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- New Energy Vehicles
- 29 September 2025
Stellantis, in partnership with Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary), has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype vehicle featuring Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS) technology after years of research.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) have signed definitive agreements.
On World EV Day, a survey of 6 700 South African car owners highlights growing interest in Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
The European automotive industry stands at a critical juncture. Fresh results from the EY research firm reveal that electric vehicles will capture over half of new light vehicle sales across Europe by 2032, marking a seismic shift in consumer preferences and industrial priorities.
Electric vehicles are older than many people realise. In the late nineteenth century, battery electric cars were common in cities because they were quiet, clean and easy to drive compared to petrol cars that needed hand cranking.
One of the hot issues worldwide in the automotive business continues to be the drive towards new energy vehicles.
BMW believes its fortunes in China will turn around with the introduction of its revolutionary Neue Klasse electric vehicle series, which took a major step forward this week with the launch of its first model.
Malaysia has taken a major step forward in its electric vehicle ambitions with the official opening of Proton's first dedicated EV-manufacturing facility. The plant launch represents a pivotal moment for both the automotive manufacturer and the country's broader electrification goals.
Volkswagen is abandoning its separate electric vehicle naming convention, opting instead to align its battery-electric models with established combustion engine nameplates. The German automaker announced that the strategy shift would begin with the ID Polo, set to debut in 2026.
Camera-based technology that watches drivers' eyes and alerts them to being distracted is proving surprisingly popular, new research suggests, with nearly 90% of users keeping the system active.
Honda Motor Co is taking a major step toward its ambitious goal of eliminating traffic collision fatalities through a new multi-year collaboration with AI start-up, Helm.ai. The partnership will bring advanced artificial intelligence to Honda's vehicles, making self-driving capabilities more accessible and safer for everyday consumers.
In a groundbreaking achievement for electric mobility, Yangwang, BYD's premium automotive division, has shattered the global electric vehicle speed record at Germany's renowned Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) facility.
JLR has reached a significant milestone in the roll-out of its global renewable energy strategy with the opening of a new solar farm the size of up to 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters in the United Kingdom (UK).
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