Ivan Popov

1 week ago | evmagz.com | Ivan Popov

Halifax Transit has deployed 60 battery-electric buses from Nova Bus, fulfilling a 2022 order with the Volvo subsidiary as the Canadian transit agency pushes ahead with its fleet electrification strategy. The Nova LFSe+ buses, which began arriving in December 2023 for testing and training, are now fully commissioned and operating on public routes. The vehicles replace aging diesel models and mark Halifax Transit’s most significant move yet toward decarbonising its operations.

1 week ago | evmagz.com | Ivan Popov

A one-kilometre test track is being constructed along Germany’s A6 motorway to trial inductive charging for electric vehicles while driving, with testing set to begin as early as late July, according to local broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk. The charging section will be located between Amberg-West and Sulzbach-Rosenberg, in the direction of Nuremberg, as part of a broader 5.7-kilometre road renewal project near the ‘Oberpfälzer Alb Nord’ service area.

1 week ago | evmagz.com | Ivan Popov

Canadian startup Envgo has introduced its first electric hydrofoil speedboat, the NV1, featuring a top speed of 43 knots, an 80 kWh battery, and autonomous navigation features. The luxury vessel will premiere on May 31 in Bracebridge, Ontario, following a demonstration in Toronto Harbour. Measuring 8.3 meters in length, the NV1 can accommodate six passengers and utilizes hydrofoil technology to lift its carbon fiber hull above water, significantly reducing drag and increasing range.

2 weeks ago | evmagz.com | Ivan Popov

Nissan has officially revived its once-popular Micra compact car, unveiling an all-new sixth-generation model that will be available exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The launch marks the Japanese automaker’s return to the European B-segment and kicks off what it describes as a major product offensive in the region, following a production gap of nearly four years.

2 weeks ago | evmagz.com | Ivan Popov

Luminar Technologies Inc., a lidar technology company recently shaken by executive leadership changes, has initiated a new round of layoffs starting May 15, according to a recent regulatory filing. The company did not disclose the number of employees affected in this latest reduction. This latest workforce cut follows extensive layoffs in 2024, when Luminar reduced its staff by roughly 30%, resulting in an estimated $4 million to $6 million in additional cash charges.