Thursday, 5 November 2026

General Motors recalled more than 67,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles after identifying a software glitch that can cause a temporary loss of braking, according to Electrek.

The defect affects performance all-wheel-drive (pAWD) versions of certain Cadillac Lyriq, Celestiq, and Vistiq models as well as the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Electrek reported.

GM plans to correct the brake system control module software through a free over-the-air update or dealer service.

Battery-electric cars captured a record 37% share of Germany's new car market in October, according to data from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Germany's federal motor vehicle authority, as reported by Electrek.

German buyers registered more fully electric cars than gasoline and diesel cars combined for the second consecutive month, Electrek reported.

BP Pulse has opened what it describes as Australia's largest EV charging hub, located at Melbourne Airport, according to electrive.

The facility has 24 charging bays equipped with 150 kW and 300 kW chargers, including bays designed for trucks. Truck-friendly drive-through bays, restrooms, and free Wi-Fi are available, and the hub operates around the clock.

Renewable electricity from Melbourne Airport's two on-site solar farms powers the entire site, electrive reported.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) launched its Clean Trucks Program with two major initiatives aimed at helping fleet operators in the state replace older diesel trucks with electric alternatives, electrive reported.

The program will provide $3 million for a new Clean Fleet and Freight Concierge Service alongside $935,000 from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), according to electrive.

A Notice of Funding Opportunity has been posted, specifying $935,220 in funding to support Illinois fleet operators covering up to 45% of costs associated with replacing diesel-powered class 5-8 trucks with fully electric options, electrive reported.

Electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has secured EUR 12 million in new capital from a combination of strategic and existing investors, according to electrive.

Rhein Holding and Green Innovation International, described as strategic investors, will provide EUR 8 million. Existing shareholders De Engh, CVI Investments (Heights), and Peter Bijvelds Holding will contribute an additional EUR 4 million, electrive reported.

The capital measure still requires approval by Ebusco's general meeting.