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2 days ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Chery, the Chinese automotive manufacturer, has unveiled its latest extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), the Luxeed R7 Max RWD and Luxeed R7 Ultra AWD, offering advanced hybrid systems and cutting-edge technology developed in collaboration with Huawei. These vehicles combine conventional internal combustion engines (ICE) with electric motors, optimizing fuel efficiency and driving ranges that extend up to 1,673 kilometers (1,039 miles) for the R7 Max RWD.
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5 days ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Decathlon has introduced the Rockrider E-EXPL 900 26-inch electric mountain bike for children in several European markets, including the Netherlands, Spain and France. Unveiled at the Roc d’Azur 2024 cycling event, the model is aimed at riders aged 9 to 12 and features a compact design with components tailored for younger users. The e-bike is equipped with a 250-watt rear hub motor from Mahle, offering up to 40 Nm of torque.
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6 days ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a new suite of automotive semiconductors aimed at advancing driver safety and expanding the reach of autonomous driving features. The chipmaker’s latest offerings include innovations in lidar, radar, and timing technology designed to strengthen the capabilities and reliability of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) across a wider range of vehicle models.
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6 days ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Tesla has reached a settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee who alleged ongoing harassment at the company’s Fremont, California, factory, according to a court filing made Thursday in San Francisco federal court.
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1 week ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
INFICON, a provider of leak detection solutions, is underscoring the importance of comprehensive testing for electric vehicle (EV) battery cells, modules, and packs at The Battery Show South, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, April 16-17, 2025. INFICON’s automotive market sales manager, Thomas Parker, highlighted the need for leak testing at multiple stages of the battery assembly process, from individual cells to completed battery packs.
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1 week ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
The Vatican will introduce 14 new electric vehicles into its fleet, including units for its Gendarmerie and fire department, as part of a broader transition toward fully electric mobility by 2030. The vehicles will be delivered by Italian EV supplier Exelentia, the Vatican said. The order comprises four Melex 343 electric shuttles and ten Goupil commercial vehicles, though specific Goupil models were not disclosed.
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1 week ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Porsche is recalling approximately 11,000 units of its 2022 and 2023 Taycan models in North America due to a defect in the passenger seat’s occupant classification system (OCS), which could lead to the deactivation of the front airbag. The recall affects 9,735 vehicles in the United States, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and 878 units in Canada, as noted by Transport Canada.
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2 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Smart has introduced a high-performance version of its all-electric #5 SUV, developed in partnership with German tuner Brabus, marking the latest expansion of the brand’s electric lineup following its European debut less than three weeks ago. The Smart #5 Brabus, now the most powerful variant in the series, delivers 475 kW of power and accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 3.8 seconds using launch mode.
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2 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Canada has introduced a 25% tariff on select vehicle imports from the United States, escalating trade tensions following similar measures enacted by Washington earlier this month. The countermeasure applies to fully assembled vehicles that fail to meet the criteria set under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), as well as to non-Canadian and non-Mexican components used in compliant vehicles.
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2 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
The UK government has announced £37.8 million in funding to support the rollout of 319 zero-emission buses by spring 2027, with the investment matched by £113 million in private sector contributions. The announcement is part of the latest round of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA 2) programme. Twelve local authorities have been selected to receive grants aimed at replacing older vehicles with cleaner alternatives and supporting the infrastructure necessary for electric bus operations.
