Electric vehicle (EV) sales surged 24% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to IDTechEx. As more EVs hit the road, EV fire protection becomes a top priority. While EVs experience fewer fires than combustion vehicles, ensuring battery safety remains essential. Key Fire Protection Materials for Batteries IDTechEx’s…

Yokohama Rubber now supplies its ADVAN Sport EV tires as original equipment for the new LEAPMOTOR C16 SUV. Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. launched this electric SUV in China in June 2024. The front tires measure 245/45R21 104V XL, while the rear tires are 255/45R21 106V XL. High-Performance…

Published: February 10, 2025 Volvo Cars reported that sales of its electrified models – fully electric and plug-in hybrid models – grew 17% compared to the same period last year. These models made up 44% of all cars sold in January. Fully electric cars alone accounted for 19% of the total sales for the…

El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools, in partnership with First Student, has become the first school district in Missouri to transition its entire fleet of regular education bus routes to electric. These Missouri electric school buses aim to provide a cleaner, quieter ride for students, El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools said. …

Volvo Cars set a new global sales record in 2024, with electrified vehicles driving its success. The company sold 175,194 fully electric cars, a 54% increase from 2023, and 177,593 plug-in hybrids, which grew by 16%. Electrified models represented 46% of Volvo’s global sales, with fully electric cars accounting for 23%, up from 16% in…

BizzyCar released its Q4 and Year-End 2024 vehicle recall trends report, detailing key recall data that shaped the year. Most notably, Tesla led in recalls in 2024, with 5.1 million vehicles recalled. While recall numbers dropped in 2024 (27 million) compared to 2023 (33 million), millions of vehicles from previous years still need repairs. More…

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that UK vehicle production fell below one million units in 2024. Several factors impacted this drop, including the end of some long-standing models and retooling for electric vehicles (EV), SMMT said. Key global market weakness and a slowdown in electrification also contributed. …

AISIN announced that its eAxle will drive Suzuki’s first mass-produced battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA. Developed in collaboration with DENSO and BluE Nexus Corporation, this system delivers high power and efficiency, AISIN said. Suzuki said it designed the e VITARA to combine a modern look with a BEV powertrain. Compact, High-Performance AISIN eAxle…

Kia has launched the EV5 compact SUV, an all-new electric vehicle exclusively for the Canadian market. The SUV aims to make electric vehicles more accessible by addressing affordability challenges, Kia said. “In line with Kia’s commitment to being a mobility solutions provider, the company aims to continue to break down barriers to entry as…

Range Energy, a developer of commercial electric trailers, announced a partnership with ZF. The companies will develop and promote the Range eTrailer System in North America. The partnership includes the integration of ZF’s AxTrax 2 e-axle into Range’s eTrailer System to meet the demands of increased efficiency, reduced emissions, and extended range, the companies said.…