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Volvo Penta electric fire trucks begin shipping for real-world testing

Volvo Penta electric fire trucks begin shipping for real-world testing

Volvo Penta says three fire trucks with electric drivelines shipped to Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.
Hyundai imagines future of electric mobility with Ioniq cabin concept

Hyundai imagines future of electric mobility with Ioniq cabin concept

Hyundai releases image showing vision of future of electric mobility under its all-electric “Ioniq” series, that would include personal care, entertainment and cleaning utilities.
Mercedes-Benz to begin battery electric truck series production in 2021

Mercedes-Benz to begin battery electric truck series production in 2021

Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Trucks to begin building prototype of battery-electric eActros truck for heavy-duty distribution haulage with series production due to start in 2021.
California moves to ban sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035

California moves to ban sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs executive order directing the state to ban the sale of all internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035.
VW launches “clean and green” ID.4 electric SUV, as ID.3 deliveries start

VW launches “clean and green” ID.4 electric SUV, as ID.3 deliveries start

Volkswagen launches the ID.4 electric crossover, as it starts deliveries of its smaller stablemate, the ID.3 electric hatch.
Did Battery Day live up to the hype? Some say yes, others say no

Did Battery Day live up to the hype? Some say yes, others say no

Did Battery Day live up to the hype? There was no million-mile battery, but some analysts say the pace of cost reductions is still hugely significant.
Tesla Battery Day deep dive: what two battery and EV experts think

Tesla Battery Day deep dive: what two battery and EV experts think

Tesla’s Battery Day revealed plans to make cheaper batteries to transition the world to sustainable energy. Two experts delve deeper into what it all means.
Mini delivers first electric hatch and introduces new pricing package

Mini delivers first electric hatch and introduces new pricing package

Electric Mini mobility pakage to offer roadside assistance, home charging, and a loan ICE vehicle for trips where EV charging isn’t easily accessible.