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EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset

The European Commission unveiled a plan on Tuesday to drop the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region’s auto sector, marking the bloc’s biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years. The move, which still needs approval from EU governments and the European Parliament, would allow continued… Continue reading EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset

e-STORAGE to Deliver 408 MWh Battery Energy Storage System for Vena Energy in South Australia

KITCHENER, ON, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, part of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”), will deliver 408 MWh AC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to Vena Energy for its Tailem Bend 3 project in South Australia. Working alongside Vena… Continue reading e-STORAGE to Deliver 408 MWh Battery Energy Storage System for Vena Energy in South Australia

Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules

Transportation California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. California’s DMV has ordered Tesla to rename ‘Autopilot’ or face a sales suspension in the state. by Robert Hart Dec 17, 2025, 11:48 AM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI… Continue reading Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules

UK to bring forward review of EV sales targets from 2027 to next year

Workers inspect Nissan’s third-generation Leaf electric car as it comes off the production line at the Sunderland factory. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Workers inspect Nissan’s third-generation Leaf electric car as it comes off the production line at the Sunderland factory. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian UK to bring forward review of EV… Continue reading UK to bring forward review of EV sales targets from 2027 to next year

KIA TELLURIDE NAMED TO NEWSWEEK’S “MOST ANTICIPATED NEW VEHICLES 2026” LIST

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America announced today that the upcoming 2027 Kia Telluride has been recognized by Newsweek as one of 2026 Most Anticipated New Vehicles in U.S. market. The annual list highlights vehicles that Newsweek’s Autos editorial team expects will generate strong interest based on local market conditions and the roster… Continue reading KIA TELLURIDE NAMED TO NEWSWEEK’S “MOST ANTICIPATED NEW VEHICLES 2026” LIST

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW starts battery factory in Salzgitter – batteries for ID. Polo012056

Billion-dollar investment, technological catch-up, skeptical experts: How VW wants to challenge China’s battery supremacy with a new factory in Salzgitter. Go to Source

CA judge rules Tesla lied about FSD, must fix marketing within 60 days

A California judge ruled late Tuesday afternoon that Tesla engaged in “deceptive marketing” in reference to its Full Self-Driving system, and that Tesla’s license to sell and produce cars in the state should be revoked for 30 days. However, the California DMV has said it will give Tesla 60 days to comply and fix its… Continue reading CA judge rules Tesla lied about FSD, must fix marketing within 60 days

German Manager Magazine: Tesla: California threatens to stop sales because of autopilot promise004602

The US West Coast is for the electric car manufacturer Tesla an important sales market. In California, of all places, there could soon be a 30-day sales stop. The trigger is a court’s assessment that the company is owned by a tech billionaire Elon Musk (54) exaggerated the capabilities of their Autopilot assistance system. The… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: California threatens to stop sales because of autopilot promise004602

ElectriGo Launches Electric Bus Leasing Platform, Signs MoU with GEMS for 50 Buses

ElectriGo launched its electric bus leasing platform targeting private bus operators in India on December 17, 2025, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Energy Mobility Solutions Ltd (GEMS) for deploying 50 electric buses across key transport routes. The MoU was formalised on August 1, 2025 in Chennai to accelerate commercial adoption of electric… Continue reading ElectriGo Launches Electric Bus Leasing Platform, Signs MoU with GEMS for 50 Buses