML Ltd has unveiled the BH60-EV, a 60 t class battery electric dump truck, at its Mysuru Complex. The company says the vehicle is an indigenously designed and developed model for mining and infrastructure use.
International Mining reports a broader push by Chinese suppliers of electric and autonomous mining trucks to access overseas markets. The source title also identifies Breton in connection with that coverage.
Sandvik Mining says it wants battery-electric underground drilling to improve the drilling process itself, not only vehicle propulsion. The company says it has had at least one battery-electric development drill in its portfolio for a decade.
Envision Energy said it has energised Morocco’s first large-scale lithium iron phosphate battery energy storage system at OCP Green Energy’s Benguerir phosphate mining site. The company said it supplied and commissioned the system under a contract signed in late 2025.
IVECO has introduced its eFLEXY Line and eFLEXY City electric minibuses with a 110 kWh battery, a range of more than 300 km and 150 kW DC charging. The launch adds a new electric minibus option, though the source does not provide production or delivery details.