Volkswagen Group China now has a permit to test Level 3 autonomous driving on public roads in Hefei, and it says testing is already underway. The permit also covers large-scale driving data collection in the city.
It’s the latest step toward VW’s goal of L3 technology readiness in China by 2027. And the timing is good as the group holds its first China Technology Day in Hefei on…
Range Energy, a company working to electrify trucking through the use of a trailer with its own battery and motors, has published an analysis showing how much fleets can save through electrification – and just at the right time, with diesel at record highs.
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Amflow launches two powerful new electric bikes, including its first SUV-style e-bike
October 27, 2026
Amflow, the electric bicycle brand that burst onto the scene with some of the most powerful and lightweight electric mountain bikes on the market, is expanding its lineup with two major releases. The company has announced global availability of its new Amflow TL Carbon…
The NHTSA has proposed using cyan-colored lights to identify vehicles operating autonomously, along with other additions to get ready for autonomous vehicles.
As the autonomous vehicles start to spread on US roads, questions have come up about how to deal with these new driverless vehicles.
One question involves emergency response – not only do the vehicles need to be prepared to respond to…
The new EV will follow the EX60 as the second vehicle based on Volvo’s SPA3 platform, positioned as a smaller, more affordable option.
Volvo enters lower-priced EV market in 2027
As part of Volvo’s largest product offensive, the company plans to launch 13 new cars…
Tesla has officially cancelled the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand. Reservation holders are getting emails today telling them their orders are void and their deposits will be refunded.
Australians started putting down A$150 to reserve the electric pickup in November…
Tesla’s proposed $10 billion “Project Crystal Sun” solar factory in Texas could get up to 35 years of local tax breaks on its equipment, according to the four agreements Fort Bend County commissioners approved on Thursday.
The vote was 4-0. And Tesla still hasn’t committed to building the plant in Texas.
From a tax filing to four agreements
As we first reported in August, Tesla applied…
Kia believes it has a way to beat China's cheap EVs in Canada
October 24, 2026
Kia is betting its new lineup of affordable EVs, like the EV3, can beat the incoming wave of Chinese models in Canada, but affordability is only one part of the equation.
Kia bets on affordable EVs to take on China in Canada
After launching the EV3 in Canada in August, Kia…
Volkswagen is launching its most affordable EV yet in 2027, starting at around €20,000
October 24, 2026
Volkswagen’s upcoming electric car will be smaller and lower-priced than the ID. Polo, starting at around €20,000 ($22,500).
Volkswagen’s €20,000 entry-level EV will launch in 2027
The new Electric Urban Car Family is the Volkswagen Group’s answer to Chinese…
New Jersey lawmakers are already looking to walk back one of the country’s most controversial e-bike laws, just months after the sweeping new regulations took effect and sparked widespread backlash from riders, bicycle shops, and advocacy groups.
A newly introduced bill, S4830, sponsored by State Senator Raj Mukherji, would remove licensing, registration, and insurance requirements for…
