Norway successfully tested a battery‑electric Scania 45 R snowplow on Hardangervidda, covering 7,000 km with a 2.02 kWh/km consumption and six‑hour endurance, proving electric power can handle severe winter maintenance. Sweden introduced a hydrogen‑augmented electric snowplow, pairing a 356 kWh battery with a 56 kg fuel cell system to extend runtime, yet requiring both electric charging and hydrogen infrastructure. The article contrasts Norway’s proven electric approach with Sweden’s dual‑energy strategy and discusses alternatives like renewable diesel generators. [...]

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will discontinue the Cybertruck and repurpose its production capacity for the autonomous “Cybercab” fleet, which he claims will handle the majority of passenger miles wherever legal. The shift follows Musk’s repeated tweets emphasizing that the move is self‑evident and reflects a strategic pivot toward a ride‑hailing model rather than personal vehicle ownership. Tesla’s pilot Cybercabs, currently operating in Austin without steering wheels or pedals, have been sighted nationwide in prototype form. Musk [...]

Tesla has narrowed its Cybertruck lineup to a single, high‑price variant, the Cyberbeast, after announcing the model’s production will cease by mid‑2027. The Premium AWD trim is no longer available for order, and the remaining Cyberbeast’s price rose $7,500 to $109,990. Delivery windows have been pushed to March‑June 2027 as Giga Texas prepares for the plant’s wind‑down. Elon Musk cited the upcoming Cybercab—a two‑seat autonomous vehicle—as the strategic focus, arguing that scaling a high‑volume pickup line is [...]

In October 2026, Australia sold 108,778 passenger vehicles, with battery‑electric models capturing 24.2% of the market (26,287 units) and plug‑in hybrids adding 10,072 units, pushing overall plug‑in penetration to roughly 34%. PHEV sales surged 122% year‑on‑year, while HEVs rose 20% to 17,843 units. BYD remained the top BEV seller, followed closely by Tesla, and no Korean, Japanese, or European models entered the BEV top ten. The refreshed Great Wall Motors ORA 5 SUV, now priced near AU$33,000, gained [...]

Subaru’s newly launched Trailseeker electric SUV has logged nearly 6,000 U.S. sales by October, a modest yet notable foothold after last year’s EV market slump. The model’s growth is tied to Subaru’s long‑running “Subaru Loves Pets” campaign, which leverages the increasing view of pets as family members. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 pet owners found 73% are more likely to travel with their animal during holidays, and 35% of hybrid and EV drivers prioritize cargo space [...]

BYD unveiled the Seal 07, the second‑generation version of its flagship sedan, replacing the 2022 Seal that first put the Chinese automaker on the global map. The new model stretches to 5,080 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, slightly larger than a Tesla Model S, and adds premium interior features such as zero‑gravity heated, ventilated and massaging seats, a center‑console refrigerator, power sunshade and upgraded audio and voice controls. Power rises to 245 kW (329 hp) while weight drops to 1,975 kg, [...]

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has committed £229 million to reshape its bus network. On 2 November, FirstGroup signed a £109 million deal covering five depots, related infrastructure and 330 buses, including 79 battery‑electric units. A separate £120 million programme will fund more than 250 new buses for the franchised Weaver Network. While operating contracts run five to seven years, the acquired depots and high‑voltage electricity connections are intended to serve successive operators for decades. The authority will retain ownership of these assets, [...]