Christopher Harrison

The European Union could see its annual energy costs reduced by up to 8.6% by 2040 through the implementation of bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging, a study by Fraunhofer Institutes, commissioned by

Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan Motor are planning to form a joint venture aimed at developing autonomous driving technology, according to a report from the Yomiuri newspaper. The new company is expected to be established in March 2025, with both automakers holding equal stakes in the venture.

Tesla saw a decline in its China-made vehicle sales in October, breaking a three-month streak of sequential gains, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Monday.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced its upcoming Range Rover Electric has attracted substantial pre-order interest, with over 48,000 clients joining the waitlist ahead of its expected unveiling later this year. The all-electric SUV is set to become the first of JLR's next-generation zero-emission vehicles.

LG Energy Solution (LGES) has announced a major supply agreement with U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian to deliver 4695 cylindrical batteries, set for production at LGES's new Arizona facility.

HOLON, a subsidiary of the German automotive supplier Benteler Group, has requested approval from U.S. auto safety regulators to deploy up to 2,500 autonomous electric buses annually. The buses, which are designed to operate without traditional human controls such as steering wheels, pedals, manual turn signals, or mirrors, would be a significant step forward in autonomous vehicle deployment.

Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 35% worldwide in October compared to the same month in the previous year, according to market research firm Rho Motion. Growth was seen across all major regions, led by a 54% increase in China, which hit a record high with 1.2 million EV sales.

Vauxhall has announced the launch of its refreshed Mokka Electric SUV, now featuring a more powerful battery and an improved range at a reduced price.

Flipkart has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) fleet to over 10,000 units as part of its ongoing efforts to transition towards carbon-neutral operations. This expansion is the result of a seven-year phased deployment, which the company states has improved the speed of its last-mile deliveries by 20% and reduced order costs at the hub level. Currently, 75% of the EV fleet operates in Tier-I cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, although the company notes that deploying EVs in smaller cities remains a challenge.

Lucid Motors has initiated a recall affecting over 1,500 of its 2024 and 2025 Air Pure sedans in Canada and the United States after identifying a defect that could lead to a complete loss of drive power. The recall, issued under Transport Canada Recall #2024-673 and NHTSA Recall No. 24V-836, specifically targets Air Pure Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles.