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Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has launched its 1,000th highway battery-swap station in mainland China. The new battery-swap station is located at the Fushan service area on the G5011 Wuhu-Hefei Highway. This development is part of Nio's efforts to expand its battery-swap infrastructure across the country, enhancing connectivity between 550 major cities and mitigating range anxiety for Nio and Onvo brand users driving on highways. The company now operates a total of 3,399 battery-sw...

V-Green has launched a new electric vehicle charging hub, which features the largest number of superfast charging piles installed at a single facility in Hanoi, Vietnam. The EV charging hub is located at the Minh Khai parking lot on Cau Dien street in Nam Tu Liem district. Notably, V-Green is a part of Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer VinFast Group. The unit was set up by the carmaker to invest in setting up EV charging infrastructure across the country.  Situated on a major road ...

Electric vehicle drivers in South Australia now have access to the state's first comprehensive EV charging network, known as RAA Charge. The EV charging network is developed by the Royal Automobile Association (RAA). This expansive network includes over 550 charging plugs spread across 144 sites, making it one of the largest in Australia. The implementation of this EV charging network was facilitated by a grant of A$12.35 million from the South Australian government, aiming to expedite the tr...

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Hubject, a leading provider of interoperable EV charging solutions, has deepened its strategic partnership with Chargemap, one of the leading charge point operators (CPOs) in Europe, to roll out the former's Plug&Charge technology across Chargemap's existing EV charging infrastructure in Europe.  It can be recalled that the two companies had first forged their partnership in 2018.  Under the new terms, the two companies have agreed to integrate Hubject's Plug&Ch...

OMV Česká republika and Pražská energetika (PRE) have joined forces to expand the ultrafast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across the Czech Republic. This initiative builds upon their previous partnership, which was signed in 2020 and introduced PRE POINT fast and ultrafast chargers to OMV fuel stations nationwide. The new agreement between the two companies entails installing 113 ultrafast-charging stations across 48 locations, with both companies jointly managing inv...

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Eleport and Plugsurfing have formed a strategic partnership to enhance electric vehicle charging accessibility across Croatia. Starting this summer, Plugsurfing customers can easily locate and charge their EVs at Eleport charging stations across Croatia via the Plugsurfing app. Eleport is a public EV charge point operator (CPO) in Central and Eastern Europe that has been expanding its charging network rapidly within Croatia, focusing on installing chargers at major travel and shopping sites. ...

To understand consumer sentiment toward S&P Global Mobility’s technology forecasts, the Connected Car and Consumer Insights research teams conduct an annual consumer survey that serves as a quantitative input to these forecasts. By asking vehicle owners of certain model years a series of questions to gauge activation decisions, subscription lengths and costs, feature desirability and willingness to pay, analysts are able to develop the ‘Feature Desirability & Willingness to Pay’...

ChargeZone has launched one of India's largest electric vehicle charging hubs in Bangalore. The facility aims to bolster India's national EV infrastructure, especially in urban areas with high fleet activity. The hub features over 210 charging points, which include 80 DC fast chargers with 160 outlets and 50 AC chargers with 50 outlets. With an installed capacity of more than 4 MW, the facility is not only vast but also one of the most potent EV charging sites in the country. It is tailored t...

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK's largest independent forecourt operator, is accelerating efforts to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in London under its EV Power business. The company plans to introduce ultrarapid-charging hubs with 300 to 400-kW EV chargers across London, aiming for a more than 30% increase in charge points within the M25 area. These EV Power Hubs, which average seven bays each, are already operational at locations such as St Paul's Cray, Bu...

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Wallbox has collaborated with Europe's leading charge-point operator (CPO) PowerGo to enhance the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Essendi hotels across the Netherlands. Under the partnership, the two companies plan to integrate Wallbox's advanced charging technology with PowerGo's renewable energy-powered infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for sustainable mobility. The installations will feature Wallbox's Em4 AC chargers and Supernova DC fast chargers, designed for seaml...

Clever, Denmark's largest charge-point operator (CPO), has partnered with PowerGo, a leading CPO in Europe, to enhance the charging network and accessibility for electric vehicle drivers in Denmark. Through this collaboration, Clever One customers will have access to PowerGo's Danish network, which comprises nearly 1,000 EV charging points. This network includes 65 fast and ultrafast-charging points, strategically located near major cities, villages and central hubs. Clever Head ...

The UK government is expanding local electric vehicle charge points across England to aid millions of EV drivers without off-street parking. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood announced the country's plan to install over 100,000 local charge points, in addition to the existing 80,000 public charge points. This initiative is supported by the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, which is part of a broader £4 billion investment to promote the switch to EVs and...

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Charge-point operator PowerGo has partnered with Europe's hotel owner and operator Essendi to install electric vehicle charging solutions at multiple hotels in the Netherlands. This initiative aims to offer guests and visitors the convenience of charging their EVs during their stay. Each hotel will feature at least one 150-kW ultrafast charger, alongside several 22-kW chargers, ensuring that every visitor can charge their battery efficiently. The project includes several Essendi hotels in Nor...

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Voltpost, a company focused on lamppost electric vehicle charging, announced the first public deployment of its EV charging platform in Oak Park, Illinois, US. This initiative, a collaboration with the Park District of Oak Park and the regional utility company, ComEd, aims to offer convenient and affordable charging access to local residents. Jeffrey Prosserman, CEO and co-founder of Voltpost, emphasized that this deployment aligns with the company's projects in New York, US, and Mi...

Leading mainland Chinese car manufacturer BYD announced its plan to establish a network of its recently launched megawatt chargers, popularly called flash chargers in Europe. This announcement was made by BYD's Executive Vice President Stella Li during a meeting with journalists in Brussels. In mainland China, BYD offers electric vehicles with batteries capable of recharging up to 400 km of driving range in just 5 minutes. The company plans to support these vehicles in Europe with its fl...

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In a notable collaboration between two competing electric-car makers in mainland China, Nio and Zeekr have teamed up to share their respective electric vehicle charging facilities. On May 29, Nio's energy unit, Nio Power, and Zeekr's energy division, Zeekr Power, signed a cooperation agreement for their charging facilities. This collaboration aims to provide their customers with an efficient and convenient EV charging service. Users of Nio's brands, including Nio, Onvo and Fire...

The biennial Auto Shanghai 2025 has emerged as a showcase for an array of technologies that blend hardware with software, effectively blurring the lines of traditional automotive classifications. Over the last decade, the event has matured into a pivotal global stage for both local debuts and international launches.

The 2025 S&P Connected Car Consumer Survey asked over 9,000 global participants questions regarding connected-vehicle services to understand consumer sentiment toward: connected features and paid functional updates; feature preferences; willingness to pay for these services and features. Results showed: Respondents most commonly subscribed to safety and security-related connected features and services over maintenance and navigation. A third of all respondents globally wished to subscribe ...

The 2025 S&P Connected Car Consumer Survey asked over 9,000 global participants questions regarding connected-vehicle services to understand consumer sentiment toward: connected features and paid functional updates; feature preferences; willingness to pay for these services and features. Results showed: Respondents most commonly subscribed to safety and security-related connected features and services over maintenance and navigation. A third of all global respondents wished to subscribe to...

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Fastned, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has opened a new electric vehicle charging hub with four chargers in Greenock, west of Glasgow, Fastned announced May 20. The CPO said that it has installed brand-new ultrarapid EV chargers that can deliver an output of 400 kW at the newly opened charging hub in Greenock, providing a quick charging boost for an initial four electric drivers traveling along the West Coast in Scotland. The site is located off Greenock’s Main Street,...

BP Pulse announced May 20 that it signed a strategic agreement with iconic US diner chain Waffle House to install BP Pulse charge points at Waffle House locations across the US including Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other locations in the South and Southeast US. The collaboration underscores BP Pulse’s commitment to build a network of ultrafast chargers across the US, ensuring drivers have access to charging solutions where they need them most. Each electric vehicle charging site will fe...

Sainsbury’s, one of the largest chain of supermarkets in the UK, has set up a network of more than 650 fast-charging stations across 75 stores in the UK, the company said in an announcement on May 15. According to the company, its electric vehicle charging network has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 60 million fossil fuel miles on UK roads, resulting in a reduction of 10.71 million kg of CO2 emissions compared to non-electric vehicles. “By building the infrastruct...

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Consumer trust in autonomous vehicles remains mixed and cautious globally, with skepticism still outweighing enthusiasm in most markets, even as the technology improves. To understand consumer sentiment toward autonomous driving technologies, the research and consumer insights teams at S&P Global Mobility conducts an annual survey that serves as a quantitative input and foundational pillar of our vehicle autonomy forecasts. By asking new-vehicle intenders a series of questions to gauge de...

Porsche Cars North America Inc. (PCNA) announced the successful addition of over 97,000 charging stations to the Porsche Charging Service, bringing the total number of stations available to customers in the US to 102,000, with further expansions planned for 2025. Timo Resch, president and CEO of PCNA, highlighted this as a critical step in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy, emphasizing the importance of providing flexibility and a seamless charging experience for customers purchasing electr...

Mainland Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng has forged a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing, a major EV charging service provider in Europe. This collaboration allows Xpeng customers to access over 940,000 charging points across 27 countries. The announcement was made by Xpeng's Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during the Global Brand Night event in Hong Kong. This partnership aggregates numerous charging operators (CPOs) across the EU, offering Xpeng customers access to a vast ch...

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Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corp. announced May 9 that it reached an agreement with US electric-car maker Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on Mazda's battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) launched in Japan from 2027. The company plans to adopt NACS to provide its customers with greater convenience through a broader range of charging options. The move will help Mazda EV customers access the Tesla Superc...

The city of Montreal has laid out an ambitious objective to add 11,000 public charging points for electric vehicles in the Greater Montreal area by 2030, the Office of Ecological Transition and Resilience, city of Montreal, announced May 6. The initiative is part of the city's Climate Plan and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in which the transport industry is expected to have a contribution of about 30%. The city of Montreal plans to deploy new levers to improve the supply of...

Continuing to expand its offerings globally, Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng plans to launch its own brand of electric vehicle chargers in Australia later in 2025, according to a news report published by Australian automotive publication Drive on May 3. Post its launch in Australia, Xpeng also plans to roll out its own brand of EV chargers in other key markets globally, the report said. Meanwhile in Australia, Xpeng will launch its own brand’s ultrafast chargers, which deliver peak powe...

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The Delhi government has unveiled a new initiative to establish a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city. The plan aims to have at least one public charging station every 5 km, facilitating easier adoption and use of EVs. Under the Delhi EV Policy 2.0, the target is to expand public charging stations to 3,500 by 2025 and 13,700 by 2030, with one charging and battery-swapping station every square kilometer. The Delhi Transport Department will devise det...

The 2025 S&P Global Autonomous Driving Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants questions regarding advanced driver assistance system features and automated driving technologies to understand: consumers’ sentiments toward feature desirability; their willingness to pay; and their general interest in these technologies. Results showed respondents found Level 2 and Level 3 automated features currently on the market most desirable, but are typically less willing to pay extra, alt...

Changan Automobile, a leading Chinese vehicle manufacturer, has chalked out three key strategies as part of its mid-to-long term roadmap, the company announced April 27 at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025. Changan said its three key strategies include Shangri-La Mission, Dubhe Plan and its Vast Ocean Plan, covering the expansion of its new-energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio, global footprint, and new investment in intelligent driving technologies and innovations. Under its Shangri-La Mission, Ch...

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South Korean carmaker Kia said that its electric vehicle owners in the US now have access to over 21,500 DC fast chargers within the Tesla Supercharger network, in addition to the more than 22,000 accessible chargers in other networks. As a result, Kia's EV customers now have access to more than 40,000 DC fast charging stations across the country. This development enhances convenience and reduces range anxiety for Kia EV customers, particularly those with vehicles equipped with standard ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a temporary halt in US shipments for a month to evaluate the impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on vehicle imports, according to a report by CNBC dated April 6. This decision follows the implementation of a 25% tariff on all foreign cars imported into the US, which began April 3, as well as the anticipated tariffs on auto parts by May 3. JLR, a major British carmaker owned by Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors, views the US as a key m...

Ford Motor Co. has halted shipments of its sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and sports cars to mainland China as it begins to face tariffs as high as 150%, according to a news report published by Reuters on April 19. “We have adjusted exports from the US to [mainland] China in light of the current tariffs,” the report said, quoting a statement from the carmaker. Elaborating further, the report mentioned that the vehicle manufacturer has halted shipments of its F-150 Raptors, Musta...

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Continuing to expand its footprint in Europe, Chinese carmaker BYD has forayed into the passenger car markets of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The initial offerings in these countries include the all-electric Sealion 07 electric vehicle and the hybrid Song Plus DM-i sport utility vehicle, locally rebranded as Sealion 7 and Seal U DM-i, respectively. By the end of 2025, BYD aims to establish 30 stores in the Czech Republic and 20 in Slovakia. The company has already opened its first store i...

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Ford Motor Co.’s UK subsidiary has launched a new marketing initiative wherein it is offering a free home electric-car charger and a free standard installation service to each customer of its electric vehicles in the UK, the company announced April 8. The initiative, which is part of Ford’s Power Promise in the UK, is aimed at encouraging buyers to switch to EVs. The move is in line with a recent Ford survey of 5,000 drivers across Europe. The survey found that 25% of customers feel more ...

US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures are expected to have a limited impact on mainland Chinese automakers, a news report published by CnEVPost on April 8 said, citing industry experts and analysts. Quoting industry analysts at Huatai Securities, the report said that while about 116,000 vehicles were exported from mainland China to the US in 2024, the additional tariffs will have a limited impact on mainland Chinese car companies as the vehicles exported mainly belonged to US car...

The 2025 S&P Global Autonomous Driving Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants questions regarding advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features and autonomous driving technology to understand: consumers’ sentiments toward feature desirability; their willingness to pay; and their general interest in these technologies. Results showed some consistency from 2024 with respondents finding Level 0 and Level 1 ADAS features on the market most desirable, but are typically less...

BYD has officially entered the Swiss passenger car market as part of its strategy for continued expansion in Europe, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on April 7. Citing a company announcement from April 5, the report mentioned that BYD organized a brand launch event in Switzerland between April 1 and April 2 to officially announce its entry into the local market. The first BYD electric cars that will be available in Switzerland include the all-electric sedan Seal, the electric...

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The automotive industry has long been recognized as a high-capital, low-return sector, grappling with various economic pressures and competitive challenges. In recent years, the landscape has shifted dramatically, particularly with the rise of mainland Chinese automotive companies. Here we review the profitability trends between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, and the implications of macroeconomic factors that shape the industry. The automotive sector is currently in tu...

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks over reports of unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear-wheel lockup, Detroit Free Press reported March 24. The investigation covers the F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2015 through 2017. The NHTSA has received 138 consumer complaints regarding an issue where the trucks allegedly downshift unexpectedly to a lower gear w...

Pilot Co., General Motors (GM) and EVgo Inc. announced March 25 that their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle fast-charging locations in over 25 states across the US. The charging network aims to offer an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV travel, Pilot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, said in a press note. “As the busy spring and summer travel season approaches, EV drivers will be ab...

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Research conducted by Peugeot UK revealed significant generational differences in drivers' preferences, with younger generations prioritizing technology, sustainability and design in cars. The survey, involving 2,000 respondents across five generations, found that connectivity features are more valued by Gen-Z and Millennials, with 38% and 42%, respectively, compared to lower percentages among Boomers and the Silent Generation. However, an interesting find was that 18% of the Silent Generation p...

General Motors has joined Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program, providing eligible customers in Northern and Central California with incentivized pricing for qualifying GM Energy home energy products, the carmaker announced March 13. The initiative is part of GM Energy’s plan to work with utilities such as PG&E to leverage the carmaker’s bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology, which allows compatible GM EVs to supp...

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Shanghai plans to subsidize the installation of battery-swap stations in the city, becoming the latest local government in Greater China to provide support for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on March 10. Notably, Nio, a leading electric-car maker, has its global headquarters in Shanghai. Citing a policy announcement, the report mentioned that the city authorities of Shanghai plan to subsidize the construction of c...

Geely Auto, one of the largest Chinese automakers, has forayed into Australia and New Zealand markets with the launch of its all-electric sport utility vehicle EX5 in the region, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on March 12. The Geely EX5 was launched at an event at Sydney's Luna Park on March 11. The carmaker also launched its international brand — Geely Go — on the sidelines of the event. Citing Jerry Gan, CEO of Geely Auto Group, the report mentioned that the ca...

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz announced March 11 that it will replace Mercedes me Charge with MB.CHARGE, bundling all digital charging solutions for the public under the latter from mid-March. “MB.CHARGE will become the umbrella for Mercedes-Benz's digital charging solutions,” the company said in a statement. Besides bundling all digital functions for public charging under MB.CHARGE Public, the carmaker also aims to offer extended features to make charging even more convenient ...

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South Korean carmaker Kia has launched its smart charging and vehicle-to-home (V2H) services in select regions of Europe and the US, the company announced Feb. 26. The new services are rolled out with an aim to enhance the energy management capabilities of its electric vehicle lineup, as the launch marks the first step in Hyundai Motor Group’s global initiative to advance vehicle-to-everything (V2X) services. The introduction of smart charging in the Netherlands and V2H emergency backu...

Resource Innovations (RI), a leading provider of clean energy solutions, and The Mobility House (TMH), a leading Munich-based provider of vehicle-grid integration (VGI) technology, have been selected by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to spearhead a first-of-its-kind statewide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) demonstration program in the US, The Mobility House announced Feb. 24. The two-year initiative aims to deploy bidirectional charging infrastructure to enhance grid resilience,...

Fastned, one of the leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure providers in the UK, has opened a brand new 400-kW charging hub in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, the company said Feb. 26. The new EV charging hub has been set up with an investment of "multimillion-pounds," Fastned said, without disclosing the actual amount it has invested in installing the fast-charging facility. The company claimed that its new ultrarapid-charging hub in Banbridge is now Northern Ireland’s fastest c...

Allego has co-founded Charge France, a coalition of 13 charge-point operators (CPOs), to bring together key players in the French electric vehicle charging ecosystem and accelerate a wider adoption of EVs across the country, Allego said Feb. 13. According to Allego, Charge France represents 13 CPOs already investing over €1 billion in public charging infrastructure. These CPOs have together installed more than 2,000 ultrafast-charging stations across France, which accommodate about 10,000 u...

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BP has launched its first new format electric vehicle charging and convenience hub at Cromwell Road on the A4 in Hammersmith, London, the company announced Feb. 20. The site has been reconstructed with fuel refilling stations removed, the company said, adding that it has installed five ultrafast BP Pulse 300-kW chargers. Each EV charger is capable of charging two cars simultaneously, with canopies over the chargers. The EV charging site also accommodates a redesigned convenience store, with a...

Amid escalating trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on key industries with a series of executive orders, ordering a review of US trade agreements and signaling further tariffs on automotive, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. With a potential 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and new steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect on March 12, 2025, the automotive sector faces mounting uncertainty. With the rise of software-defined cars, semiconductor content p...

In response to the escalating problem of modern car theft, Vodafone Automotive has partnered with PlaxidityX to develop and integrate the vDome software into its anti-theft and after-theft management solutions. Gion Baker, CEO of Vodafone Automotive, highlighted that this collaboration aims to innovate and enhance mobility safety by leveraging PlaxidityX's cybersecurity expertise. The vDome solution, equipped with AI-powered prevention capabilities, proactively detects and neutralizes theft atte...

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has signed an agreement with Shanghai-based electric-vehicle maker Nio to gain access to the latter’s EV charging network, making it one of the largest carmakers in Greater China to plug into Nio’s charging infrastructure in the world’s largest EV market, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Feb. 14. The agreement was signed between Nio Power, the energy arm of Nio, and GWM, the report said, citing an announcement posted on the Nio App. Following...

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Circle K Sverige AB, a leading fuel retailer in Sweden, has opened its new flagship electric vehicle charging station in Järna, Sweden, which will be the largest EV charging park in its Swedish network, according to a company press note published by My News Desk on Feb. 11. The newly opened EV charging facility houses 26 charging points for both light and heavy traffic, and aims to introduce both electrification and customer experience at the center. The charging park is spread across an ...

PowerGo, a leading European charge-point operator (CPO), has completed the installation of 152 charging points in the Danish municipality of Ikast-Brande, in the Central Jutland region, the company announced Feb. 6. PowerGo said that the newly installed EV charging points offer a capacity ranging from 22 to 150 kW and are all publicly accessible. “The municipality of Ikast-Brande has selected PowerGo as charge point operator (CPO) based on a tender. Ikast-Brande is now part of PowerGo’...

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The journey of autonomous vehicles began long before the unveiling of Tesla's Cybercab in October 2024. The concept of self-driving cars dates to the early 20th century, with experimental models emerging in the 1920s. Carnegie Mellon University developed the Navlab project in the 1980s, thus making the first significant strides in automation. The DARPA Grand Challenge of 2004 and 2005, plus the DARPA Urban Challenge of 2007 highlighted the potential of autonomous vehicles, igniting interest from...

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Expanding its exclusive premium EV charging experience center in Germany, Porsche announced on Jan. 30 that it has opened Porsche Charging Lounge in Hamburg-Rahlstedt. The EV charging facility provides DC fast chargers with up to 400 kW, a premium ambience and a convenience of central processing of charging costs via the Porsche Charging Service. The new charging lounge, which bears the typical Porsche design language, is located right next to the Porsche Approved Service Center in Hamburg-Ra...

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH and Danish Fleggaard Group have partnered to set up EV charging stations at four branches of the cross-border shopping chain in northern Germany, E.ON announced Jan. 13. The move will contribute to the expansion of the public charging infrastructure on the German-Danish border. At the Fleggaard border shop in Harrislee near Flensburg, E.ON Drive Infrastructure is building a charging park with a total of 20 EV charging points. This will include 16 charging poin...

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The sentiment surrounding automotive technology at CES 2025 earlier this month was a mix of excitement and caution. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), electrification and vehicle autonomy stole the limelight, reimagining mobility and highlighting advancements in both user experience and operational efficiency. Scalable and modular AI, machine learning (ML) and extended reality (XR) applications are being increasingly harnessed to enrich the in-car experience, from content personalizati...

Evolt Charging, a leading charge-point operator (CPO), has introduced a new cable alarm in response to the rising incidents of electric vehicle charger cable theft and vandalism in the UK, the company announced Jan. 20. This is the first device of its kind to be used in the UK and will give CPOs an effective way of protecting their assets, keeping their charging infrastructure secure and available for drivers to use, Evolt said in a note. Cable theft is a widespread challenge affecting all...

BYD is progressively implementing its self-developed, mid-to-high-end intelligent driving solutions across some of its models starting 2025, as reported by Pandaily on Jan. 16. These advanced solutions include high-speed navigation and urban navigation, developed by a dedicated team of approximately 1,300 people who are working vigorously to finalize the delivery of these features. The primary focus for BYD is to achieve parity in the domain of intelligent driving, alongside the introd...

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Mainland Chinese electric-car maker BYD has launched its electric sport utility vehicle Atto 3 in South Korea, marking an entry in the South Korean passenger car market, Hyundai's home turf. The company announced its plans to start delivering the Atto 3 electric SUV in South Korea from February, with two versions available at presubsidy starting prices of 31.5 million won (about $21,600). Additionally, BYD aims to launch the Seal electric sedan and Sealion 7 electric SUV in the...

Electric-car maker Xpeng and British electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider BP Pulse have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to join forces on expanding access to the EV charging network for EV drivers in Greater China, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on Jan. 14. Xpeng’s new strategic alliance follows a similar agreement it had signed with Volkswagen China. According to the report, these partnerships allow Xpeng to provide its customers with about 40,...

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Valencia’s Empresa Municipal de Transportes (EMT) have signed a €69 million loan to finance the expansion of EMT Valencia’s zero-emissions bus fleet, boosting support for sustainable urban public transport, EIB announced Dec. 23, 2024. The project includes the purchase of 145 electric buses to replace the vehicles that have been in service in Valencia, Spain, for the longest and are nearing the end of their useful life. The EIB support will also...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has revealed the electric version of its popular Creta sport utility vehicle, which will be launched with two battery pack options of 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh, the company announced Jan. 2. It said that the long-range variant of electric Creta SUV, which will offer the 51.4-kWh battery pack option, will be able to deliver a driving range of 473 km in a single charge. Meanwhile, the regular variant with the 42-kWh battery pack will offer a driving range of 390 k...