The ‘Saxon Initiative for Automated Shuttles in Public Transport’ (SIAS-ÖV) has launched in Leipzig to advance the use of autonomous shuttles in public transport. Partners include Leipzig Transport Company (LVB), IAV, TU Dresden and eVersum. Read more…
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GM advances Level 3 autonomy with Escalade IQ road tests
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have pulled back from Level 3 systems, which enable hands-free, eyes-off driving in limited scenarios. General Motors now moves ahead, announcing road tests of its Level 3 technology in the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more…
London considers SUV charges in Vision Zero plan
London is assessing new charges for SUVs as part of its Vision Zero strategy to improve road safety. The proposal reflects concerns over vehicle size and urban traffic risks, with potential implications for future vehicle policy and electrification pathways. Read more…
Hyundai deploys hydrogen trucks in Uruguay
Hyundai has launched South America’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck fleet in Uruguay. The XCIENT vehicles will support low-carbon timber logistics as part of a wider project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and expand zero-emission freight solutions. Read more…
Maritime transport to deploy 56 electric trucks by end of year
UK logistics firm Maritime Transport has deployed 19 electric trucks at its Wakefield and Birmingham sites and plans to expand the rollout. The company aims to grow its e-truck fleet to 56 vehicles across 13 depots and rail terminals by the end of the year. Read more…
Xiaomi reports first annual profit for EV business
Chinese electronics group Xiaomi has reached profitability with its electric vehicle business in under two years. Following the launch of its first model, the SU7, the company reports a first positive EBIT of more than €110 million for its EV division in the 2025 financial year. Read more…
Polestar switches to batteries with 50% recycled cobalt
Polestar is advancing its battery circularity strategy and has announced that the batteries of the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt. The company also relies on refurbished components for replacement batteries. Read more…
Charging success rate: a new metric to make EV charging more reliable
The technology consulting firm P3, together with the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure, has developed the user-oriented metric ‘Charging Success Rate’ (CSR). The CSR is designed to help charging point operators better assess the quality of charging processes within their own networks—and derive measures from this assessment. Read more…
German climate programme outlines path to meet future targets
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has unveiled the Climate Protection Programme 2026. The government’s joint plan sets out strategic decisions to achieve climate neutrality, including measures targeting the expansion of electric mobility. Read more…
Toyota to build second EV model in Kentucky, invest $1 billion
Toyota announces investments totaling 1 billion US dollars in its US plants in Kentucky and Indiana. Of this, 800 million dollars will go to Kentucky, partly to prepare for the production of a yet-unknown second electric model at the factory for the US market. Read more…
Volvo delivers 22 electric buses to Transport for NSW
Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL Electric buses to Transport for NSW (TfNSW), with most set to enter service in Western Sydney from July. The deployment supports new airport links and forms part of the state’s broader push towards a zero-emission bus fleet. Read more…
UK commits £1 billion to accelerate electric commercial vehicle rollout
The UK government has announced new funding of one billion pounds to support businesses in adopting electric delivery vans and trucks. The funds will be allocated to the ‘Zero Emissions Truck and Van’ and ‘Depot Charging Scheme’ programs. Read more…
MG Motor plans European rollout of semi-solid-state batteries by year-end
SAIC’s MG Motor brand has opened an engineering center in Frankfurt and unveiled its new semi-solid-state battery, ‘SolidCore.’ Developed specifically for the European market, this battery is set to be used in MG electric vehicles in Europe starting from the end of 2026. Read more…
Hackney begins EV charging rollout
The first nine of 50 new EV rapid chargers have gone live in the London borough of Hackney. It’s part of a wider scheme to increase the level of street charging in the area. Read more…
Minimal battery degradation up to nearly 100,000 km of mileage
An analysis of the battery health of around 50,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids conducted by TÜV Nord and the car-tech company Carly shows that the State-of-Health (SoH) values of most vehicle batteries are better than expected. However, degradation of the traction battery increases significantly after nearly 100,000 km of mileage. Read more…
Epiroc supplies electric mining equipment to Africa
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received a major order for autonomous and electric open-pit mining machines in Africa. The unnamed customer has ordered a fleet of the electrically powered Pit Viper 275 E rotary blast hole drill rigs. Read more…
Fastned cuts ad-hoc charging price in Germany to 69 cents/kWh
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is reducing its ad-hoc rate in Germany to 69 cents per kilowatt-hour as of April 1. Registered app customers and Gold members will also see similar price reductions. The primary reason for the price cut is the reduced grid fees resulting from a federal subsidy in 2026. Read more…
Citroën commits to Formula E
Just this past weekend, the Stellantis Group swapped two brands in its Formula E commitment—DS is withdrawing after eleven years, while Opel is taking over. However, Citroën will remain active as the second brand. Read more…
Thailand: Tesla Model Y L makes its Southeast Asian debut at BIMS 2026
Following China, Australia and New Zealand, Tesla has introduced the Model Y L in Thailand. The company launched it at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) on Monday and plans to commence deliveries in the second quarter of the year. Read more…
Ashok Leyland starts construction of a new battery pack plant in India
Ashok Leyland, the commercial vehicle arm of the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, has started construction of a local battery pack manufacturing facility. It plans to make battery packs for both automotive applications and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the upcoming plant. Read more…
