Renault Kangoo E-Tech gains 52kW/h battery and 354km range
Automotive World reports that the Renault Kangoo E-Tech gains a 52kW/h battery and 354km range.
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Mercedes-Benz sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter
Mercedes-Benz Group said it sold 78,100 electric vehicles in the third quarter, equal to 16% of all Mercedes cars and vans sold worldwide. The company said China remains an extremely challenging market.
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UK electric van sales reached a record 4,832 in September 2026
UK electric van sales hit a new monthly high while the broader light commercial vehicle market grew for a sixth straight month. The figures matter because battery-electric vans still remained below the ZEV Mandate target, according to the source.
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Farizon expands electric commercial vehicle range from vans to heavy-duty trucks
Farizon, owned by Geely, is expanding its battery-electric commercial vehicle line-up from urban delivery vans to heavy-duty transport. The range includes the SV and V7E vans and the Homtruck, which is said to use a 600 kWh battery and offer more than 500 km of range.
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LG Energy Solution signs MoU with Indigotech on 46-series battery supply
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.
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FedEx places order for 2,000 electric medium-duty delivery vans from Harbinger
FedEx has ordered 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans from Harbinger, in a deal worth more than $300 million. The order is described as a record and is said to accelerate FedEx's fleet electrification efforts.
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Kia adds 71.2 kWh long-range battery to PV5 Chassis for European fleets
Kia has expanded the PV5 Chassis range with a 71.2 kWh Long Range battery, along with faster charging and new conversion options for European businesses. The update matters because it broadens the vehicle’s use case for fleet operators.
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