Audi confirmed the A2 e-tron as the brand’s new entry-level electric model in March and the Ingolstadt-based company has just unveiled a camouflaged prototype. Before its official premiere in autumn 2026, the compact electric vehicle is undergoing various testing phases—including trials in the Nordics, in the wind tunnel, and on public roads. Read more…

Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower and port operator APM Terminals have signed a global framework agreement for the supply of fast-charging solutions for port terminals. Initial pilot projects are already underway in Mexico, Morocco, and Peru. Read more…

ChargePoint has entered into a partnership with OBE Power to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure at multifamily residential properties across North America. Under the agreement, OBE Power plans to install approximately 2,500 charging ports starting in 2026. Read more…

Spanish company Zunder operates one of the largest ultra-fast charging networks in Southern Europe and has developed its own software to manage the network with thousands of charging points. Under the name Kawat, Zunder is now making this solution available to other companies for managing their charging infrastructure. Read more…

Toyota has announced UK pricing and specifications for the ninth-generation Hilux, including the brand’s first battery-electric Hilux. The electric pick-up starts at £57,845, and order books will open on 1 June, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin later that month. Read more…

In the SolarMoves pilot project, five partners concluded that a passenger car with a large roof area in Central Europe can cover up to 55% of its energy demand independently. In Southern Europe, the potential rises to as much as 80%. The research team believes the technology could offer particularly strong benefits for the logistics sector. Read more…

Peugeot has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the revised 408 range, including the fully electric E-408. The electric fastback starts at £34,195. Read more…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing Hamburger Energienetze (HNE) with funds of up to one billion euros for the modernisation of the German harbour city’s electricity distribution grid. Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) will also receive approximately 125 million euros from the EIB for electric buses. Read more…

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the all-electric GT 4-Door Coupé with up to 860 kW of output and a peak charging capacity of more than 600 kW. Orders for the high-performance model will open in the coming days, initially with the GT 63 and GT 55 powertrain variants. Read more…

SVOLT plans to start series production of semi-solid-state batteries in September. CEO Yang Hongxin said fully solid-state batteries remain far from commercialisation. Read more…

As charging infrastructure demand continues to grow across Europe, operators are facing increasing requirements around reliability, operational efficiency, and deployment flexibility. At the Amsterdam summit, Autel Energy Europe presented the latest developments across its MaxiCharger AC and DC charging portfolio, including all-in-one and distributed charging solutions, alongside software and service capabilities. Read more…

Shortly after announcing their expanded collaboration in China, automakers Stellantis and Dongfeng have also unveiled plans for an intensive partnership in Europe. At the heart of this partnership is Dongfeng’s Voyah brand. In the future, Dongfeng vehicles will also be manufactured at Stellantis’ plant in Rennes. Read more…

Malta Public Transport will add 40 electric buses to its fleet under a €14 million investment programme. Simultaneously, the country will kick off autonomous electric shuttle trials next month as part of a pilot project co-financed by the European Union. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer Xiaomi apparently plans to introduce a sub-brand called “Sky Nomad,” which will offer vehicles equipped with range extenders. The first model is said to be a large SUV developed under the codename Kunlun N3, and it is expected to officially launch in the second half of 2026. Read more…

Chinese commercial vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer Sany has sold 15 electric trucks to Indonesian mining contractor Saptaindra Sejati. The company recently held a handover ceremony at the Sany Intelligent Truck Industrial Park in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. Read more…

Swedish company Einride and US freight carrier EASE Logistics are planning a pilot project for autonomous electric trucks. The project involves two units of the Einride eBot operating driverless in the US state of Ohio, transporting goods between various EASE locations. Read more…

Reading Borough Council has partnered with charge point operator char.gy to deploy around 2,600 public EV charge points across residential streets. The 15-year project aims to ensure that at least 90 per cent of households without driveways are within 100 metres of a charger. Read more…

Shell subsidiary SBRS is introducing a new DC charging solution for heavy-duty commercial vehicles to the European market. The core of the Shell Recharge PowerPack 500 is a modular, all-in-one device with outputs of up to 500 kW, designed for continuous operation in heavy-duty transport. Read more…

Supplier ZF has completed a special review to restructure its Division E. The result is that the company will continue to manufacture key components for electric mobility and to produce e-motors and inverters. Read more…

US lawmakers have proposed a new annual federal fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as part of a five-year transport package. The legislation would also reduce funding for EV charging infrastructure and electrified transport programmes. Read more…