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Asleep at the wheel: Tesla video sparks debate

A video from Canada appears to show a driver asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla - while in motion. The incident raises renewed questions about the use of driver assistance systems like Tesla's 'Full Self Driving'.

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Tesla launches startup programme for battery cell production in Grünheide

Ionity to ‘reward’ partial EV charging sessions

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Renault rejected BYD bids ‘twice in two years’

Iberdrola and BP Pulse’s joint venture adopts Driivz platform

McMurtry unveils production version of its electric racing car, Spéirling Pure

Mars and Rewe deploy 47 battery-electric trucks on pilot corridor

Our Partners

AVL and CEER expand EV collaboration

Hyundai to help roll out nationwide Plug and Charge system in South Korea

CATL unveils 8C battery specifically for light commercial electric vehicles

GM issues US recall of 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq SUVs

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Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecasts after production exceeds expectations

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PET bottles could become battery graphite for EVs

Renault to build electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Palencia

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Market analysis of electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure in cities: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and India

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European heavy-duty vehicle market development quarterly (January–December 2025)