Derick Munoz

Mercedes-Benz is facing significant challenges in its electric vehicle (EV) segment, with third-quarter sales plummeting 31% compared to the same period last year. The luxury automaker sold just 42,544 EV units in Q3, a drop of 19,077 vehicles from the previous year. This downturn raises questions about the company's ambitious electric lineup, which includes models like the EQA, EQB, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, and the newly introduced electric G-Class.

Mopar, the tuning brand under Stellantis, has revealed an all-electric muscle car at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.

Xpeng announced record-breaking deliveries for October 2024, achieving its highest monthly performance for the second month in a row. Xpeng delivered 23,917 vehicles in October, marking a 20% year-on-year growth and a 12% increase over the previous month.

Polestar has officially started delivering its first Polestar 3 SUVs built in the United States to customers in North America. The company, which previously launched its deliveries in the U.S. and Canada, is now supplying units produced at its South Carolina plant, marking a milestone as Polestar transitions from a single-model brand to a lineup that includes the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and upcoming Polestar 4.

Tesla has introduced its self-serve test drive program to Europe and the Middle East, showcasing the ease of trying out its electric vehicles in a new short advertisement.

New Flyer has announced two new orders from Ottawa's OC Transpo for 51 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery-electric buses, building on a framework agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission. Backed by the Canada Infrastructure Bank and federal support from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, this purchase marks a step toward decarbonizing OC Transpo's network by 2036.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has introduced a suite of incentives for November, aiming to drive sales during the competitive year-end period. The company's latest offer, valued at up to RMB 65,000 ($9,130), includes a range of discounts and service perks available to customers until the end of the month.

The Oslo city council has firmly rejected the taxi industry's request to delay the mandatory transition to electric taxis until 2027, maintaining its commitment to a November 1, 2024, deadline for eliminating emissions from combustion engines. The only exception to this regulation will apply to taxi journeys that extend beyond Oslo's borders.

French Industry Minister Marc Ferracci is advocating for a comprehensive aid package to bolster Europe's car industry, calling for coordinated EU-wide purchase premiums for electric vehicles (EVs) and revisions to emissions targets for manufacturers.

ChargePoint has introduced the ChargePoint Essential cloud plan, designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional cloud subscriptions for electric vehicle (EV) charging. This plan offers a competitively priced software fee that can be offset by driver payments for charging, enabling small businesses to set up their own EV charging stations more affordably.