As EV adoption accelerates, so does the frequency of battery recalls—and the operational expertise they require. In recent months, a string of recalls from major automakers has underscored the complexities of EV battery systems. Hyundai recently pulled back a limited number of 2025 IONIQ 5s in the US after identifying a short-circuit risk linked to… Read more »
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Battery EVs capture 26% of the UK auto market in October
The cradle of the industrial revolution is embracing transport electrification. In October, battery EVs captured 26% of the UK auto market, and PHEVs accounted for 12%, according to data from New AutoMotive. Registrations of petrol and diesel cars continue to fall—down 25% and 17% year-on-year respectively—and now account for only a third of new car… Read more »
magniX Samson batteries to power Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer prototype training aircraft
Electric aviation pioneer Bye Aerospace has chosen Everett, Washington-based magniX’s Samson battery product to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype. Bye Aerospace has ordered Samson batteries for the first flight of the two-seat all-electric training aircraft, scheduled for early 2026. magniX says its Samson batteries offer “industry-leading” energy density, cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth… Read more »
Harbinger brings its medium-duty EVs to the Canadian market
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has made its products available for purchase across all provinces and territories in Canada. The company is now accepting orders through its Canadian dealer Safetek Specialty Vehicles, and plans to expand its Canadian dealer network. Harbinger’s proprietary EV chassis platform is designed for walk-in vans, box… Read more »
Layoffs and losses loom as GM kills its BrightDrop electric delivery van program
General Motors has ended production of BrightDrop electric delivery vans at its CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario, bringing an end to the automaker’s commercial EV program. The company announced the news alongside its third-quarter earnings. “The commercial electric van market has been developing much slower than expected and changes to the regulatory framework and fleet… Read more »
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more »
Pickup Please and Evolectric launch electric donation trucks in the US
Pickup Please, the donation pickup service operated by Red White & Blue Thrift Store, has launched electric donation trucks in partnership with Evolectric. The vehicles were converted using Evolectric’s CircularEV retrofit process and have been operating across the Greater Los Angeles area since May. The trucks are used for residential donation pickups and local deliveries… Read more »
XCharge and Ascentium offer new EV infrastructure leasing program
EV charging provider XCharge North America has partnered with Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, to offer a new leasing program designed to make EV charging equipment more affordable and profitable for small-business owners. Under the new financing structure, which is modeled after existing programs used in the automotive industry, lessees can procure chargers… Read more »
Schneider Electric partners with energy providers to rapidly deploy resilient infrastructure
Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced a new initiative to deploy resilient, community-based energy systems across the US. The initiative brings together more than 20 partners to support public and private sector organizations with innovative solutions and financing. The Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative is designed to rapidly scope, finance and deploy resilient… Read more »
Electric Era launches network to help drivers find its EV fast chargers on third-party platforms
EV charging systems provider Electric Era has launched a network to make its charging locations visible on OEM vehicle mapping systems and discoverable on third-party platforms to help customers find its DC fast chargers. The Electric Era Charging Station Network is already available on PlugShare and Google Maps, and will become available on the Hubject… Read more »