GM Energy expands access to energy management products across U.S. On October 15, GM Energy vice president Wade Sheffer gave an accounting of the progress the wholly owned EV and electrification subsidiary has been capable of over the last 18 months, including •    Expanded operations to all 50 U.S. states•    30% month-over-month revenue growth since January•    5x increase in sales volume for charging and energy products since Janua...

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GM, Posco joint venture pauses 2nd phase of Canadian battery materials plant On October 16, General Motors and partner Posco Future M announced they have suspended the second phase of work on their joint venture battery materials plant in Bécancour, Quebec amid weak EV demand and recent North American policy decisions. The Ultium CAM plant being commissioned in Bécancour remains on track to start producing cathode active material for EV batteri...

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feature using external vehicle cameras     •    Video playback via head unit or download to USB     •    SiriusXM with 360L offers personalized, on-demand satellite + streaming experience     •    Spotify Integrated Streaming directly using the vehicle’s Wi-Fi     •    EV Domain lets users: Set charge schedules and limits, enable external power, access EV routing with charging stops, and monitor the battery via Toyot...

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Bengaluru, India based startup Flowatt secures funding to Expand Pay-per-use battery service for commercial EV fleets On October 15, 2025, Flowatt Battery Science Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech battery start-up, raised INR 22 million in a pre-seed funding round led by accelerator PedalStart. The funds will be used for technology optimisation, completing the proof-of-concept for its EV battery design, and building partnerships with insurers,...

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JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 uni...

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SGMW starts accepting pre-orders for Starlight 730 MPV On October 15, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) started accepting pre-orders for the Starlight 730 MPV. The model is available in one PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), one EV (battery electric vehicle), and two ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle) variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 76,800 to CNY 112,800. The Starlight 730 measures 4,910mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,760mm or 1,770...

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China to build 28 million EV charging facilities by end of 2027 On October 15, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced the recent issuance of the “Action Plan for Doubling the Service Capacity of EV Charging Facilities in Three Years (2025-2027)” (the Plan) with five other government bodies. The Plan specifies that by the end of 2027, 28 million charging facilities with a public charging capacity exceeding 300 mi...

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Malaysia’s Budget 2026 omits extension for imported EV tax cut; MAA urges continued support Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) highlighted the absence of an extension for import and excise duty exemptions on fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) in Budget 2026. While supporting the government’s focus on locally assembled (CKD) EVs, MAA urged continued incentives for CBU EVs to build consumer awaren...

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Mexican EV sales increase 50% during Q3 2025 On October 14, it was reported that the Electromobility Association (EMA) released its Barometer for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong growth in Mexico’s electric mobility sector. EV sales reached 24,498 units, marking a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The report also noted a total of 54,080 public and private charging points nationwide, reflecting a 20% year-over-year ...

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Transport Ministry boosts collaboration to advance Thailand’s global EV hub goal Announced on October 15, 2025, the Ministry of Transport met with the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA) and the Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to discuss strategies for developing Thailand into a Global Automotive Hub, focusing on the transition toward an electric vehicle (EV) industry. The ministry reaffirmed its comm...

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Nissan reported to move up U.S. launch of Rogue e-Power hybrid to 2026 Initially planned for the first half of 2027, the Nissan Rogue e-Power now is expected at U.S. dealerships in October 2026, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Nissan will import the vehicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028. Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, developed in alliance with partner Mitsubishi Motors, in early 2026,...

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Cadillac confirms ICE-powered replacement for CT5 sedan On October 14, Cadillac Vice President John Roth announced that after six years, the current generation Cadillac CT4 and CT5 will be retired after model year 2026. The CT4 will continue in production through June 2026 and the CT5 until the end of 2026.  Roth, however, did confirm that the CT5 legacy will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada as a next-generation internal...

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Cadillac’s 2025 Optiq EV officially launches in Europe On October 15, General Motors officially introduced the 2025 Cadillac Optiq electric crossover in Europe, with orders opening on October 15 at both official retailers and the brand’s websites in each country. The first deliveries of units imported from GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico are expected in February 2026. “Perfectly sized for Europe, Optiq’s athletic design combines the s...

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EV Charging company Fuuse, UK, raises investment On October 14, Fuuse raised GBP 6 million from existing investors. It has been backed by its existing investors, Par Equity and YFM Equity Partners. The funding will be used to accelerate growth in key areas and support the business through to profitability. Fuuse is the operating system for EV chargers, powering hardware to cater to the evolving needs of organisations and their EV drivers. Through...

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EM) launched its advanced electric heavy-duty truck equipped with battery swapping technology. Unveiled at BEM’s Chakan facility in Pune by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the occasion also marked the inauguration of India’s first electric corridor for trucks from Mumbai to Pune. BEM’s new EV truck offers the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry, unlimited range with swap technology, the highest payload in its category, and adv...

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Euro NCAP releases new safety ratings for Dongfeng BOX and several other models On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles. The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues inclu...

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Toyota to lead UK consortium for development of lightweight EV On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK. The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the L6e category. The vehicle will be manufactured at T...

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Meta Bright subsidiary to acquire 17 EV charging sites in Klang Valley, Malaysia Announced on October 14, 2025, Meta Bright Group’s 51%-owned subsidiary, Meta Bright ChargeSini Sdn. Bhd. (MBC), has agreed to acquire 17 operational EV charging sites, comprising 54 chargers (44 AC, 10 DC), from ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn. Bhd. for MYR 2,006,528. Located in key Klang Valley areas such as North Kiara, Setia Eco Park, and Titiwangsa, the chargers ar...

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Maxus delivers locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 in Indonesia, CKD at Purwakarta plant Reported on October 15, 2025, Maxus has delivered the first locally assembled MIFA 7 and MIFA 9 premium electric MPVs to Indonesian customers. Both models are now Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembled in Purwakarta, with a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of 40%. Both Maxus models meet the highest five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. Local assembly began in J...

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ssenger car sales also declined by 0.8 percentage points y/y to 54.5%. Sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs), which made up about 90% of electrified vehicle sales, marked a y/y decrease due to reasons such as sluggish sales of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan). On the other hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased for the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co., Ltd. saw an increase in EV sales. Japanese automakers are aiming to achieve p...

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