around 2,775 individual parts are assembled into a battery pack on the 2 km-long highly automated production line. As part of a transformative USD 2 billion investment in the Cologne plant, the fully digitalized new facility ensures high-quality standards, efficiency, and a significant reduction in transportation, as well as full alignment with vehicle assembly at the same location. Based on Ford press release ...

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Karsan, Turkiye to showcase new e-ATA LE at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg On June 10, Karsan announced that it will take part in the UITP Summit 2025, held in Hamburg from June 15-18, to present its latest electric transportation solutions. At the exhibition starting June 16, 2025, Karsan will debut its all-new 100% electric e-ATA LE, developed for the long-range public transportation needs of short-distance intercity lines and long-distance urban ...

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GAC Energy, Suikai Energy forge partnership for construction of charging, battery swapping facilities On June 9, GAC Energy forged a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Suikai Power Energy Corporation (Suikai Energy). Focusing on increasing charging and battery swapping facility coverage in communities, industrial parks, and transportation hubs, the two companies will jointly explore innovative operations, such as integrated energy stations and ...

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U.S. NHTSA releases interpretive rule “resetting” CAFE program On June 6, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy presented the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program”. The rule claims that the Biden Administration ignored statutory requirements for original CAFE language used 47 years ago to cover ICE-powered cars an...

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to supply 10,000 electric two-wheelers over the next 2 years to power the last-mile delivery network for Swiggy, Zomato, etc. Gravton Motors is one of the leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers in India. Hyper Electric is India’s leading electric mobility provider, offering smart, sustainable transportation solutions through EVs, charging infrastructure, and intelligent fleet management. Based on Gravton Motors social media updates ...

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o., Ltd.’s replaceable battery to shorten development cycles. It has also reduced vehicle costs. The electric tractor is equipped with an attachment system that can retrofit a device to support a wide variety of agricultural work. It is a two-seater tractor, which is expected to become a means of transportation for senior citizens who have returned their driver’s license. Yamaha Motor will start a demonstration test for a baggage delivery ser...

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+ electric scooter. The vehicles will be deployed for fleet and last-mile delivery operations across key cities in India.  The order follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between SpeedforcEV and Ferry Automotive Pvt. Ltd., under which the vehicles will be leased and deployed for urban transportation and delivery services. The initial rollout will take place in Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad, with further expansion planned in subsequent...

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ich oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. Looking ahead, the collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated charging solutions, guided by the shared vision of “green transportation, made in Indonesia.”  (From REPT BATTERO press release dated June 5, 2025)...

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GM recalls 2023-24 Cadillac Lyriq EVs for blank video display On June 4, GM announced it is recalling 41,376 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs over an issue with the driver video display. Affected vehicles include 2023-24 model year Cadillac Lyriqs, built at the Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee.  The U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) says the issue is with the video display control module software, which may ma...

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Porsche China R&D Center located in Jiading, Shanghai On May 30, the Jiading District People’s Government announced the settlement of the Porsche China R&D Center in Jiading District, Shanghai. Located near the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, the new center will cover an area of over 10,000 square meters in Jiangqiao Town, Jiading District, where the modern facilities include specialized workshops and an HMI (human-machine interaction) lab. The f...

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are expected to take place at the Giai Phong Automobile Factory (part of KITA Group’s ecosystem), located in the Thanh Thuy Economic Zone, Vi Xuyen District, Ha Giang Province. The partnership aims to develop a smart, eco-friendly commercial vehicle ecosystem to meet the growing demand for urban transportation and logistics. (From Giai Phong Automobile release / KITA Group social media updates and multiple sources)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Kim Long Motor begins e-bus exports from Vietnam to South Korea On June 2, 2025, Kim Long Motor Hue JSC held a handover ceremony in Hue City to officially deliver the KIMLONG N23-EV electric bus to DAON Mobility Co., Ltd. (Korea). This marks the first delivery under a long-term contract signed in April to export 200 KIM LONG electric buses to Korea for tourism and student transportation. The KIMLONG N23-EV is a 7.5-meter, 22-seat pure electric bu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ford recalls 40,910 F-150 Lightnings in U.S., Canada for control arm issue On May 30, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 29,501 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV pickups in the U.S. In documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford says that the upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly. The...

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Girteka Group, Lithuania signs agreement with Volvo Trucks for 2,000 heavy-duty trucks On May 29, Girteka Group, a European asset-based transportation company, signed a major agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles, marking the largest single truck order in Europe for 2025. The order includes the latest Volvo FH and FH Aero models, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2025. The deal includes financing support from Volvo F...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

aintenance and detection, automotive accessory and material supply, and technician training to bolster the industrial development of autonomous vehicle aftermarket services. To date, Pony.ai has launched autonomous driving mobility services in areas totaling more than 2,000 square kilometers in key transportation hubs such as central urban areas, airports, and high-speed railway stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. From a Pony....

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distribution companies, announced the launch of its commercial vehicle range in Egypt. It has introduced Tata Xenon, Ultra T.7, Ultra T.9, Prima 3328.K, Prima 4438.S, Prima 6038.S, and LP 613.  Tata Xenon is a versatile pickup. Ultra T.7 and T.9 are built to suit the contemporary demands of urban transportation. Prima 3328.K is developed for heavy-duty applications in infrastructure and construction segments. Prima 4438.S is a prime mover for c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

le Mobility,” will take place from July 2 to 4. Formerly known as Electric Vehicle Asia, MTAB 2025 is a comprehensive platform showcasing the latest advancements in smart and sustainable mobility. It expands beyond electric vehicles to include connected technologies, autonomous systems, and green transportation infrastructure. The event will bring together global industry leaders, technology providers, manufacturers, policymakers, researchers, ...

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nsport General Authority. The service is set to launch on Uber in the coming months, with full commercial services expected in late 2025. WeRide has also been testing and deploying its Robobus in several key areas across Saudi Arabia. This Level-4 autonomous vehicle is designed to address last-mile transportation gaps and complement transit networks.  Based on WeRide press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Toyota recalls 443,444 Tundra pickups in U.S. over reverse lights On May 21, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing notified the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 443,444 units of 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups in the U.S.  Toyota said moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure, which may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and othe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

BYD electric bus unit under investigation in U.S. Congress The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee has launched a formal investigation and asked BYD for internal documents as part of an investigation into national security risks posed by transportation manufacturers affiliated with the ruling Chinese Communist Party, according to the committee. Documents related to “the corporate structure, data security practices and operational footprint...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23