The Car of the Year in Europe 2027 will, for the first time in the history of the award, be a 100% electric model, with seven finalists competing that include brands like BMW, Kia, and Renault, and the winner will be announced in January. #CocheDelAño #Eléctricos #Automoción (translated)
Seat has once again halted its production of electric vehicles in Martorell due to a lack of battery supply from Germany, while it seeks to reduce costs to improve profitability amid significant operational losses. #Seat #Electrificación #Baterías (translated)
The production of electric cars at the Seat factory in Martorell has stopped for two days due to a battery supply issue, which has raised concerns about a potential shortage due to high demand for models like the Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo. #Seat #Baterías #CochesEléctricos (translated)
The Stellantis factory in Figueruelas has begun a new cycle with an absolute majority of the UGT FICA union, which changes the balance of power among unions and strengthens its position in a context of increased production and new models, including electric vehicles. #UGT #Stellantis #Figueruelas (translated)
The registrations of electric cars in the European Union reached a record in September with a growth of 72.9% compared to the previous year, driven by rising fuel prices and a greater supply of electrified models. #CochesEléctricos #Electrificación #VentasAutomotrices (translated)
The electrification of company cars could generate up to 10,700 additional jobs in Spain and 344,000 in the EU, according to a study by Transport & Environment, highlighting the importance of the transition to electric vehicles for the economy and the automotive industry. #Electrificación #CochesEléctricos #Empleo (translated)
A survey reveals that 65% of Spaniards support a Renovation Plan that includes subsidies for the purchase of combustion cars, in addition to electric ones, to accelerate the renewal of the vehicle fleet and reduce emissions. #PlanRenove #CochesAntiguos #TransiciónEnergética (translated)
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, has announced its arrival in Madrid, where it will begin a gradual rollout of its electric robotaxis in 2027, following a testing period with manual driving. #Waymo #CochesEléctricos #MovilidadAutónoma (translated)
The production of electric cars in Spain has increased by 64% until September, driven by the arrival of new models, despite a general decline of 1.6% in the total production of vehicles. #CochesEléctricos #ProducciónAutomotriz #IndustriaEspañola (translated)
Ford has announced the construction of a plant in Almussafes to assemble electric vehicle batteries, although the labor impact associated with this new facility has not yet been specified. #Ford #Almussafes #BateríasElectricas (translated)
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, has announced the deployment of its driverless taxi service in Madrid, starting with the circulation of electric Jaguar I-PACE, although the operation will not begin until 2027. #Waymo #CochesAutónomos #Madrid (translated)
Electra is advancing in its investment plan of 200 million euros in Spain to establish a network of ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles, highlighting its recent inauguration in Catalonia and its goal of becoming one of the top three operators in the sector by 2029. #Electromovilidad #RecargaEléctrica #Sostenibilidad (translated)
Waymo, Google's autonomous vehicle company, has been authorized to operate in Madrid and has started testing with a fleet of electric vehicles while preparing to offer its transportation service next year. #Waymo #CochesAutónomos #Madrid (translated)
The ban on electric scooters in the metro and buses of Madrid, which has been in effect for three years due to safety concerns following incidents with batteries, will be reviewed in 2027, while Renfe has lifted its restrictions for suburban trains. #PatinetesEléctricos #TransporteMadrid #SeguridadTransporte (translated)
The Stellantis factory in Vigo has chosen a continuity trade union committee, led by the Independent Workers' Union (SIT-FSI), at a crucial moment awaiting the arrival of new electric models. #StellantisVigo #Sindicatos #Electricos (translated)
The growing competition in the market for affordable electric cars, driven by the need for decarbonization and the arrival of new manufacturers, is transforming consumer mindset in Spain towards the adoption of green energy vehicles, with more than 20 new models launched in 2026 offering ranges exceeding 400 kilometers at prices ranging between €20,000 and €25,000. #CochesEléctricos #MovilidadSostenible #Descarbonización (translated)
Foxconn, the manufacturer of the iPhone, has expanded its interest in electric cars through an agreement to acquire 50% of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, with the aim of developing technologies and platforms for electric vehicles and achieving significant revenue in this sector. #CochesEléctricos #Foxconn #Mitsubishi (translated)
The Spanish government has opened the bidding for more than 610 million euros for the construction and operation of eight ultrafast charging stations on various highways, with the aim of improving the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and promoting the decarbonization of transport. #Electrolineras #TransporteSostenible #MovilidadEléctrica (translated)
Emilio Herrera, president of Kia Iberia, anticipates a readjustment of European regulations related to the automotive sector by 2035 in response to competition from Chinese manufacturers and advocates for the maintenance of economic incentives and expansion of charging infrastructure to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Spain. #KiaIberia #movilidadeléctrica #normativasEuropeas (translated)
Europe intensifies its efforts to compete with the growing influence of the Chinese automotive industry by presenting affordable electric models and an agreement between France and Germany to protect and strengthen its local industry. #IndustriaAutomovilística #CochesEléctricos #RegulaciónEuropea (translated)
