Hungarian legacy company Ikarus has secured a major order from North Macedonia, landing the Ministry of Transport’s tender for 150 electric buses. This is the largest single order for e-buses to date in the company’s history. Read more…

Geely-owned Zeekr has introduced a revised version of the Zeekr X in Europe, just months after the compact eSUV’s German debut. The new 2026 model year integrates Zeekr’s in-house Golden Battery into the X’s 400-volt platform. Its DC fast-charging capability now reaches up to 230 kW, with charging from 10 to 80 percent possible in 18 minutes. Read more…

Two US logistics operators have placed orders for a combined 60 Tesla Semi trucks through US-based electric fleet service provider Forum Mobility. Big F Transport plans to deploy 40 units, while Nica Container Freight Line will receive 20 additional units. These electric trucks will be charged at Forum Mobility sites. Read more…

Nissan had already put its plans to produce electric vehicles for the Nissan and Infiniti brands at its US plant in Canton on hold last year. Now, the project has been completely discontinued. Read more…

Komatsu has unveiled the PC9000-12, the largest hydraulic mining excavator in the company’s portfolio – and now available globally with the option of an electric drive. Read more…

Tesla has cut prices on its Model 3 lineup in Canada and introduced a new ‘Premium RWD’ trim, significantly undercutting US pricing. The move appears to mark a return to sourcing Canadian vehicles from Tesla’s Shanghai factory – after a period of relying on US production due to shifting trade tariffs. Read more…

The UK has surpassed two million registered battery-electric cars, marking a key milestone for e-mobility. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has lowered its 2026 EV outlook to a 26.8% share amid weaker demand. Read more…

Toyota, along with its local distributor, Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) Motors, has concluded a hydrogen bus trial in Saudi Arabia. The companies undertook this initiative mainly to increase public awareness of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a means of sustainable public transport in the country. Read more…

Struggling Dutch e-bus manufacturer Ebusco is in talks to sell a majority stake in its core bus business, as it looks to stabilise its finances and complete a strategic shift away from manufacturing towards development. Read more…

Electra Battery Materials has signed a binding investment agreement with the Canadian government, converting the previous support for the project into a firm commitment. The goal is to establish the first refinery for battery-grade cobalt sulfate in North America. Read more…

The Australian government has decided to extend its electric vehicle incentive program called ‘Electric Car Discount’ (ECD). Introduced in 2022, the program offers a tax rebate when employees use salary sacrificing to cover the leasing costs of an electric car. Read more…

Wattif EV has taken over Mer’s Norwegian business customer portfolio. This is not the first deal between Mer and Wattif EV, and it expands their partnership into the B2B segment. Read more…

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced new regulations for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles. It allows police to penalise traffic violations by these self-driving cars and hold operators accountable. Additionally, California is opening its roads to autonomous commercial vehicles. Read more…

Trailers with their own electric drive systems are already familiar in the world of eHGVs but the technology has yet to gain traction in the passenger car market. German firm Tovion is looking to change that, having showcased its fully electric eTrailer system at the E-Cannonball and Formula E events. Read more…

German provider DKV Mobility has fully acquired Belgian e-mobility platform provider Optimile. In total, DKV Mobility now manages around 1.5 million charging cards and tokens as well as over 260,000 charging points. Read more…

Tesla has introduced a new program called ‘Semi Charging for Business,’ which allows fleet operators and businesses to install their own Megachargers, as well as a product called Basecharger for depot charging. Read more…

Hamburg’s public transport operator Hochbahn plans to procure up to 240 additional electric buses by 2031. At the same time, the fleet is to be expanded by up to 150 additional vehicles with conventional drivetrains. While this move continues the electrification of public transport, the operator’s previously targeted goal of a fully emission-free bus fleet by 2032 is now being pushed further into the future. Read more…

Porsche will end production of the combustion-engine Macan in Leipzig in the summer of 2026. In some markets, however, the combustion-engine Macan may still be delivered until 2027. Read more…

Norway saw a new monthly record in April with electric vehicles accounting for 98.6 per cent of all new passenger car registrations. Out of 11,103 new passenger cars, 10,952 were fully electric. Read more…

The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies has a new CEO as of May 1. Yann Vincent is retiring, and former Panasonic manager Allan Swan is taking over. Read more…