The transportation authority in Nevada has granted Tesla, Uber, and Waymo approval for the large-scale operation of up to 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County, including Las Vegas. Of these, Tesla alone has been approved for up to 5,000 vehicles. Read more…

Hubject and Localiser are forming a strategic data partnership which will see data from Hubject’s international network flow into Localiser’s platform. This will enable operators, municipalities, and investors to plan charging infrastructure more precisely and operate existing locations more efficiently. Read more…

Engie Vianeo plans to build four new truck charging parks at motorway service areas in Germany. Two of these are planned on the A7 near Homberg (Efze) and at Gramschatzer Wald, with the others located on the A2 near Lippetal/Hamm and on the A9 near Pfaffenhofen/Schweitenkirchen. MCS charging will also be available. Read more…

Canadian EV charging firm Hypercharge has launched a new home charging programme that offers eligible drivers a free Level 2 charger in return for participating in a reward scheme. Read more…

Shipping and logistics firm DragonSea has received a delivery of 37 Farizon SV electric vans as it continues to electrify its UK fleet. The L1H1 vans will be used to support customers relocating from China to the UK. Read more…

China has launched the largest recall action in its automotive industry to date. Due to potential issues with mechanical emergency door unlocking systems, manufacturers must rectify several million vehicles. Affected brands include Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng, and Zeekr. Read more…

Czech commercial vehicle manufacturer Tatra Trucks has unveiled its first all-electric truck. The Force e-Drive BEV combines a 480 kWh battery with all-wheel drive and up to 550 kW of power. The 8×8 prototype is designed for demanding applications in the construction and mining sectors. Read more…

Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled a full-sized eSUV, the GV90, in San Francisco. It is the largest model in the entire group and will be the first vehicle produced at Hyundai’s new facility in Ulsan, South Korea, which is specifically built for EVs. Read more…

Xiaomi’s Smart EV, AI and Other New Initiatives segment remained in the red in Q2 of 2026. Despite significantly higher vehicle deliveries, the division recorded an operating loss of 2.6 billion yuan. However, the deficit has fallen compared to the first quarter. Read more…

Researchers at TU Graz have found a way to significantly increase the ionic conductivity of lithium titanate, potentially opening up new possibilities for the battery anode material. By deliberately introducing defects into the material’s crystal lattice structure, they “activated a previously block pathway” for lithium ions. Read more…

In China, almost 30 per cent of all new registrations in the heavy truck segment last year were fully electric. While other world regions also report more electric commercial vehicle sales, none can keep up even remotely with China’s pace. This is according to a new ICCT report on global demand for electric commercial vehicles. Read more…

Bogotá is electrifying its articulated bus fleet: 50 new electric articulated buses are joining the TransMilenio system. By 2029, the Colombian capital aims to integrate a total of 900 additional electric buses. Read more…

Polestar’s exit from the US new car business has potential for a bitter dispute: a dealer from New Jersey is suing the manufacturer, claiming that the Connected Vehicle Rule, which prompted Polestar’s withdrawal from the US, is just a convenient pretext. Read more…

The Atto 3 Evo may look similar to its predecessor, but beneath the familiar exterior, practically everything has changed – with BYD addressing some of the Atto 3’s biggest weaknesses. Instead of just 110 kW, it now charges at up to 220 kW, the battery grows to 74.8 kWh, and the drivetrain has moved from the front to the rear axle. After extensively testing the Atto 3 Evo for two weeks, here are our findings. Read more…

Schaeffler and CATL are expanding their collaboration in electromobility. Together, they aim to develop battery management systems and power electronics solutions, primarily for the European market. The starting point is an already secured customer project. Read more…

Geely has announced plans to test solid-state batteries in its first vehicles starting in 2027. The most powerful variant is expected to achieve up to 500 Wh/kg, enabling ranges of over 1,000 km. Read more…

Chery is the export world champion among Chinese passenger car manufacturers – but until now, the brand has lacked a presence in Germany. That’s soon set to change, as Chery plans to launch four hybrid SUVs in Germany simultaneously in the first half of 2027. A pure electric car is expected to follow with a slight delay. Read more…

Zijin Longking is expanding its range of electric mining vehicles with the ZL230E. The new battery-electric dump truck can transport up to 230 tonnes of material and is said to charge its battery to 90 per cent in 25 minutes. Read more…

Tesla is bringing its electric Semi truck back to IAA Transportation in Hanover this September, but this time as more than just a show vehicle. The company has said it plans to announce details and specifications of the Semi’s European market launch at the trade fair. Read more…

Bidirectional charging represents a bold promise: enabling private and commercial EV owners to participate in the electricity market and earn money. Thanks to V2G technology, EVs can become an element of sector coupling and thus of the energy transition. However, problems remain when it comes to actual implementation – such as standardisation. Read more…