Chris Randall

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Fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD from VW subsidiary Moia is now ready for series production

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

It became clear that Volkswagen has big plans in the field of autonomous vehicles when it announced its partnership with Uber in April: together, VW, Moia and Uber want to build a fleet of thousands of robotaxis in the USA over the next ten years. This is a challenge to Google’s sister company Waymo, which already offers robotaxi services in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Austin. VW and its technology subsidiary Moia have now taken a significant step forward. The ID.
Mullen takes over another 21% of Bollinger

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

Mullen has settled the recent claims and debts that led to a court-ordered receivership for Bollinger. This means that Bollinger will continue to operate as previously, under Mullen’s new ownership and strategic direction. In an accompanying press release, Mullen specified: “Bollinger will continue to operate as an independent majority subsidiary, maintaining its own brand identity and focus.
Hylane founds new subsidiary and expands to the Netherlands

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

Just a few days ago, Hylane announced that it would be expanding its rental model to include battery-powered trucks. This is a considerable shift in strategy, as the company had focussed on hydrogen trucks in its pay-per-use business since it was founded in 2021. The Cologne-based company has now announced a further expansion – this time in geographical terms. The newly founded Dutch company is to launch a rental service for transport companies, similar to its parent company in Germany.
JBM to offer electric buses in European markets

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

The electric bus manufacturer JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV), which belongs to the Indian conglomerate JBM Group, is pushing into the European market. The company presented its all-electric Ecolife city bus at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg. JBM EV celebrated its market entry in Europe at the trade fair in Hamburg and also publicised its European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. The Indian bus manufacturer’s European business will be managed by Daniel Frade.
Tesla to bring the Semi to Europe

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

It has been clear that the Tesla Semi is coming to Europe since last September at the latest, when the model attracted everyone’s attention at the IAA in Hanover. Long queues formed in front of the electric US truck. However, those responsible made it clear at the time that the market debut would be around two years away – in other words, 2026 at the earliest.
U.S. Senate takes another step toward eliminating EV subsidies

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

However, the Senate’s version differs from the House bill passed in May in a number of key respects, particularly with regard to deadlines, consumer entitlements and exemptions. The measure is part of a comprehensive tax package being pushed by the Republican majority under President Donald Trump. According to the new bill, the tax credit is set to expire 180 days after the new regulation comes into force.
DKV Mobility integrates MOL chargers into network

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

DKV Mobility has integrated the charging infrastructure of the energy company MOL into its Europe-wide roaming network. With immediate effect, charging processes at all 480 MOL charging points in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia can be billed via DKV. MOL Plugee’s charging stations are activated and billed via the ‘DKV Card +Charge’.
Arval brings Otovo on board for home charging with solar energy

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

Arval and Otovo want to use their cooperation to link the areas of electromobility and solar energy more closely. As a first step, the duo is launching a pilot project in which employees of Arval business customers can easily access a complete photovoltaic offer from Otovo – either for rent or for purchase. The process is embedded in existing structures, as Arval informs employees about the Otovo offer, and the transaction is then handled directly by Otovo or a certified Otovo partner company.
Tesla updates Models X & S and raises prices in the USA

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

As Tesla wrote on social media, the biggest update for the new models is that the Model S Long Range can now reach a total of 410 miles of range. A new paint tone is also available with ‘Frost Blue’, among a few other cosmetic updates. https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1933332656466636911Social media users were quick to complain about this, as the screenshot below shows.
Scania announces electric trucks with MCS port for 2026

1 week ago | electrive.com | Chris Randall

With the R 450e, Scania has already had a battery-electric long-haul truck in production for some time. It is currently available with battery capacities of 416 or 624 kWh, with 520 and 728 kWh options to be added in the course of the year. Another new feature is that the R 450e will be equipped with an MCS connection ex works from next year. Scania has now publicised this at EVS38. The first MCS ports will support up to 1,000 amps, resulting in a charging capacity of up to 750 kW.