Irish postal operator An Post says it reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule. Electric vehicles now account for more than half of the company’s delivery fleet. Read more…
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Waymo Robotaxis face challenges on motorways and during flooding
Vehicles from the robotaxi provider Waymo must avoid highways for the time being due to technical issues. And since the robotaxis clearly struggle to cope with heavy rainfall and resulting flooding, Waymo has had to temporarily suspend operations in four US cities. Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal battery cell
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Uber and JSW partner on EVs for India
Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to develop and deploy electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing market. Under the agreement, the companies plan to explore EV solutions specifically designed for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators. Read more…
BMW launches pre-series production for central control unit of iX5 Hydrogen
Pre-series production of the central control unit “Energy Master” for the hydrogen drive system has begun at BMW’s Landshut plant. This component will be used in the future BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Simultaneously, the site is expanding the production of the central control unit for the battery-electric models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…
Bolt launches EV ride-hailing category in South Africa
Bolt has launched a dedicated electric vehicle category in South Africa, starting in Cape Town through a partnership with YugoRide. The ride-hailing company plans to deploy 500 EVs in the country by the end of 2026. Read more…
EU lawmakers target tax breaks for ICE company cars
Tax incentives for company cars have a long tradition in Germany. Brussels now plans to phase out these benefits for combustion-engine company cars and instead use tax incentives exclusively to support electric vehicles ‘made in Europe.’ The industry has reacted with alarm.
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BYD delivers 23 new electric buses to Mallorca
Spanish public transport operator EMT Palma has received 23 new electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The operator will deploy the vehicles on several routes across Mallorca. The buses form part of an initial batch of 68 electric buses under a procurement programme covering a total of 113 vehicles. Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal Battery Cell on the Market
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
New York awards $6 million for vehicle-grid integration projects
New York State has awarded more than $6 million to seven vehicle-grid integration projects aimed at improving EV charging flexibility, reducing grid costs and supporting bidirectional charging. The initiatives cover refuse trucks, wireless charging, managed charging and thermal energy storage applications. Read more…
BYD upgrades Atto 3 with Flash Charging capability in China
BYD has priced the third generation of the Atto 3 in China, where it is sold under the name Yuan Plus. The revised compact electric vehicle is now equipped for BYD’s Flash Charging, among other updates. Prices in China start from 119,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 15,200 euros. Read more…
Xiaomi introduces new entry-level and high-end versions of the YU7
Chinese tech company Xiaomi is expanding the YU7 electric SUV range at both ends of the market. The new entry-level True Standard Edition is designed to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, while the high-performance YU7 GT targets premium buyers. Read more…
Cupra opens UK order books for Raval
Cupra has opened UK pre-orders for the all-electric Raval. Prices start at £23,785 for the Origin variant with a 37kWh battery, while versions equipped with the larger 52kWh battery qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. Read more…
Stellantis plans 29 new electric vehicles and a new platform for all drive types
Stellantis has unveiled its strategic plan for the next five years called ‘FaSTLAne 2030.’ The European-American automotive group intends to invest €60 billion during this period to accelerate its growth and increase profitability. The focus will be on the four brands, Fiat, Peugeot, Jeep, and Ram, as well as a new modular architecture called STLA One. Read more…
First drive in the Kia EV2: Compact EV with a surprisingly mature setup
With the EV2, Kia is bringing its smallest electric car to Germany so far. The B-segment SUV focuses on efficient packaging, high comfort levels and features previously reserved for the brand’s larger models. During an initial test drive, the 4.06-metre-long EV appeared significantly more mature than its compact dimensions suggest. However, the right configuration will determine how suitable the compact Kia is for everyday use.
Australian battery recycling startup wins oversubsribed series A funding
Australian battery materials recycling start-up Renewable Metals has secured $12 million AUD in series A funding to further develop its novel battery recycling line. The Perth-based company says the investment will help to establish a battery-recycling prototype plant in Western Australia and design its first commercial facility in NSW. Read more…
Targeted thefts force HPC charging stations offline near Naples
Multiple HPC charging stations in the Naples region have gone offline following a series of targeted thefts. According to local reports, unknown perpetrators dismantled charging equipment at several locations operated by Enel X Way and removed key internal components. Read more…
Hanoi to get 1,000 battery-swapping stations
The city of Hanoi has partnered with LG Energy Solution and Honda to develop a large-scale battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital. The partners plan to launch 50 pilot swapping stations in 2026 before expanding the network to around 1,000 locations across Hanoi from 2027. Read more…
“Europe must close ranks on bidirectional charging” as Germany dawdles
Germany is struggling with getting bidirectional charging capabilities to drivers so they can support the grid. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs recently hosted the third ‘European Summit for Bidirectional Charging’ where European industry partners presented the progress of cross-country and cross-sector collaboration since the inaugural pan-European summits in 2023 and 2024. Progress from world’s largest legacy carmaker is in sight, but hurdles remain before vehicle owners can help stabilize the grid en masse. Read more…
Openreach expands electric van fleet to 7,000 vehicles
Openreach has deployed its 7,000th electric van as part of the electrification of its 23,000-strong fleet. The operator said the rollout has focused on ensuring electric vans meet the operational requirements of engineers working across urban and rural environments. Read more…
