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VinFast formalises Lac Hong ultra-luxury car brand, reveals two new models
23+ min ago (229+ words) Following the launch of the Lac Hong 900 LX last year, VinFast has established Lac Hong as its ultra-luxury brand. The company will now sell cars under a total of three brands: VinFast, Lac Hong and Green (commercial). VinFast has also…...
Denmark: Private buyers opt almost exclusively for battery-electric cars
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (444+ words) Denmark registered 9,736 new battery-electric cars in February, corresponding to a market share of 81.6 per cent. Among private buyers, electric models accounted for 94.4 per cent of all new passenger car registrations during the month. According to Mobility Denmark, citing data from…...
Norway reaches one million electric vehicles in fleet
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (332+ words) Norway has recorded exceptionally high electric vehicle registration figures for years, a trend now reflected in the national vehicle parc. Counting battery-electric passenger cars and vans combined, the Scandinavian country has surpassed the milestone of one million all-electric vehicles on…...
Donut Lab releases second test series on disputed solid-state battery
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (466+ words) As part of its 'I Donut Believe' campaign, Finnish battery developer Donut Lab has published further independent test results for its disputed solid-state cell. The latest series examines the cell's performance under high-temperature conditions. After fully recharging the cell using…...
Wrightbus to supply 31 battery-electric double-decker buses to the Isle of Wight
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (232+ words) Southern Vectis, the Isle of Wight bus operator owned by the Go-Ahead Group, has introduced 31 battery-electric double-decker buses into service. The vehicles were built by Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus and were funded in part through the UK Department for Transport's…...
Rome to introduce ZTL access charges for EVs from July
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (494+ words) From 1 July 2026, electric vehicle drivers in Rome will no longer enjoy largely free access to the city's restricted traffic zone (ZTL " Zona a Traffico Limitato) in the historic centre. The municipality cites the sharp rise in EV numbers in recent…...
Norwegian EV registrations return to previous levels
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (266+ words) Following several regulatory changes at the turn of the year, new car registrations in Norway fell sharply in January. In February, however, the market rebounded: 7,127 electric cars were newly registered, giving battery-electric vehicles a market share of 98 per cent. In…...
TotalEnergies and BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale
1+ day, 20+ min ago (528+ words) TotalEnergies and BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale'electrive.com TotalEnergies and BayWa put German charging businesses up for sale TotalEnergies is reportedly reviewing options for its German charging business and has begun sounding out potential investors. At the…...
Volkswagen delivers two-millionth electric vehicle
3+ day, 5+ min ago (412+ words) Volkswagen has handed over its two-millionth electric vehicle, reaching a key milestone in its electrification roadmap. The anniversary model is an Volkswagen ID.3 " although another ID. model currently leads the brand's BEV sales charts. Volkswagen entered the battery-electric market in 2013 with the…...
Changan Automobile launches Deepal S05 electric SUV in the UK
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (367+ words) Changan has unveiled the all-electric Deepal S05 as its second UK model. Order books open on 1 March, with pricing starting at "37,990 for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version and "39,990 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant. Both variants feature a 68.8 kWh lithium iron…...