According to its own statements, DeepDrive has been nominated as a mass-production supplier for an unnamed global vehicle manufacturer. The start of series production for the Munich-based company’s electric drive is planned for 2028. In parallel, DeepDrive is establishing a presence in China. Read more…

The Traton Group is investing heavily in new drive technologies. Niklas Klingenberg, the group’s top development executive, is one of the key decisionmakers shaping the truck technology of tomorrow at MAN and Scania. We spoke to Klingenberg about group dynamics, battery chemistries and China’s role in the technology race. Read more…

India’s transition to zero-emission buses has so far been driven largely by public transport authorities (PTAs). However, public fleets represent only 8 to 10 per cent of the country’s bus market, while private operators account for around 90 per cent or approximately 1.6 million buses. A broader transition in the bus segment will thus happen only when the private sector accelerates adoption. Read more…

BMW is presenting the most powerful drivetrain variant of its premium iX3 eSUV to date. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive takes the lead in the lineup with 450 kW and is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under four seconds. The Munich-based manufacturer plans to open order books at the end of January 2027. Read more…

BMW continues to expand its ‘Neue Klasse’ family with the new iX4, a sporty electric SUV coupé positioned between the iX3 and larger iX5. The model will launch in three all-wheel-drive variants, including the 450 kW iX4 M60 xDrive. Prices start at €70,900. Read more…

Leapmotor is growing in Europe with Stellantis backing. Now, the Chinese brand aims to make its mark in the small electric SUV segment with the B03X, focusing on space and clever ideas. A first test drive reveals whether the crossover delivers on its promises. Read more…

Ionity is equipping some of its charging parks with a single terminal for ad-hoc payments mounted on a lamppost. However, the device is shaped like a birdhouse – allowing the provider to avoid installing a card payment terminal on each individual charging station. Read more…

Vietnamese OEM VinFast is preparing to bring its electric buses to the US market, with the first homologated vehicles expected to be delivered to customers in Q1 of 2028. The launch marks the company’s expansion into the US public transport market as it looks to establish an electric mobility business there beyond passenger cars. Read more…

Octopus Energy has launched a new public charging scheme for EV fleets via its Octopus Fleet platform. This promises businesses savings of up to 30 per cent per year on charging costs. Read more…

Croatia will launch a new EV incentive program in October 2026 which will offer up to €9,000 in purchase subsidies for consumer EVs. The grant amount per person depends on the car’s purchase price, with light vehicles also set to benefit. Read more…

The Munich I Regional Court has ruled that charging station operator EWE Go may not charge roaming provider DCS higher prices than it charges its own end customers. The ruling is the first to clarify the anti-discrimination provision set out in the EU’s AFIR regulation – and could have significant implications for the wider charging industry. Read more…

Charging operator Believe is set to install more than 600 new EV charging points under a 15-year partnership with East, North and South Ayrshire councils in Scotland. The rollout will cover around 300 locations, with the first chargers expected to be installed from early 2027. Read more…

Uber’s CEO has confirmed the company has invested in Verne. This marks the next step in the two companies’ collaboration around a robotaxi service in Zagreb, which is already available via the Uber app. Read more…

ETH Zurich spin-off Winduction has developed an inductive charging system that supplies electric buses with power through their wheels at bus stops. This could allow for smaller batteries, reducing both energy demand and operating costs. A pilot project is planned for 2028. Read more…

Jaguar has unveiled its first production vehicle since the brand’s restart. The Jaguar Type 01 is an all-electric four-door GT and is expected to cost around €165,000. Read more…

Forthing has confirmed that two all-new models will make their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2026 on October 12, targeting new-generation urban users and multi-member families respectively. Read more…

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has inaugurated the new Center for Energy Storage and Systems (ZESS) in Braunschweig. The federal government and the state have invested nearly €50 million euros in the research hub, which focuses on solid-state batteries, cell production, and hydrogen technologies, among other areas. Read more…

The football team Sunderland AFC has partnered with RAW Charging to open what the companies describe as the north-east’s largest public EV charging hub. The new facility at the Stadium of Light features 20 ultra-rapid charging bays, including 16 rated at 150 kW and four capable of up to 300 kW. Read more…

UK logistics company Maritime Transport has further expanded its eHGV fleet, with the addition of five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 electric tractor units. The trucks are being introduced through the eFREIGHT 2030 project and brings Maritime’s total electric fleet up to 56 vehicles. Read more…

Geodis has ordered 110 heavy-duty electric trucks for its European road transport operations. The 44-tonne vehicles from Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks are to be delivered by May 2027 and will primarily operate in France on urban and long-haul routes. Read more…