Electric vehicles
France cold wave: Widespread transport chaos as snow blankets west and Paris region
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Following initial alerts and school closures in western France, the polar cold wave intensified on January 5, 2026, blanketing the west and Paris basin with heavy snow. Twenty-six departments on orange alert faced massive road, rail, and air disruptions, with authorities warning of slippery roads persisting into Tuesday.
BYD has launched the Atto 3 EVO in Spain, the new generation of its 4.45-meter compact electric SUV. The model features the e-Platform 3.0 with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options, and ranges exceeding 700 km in urban cycle.
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South Korea's transport ministry proposed law amendments to let EV buyers check battery makers and countries of origin. Disclosable information will expand from six to ten items, with higher fines for non-disclosure. New rules also target repeated battery defects with certification revocations.
Only 1,300 premium taxis are in service in Hong Kong, well below the government's target of 3,500 since the fleets launched in July. Industry players blame unattractive earnings, a lack of charging facilities, and competition from ride-hailing services for the slow rollout. The Transport Department has not commented on revoking licenses for operators failing to meet minimum vehicle requirements by November.
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A burning electric vehicle charging station in a garage in Atzlenbach near Leverkusen triggered a major fire department response. The flames spread to a residential house, which was completely destroyed. One resident suffered minor injuries.