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Volkswagen’s new PHEV concept crosses a coupé with a compact SUV
Volkswagen’s concept of an “SUV of the future” is on display at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Cross Coupé is an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid that aims to cross the capacity of a compact SUV with the dynamic handling of a coupé. The four-seat Cross Coupé has not one but three motors: in the front… Read more »
Volkswagen’s new electric delivery van can drive itself
The mail delivery van of the future, a joint project of Volkswagen Group Research and the German Post Office, sports electric wheel hub motors, and can be operated semi-automatically.
MAN Truck & Bus introduces electric truck charging service
German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus, a subsidiary of Volkswagen’s TRATON, has made its new MAN Charge&Go charging service available to all customers, regardless of brand. The service is designed to make it easier to find truck-compatible charging points throughout Europe and enables simple payment using a charging card. MAN has developed an… Read more »
Scania debuts battery-electric off-highway XT Tipper at bauma
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania, a unit of Volkswagen, launched a new battery-electric tipper truck as part of its introduction of new hybrid and all-electric off-highway solutions for mining and construction during the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich. The new Scania BEV XT Tipper with tandem bogie will combine “high performance with sustainability,” the… Read more »
Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars
The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper… Read more »
Scania to acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s off-highway and heavy industry battery systems division
Scania, a major Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer and a unit of Volkswagen, has announced that it will acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s Industrial Division, which manufactures battery systems for off-highway and heavy industrial vehicles. The acquisition will include production capabilities, a research and development center and approximately 260 employees, with operations in two locations, namely a leased… Read more »
Canada Infrastructure Bank and Jolt to install 1,500 curbside charging stations
Jolt, an Australian EV charger manufacturer that offers drivers free, advertiser-supported charging, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, a federal Crown Corporation of Canada that is charged with financially supporting revenue-generating infrastructure projects, have announced a C$194-million loan agreement that will support the expansion of Jolt’s charging network. The loan will pay for the installation of… Read more »
2025 Volvo EX90: the all-electric 3-row crossover you’d expect, plus edgy tech
The 2025 Volvo EX90 three-row electric SUV has been a long time coming. First unveiled in Sweden back in November 2022, its production at a new plant in Charleston, South Carolina, was delayed for many months to resolve software issues. The EX90 entered production there in June 2024 for North American and European markets. (The… Read more »
Mallaghan CT6000E electric catering truck debuts at Boston Logan Airport
Mallaghan, a supplier of ground services equipment to the aviation industry, has introduced a fully electric refrigerated catering truck, the CT6000E, at Boston Logan International Airport. The near-silent catering truck will be operated by DO & CO, the Austrian airline and train catering company. DO & CO has been the official caterer for Austrian Airlines… Read more »
