is capable of generating enough power for continuous highway driving. It takes only three minutes to refuel with hydrogen. It is paired with the 10.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides dynamic peak power when required. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN features a three-phase on-board charger (11 kW) and a mode 2 charging cable as standard. On February 10, Opel announced that it will ramp up the production of the new Opel Astra at Rüsselsheim plant in Germany....

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TMT Motors Vietnam unveils 2025–2026 strategy covering EVs and e-CV plans On June 19, 2025, TMT Motors held a media event at its Hanoi headquarters to unveil its 2025–2026 business strategy, centered on 3 key areas: trucks, electric vehicles (EVs), and a nationwide charging infrastructure. TMT will continue producing a diverse range of conventional trucks (500 kg–40 tons) while expanding into electric trucks (1–8 tons) and electric vans (...

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ANS intelligent navigation system that features 360-degree full-fusion perception covering expressways, urban areas and parking lots; the Huawei DriveONE dual-motor 4WD system that has a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.98 seconds; and a CATL ternary lithium battery pack that has a maximum charging power of 240kW and a range of 200km on a 10-minute charge. On August 8, Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr Technology) started acc...

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y electric MPV to be officially launched on March 1, rolled off the production line. In 2024, Li Auto will introduce a portfolio of 8 products and challenge the 2024 delivery target of 800,000 vehicles. On March 1, Li Auto officially launched the Mega, its first large battery electric MPV with a 5C charging rate. The Mega is based on an 800V platform. Employing a top speed of 180km/h. A CLTC combined range of 710km. The Mega is equipped with a Qu...

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, in 2025. About 200 units will be delivered to customers in Europe and selected non-European countries. The hTGX offers a zero-emission drive for heavy-duty applications like construction, tank, or timber transport, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to battery-electric trucks where charging infrastructure is lacking. Designed for specialized tasks and limited space for batteries, the hTGX claims high payloads and covers a range o...

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nology, Slide: Copyright © Bosch)   Dr. Heyn explained that this success also applies to the heavy commercial vehicle sector with a rapid increase in BEVs and FCEVs.   When deciding on a drive technology for commercial vehicles, both the purchase price and the running costs for refueling or recharging play an important role.   In China, the introduction of new technologies goes hand in hand with the consideration of the infrastructure requ...

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m) and a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 53.6kWh, the Tiggo e can be accelerated to 50km/h in 3.9 seconds. It has an NEDC cruising range of 401km and a maximum cruising range of 500km under a constant speed of 60km/h. The vehicle's battery can be charged to 80% in half an hour under fast-charging mode and can be fully charged in six to eight hours. The Arrizo e carries a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum power output of 120kW...

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n AI and communication technologies to help JAC Group apply AI to links such as R&D, manufacturing, the supply chain, sales, and services through cooperation on digitalization and intelligentization. Both companies will strengthen cooperation in areas such as clean energy and energy digitalization, charging infrastructure, and green data centers to support JAC Group in achieving green and low-carbon transformation. From a JAC Group press release...

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Yinson – PLUS to launch Integrated Retail & EV Charging Hubs along Malaysia's North-South Expressway Announced on June 11, 2025, Yinson GreenTech and PLUS Malaysia, via their respective subsidiaries Green EV Charge (GEV) and Terra PLUS, have signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Integrated Retail & EV Charging Hubs along Malaysia's North-South Expressway. The first hub will be built at Seremban RSA (Southbound) and is expected...

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km under WLTC standards). The third-generation Leaf will be produced at the Tochigi Plant in Japan and the Sunderland Plant in northeastern UK. The U.S.-spec model will be produced at the Tochigi Plant and is scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2025. The vehicle is equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port and is compatible with Tesla's superchargers. The third-generation Leaf will also be gradually rolled out to re...

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largest zero-emission bus (ZEB) programs in North America. The initiative is expected to help bring CAD 1 billion foreign investment into Canada. The partnership intends to bring 1,000 electric buses to the roads and replace the city’s existing diesel vehicles. The first phase of the project’s infrastructure is expected to go live in early 2027. As part of this partnership, Brampton will procure electric buses from Canadian suppliers, with p...

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o-emission mode for up to three miles. Developed in partnership with BAE Systems, it uses an electric driveline for smooth acceleration and braking. Powered by a 32kWh battery and charged by an on-board generator, the Enviro400ER delivers zero emissions without any dependency on additional external charging infrastructure. Alternatively, it can be charged externally through an industry standard plug-in connection. On February 25, Alexander Dennis...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (May 2025) On June 11, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the May 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging facilities: As of May 2025, domestic charging facilities totaled 14.400 million unit...

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tified mobility vehicles must be applied for and approved by local governments, and are subject to restrictions such as a maximum speed of 60 km/h. However, it is said that this has great merits when the production scale is small, as it reduces development costs (e.g., vehicle testing).   Although charging is only possible via normal charging, the vehicle is equipped with a DC-AC inverter and has the ability to supply power from the onboard batt...

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d to the INEOS Grenadier. The vehicle will be offered in two powertrain options including an all-electric powertrain (BEV) and a low-emission range-extender electric option. The range-extender option will consist of a small gasoline engine driving a generator to sustain battery charge when external charging is unavailable. The confirmation of the alternative powertrain details and launch timings are expected by autumn 2024. On March 28, multiple ...

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to launch the Chinese electric commercial vehicle brand Farizon in Brazil. Its official debut is scheduled for June 23 to 26 in São Paulo, during the Eletrocar Show 2025. The initiative involves an initial investment of BRL 40 million, covering vehicle homologation, technical training, after-sales infrastructure, and the construction of a model dealership, along with upgrades to existing branches. Farizon, a Geely Group brand specializing in ele...

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UK to install over 100,000 local charge points in coming years On June 13, the UK Government announced that the government and industry are expected to install over 100,000 local chargepoints in the coming years. These come on top of over 80,000 public chargepoints already available in the UK. These chargepoints are ideal for charging overnight for drivers without access to off-street parking. The Government will fund it with GBP 381 million Loca...

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was suspended from the second shift of February 5 to the first shift of February 6, and resumed operation from the second shift of February 6. The Hamura Plant Production Line #4, which has a one-shift operation system, was shut down only on February 6 (one-shift). On June 3, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced that, by the end of May, it had received reports of misconduct in model certification applicati...

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Audi starts production of new A8 in Germany Audi stops production in Germany, hit by flooding Audi uses sustainable fuels in new vehicles that leave its plants Audi to manufacture electric vehicles in all production plants by 2029 Audi Neckarsulm expands charging infrastructure using second-life batteries Audi Joins the "Alliance for Water Stewardship" - Brussel & Neckarsulm Audi reports status of ach...

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y Plant GM evaluating elimination of up to six passenger cars from lineup GM to idle Detroit-Hamtramck plant through end of 2017 GM to increase production of Chevrolet Bolt EV Cadillac introduces first-ever twin-turbo V8 engine in CT6 V-Sport American-Made Index released for 2018 Chevrolet cuts recharging time in half on 2019 Volt with 7.2 kW charging system GM to end sales of Chevrolet Volt, Cruze, Impala sedans in North America GM announces m...

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