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…

Chinese automotive conglomerate BYD has announced plans to bring its new Flash Charging network to Australia and New Zealand. The company will open the first sites in these markets by the end of the year. Read more…

The German Federal Ministry of Transport is funding the expansion of charging infrastructure for battery-electric heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The new funding guideline targets both companies installing charging infrastructure at their own depots and operators of publicly accessible charging points. The ministry has launched three separate calls simultaneously. Read more…

US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian plans to expand its second vehicle plant, currently under construction, beyond its initially planned capacity: The facility in Georgia is set to have an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles instead of the previously planned 200,000. Meanwhile, Volkswagen has increased its stake in Rivian to approximately 16 percent. Read more…

For some time now, there have been trials with autonomous buses in Europe—though until now, a safety driver has always been on board. This is set to change soon in Stavanger, Norway. Following regulatory approval, Europe’s first autonomous bus without a supervisor on board will be deployed in regular public transport. Read more…

Denso and the University of Tokyo are collaborating to develop a system for wirelessly charging electric vehicles while they are in motion. The Japanese supplier aims to introduce this technology by the fiscal year 2029. Read more…

The Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden once served as a flagship site for the Volkswagen Group in Germany, but it has not produced cars for some time. Recent rumours from China suggested that BYD was interested in acquiring the plant. Volkswagen, however, has rejected these claims. Read more…

BYD delivered 321,123 new energy vehicles in April—up from March but again below the figure from the same month last year. The decline mainly reflects weaker demand in the Chinese market, while the company’s overseas business reached a new record high. Read more…

According to a report, Volkswagen Group is working on a new production process dubbed ‘Gamechanger.’ The German company aims to use it to significantly boost its competitiveness in electric mobility. However, the full scope of the changes remains unclear. Read more…

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has connected its MFG EV Power network to Hubject’s Plug&Charge infrastructure, enabling automatic authentication at thousands of fast-charging points across the UK. The rollout represents a large-scale activation of the technology. Read more…

An autonomous electric shuttle developed by Bertrandt has entered real-world testing in Stuttgart as part of a Fraunhofer-led research project aimed at rethinking corporate mobility. The electric shuttle, called BumbleB, will operate on a trial basis across the Fraunhofer campus and connect it to a nearby S-Bahn station. Read more…

Auto China 2026 closes its doors this weekend, but it has once again showcased many new models and technologies in the field of electromobility. How will developments in China shape Western electric vehicles, automakers, and suppliers in the future? Philipp Ibele worked for Bosch in China for many years and explains where Germany can learn from China – and vice versa. Read more…

smart is expanding its electric portfolio — but the return of the two-seater could redefine the brand. In his first major interview as CEO of smart in Europe, Wolfgang Ufer outlines growth plans, market dynamics and why the upcoming #2 marks a turning point for smart. Read more…

Dutch charging provider Allego has released a new version of its app. From now on, not only Allego’s own charging points are accessible through the app, but also those of other operators. Read more…

A British LEGO fan has recreated the all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E as a detailed brick-built model – before the real vehicle even reaches production. The idea has attracted so much attention that Renault is now backing a campaign to turn it into an official Lego set. Read more…

The Dutch firm Tharsis Ship Management has received funding from the EU Innovation Fund for its eSeaRiverBarge project. The project includes the construction and operation of two zero-emission container ships for deployment between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Read more…