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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: How Stellantis Went Off Track

The automotive group Stellantis suffered a historic loss of 22.3 billion euros last year, primarily due to write-downs related to their electric vehicle strategy, forcing them to reconsider their approach.

Mar 1 • 14:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Xpeng P7+ is an affordable luxury car – The price is unbelievable

The new Xpeng P7+, revealed at the Brussels auto show, is marketed as an affordable luxury vehicle with impressive design and energy efficiency features.

Mar 1 • 09:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Five Hot Motor Issues and Political Choices

The article discusses political discussions surrounding key mobility and infrastructure issues, particularly in the context of electric vehicle subsidies in Sweden.

Mar 1 • 09:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sini Strikes Gold – A Car That Doesn't Even Exist Yet is Selling Like Hotcakes

Finnish car saleswoman Sini Kasula has achieved remarkable success by selling the yet-to-be-released Volvo EX60 electric vehicle, eliciting significant customer interest even before production has begun.

Mar 1 • 06:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tesla driver drove on the sidewalk in Tampere traffic - pedestrians had to evade

A Tesla driver in Tampere was filmed driving on the sidewalk during a busy traffic situation, forcing pedestrians to avoid the vehicle.

Mar 1 • 04:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EV rule change announced this week 'cuts costs every time'

Electric vehicle owners in Britain will benefit from lower home charging costs following a reduction in the energy price cap announced by Ofgem.

Mar 1 • 02:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The first of 30 ultra-fast charging electroliners projected until 2027 opened in Quito

Ecuador launched its first ultra-fast charging station for electric vehicles, marking the beginning of a national network to promote electric vehicle adoption.

Feb 27 • 19:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How BYD Is Redefining the Future of Mobility with Innovative Technology

BYD is introducing new hybrid and electric vehicle models aligned with its new energy vehicle strategy.

Feb 27 • 16:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Škoda unexpectedly unveiled a new model live. Peaq has a detail that is being phased out today

Škoda surprised attendees at the opening of its new battery factory in Mladá Boleslav by showcasing its upcoming seven-seat electric vehicle, the Peaq, which features retractable door handles.

Feb 27 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I've always had French cars": Facing the onslaught of Chinese vehicles, will motorists maintain their patriotic reflex?

As Chinese electric vehicle brands proliferate in France, many French consumers express a strong attachment to domestic car manufacturers and ponder the longevity of this preference.

Feb 27 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New £500 rule that will affect every home in the UK 'unlocks savings'

The UK government is increasing its grant for home electric vehicle chargers to £500 to encourage EV adoption.

Feb 27 • 09:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Giant car manufacturer: billion-euro losses, blames electric cars

Stellantis, one of the largest car manufacturers, reported massive losses for the latter half of 2025 and blamed overly optimistic electric vehicle sales forecasts.

Feb 27 • 09:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stellantis, the electric vehicle presents the bill. The budget closes in the red by 22 billion

Stellantis reports a record net loss of 22.3 billion euros for 2025, raising concerns about the viability of its electric vehicle strategy amidst economic challenges.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stellantis makes a mistake in electric car strategy and suffers a loss of R$ 153.9 billion

Stellantis reported a net loss of €25.4 billion in 2025 due to high expenses associated with adjusting its electric vehicle strategy amid a slower-than-expected market transition.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Driverless electric car spun out of control - a firefighter with a long stick became the solution

A driverless electric car in Asker, Norway, spun out of control, prompting local authorities to intervene, with a firefighter eventually stopping the vehicle using a long stick.

Feb 26 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

April 2026 date set for new £500 rule that affects homes across UK

A new government grant increasing to £500 for home electric vehicle charger installations is set to take effect in April 2026, aiming to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK.

Feb 26 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Created an electric car that boasts an impressive driving range and a battery replacement takes only 99 seconds

The GAC Aion UT Super, a new budget electric vehicle from China, offers a remarkable 500 km driving range and an innovative battery replacement feature in just 99 seconds.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stellantis reported a record loss of over 500 billion last year due to electric vehicles

Stellantis faced a significant financial loss last year, largely attributed to challenges in the electric vehicle market.

Feb 26 • 09:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I haven't seen anything like this in 36 years... this policy is a failure', says Rajiv Bajaj on Maharashtra's EV Policy

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, criticizes Maharashtra's electric vehicle policy, suggesting it could be detrimental to the auto industry and possibly the first completely failed policy he has encountered in his 36-year career.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Winter in the Electric Car: Bold into the Cold

The article recounts a road trip in a Hyundai electric car during heavy snowfall, emphasizing the vehicle's performance and the challenges faced.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Stellantis announces a loss of 22.3 billion in 2025, the second heaviest for a French group

Stellantis has reported a massive net loss of 22.3 billion euros for 2025 due to exceptional charges associated with its electric vehicle strategy.

Feb 26 • 07:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lamborghini has canceled its first electric car, there is no interest in it

Lamborghini's first attempt at an electric vehicle has been abandoned due to a lack of market interest.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

They provide encouragement: An e-taxi for short distances

A new electric taxi model designed for short-distance travel was showcased at the International Motor Show in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a drive in the UK to see £500 change from April 1

From April 1, UK households and businesses will see the cap on grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints raised to £500, significantly easing the installation cost for many.

Feb 25 • 06:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

POSCO Group Signs Lithium Supply Contract with SK On for Electric Vehicle Batteries in Europe and North America

POSCO Group has signed a long-term lithium supply contract with SK On, aiming to penetrate the electric vehicle battery market in Europe and North America.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lamborghini Abandons EV. "Angry Bull" Without V8 and V12 Did Not Convince Customers

Lamborghini has cancelled its electric vehicle project due to low customer interest.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Boček continues to boast about InoBat, but his business is struggling and former collaborators speak of a visionary who fails to execute

Marian Boček's InoBat, a Slovak startup focused on electric vehicle batteries, is facing significant challenges despite recent claims of profitability, raising questions about its future viability.

Feb 24 • 19:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising information about fully electric cars in Finland

The share of fully electric cars in Finland's personal vehicle market is significantly increasing, with 45.9% of newly registered cars in January being fully electric.

Feb 24 • 17:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Customers of Toijala ABC Charged Their Cars in Human Waste

Customers at a charging station in Toijala, Finland, experienced a disturbing situation as sewage overflowed into the electric vehicle charging area due to a blocked sewer line.

Feb 24 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

Ottawa is providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases while Nova Scotia imposes new fees on these vehicles, sparking debate on fairness and road maintenance contributions.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How long do electric car batteries actually last? Research investigates

A study from Britain finds that electric vehicle batteries retain their capacity better over time than expected.

Feb 24 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renault partners with the Spanish Basquevolt to develop the battery for the electric car of the future

Renault has teamed up with Basquevolt to develop a next-generation electric vehicle battery that promises a breakthrough in energy density compared to current lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after crashing into pole and receiving electric shock upon exiting the car

A man in Rio Verde, Brazil, died after crashing his truck into a pole and subsequently being electrocuted when he exited the vehicle.

Feb 24 • 10:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: New car sales down by 3.9% in January - Electric vehicle market share at 19.3%

New car sales in the EU fell by 3.9% in January year-over-year, while electric vehicles made up 19.3% of the market share.

Feb 24 • 08:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Demand for luxury electric cars is waning, automaker Lucid lays off part of its workforce

Demand for luxury electric cars has decreased, leading the automaker Lucid to lay off a portion of its employees.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The manufacturer that promises a national network and guaranteed spare parts.

Dongfeng, the fourth-largest vehicle manufacturer in China, has announced a strategic alliance with Motornation to launch operations in Mexico, aiming for a comprehensive presence across the country.

Feb 24 • 00:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

STUDY ⟩ It Turned Out How Long the Lifespan of Electric Car Batteries Is

A comprehensive study in the UK reveals that electric vehicle high-voltage batteries maintain their capacity significantly better than many consumers have previously believed.

Feb 23 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Investment to double the electric charging stations, the business is now more attractive in Ecuador

Cóndor Energy expands its electric vehicle charging network in Ecuador with the opening of new rapid charging points.

Feb 23 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Could silver become the 'new oil' thanks to electric cars?

This article explores the potential rise of silver as a crucial material in electric vehicle batteries, drawing attention to a significant innovation by Samsung that utilizes silver carbonate in battery production.

Feb 23 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Green light for the largest public electric vehicle charging station within the M-30: 19 ultra-fast charging points on Paseo de la Castellana

Madrid is set to transform a neglected lot on Paseo de la Castellana into the largest public electric vehicle charging station within the M-30, featuring 19 ultra-fast charging points powered entirely by renewable energy.

Feb 22 • 23:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New Study: How Much Can Bidirectional Charging Save

A new pilot project in Gothenburg highlights the financial and environmental benefits of bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles.

Feb 22 • 13:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This has been awaited: Electric all-wheel drive for under 40,000 euros

Suzuki has introduced its first electric all-wheel drive vehicle, the Vitara, priced under 40,000 euros for the Finnish market.

Feb 22 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess

China is enhancing its electric shipping capabilities as part of a broader effort to decarbonise its waterways and leverage its expertise in electric vehicle technology.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is this the toughest car offer in Europe? A car that cost 39,000 euros a week ago can now be purchased new for 23,000 euros

Chinese car manufacturer BYD is aggressively discounting its Atto 2 Boost hybrid vehicle in Germany, dropping the price from 39,000 euros to 23,000 euros with state subsidies included.

Feb 21 • 20:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

I am a nice Audi, but stay out of my way. Why the A6 breaks the cliché of the slow electric vehicle

The Audi A6 sportback e-tron challenges stereotypes about electric vehicles with its sleek design and impressive performance, though it comes with a high price tag.

Feb 21 • 05:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Electric vehicle sales in India double in 2025

Electric vehicle sales in India have doubled in 2025, achieving a year-on-year growth rate of 17%.

Feb 21 • 05:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Warning for long electric vehicle queues in Dalarna during the winter sports break

Dalarna is experiencing increased electric vehicle charging queues due to the influx of winter sports vacationers, reminiscent of last year's chaos.

Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law authorizes and sets rules for installing electric vehicle chargers in residential and commercial buildings in SP; understand

A new law in São Paulo allows and regulates the installation of electric vehicle chargers in residential and commercial buildings.

Feb 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ugly Final Bill of Detroit's Auto Giants Electric Car Adventure – Tens of Billions in Losses

Detroit's major auto manufacturers face significant financial losses, exceeding $50 billion, in their electric vehicle ventures due to declining sales and political shifts.

Feb 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

€100,000 Kia EV9 GT: A Disappointing Flaw Revealed: 'This Shouldn't Be There'

The Kia EV9 GT, a high-performance electric vehicle priced at nearly €100,000, has revealed a significant flaw that raises concerns about its overall value.

Feb 20 • 12:01 UTC

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