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The new BMW plant in Woodruff, South Carolina, USA, will begin series production of high-voltage batteries for the upcoming iX5 eSUV in December. The battery assembly plant deploys AI, digital twins, and the cell-to-pack principle.
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It’s not just capable of driverless operation, the SANY SKT145Ei doesn’t even have a place for the driver to sit! The company’s latest all-electric heavy haul truck ditches the driver’s cab in favor of a millimeter-wave radar-guided sensor suite on a purpose-built architecture that hints at the future of zero emission mining.
Indian electric commercial vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility has announced plans to supply 35 electric buses to Zanzibar, Tanzania. It has already delivered an initial batch comprised of 15 units.
BMW is expanding its portfolio in China with an exclusive long-wheelbase version of the all-electric iX5. With a wheelbase extended by 130 millimeters, the Bavarian automaker is specifically targeting the high comfort and space demands in the Chinese rear-seat segment.
Stellantis is divesting its carsharing business and selling the Free2move division to Munich-based investment company Mutares - which plans to deploy more EVs. The transaction is part of the automotive group's strategic realignment and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Porsche is responding to declining sales figures and margins with a 'Future Package'. By 2035, a further 5,000 jobs will be cut at the Zuffenhausen and Weissach sites, along with reductions in compensation for the remaining staff. In return, the sports car manufacturer is providing employment guarantees and long-term commitments for its German sites and plans to invest €2.1 billion.
Driventic has introduced the VEDS 2.2, a new integrated electric drive system for medium-duty trucks, buses and retrofit applications. The compact unit combines motor, inverter and gearbox, while retaining compatibility with existing rear axles to simplify vehicle electrification.
Scania and MacLean have formed a strategic partnership. Scania will supply battery systems for MacLean's growing fleet of battery-electric mining vehicles in the future.
Marks & Spencer is rolling out ten battery-electric DAF XD trucks across its UK logistics network. One vehicle is equipped with a new inverter system that powers a refrigerated trailer directly from the truck battery, eliminating the need for a diesel-powered refrigeration unit.
London Ambulance Service has deployed an additional 77 battery-electric emergency vehicles to its fleet, further expanding what it says is the UK's largest fully electric ambulance fleet. The rollout is supported by continued investment in charging infrastructure across the capital.
In the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), 24% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, up from 22% in 2Q25. Between 2Q25 and 2Q26, hybrid electric vehicles continued to gain market share, reaching a record 16% of light-duty ... [continued] The post Hybrid Sales Rise While Battery Electric Sales Remain Lower After Tax Credit Expiration appeared first on CleanTechnica.
BYD’s sales progress outside of China has been one of the top EV stories of the year. It is selling EVs in many countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America now. However, outside of Asia, no BYD production facility is bigger than it’s Brazilian one. BYD recently reached a ... [continued] The post BYD Reaches 100,000 EVs Produced in Brazil appeared first on CleanTechnica.