Clearer skies ahead: Shire gets into the electric ground equipment game

Belgian aviation support brand Shire is hoping to change the airport ground support equipment (GSE) game with a line of purpose-built baggage and cargo tractors engineered from the ground up as electric vehicles.

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Rivian to lay off about 4% of staff to possibly lean down ahead of 2026 R2 launch

A report this morning detailed American EV automaker Rivian’s plans to lay off a portion of its current workforce as it tries to conserve cash while gearing up for the launch of its newest model, the R2, next year.

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E-quipment highlight: Caterpillar D6 XE electric drive hybrid dozer

The bright yellow D6 XE dozer might look like your everyday medium-class dozer, but underneath that vibrant bodywork it’s hiding a highly efficient electric drive system that Cat says makes it the most advanced hybrid dozer on the market.

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Tesla confirms electric semi truck production is delayed despite recently claiming otherwise

Tesla has confirmed that production of the Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, has been delayed into 2026 despite claiming the contrary a few months ago.

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Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 looks way better in person after its facelift [Video]

Hyundai will reveal the refreshed electric fastback at the LA Auto Show next month. Ahead of the event, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 was caught rocking a sleek new facelift in the US.

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Here are 3 things you need to check on your e-bike before winter hits to keep you safe

As more riders switch to using two wheels for many of their journeys around town, it’s important to remember that the convenience of an e-bike doesn’t mean it’s totally maintenance-free. Even if you’ve chosen a model designed to minimize maintenance, there are still a few things that can creep up on you. Here are three areas I recommend taking a look at before winter hits.

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Tesla announces production of a new solar panel in the US

Tesla announced that it started to produce its own new solar panel at Gigafactory New York in Buffalo. The first deliveries are expected in Q1 2026.

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QuantumScape begins shipping Cobra-based B1 samples – its most advanced solid state battery to date

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape announced it hit another key goal for 2025, beginning shipments of its B1 sample cells featuring separators produced using its proprietary Cobra process. The B1 battery samples are QuantumScape’s most advanced to date, moving the company a step closer to EV integration.

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Amazon and Rivian’s e-bike startup ink deal to use pedal-powered delivery vans

Rivian’s micromobility spinoff ALSO is attempting to make big moves in the small EV world, unveiling a new line of four-wheeled, pedal-assist electric quads aimed at both commercial and consumer markets. And in true Rivian fashion, these go beyond average cargo bikes, showing off sleek, tech-forward solutions ready to hit bike lanes instead of clogging up the streets.

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Tesla is trying to deceive investors into thinking it has San Francisco Robotaxis

Tesla claimed in today’s Tesla’s Q3 shareholder letter that it started a ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area “with Robotaxi technology,” but this is impossible given that the company has no license to operate an autonomous taxi in California.

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