The Smart #2 aims to be more than a nostalgic revival of the brand’s original city car. Conceived as an ultra-compact electric vehicle with a range of around 300 kilometres, fast-charging capability and an exceptionally small turning circle, it is designed specifically for urban mobility. In this interview, developer Timo Weil explains how his team reimagined the iconic two-seater for the electric age and made use of the design freedoms offered by an electric drivetrain. Read more…

The new eMOTION Lab has opened at TU Wien, with the research hub set to support the development of electric drive systems. To mark the launch, an inverter test bench is starting operation, with additional test benches for high-voltage systems and e-axes already planned. Read more…

Armed with a budget of €62.2 million euros, companies such as Bosch, Cariad, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, and ZF, along with various institutions, have been researching automated mobility in urban areas as part of the STADT:up project. Now, the 20 partners are drawing their conclusions. Read more…

According to Rosatom, the utilisation of its public charging infrastructure has increased by 40 per cent within a week. This is against a backdrop of ongoing gasoline and diesel shortages in parts of Russia. Read more…

The Italian public transport operator CTM Cagliari has received 47 units of the new electric Iveco E-Way – each being 10.7 meters long, making these vehicles midi-buses. The e-buses were procured under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Read more…

After a mixed year in 2025, Tesla is currently on a clear upward trajectory: In the second quarter of 2026, the EV manufacturer increased the number of vehicles delivered by 25 percent to 480,126 units. This also allowed Tesla to reduce its inventory levels. Read more…

Australian retailer Woolworths has announced a significant expansion of its electric fleet operations, following a new deal with fleet electrification firm Zenobe. This will see 148 battery-electric trucks deployed in what’s being described as the country’s largest commercial electric truck rollout to date. Read more…

A battery-swapping station for electric trucks is operating in Chizhou, China, using German technology. The local BaaS solution bears the signature of Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations from Ludwigsburg. How did this come about? Will battery-swapping stations be the next big thing? Even here in Europe? These are the questions we asked Klaus Sekot, Managing Director. Read more…

InstaVolt has agreed to sell its charging operations in Spain and Portugal to Powerdot. The move will allow the UK charge point operator to focus investment on expansion in the UK and Ireland. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is struggling to ramp up production of its electric GLC in Bremen. According to a media report, shortages of key components, including batteries and wiring harnesses, have disrupted output. As a result, deliveries of the electric mid-size SUV have remained below expectations so far. Read more…

CATL has opened 2,000 battery-swapping stations for its Choco SEB system, which serves electric passenger cars and light electric commercial vehicles. The Chinese battery manufacturer has also secured J&T Express as a major new customer for its Qiji Energy battery-swapping system for heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more…

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has reduced charging prices across its MFG EV Power network by 25 per cent for the summer period. From 1 July to 30 September 2026, drivers can access ultra-rapid charging at 59p/kWh across nearly 600 locations in the UK. Read more…

The map and navigation provider Here Technologies has announced a partnership with the e-mobility platform Cariqa. This will extend Here’s mobile navigation app and route planner to include a payment option for charging sessions. Read more…

Fiat has unveiled its micromobility strategy at an event in Rome, centred on the battery-electric Fiat Topolino, the three-wheeled commercial vehicle Fiat Tris and the new Multiplina Concept. The manufacturer aims to build a dedicated mobility ecosystem for passenger and freight transport in urban areas. Read more…

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation has long been one of the key investors in California-based air taxi developer Joby Aviation. The two companies are now taking their partnership to the next stage by establishing a joint venture to manufacture electric air taxis. Read more…

South Korea has tightened the requirements for government subsidies for electric vehicles. In the future, only manufacturers and importers who pass a new assessment by the Ministry of Environment will have access to the subsidy program. In the electric passenger car category, ten companies met the requirements. BYD was the only major BEV manufacturer that failed to qualify. Read more…

Gujarat, a state in western India, has commissioned 70 electric buses for public transport. It deployed 40 of these e-buses in the state capital, Gandhinagar, on 28 June and another 30 units in Vadodara on 29 June. Read more…

Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar have completed a pilot project for the automated charging of electric vehicles. Their cloud-based service, Seamless Charging, is designed to enable charging sessions without the need for a charging card or smartphone app. According to the companies, more than 700 drivers in Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany tested the system during pilot trials conducted this spring. Read more…

Electrify America is expanding its pilot deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, adding the charging interface to a number of high-traffic sites in California and the eastern United States. The operator will convert selected CCS connectors at ten sites and establish four dedicated NACS locations. Read more…

Norway registered 18,875 new battery-electric cars in June, giving EVs a market share of 96.5 per cent of all new passenger car registrations. In the first half of 2026, the electric share rose to 97.6 per cent despite a slightly contracting overall market. At the same time, Norway reached another milestone, with the country’s electric vehicle fleet surpassing one million vehicles. Read more…