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electrive global @electrive.com · 08/10/2025
#Tesla has unveiled slimmed-down versions of its two most important models, the 3 and Y, both of which have been given the suffix ‘Standard’. At least the new Model Y Standard will also be launched in Europe in a few weeks. www.electrive.com/2025/10/08/s...
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Slimmed-down Model 3 and Y: Tesla introduces new ‘Standard’ models - electrive.com
Tesla has unveiled slimmed-down versions of its two most important models, the 3 and Y, both of which have been given the suffix ‘Standard’. At least the new
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electrive global @electrive.com · 08/10/2025
45,495 electric cars were newly registered in #Germany in #September, representing an increase of 31.9% compared with the same month last year. The share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in all new passenger car registrations was 19.3% in September. www.electrive.net/2025/10/06/4... (in German)
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electrive global @electrive.com · 07/10/2025
Mercedes-Benz confirmed the EQB will be discontinued in the U.S. and Canada after the 2025 model year, marking the end of its planned cycle. The brand says it remains committed to electrification, with two new SUVs based on a next-gen architecture coming soon. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/m...
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Mercedes quietly discontinues the EQB and removes it from configurator - electrive.com
Mercedes has removed the EQB from its configurator and will only produce vehicles that have already been ordered until the model change. From the beginning of
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electrive global @electrive.com · 07/10/2025
Electric car manufacturer #Rivian reports a slight decline in production for the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by higher deliveries. The figures indicate a continued reduction in inventories. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/r...
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Rivian delivers around 13,000 vehicles in the third quarter - electrive.com
Electric car manufacturer Rivian reports a slight decline in production for the third quarter of 2025, accompanied by higher deliveries. The figures indicate
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electrive global @electrive.com · 07/10/2025
#VinFast is presenting its first electric bus models for local markets at #Busworld in Brussels. The OEM has developed the EB 8 and EB 12 series to comply with European regulations. They are imported from Vietnam, with only the EB 12 city bus available initially. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/v...
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VinFast presents EB 12 and EB 8 electric city buses - electrive.com
Vietnamese manufacturer VinFast is presenting its first electric bus models for local markets at Busworld in Brussels. The OEM has developed the EB 8 and EB
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electrive global @electrive.com · 07/10/2025
The German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr has announced that its dry coating technology for electrodes is ready for industrial pilot projects. The method particularly reduces active waste. www.electrive.com/2025/10/07/d...
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Dürr presents new electrode dry coating technique - electrive.com
The German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr has announced that its dry coating technology for electrodes is ready for industrial pilot projects. The
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electrive global @electrive.com · 07/10/2025
In September, a total of 72,779 electric passenger cars were newly registered in the UK, more than in any previous month and 29.1 per cent more than in the same month last year. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/u...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 06/10/2025
MyWheels is rolling out another 50 bidirectional charging units – this time in Eindhoven. The electric cars are then able to fulfil a grid-stabilising function, absorbing excess solar energy from the grid and using it to charge electric carshing cars. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/m...
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MyWheels brings bidirectional charging to carshing in Eindhoven - electrive.com
Dutch carsharing company MyWheels is rolling out another 50 bidirectional charging units – this time in Eindhoven. The electric cars are then able to fulfil a
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electrive global @electrive.com · 06/10/2025
The Thai company Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation has ordered ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoils from Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela. These will initially be used on the route between the mainland and Koh Kood Island in Trat Province. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/c...
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Candela ferries to grace pristine islands in Thailand - electrive.com
The Thai company Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation has ordered ten Candela P-12 electric hydrofoils from Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela. These
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electrive global @electrive.com · 06/10/2025
The #Volkswagen Group is pulling the emergency brake on its software unit #Cariad. Instead of developing software for cars independently, Cariad will act as a coordinator for externally developed technologies – primarily software from #Rivian and #Xpeng. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/v...
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VW reassigns Cariad as coordinator of Rivian and Xpeng software - electrive.com
The Volkswagen Group is pulling the emergency brake on its software unit Cariad, which was launched in 2020 by then-CEO Herbert Diess. Instead of developing
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electrive global @electrive.com · 06/10/2025
The German government wants to extend the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars until 2035. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has announced a corresponding draft law – most recently, the project was still hanging in the balance. www.electrive.com/2025/10/06/g...
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Germany to excempt electric cars from vehicle tax until 2035 - electrive.com
The German government wants to extend the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars until 2035. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has announced a
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electrive global @electrive.com · 06/10/2025
1,737 new battery electric cars were registered in #Ireland in #September, which was 73.2 per cent higher than the 1,003 registrations in September 2024. www.autotrade.ie/index.php/ev...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 02/10/2025
In the second quarter, the situation at #Tesla was still looking dire, with production declining and deliveries falling below 400,000 units. Things are looking up for Tesla in Q3, with the electric car manufacturer even approaching 500,000 deliveries again. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/t...
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Tesla achieves new delivery record - electrive.com
In the second quarter, the situation at Tesla was still looking dire, with production declining and deliveries falling below 400,000 units. Things are looking
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electrive global @electrive.com · 02/10/2025
Engie sees intelligent energy management as the decisive factor for scaling truck electrification. Jan-Niklas Ellerich explains how forecasting, grid integration and renewable energy can turn electric heavy-duty transport into a resilient and cost-efficient reality. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/e...
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“Energy Management: The Key to Scaling Electric Mobility” - Jan-Niklas Ellerich from Engie - electrive.com
Engie sees intelligent energy management as the decisive factor for scaling truck electrification. Jan-Niklas Ellerich explains how forecasting, grid
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electrive global @electrive.com · 02/10/2025
Charge point operator Electrify America has once again expanded its Plug&Charge offering, this time through a partnership with Nissan. The 2026 Nissan LEAF will be the first of the company's EVs to gain Plug & Charge, with other to follow. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/n...
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Nissan to gain Plug & Charge on the Electrify America network - electrive.com
Charge point operator Electrify America has once again expanded its Plug&Charge offering, this time through a partnership with Nissan. The 2026 Nissan LEAF
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electrive global @electrive.com · 02/10/2025
#E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be booked in advance, initially at individual locations, with a larger rollout to follow. www.electrive.com/2025/10/02/e...
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E.ON tests reservations for truck chargers - electrive.com
E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be
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electrive global @electrive.com · 02/10/2025
#TomTom has now mapped more than 2 million charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 01/10/2025
#NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between #Stellantis and #LGES, has officially completed construction of its factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the receipt of its operating licence. Operations are scheduled to ramp up later this year. www.electrive.com/2025/10/01/n...
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NexStar Energy receives operating licence for cell factory - electrive.com
NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, has officially completed construction of its factory in Windsor,
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electrive global @electrive.com · 01/10/2025
Leyland Trucks has completed its £5.1m ZETTA project, boosting electric vehicle production and enabling larger-scale supply of battery-powered #DAF trucks. www.electrive.com/2025/10/01/d...
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DAF subsidiary Leyland Trucks completes electrification project - electrive.com
Leyland Trucks has announced the successful completion of its £5.1 million Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project. The project has enabled
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electrive global @electrive.com · 01/10/2025
#BYD has produced its 1,000th electric bus at its plant in #Komárom, #Hungary. The plant is currently being expanded to triple its production capacity to 1,250 vehicles per year. cnevpost.com/2025/09/30/b...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 30/09/2025
Sweden’s first megawatt charging station opens: Circle K, which operates around 760 fuel and service stations across Sweden, has just opened the country's first charger with a 1000kW (1MW) capacity. www.electrive.com/2025/09/30/s...
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Sweden's first megawatt charging station opens - electrive.com
Circle K, which operates around 760 fuel and service stations across Sweden, has just opened the country's first charger with a 1000kW (1MW) capacity.
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electrive global @electrive.com · 30/09/2025
Deep Dive: How Porsche further developed PPE for the Cayenne At electrive, we’ve been able to garner a number of illuminating insights into the technology behind the new #Porsche #Cayenne. www.electrive.com/2025/09/30/d...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 30/09/2025
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are now apparently trying to make the subsidy available for a little longer through their dealers. www.electrive.com/2025/09/30/u...
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US tax credit for electric cars ends - electrive.com
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are now apparently trying to make the
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electrive global @electrive.com · 30/09/2025
#Nio has so far delivered 20,000 #Firefly electric cars. Deliveries of the only model to date from Nio’s sub-brand for particularly affordable electric vehicles began on 29 April. cnevpost.com/2025/09/27/n...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
#Subaru of America unveiled pricing and specs for the 2026 Solterra, its updated electric SUV arriving later this year. Despite inflation and upgrades, it remains competitively priced. www.electrive.com/2025/09/29/s...
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Subaru confirms US pricing and specs for 2026 Solterra EV - electrive.com
Subaru of America has just revealed pricing and technical details for the 2026 Solterra, its updated electric SUV set to arrive in US showrooms later this
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
Daimler to install bus charging infrastructure for SZU #Daimler Buses has been commissioned by public transport operator Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG to plan and implement the charging infrastructure at the Rütihof bus depot in Wädenswil on Lake Zurich. www.electrive.com/2025/09/29/d...
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Daimler to install bus charging infrastructure for SZU - electrive.com
Daimler Buses has been commissioned by public transport operator Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG (SZU for short) to plan and implement the charging
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
#BMW has officially opened its new vehicle plant in Debrecen, #Hungary. The factory, in which BMW has invested around two billion euros, will start producing the iX3 electric SUV in October, the first vehicle based on the ‘New Class’ platform. www.electrive.com/2025/09/29/o...
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Official opening of the new BMW factory in Hungary - electrive.com
BMW has officially opened its new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The factory, in which BMW has invested around two billion euros, will start producing
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
Kia introduces plug & charge in Europe and North America #Kia is set to roll out Plug & Charge capabilities for its EVs in #Europe and North America, removing the need for charging cards or apps when using public chargers. www.electrive.com/2025/09/29/k...
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Kia introduces plug & charge in Europe and North America - electrive.com
Kia is set to roll out Plug & Charge capabilities for its EVs in Europe and North America, removing the need for charging cards or apps when using public
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
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electrive global @electrive.com · 29/09/2025
#Leapmotor has produced a total of 1,000,000 cars to date. The Chinese #NEV manufacturer reached this milestone 343 days after manufacturing its 500,000th vehicle. cnevpost.com/2025/09/25/l...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 26/09/2025
French mobility brand #Ayvens manages around 600,000 electric vehicles in 42 countries. To market used electric vehicles from its own leasing business, the company is now introducing state-of-health certificates for the batteries of its electric vehicles in Europe. www.electrive.com/2025/09/26/a...
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Ayvens introduces battery certificates for used electric vehicles - electrive.com
French mobility brand Ayvens manages around 600,000 electric vehicles in 42 countries. To market used electric vehicles from its own leasing business, the
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electrive global @electrive.com · 26/09/2025
#Volkswagen will not build any cars at its MEB plant in Zwickau in the week after next, according to a media report. Talks are also underway about a break at its second German electric car plant in Emden, but no decision has been made there yet. www.electrive.com/2025/09/26/v...
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VW pauses production in Zwickau - electrive.com
Volkswagen will not build any cars at its MEB plant in Zwickau in the week after next, according to a media report. Talks are also underway about a break at
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electrive global @electrive.com · 26/09/2025
#California has surpassed 200,000 EV charging ports. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that there are now 201,180 fully public and shared electric vehicle charging ports available for use throughout the state. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/24/c...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
The so-called ‘Task 53’ from a programme run by the International Energy Agency aims to improve interoperability in the V2G ecosystem. Task 53 has now found its first automotive partner: the VW Group. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/v...
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Volkswagen joins 'Task 53' programme for bidirectional charging - electrive.com
The so-called ‘Task 53’ from a programme run by the International Energy Agency aims to improve interoperability in the V2G ecosystem – in other words, the
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
The Swedish autonomous freight company #Einride has successfully completed a border crossing using a cabless autonomous EV. The vehicle successfully went through border control and customs - without a human driver onboard. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/e...
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Einride completes world's first autonomous border crossing - electrive.com
The Swedish autonomous freight company Einride has successfully completed a border crossing using a cabless autonomous EV. The vehicle successfully went
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
Pre-series production of the VLE, the first vehicle based on the new VAN.EA architecture, has begun at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, Spain. The all-electric van is set to make its world debut in the first half of 2026. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/m...
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Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van - electrive.com
Pre-series production of the VLE, the first vehicle based on the new VAN.EA architecture, has begun at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, Spain. The all-electric
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
According to the European industry association #ACEA, 120,797 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in August, 30.2 per cent more than in the same month last year. Registrations of electric cars so far this year remain significantly above the 2024 level. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/e...
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European EV registrations rise by 30 per cent - electrive.com
According to the European industry association ACEA, 120,797 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in August, 30.2 per cent more than in the same
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
Due to weak demand, carmaker #Stellantis is pausing production at six European sites for several days, in some cases even for several weeks. The measure also affects the output of electric cars – including at the Eisenach plant in #Germany. www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/s...
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Stellantis pauses production at several European plants - electrive.com
Due to weak demand, carmaker Stellantis is pausing production at six European sites for several days, in some cases even for several weeks. The measure also
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electrive global @electrive.com · 25/09/2025
Since 2015, #Renault and its subsidiary #Ampere have produced 1,000,000 electric motors at their Cléon plant. A new production line for rear motors, intended for use in the Alpine A390, is currently being launched at the factory. www.ampere.cars/en/news/ampe...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
The Singaporean ride sharing company #Grab has unveiled Ai.R, a robotaxi service set to operate in the Punggol residential area in partnership with autonomous driving firm #WeRide. www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/g...
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Grab and WeRide to launch autonomous shuttle service in Singapore - electrive.com
The Singaporean ride sharing company Grab has unveiled Ai.R, a robotaxi service set to operate in the Punggol residential area in partnership with autonomous
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
BP Pulse, the EV charging arm of BP, has teamed up with Moto, the UK's largest motorway services operator, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at key motorway service areas. www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/b...
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BP Pulse and Moto to roll out electric truck charging on UK motorways - electrive.com
BP Pulse, the EV charging arm of BP, has teamed up with Moto, the UK's largest motorway services operator, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
Until now, #Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now Lucid wants to broaden its distribution network and bring dealers on board. Lucid is initially targeting twelve to 15 cities. www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/l...
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Lucid to expand dealership network in Germany - electrive.com
Until now, Californian electric car manufacturer Lucid has only sold its vehicles in Germany via its website and in four company-owned showrooms. But now
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
The Finnish DC fast charger company #Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm #EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging points across the UK. This is part of an ongoing three-year collaboration. www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/k...
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Kempower and EO install 300 bus charging points - electrive.com
The Finnish DC fast charger company Kempower and the UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging say they have now installed more than 300 electric bus charging
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
Jörg Burzer will take over responsibility for the Development & Purchasing division and the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at #Mercedes on 1 December 2025. He succeeds Markus Schäfer, who is ending his career at Mercedes-Benz after more than 30 years. www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/j...
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Jörg Burzer succeeds Markus Schäfer as Chief Technology Officer at Mercedes - electrive.com
Jörg Burzer will take over responsibility for the Development & Purchasing division and the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mercedes on 1 December
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electrive global @electrive.com · 24/09/2025
#Iberdrola now operates 10,000 public charging points in #Spain. This includes 2,700 fast-charging points, of which 1,300 are HPC connections operated jointly with BP Pulse. www.iberdrolaespana.com/press-room/n...
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electrive global @electrive.com · 23/09/2025
Chinese EV company #XPeng has announced a partnership with Singapore-based chargepoint operator Charge+. This will see both companies install new charging hubs together as well as expand charging access to Xpeng drivers. www.electrive.com/2025/09/23/x...
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Xpeng & Charge+ launch charging partnership in SE Asia - electrive.com
Chinese EV company XPeng has announced a partnership with Singapore-based chargepoint operator Charge+. This will see both companies install new charging hubs
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electrive global @electrive.com · 23/09/2025
#Scania is setting up Scania Industrial Batteries in Sweden. The new unit, based on the acquisition of a Northvolt subsidiary, will produce and sell battery systems for off-road and industrial use to third parties. www.electrive.com/2025/09/23/s...
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Scania starts manufacturing off-road batteries - electrive.com
Scania is establishing Scania Industrial Batteries in Sweden. The new organisation will manufacture and sell battery systems for off-road and industrial
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electrive global @electrive.com · 23/09/2025
#Peugeot is upgrading its #STLA medium electric vehicles and now equips the E-3008 and E-5008 with a battery preheating system as standard. Peugeot is also gradually integrating the V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function as standard across its entire range of electric cars. www.electrive.com/2025/09/23/p...
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Peugeot upgrades the E-3008 and E-5008 battery heating and V2L - electrive.com
The French Stellantis brand Peugeot is upgrading its STLA medium electric vehicles and now equips the E-3008 and E-5008 with a battery preheating system as
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electrive global @electrive.com · 23/09/2025
Dreame Technology is considering building a factory for luxury electric cars in Brandenburg. However, there has been no confirmation of this from the state government. www.electrive.com/2025/09/23/d...
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Dreame Technology considers building electric car factory in Brandenburg - electrive.com
Dreame Technology is considering building a factory for luxury electric cars in Brandenburg. However, there has been no confirmation of this from the state
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electrive global @electrive.com · 23/09/2025
395,000 electric cars were registered in #Belgium at the beginning of August, 55 per cent more than a year earlier. 82 per cent of these e-cars are registered in the name of companies. brf.be/national/200...
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