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2026 KIA EV9 CROWNED CARS.COM’S ‘BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF 2026’
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the 2026 Kia EV9 was named Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2026, marking the second consecutive year the three-row electric SUV has been awarded with the honor. This recognition builds on the EV9’s recent designation as Cars.com’s Top 3-Row EV Pick reflecting its leadership in range, charging performance,… Continue reading 2026 KIA EV9 CROWNED CARS.COM’S ‘BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF 2026’
South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc
Authorities will designate 17 critical minerals needed for national security and tighten monitoring and analysis on their supplies. South Korea is seeking closer cooperation with China on critical mineral supply chains, its trade ministry said on Thursday, as Seoul unveiled plans to secure stable supplies of rare earths needed for cutting-edge technologies. The announcement comes… Continue reading South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc
Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility
Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility. The Centre has sharply reduced the benchmark prices for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, a move that could significantly lower subsidy outgo and accelerate the rollout of public charging infrastructure across the country, LiveMint reported. According to the report, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has… Continue reading Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility
UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant
The agreement provides workers with a 20 per cent pay increase over the contract. Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement on their first contract at a plant in Tennessee, nearly two years after workers voted in favor of joining the labor group, the union said Wednesday evening. The agreement provides workers… Continue reading UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant
Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points
Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to expand its public electric vehicle charging network to over 15,000 touchpoints nationwide. The partnership, formalized during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, will add more than 3,000 BPCL charging points to Kia’s K-Charge ecosystem. The expanded network aims to address range… Continue reading Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points
Schaeffler India Presents Aftermarket Solutions at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi
Schaeffler India Limited is participating in ACMA Automechanika 2026 in New Delhi from February 5-7, 2026, where the company is displaying its aftermarket portfolio for vehicles ranging from two-wheelers to electric vehicles. The showcase at Booth K10, Hall 1, includes the introduction of a dedicated range of two-wheeler spare parts for the Indian aftermarket. The… Continue reading Schaeffler India Presents Aftermarket Solutions at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi
Omega Seiki Mobility Enters Fast-Speed EV Segment with Vextra Launch
Omega Seiki Mobility has launched the OSM Vextra, its first fast-speed electric two-wheeler priced at ₹99,900, as the company expands from commercial vehicles into the personal mobility segment. The electric scooter, manufactured at the company’s Faridabad facility, offers a top speed of 70 km/h and a claimed real-world range of over 110 kilometers per charge.… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility Enters Fast-Speed EV Segment with Vextra Launch
@BMW: BMW Group and PreZero drive circular economy for Europe’s automotive industry004551
Munich/Heilbronn, 5 February 2026. The BMW Group and PreZero, the international circular economy company that forms parts of the Schwarz Group, are taking an important step towards a future based on circular principles. At the IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) campus in Heilbronn, Germany, the two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement to substantially advance… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group and PreZero drive circular economy for Europe’s automotive industry004551
PowerBank Corporation Announces Contracts with Intellistake for Full Deployment of AI Agents Following Successful Beta Testing Phase
Following completion of structured beta testing initiated in November 2025, PowerBank transitions from testing to operational deployment of IntelliScope Enterprise Hub AI agents developed by Intellistake Technologies Corp. TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) (“PowerBank” or the “Company”), a North American renewable energy company focused on solar… Continue reading PowerBank Corporation Announces Contracts with Intellistake for Full Deployment of AI Agents Following Successful Beta Testing Phase