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3 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
BYD officially launched the Seal 06 EV, its newest affordable electric sedan, at the Chongqing auto show, further broadening its popular Seal family under the Ocean series. The Seal 06 EV, positioned as a sister model to the Qin L EV from BYD’s Dynasty series, offers three variants priced from RMB 109,800 ($15,270) to RMB 129,800.
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3 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
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3 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) has hauled over one million tonnes of limestone for Norwegian mining company Brønnøy Kalk, highlighting the increasing viability of autonomous vehicle technology in the mining and quarrying industries. The milestone was reached at Brønnøy Kalk’s Velfjord site, where a fleet of seven Volvo FH trucks equipped with V.A.S.’s proprietary virtual driver technology navigates a demanding five-kilometre route that includes steep gradients and tunnels.
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3 weeks ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
Mitsubishi Motors is reportedly preparing the eighth generation of its Colt small car as a purely electric vehicle (EV), based on the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric platform, according to a report by French publication L’Automobile Magazine. The new Colt is slated for launch in 2027 and will use technology already underpinning the Renault 5 E-Tech, which serves as the basis for the Alpine A290 and Nissan’s new Micra.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month ago | 
evmagz.com | Ivan Popov
British Columbia has paused its Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program, which offered income-based rebates ranging from CAD $500 to $4,000 for the purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The programme was officially suspended on May 15, 2025, as the provincial government begins a review to determine the future of the incentive scheme. The rebate programme had been structured around household income and vehicle type.
