Audi’s latest RS E-tron GT ‘Performance’ is its quickest car yet

/ The 2025 model year lineup now starts at a higher $125,500 for a new ‘S’ version. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Audi RS E-tron GT… Continue reading Audi’s latest RS E-tron GT ‘Performance’ is its quickest car yet

Jaguar boss defends ‘bold’ rebranding after backlash over video

Standard Digital $39 per month Get essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Pay a year upfront and save 20% What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT… Continue reading Jaguar boss defends ‘bold’ rebranding after backlash over video

French Startup Aims to Make Fuel Out of Thin Air

As transportation sectors like shipping and aviation remain difficult to decarbonize, a French startup claims to have developed a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions in these industries. Aerleum, founded in 2023, says its technology can pull carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into methanol, which can be used to fuel cargo ships… Continue reading French Startup Aims to Make Fuel Out of Thin Air

NTPC Green’s $1.2b Indian IPO oversubscribedThe portion reserved for retail investors was oversubscribed by 3.4 times.

NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of state-owned NTPC, garnered bids worth 154.06 billion rupees ($1.83 billion) on Friday for its $1.2 billion initial public offering, as investors bet on the country’s growing clean energy needs. India has been scrambling to meet its clean energy targets and has ramped up investments in renewable energy and expanded… Continue reading NTPC Green’s $1.2b Indian IPO oversubscribedThe portion reserved for retail investors was oversubscribed by 3.4 times.

Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift

Berlin ended EV subsidies in December last year. EV sales in Germany in the first nine months of this year were down 28.6%. Ford said on Wednesday it would cut around 14% of its European workforce, blaming significant losses in recent years compounded by weak demand for electric vehicles, a lack of government support for… Continue reading Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift

European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, says ACEA

“This is helping registration figures stabilise and shouldn’t be mistaken as an indication of market recovery”, he added. New car sales in Europe were flat in October, after falling for two consecutive months, industry data showed on Thursday, while the transition to fully electric or hybrid models gained ground in the month. An uptick in… Continue reading European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, says ACEA

Experts call for public-private investment to accelerate EV infrastructure

The summit also addressed challenges related to power supply reliability. Shiraz Khanna, CFO of Exicom, noted, “Improving transformer and grid infrastructure is essential for expanding EV adoption beyond urban areas into rural regions.” New Delhi: With over 4 million electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India, the focus has now shifted to accelerating EV adoption by… Continue reading Experts call for public-private investment to accelerate EV infrastructure

Overcoming design challenges in fast EV charging infrastructure

The Indian government is encouraging the development of modular charging stations that can be upgraded easily as new technologies emerge. As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum worldwide, countries are increasingly prioritising sustainable energy and government initiatives to support EV adoption. In India, the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme aims… Continue reading Overcoming design challenges in fast EV charging infrastructure