Danish company Spirii is expanding the capabilities of its charging platform to give charge point operators, e-mobility service providers, and fleets more control over the setup, management, and operation of their EV charging services. Read more…

Fastned has opened its 40th ultra-rapid charging hub in the UK, with the company’s first site in Liverpool now operational at Brunswick Business Park. Read more…

Tech firm Altilium has secured its first UK patent for the EcoCathode EV battery recycling process, which is designed to recover and regenerate battery-grade materials directly from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Read more…

A study from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is calling for changes to EU CO₂ regulations for passenger cars, arguing that EU fleet limits fail to account for emissions from production, energy provision, and recycling. Read more…

Renault has comprehensively revised its Scenic E-Tech Electric, introducing new battery options, faster DC charging, and a range of updates to its design, equipment, and driver assistance systems. The more powerful variant of the electric mid-size SUVwill receive a new 89 kWh NMC battery, while a 67 kWh LFP option will follow at a later date. Read more…

Chargecloud, a charging infrastructure software provider, is entering a partnership with Hubject in the Plug&Charge sector. The focus is specifically on AC charging stations – until now, Plug&Charge has only been at DC fast chargers. Read more…

The market share of electric cars in Norway rose to a record 98.7 per cent in August. While the overall passenger car market declined slightly, six of the ten largest brands saw growth. Volkswagen led the brand ranking, followed by Toyota and Xpeng. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer BYD is reportedly planning to develop an electric micro car for Europe and other markets based on its Racco kei car, which has so far only been available in Japan. This will include the use of the X-Pack, a novel battery pack with an inverter. Read more…

Stellantis is reshaping its leadership team in Europe: Arnaud Belloni returns from Renault to become CEO of the Fiat, Abarth, and Lancia brands as well as Chief Marketing Officer for Europe. Xavier Chardon and Xavier Peugeot are also assuming new responsibilities. All three will report directly to Emanuele Cappellano, Stellantis Europe CEO. Read more…

LG Energy Solution has signed a long-term supply agreement with Smackover Lithium. Starting in 2029, the battery manufacturer plans to source 8,000 tons of lithium carbonate from Arkansas annually as it scales US production of batteries for EVs and stationary storage. Read more…

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has secured an order for 3,000 EVs to homegrown transport operator Xe Nhanh Viet Nam. The latter will deploy these EVs on the Green SM platform by 2027. Read more…

US charging firm ChargePoint is looking to further expand its presence in Europe, where it is already generating a growing share of its revenue. To this end, the company has appointed industry veteran John Saffrett as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Europe. Read more…

Asahi Kasei has developed a new pre-lithiation technology for lithium-ion batteries with silicon-based anodes. In internal tests, the Japanese company claims to have increased the energy density of an NMC cell by 10 per cent using the new technology. Tests with potential customers are now set to follow. Read more…

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ is now available for order from dealerships and online. Equipped with three axial-flow motors, the all-electric CLA is available as a sedan and a Shooting Brake, delivers 500 kW, and costs roughly 80,000 euros in Germany. Read more…

SUN Mobility has launched its battery-swapping system in Africa. Initially, 35 stations are operating in Kenya for electric two- and three-wheelers from more than ten manufacturers. The company plans to expand the network to other African markets in collaboration with Vivo Energy. Read more…

South Korean charging infrastructure provider Chaevi is set to install 131 fast chargers at 29 motorway service areas. Most of the new charging points will be equipped with NACS connectors, allowing Tesla drivers in particular to charge without a CCS1 adapter. Read more…

Nissan and Honda have just signed a new development agreement that aims to acelerate development cycles for smart cars. Evidently, despite having scrapped their merger plans early last year, the two Japanese automakers remain open to close collaboration. Read more…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems is launching a new range of electrically powered transport refrigeration units in Europe. The TEU series was developed specifically for electric trucks and is designed to take up less space and weight thanks to its modular construction. Read more…

In the US state of Oregon, the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program has reopened for eligible vehicles bought or leased through to 4 November 2026. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this round of funding is expected to run out by then and will therefore suspend the program again by the 5 November. Read more…