The UK operator has introduced 32 Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV double-deckers and 10 Yutong E10 single-deckers in Hull. The operator plans to expand the city’s electric bus fleet to 55 vehicles in the coming months. Read more…

Archer Aviation is expanding its business to include technologies for autonomous flight, air traffic management, and unmanned system – and has acquired three Boeing subsidiaries to this end. In return, Boeing will take a stake in Archer. Read more…

A race is emerging between China’s battery industry leaders CATL and BYD over which company will be the first to produce solid-state batteries on a small scale. BYD is not alone in targeting pilot production next year, as previously reported: market leader CATL also plans to begin small-scale production in 2027. Read more…

The UK government has awarded almost £65 million to automotive technology projects as it begins allocating funding under its DRIVE35 programme. The latest awards target the development, commercialisation and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicle technologies as well as connected and automated mobility. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to manufacture its new electric VLE in China after launching production in Spain in June. Homologation documents reveal two versions with up to 305 kW, both using NMC batteries with cells from the CATL-Benz joint venture. Read more…

SAIC-Volkswagen has filed for approval of the ID. ERA 5X compact SUV in China. It is Volkswagen’s first model based on the Compact Main Platform and the first fully electric vehicle in the China-specific ID. ERA series. Read more…

Students at Clemson University have unveiled the Deep Orange 17 electric car prototype. The solar-powered research vehicle can generate more energy than it consumes. BMW and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE supported its development. Read more…

The Indian government has announced plans to commission 33 hydrogen commercial vehicles under seven new pilot projects in five states: Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The projects form the second phase of transport pilots under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Read more…

Paris has made helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory for riders of privately owned e-scooters. The measures follow a sharp increase in deaths and injuries involving the vehicles, despite the French capital banning rental e-scooters in 2023. Read more…

CATL has passed a demanding safety test with a battery system for electric aircraft. The manufacturer says thermal runaway did not spread to other cells after two adjacent cells were deliberately triggered simultaneously. Read more…

EDF’s American subsidiary PowerFlex is acquiring The Mobility House North America in a share exchange: The Mobility House’s American company will merge into PowerFlex, while the German tech company will become a minority shareholder in PowerFlex. Read more…

Potsdam public transport operator ViP has terminated its contract with Ebusco for 23 electric buses due to continued delivery delays. ViP is already preparing a new tender, while the Dutch manufacturer is contesting the termination. Read more…

Mercedes-AMG is expanding its GT family with the new GT 53 4-Door Coupé, which joins the recently unveiled all-electric four-door GT Coupé as a more affordable option. The most notable difference, aside from the lower price: Instead of three axial flux motors, the sports car is powered by two synchronous motors. Read more…

Software specialist Imagry and Spanish bus manufacturer UNVI are developing autonomous electric buses together. The first jointly developed vehicle is scheduled to enter operation in Germany in the third quarter of 2026. Read more…

Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle can now receive up to $3,500 off at the point of sale. Hyundai, Lucid and Tesla are the first participating manufacturers, with several more due to join in the coming months. Read more…

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has secured another major electric bus order in the Czech Republic. Public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) has signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 70 Urbino 12 electric buses, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Read more…

Fleet operator Moove has secured $250 million in a Series C funding round. The company will use the capital primarily to expand its autonomous vehicle fleets and invest in the charging and depot infrastructure needed to support their operation. Read more…

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is reportedly close to agreeing a partnership with industrial conglomerate JSW Group. The proposed joint venture could provide the funding needed to localise electric vehicle production and develop a dedicated EV platform for the Indian market. Read more…

BYD has published six new patents covering key aspects of solid-state battery technology. The filings focus on improving the contact between electrodes and solid electrolytes as the company reportedly targets pilot production of dual-electrolyte cells in 2027. Read more…

In a major step towards promoting clean mobility in the public sector, South Korea has announced plans to transition all new police vehicles to electric or hydrogen models. The government aims to achieve this target by 2035. Read more…