Princeton NuEnergy and SK Battery America expand closed-loop recycling to rejuvenate cathode materials from EV battery scrap in Georgia. Read more…
Sunderland AFC opens 20-bay EV charging hub in north-east England
The football team Sunderland AFC has partnered with RAW Charging to open what the companies describe as the north-east’s largest public EV charging hub. The new facility at the Stadium of Light features 20 ultra-rapid charging bays, including 16 rated at 150 kW and four capable of up to 300 kW. Read more…
Maritime Transport adds five Renault electric trucks to its fleet
UK logistics company Maritime Transport has further expanded its eHGV fleet, with the addition of five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 electric tractor units. The trucks are being introduced through the eFREIGHT 2030 project and brings Maritime’s total electric fleet up to 56 vehicles. Read more…
Geodis orders 110 battery-electric trucks from Renault and Volvo
Geodis has ordered 110 heavy-duty electric trucks for its European road transport operations. The 44-tonne vehicles from Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks are to be delivered by May 2027 and will primarily operate in France on urban and long-haul routes. Read more…
Waymo to launch operations in Singapore in 2028
Following its expansion into Germany and Japan in 2027, Waymo plans to enter Singapore in 2028. This will be the Alphabet-owned autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing service provider’s first market in Southeast Asia. Read more…
EV Realty acquires industrial property for electric truck charging hub in Ontario, California
EV Realty acquires industrial property in Ontario, California, to develop a 9 MW electric truck charging hub for heavy-duty fleet electrification. Read more…
Arla Foods expands e-truck fleet with four DAF XD Electrics
Arla Foods has added four additional battery-electric DAF XD Electric trucks to its electric fleet. The 6×2 trucks will deliver chilled dairy products in Denmark and will utilise a new charging facility located at the company’s Hobro depot. Read more…
KGM Torres EVX now eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
Two BEVs from KGM (formerly SsangYong) are now eligible for UK government purchase grants. The Torres EVX eSUV qualifies for the £1,500 Electric Car Grant, joining the Musso EV which already qualified for the £5,000 Plug-in Van Grant. Read more…
Akia Automotive to build 50 electric buses for Istanbul
Turkish bus manufacturer Akia Automotive will build 50 electric buses for use in Istanbul. The local manufacturer has won the corresponding tender and plans to deliver them next year. Read more…
This funky solar electric scooter could handle your commute without ever plugging in
There are plenty of ways to build a small electric vehicle. These days, the prevailing options have been to make it faster, give it more power, slap on bigger tires, or keep adding features until your humble little scooter has somehow turned into a 150-pound electric motorcycle. Read more…
Kia EV3 first drive: the affordable EV we have been waiting for
The Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 in the US, and after a day of driving it around Vancouver Island, I think it’s the best-packaged affordable EV you can buy right now. Read more…
Tesla sold under 1,000 cars in its first year in India, but it’s ramping
Tesla has registered just 993 vehicles in India since it started deliveries there in September 2025, according to registration data compiled by Indian EV publication ElecTree. Read more…
Suzuki undercuts BYD with a $13,500 mini EV powered by BYD batteries
The e SKY, Suzuki’s first electric kei car, is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV, starting at around $13,500. Read more…
TDK’s new DC-link film capacitors are rated for up to 135° C
TDK launches B3272*A/G/T DC-link film capacitors rated for continuous operation up to 135° C, ideal for automotive power electronics applications. Read more…
Alfa Romeo refreshes Junior crossover
Alfa Romeo has never been the one to enter a room without causing a scene, and the christening of its first electric crossover was no exception. When Italy’s industry minister threw a full-blown patriotic tantrum over the proposed “Milano” badge – complaining that assembling an Italian-named car in Poland was a commercial treason – Alfa simply raided its archives and… Read more…
Researchers explore potential of lithium-sulphur batteries
Researchers from Vanderbilt University and the University of Maryland have presented a new cell chemistry that could significantly increase the energy density of lithium-sulphur batteries. By integrating chlorine, the approach enables additional electron transfer at higher voltage. Read more…
Hyster equips Rotterdam Port with hydrogen-powered ReachStacker
Hyster is sending a hydrogen-powered ReachStacker to Rotterdam. At the Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals, the H2 machine will undergo practical testing alongside a modular hydrogen refueling station and a dedicated training centre. Read more…
Otovo and InCharge Energy partner to offer solar, battery storage and EV charging services
Otovo and InCharge Energy partner to offer integrated solar, battery storage, and EV charging services with streamlined maintenance in the US. Read more…
Solaris unveils Urbino 40 electric for North America
Solaris celebrates the world premiere of the Urbino 40 electric, an electric bus specifically developed for the North American market. The model name refers to the length of just over 40 feet – approximately 12.4 meters. A articulated bus variant called the Urbino 60 electric is set to follow soon. Read more…
Switzerland to introduce toll for e-trucks in 2031 – initially with a discount
Switzerland will end the full exemption of emission-free trucks from the LSVA toll from 2031. Electric and hydrogen trucks will then be gradually integrated into the toll system, initially receiving high discounts. Both chambers of the Swiss Parliament have now definitively approved the reform. Read more…
