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Kia’s electric SUV and van are getting a new job as police cars
Kia converted its EV5 and PV5 electric vehicles into patrol cars as part of an initiative to deploy greener police vehicles.
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EVs & Mobility
EVs, renewables and climate tech.
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Lexus announces prices for its first 3-row electric SUV in Europe and the US
Lexus announced pricing for its first fully electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, with US sales launching late 2026 and European sales beginning early 2027.
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Volkswagen recalls nearly 73,000 EVs due to faulty batteries
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 73,000 electric vehicles globally due to faulty batteries and temporarily limiting charging to 80% capacity until a remedy becomes available.
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New fuel, same planes: Inside the bid to clean up air travel with cooking oil and captured carbon
Alaska Air Group is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a practical near-term solution to reduce aviation emissions, as the sector accounts for roughly 2.5% of global carbon dioxide output.
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Construction Carnaval: electric equipment comes to Brazil with SDLG
SDLG Brasil completed its first South American sale, delivering six heavy-duty electric wheel loaders to Brazilian mining and construction firm Grupo Base.
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Go Eve secures £750K to advance its DockChain EV charging technology
Go Eve secures £750,000 from Innovate UK and private investors to advance DockChain, technology enabling a single DC fast charger to serve multiple vehicle parking bays.
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Solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries replace liquid electrolytes with solid ceramics or polymers, offering faster charging, longer life, higher energy density, and reduced fire risk compared to lithium-ion cells.
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LiveWire set to show off several new electric motorcycles next month
LiveWire will showcase its largest electric motorcycle lineup to date at the Milan Motorcycle Show next month, including two previously unreleased models previewing its 2027 direction.
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Segway launches the $1,999 Xyber Air, bringing its futuristic moped-style e-bike to the masses
Segway launched the Xyber Air, a street-legal, lighter version of its original high-performance e-bike, priced at $1,999 and fitting into standard Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bike categories.
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New BYD Seagull Is A Big Deal
BYD launched an updated version of its Seagull EV in China, featuring new technology and enhanced capabilities while maintaining the value proposition that made the original popular.
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The EU Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation: The Industrial & Economic Benefits of “Made-in-EU” Electric Company Cars
Independent modeling shows the EU's Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation could create €48 billion in value and 344,000 jobs by 2030 through promoting zero and low-emission company vehicles.
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¡Llegamos a Madrid! Waymo is Coming to Spain
Waymo announced plans to expand its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Spain, beginning with the Madrid region, after completing over 20 million trips globally.
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Rapid Transition to Electric Company Cars Could Generate 344,000 EU Jobs by 2030 — Study
Study shows EU electric company car transition could generate 344,000 jobs and €20 billion in economic gains by 2030.
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Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV achieves an EPA-estimated range of 331 miles and may exceed that in real-world driving.
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A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging
Parking operator LAZ Parking and EverCharge are launching a shared power EV charging service for apartment residents that can support five times more ports on the same power supply.
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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 earnings preview: flat revenue, falling profits
Tesla will report Q3 2026 earnings tomorrow with Wall Street expecting flat revenue and a 10% decline in earnings per share despite beating vehicle delivery consensus.
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Rivian now #2 US EV brand, up from #10, as Big Auto marginalizes itself
Rivian has climbed to the #2 EV brand position in the US, up from #10 a year ago, surpassing Chevrolet as traditional automakers slow their EV transition.
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BMW iX5 hits up to 460 kW during first public fast-charging demo
BMW's iX5 achieved up to 460 kW DC fast-charging speeds during its first public demonstration, adding 170 miles of range in 10 minutes.