US charging infrastructure provider Terawatt Infrastructure has secured a debt financing facility of up to $300 million to accelerate the rollout of charging depots for autonomous and electric fleets. The funding will support the expansion of its nationwide network of purpose-built charging sites. Read more…

Gridserve has opened a new Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth in the West Midlands. The site features 32 ultra-rapid charging bays, including dedicated facilities for large electric vehicles. Read more…

For owners of older fuel-cell vehicles, the hydrogen tank rather than the drivetrain itself could become the main concern in the coming years. According to a media report, the issue stems from the limited approval period of the high-pressure hydrogen tanks, which are subject to fixed certification lifespans. Read more…

Polestar has opened order books for the updated Polestar 4 in the UK. The 2027 model year introduces chassis revisions for both rear-motor and dual-motor variants, a reduced cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and a revised model and trim structure. Prices start at £56,750. Read more…

According to a media report, the Renault 4 and Renault 5 are to receive new electric drives. The new units are said to offer more power and greater efficiency. Additionally, LFP technology is apparently planned for the “Urban Range” versions of both models on the future product roadmap. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG has begun test operations of a new fast-charging station for electric buses at Marzahn S-Bahn station. The facility enables pantograph-equipped buses to recharge directly within the operational area and forms part of BVG’s ongoing expansion of charging infrastructure to support the electrification of its bus fleet. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly ending its Automated Driving Alliance (ADA) with Bosch. The partnership was established to develop assisted and automated driving systems at SAE Level 2 and Level 3. According to media reports, Volkswagen invested around €1.5 billion in the project but is no longer satisfied with the results achieved by the alliance. Read more…

Electra has expanded its app into a Europe-wide roaming platform. Users can now locate, navigate to and activate around 800,000 public charging points across Europe, including not only Electra’s own fast-charging hubs and ChargeLeague partner networks but also charging infrastructure operated by numerous third-party providers. However, charging prices vary considerably depending on the operator. Read more…

Battery manufacturer CATL has joined forces with leading companies from the battery, technology and automotive sectors to establish the Global Energy Circular Economy Alliance in London. Founding members include CATL, BMW, Renault, Volvo, Google and Xiaomi. The alliance aims to develop common standards for battery designs that are easier to reuse and recycle, with CATL taking a central role as the key battery industry participant. Read more…

Chinese state-owned automaker FAW has brought its luxury brand Hongqi to Thailand and launched the E-HS9 as its first model in the market. It has appointed Metro Group as the official distributor and strategic partner for the brand. Read more…

The French government will open the third funding round of its social leasing scheme for electric cars on 16 July. The programme enables low-income employees to lease an electric vehicle at subsidised rates and forms part of France’s efforts to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Read more…

Artemis Technologies has unveiled the EF-12 Pilot, which it claims is the world’s first fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat. The vessel is now in the water and currently undergoing trial runs before its planned deployment in regular port operations. Read more…

São Paulo has introduced 500 new battery-electric buses, increasing its zero-emission fleet to 1,759 vehicles, including trolleybuses. More than half of the latest deliveries come from BYD, while the city has confirmed it will no longer procure buses powered exclusively by diesel. Read more…

Porsche is reportedly considering relocating production of all Cayenne variants – including combustion-engine, hybrid and electric models – from Bratislava, Slovakia, to its plant in Leipzig, Germany. According to a newspaper report, the move would depend on employees agreeing to lower labour costs. Read more…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a 70-million-euro loan for Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz. The financing will support the deployment of 275 battery-electric buses and the expansion of the associated charging infrastructure in the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland. Read more…

Volvo Buses has unveiled Australia’s first locally built battery-electric articulated bus, with two vehicles set to join the Transperth fleet in Western Australia. The 18-metre model will begin testing with Transperth in Perth in the coming weeks before entering passenger service around August. Read more…

Amazon subsidiary Zoox has unveiled an updated version of its robotaxi ahead of the start of series production in California. The company says the refinements incorporate feedback from passengers who have used the driverless service in Las Vegas and San Francisco, among other sources. Read more…

Bosch has announced a surprising leadership change: Despite Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung (60) receiving a contract extension until 2031 just last year, he will step down on June 30 — reportedly at his own request. His successor will be his current deputy, Christian Fischer. Read more…

Bus manufacturer BasiGo has expanded its electric bus fleet in Rwanda by 18 additional intercity buses. The new vehicles are intended for use on intercity routes and will drive forward the electrification of public transport in the East African country. Read more…

Porsche has published a patent for a flexible powertrain concept that combines elements of battery-electric, hybrid and combustion-engine drivetrains. The system allows the driver to switch between four operating modes, blurring the traditional boundaries between the different powertrain types. Read more…