No compromises: Because the GLC is their best-selling model, Mercedes is changing its electric strategy for it. Instead of making compromises for the other drive system, they are building an independent electric version in parallel with the combustion engine from 2026 and inviting people to test drive the prototype a year earlier.

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As the US-Canada trade war escalates, the government of British Columbia (BC) has announced it will now exclude Tesla products from its EV charger rebate program. The move has sparked criticism on the grounds that other US-made products are still available with a rebate. Read more…

Business customers of Europcar UK will soon be able to rent EVs at the same price as their petrol or diesel equivalents. Starting from April 2025, this will include electric hatchbacks, SUVs, saloons and vans. Read more…

The industry is eagerly awaiting solid-state batteries, which are expected to have higher energy densities, faster charging times and a longer service life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The EU-funded HyLiST research project, which is working on corresponding solid-state batteries, has now been launched. Read more…

The rumours have been confirmed: The insolvent air taxi startup Volocopter has now officially announced its takeover by Diamond Aircraft. The company headquarters will remain in Bruchsal. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new CEO position for its North America division, with the role going to its current Head of Quality, Jason Hoff. The company’s board says it aims to increase its engagement with US customers with this and other measures. Read more…

A month ago, Landis+Gyr announced its withdrawal from the business with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EMEA region – but did not mention any search for a buyer, which raised doubts about the future of the division. However, the Swiss provider of energy management solutions has now found a buyer. Read more…

US President Donald Trump and his ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk seem to be on the same page. The close relationship between the two goes so far that Trump recently organised a Tesla sales show outside the White House. But now it has come to light that Tesla has complained to the US government about planned tariffs on car imports into the USA. Read more…

The five fast charging stations will be located in upstate New York, and provide charging to electric vehicles. Drivers will be able to access the chargers via the ChargePoint mobile app. Read more…

In the H2GO research project, 19 Fraunhofer Institutes throughout Germany are focussing on fuel cell production. In particular, the experts want to develop production technology approaches to enable cheaper series production of bipolar plates – the centrepiece of the fuel cell. Read more…

Iveco is launching a Stellantis-based electric van duo on the market in two years’ time. The vans are based on the Stellantis platform for medium-sized and large transports and will therefore have a lot in common with the sister models from Opel or Peugeot. The collaboration is set to run for ten years. Read more…

As expected, BMW will launch the debut model of the ‘Neue Klasse,’ long heralded as the electric SUV in the 3 Series segment, as the iX3. The unveiling of the production model will take place in September 2025 at the IAA Mobility in Munich. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG is starting the construction of its first all-electric bus depot on Köpenicker Landstraße after a delay. Thanks to the new building in Schöneweide, 200 additional electric buses will be able to go into operation. The BVG plans to operate at least 500 electric buses by 2027. Read more…

The Chinese car manufacturer Changan has announced the European sales launch of its first model for April. The debut model is the Deepal S07 electric SUV, which will be available from 45,000 euros and offer 475 kilometres according to WLTP, as Changan has announced. The slightly smaller Deepal S05 is also already in the starting blocks. Read more…

In the middle of the coalition negotiations between the CDU, CSU and SPD, Volkswagen has presented a comprehensive twelve-point plan. The paper entitled ‘Masterplan for a competitive German automotive location’ has already been submitted to the negotiating leaders of the potential governing parties. Read more…

In view of Tesla’s declining market share, insiders say the company is working on an affordable new model based on the Model Y. The vehicle is to be built in China, Europe and North America and is aimed to win back market share. Read more…

The French mobility brand Ayvens from ALD Automotive and Leaseplan has signed a financing agreement with the European Investment Bank. The company intends to use the funds to expand its European fleet by 19,000 electric vans over the next three years. Read more…

Two high-ranking members of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are preparing a bill to reclaim the approximately 3 billion dollars earmarked for the electrification of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Read more…

Swedish machine manufacturer Epiroc has received a major order from Hudbay Minerals for a fleet of battery electric vehicles to be used in an underground mine in Canada. Read more…

A new British electric sportscar company has just unveiled two ultra-light vehicles, the Speedster and Roadster. Both cars weigh less than 995 kg with a stated range of 442 km. Read more…