
First Bus has placed an order with Alexander Dennis for 17 battery-electric buses for Bath city services. The order comprises 12 Enviro200EV and five Enviro100EV vehicles, to be delivered in 2026. Read more…
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Australia invests in public charging infrastructure

The government of Australia is issuing AU$40 million in funds to help install public kerbside and fast EV charge points across the nation. The focus will be on urban and regional locations. Read more…
India makes fuel cell vehicles cheaper as part of tax reform

India is making fuel cell vehicles more affordable as part of its biggest tax reform in eight years. The country views the technology as a complement to BEVs in its broader efforts to decarbonise the transport sector. Read more…
Lagride expands fleet by 100 EVs

The Lagos State–backed EV-hailing service LagRide from Nigeria stated that it is now targeting at least 70% of the Lagos EV-hailing market, following the expansion of its fleet by 100 new electric vehicles. This is only a small taste of what is to come, however. Read more…
Hubject integrates US provider Blink into Intercharge network

The roaming platform Hubject has entered into a collaboration with Blink Charging and will integrate the latter’s charging points in the US, Canada and Mexico into its Intercharge roaming solution. The move aims to simplify access to charging stations in North America for Intercharge users. Read more…
Germany to align bidirectional charging with stationary storage

Germany’s Federal Network Agency has drafted new rules that would put bidirectional charging on an equal regulatory footing with stationary battery storage. The move could enable electric vehicles to feed power back into the grid or domestic systems under the same framework as dedicated storage units. Read more…
Voltfang to operate large-scale storage facilities with investor Palladio Partners

The Aachen-based startup Voltfang, which manufactures stationary battery storage systems from requalified electric vehicle batteries, is entering the large-scale storage facility business itself. To this end, Voltfang is joining forces with infrastructure investor Palladio Partners. Together, they plan to invest 250 million euros. Read more…
RWTH Aachen University’s fuel cell truck receives road approval

The PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a modular drive system for trucks, including a fuel cell and electric motor. Now, the first prototype has received road approval. Before it is tested under real-world conditions, the institute will exhibit it at the NUFAM trade fair in Karlsruhe. Read more…
Wrightbus unveils first repowered electric truck

Wrightbus has converted its first diesel truck to electric, namely a 19-tonne twin-axle DAF. The manufacturer is thus expanding its repowering business for buses to trucks, hoping to push for more electrification in the sector. The current CEO Jean-Marc Gales will also take on a new position for Wrightbus in December. Read more…
Jeep launches £3,750 EV grant on Avenger Electric

Jeep has announced a new EV grant worth £3,750 for the Jeep Avenger, matching the highest level of the UK’s Electric Car Grant. However, the offer is only valid until 30 September. Read more…
Turkey introduces new car tariffs

On Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced new tariffs on car imports, which will come into effect in the second half of November. The import of electric cars will be more severely affected than that of combustion engines. Read more…
Turkey introduces new car tariffs

On Monday, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced new tariffs on car imports, which will come into effect in the second half of November. The import of electric cars will be more severely affected than that of combustion engines. Read more…
DAF begins series production of XD and XF Electric electric trucks

DAF Trucks has started series production of its XD Electric and XF Electric models – the former is intended for distribution transport, while the latter is also primarily aimed at the distribution segment, but can be used for long-distance transport as an option. Production of the two electric models is starting two and a half years later than planned. Read more…
DAF begins series production of XD and XF Electric electric trucks

DAF Trucks has started series production of its XD Electric and XF Electric models – the former is intended for distribution transport, while the latter is also primarily aimed at the distribution segment, but can be used for long-distance transport as an option. Production of the two electric models is starting two and a half years later than planned. Read more…
Stellantis launches practical tests with IBIS prototype vehicle

For years, Stellantis, TotalEnergies subsidiary Saft and other partners have been researching a battery with integrated inverter and charging functions. The aim is to create a more efficient, reliable and cost-effective battery. Now, for the first time, a prototype vehicle is undergoing practical testing. Read more…
Next BMW X5 to launch with fuel cell option

BMW has confirmed that the next generation of the X5 will come with five different powertrains. In addition to petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions, the line-up will also include a hydrogen fuel cell. The latter is scheduled to debut in 2028. Read more…
Porsche plans new combustion model series

Porsche’s decision to scale back its once ambitious EV targets and put more weight on combustion engines is well known. Now the scope of that strategic shift is becoming clearer – the new flagship SUV will not be an EV, but a combustion model. Read more…
AAMG signs trust agreement for Lilium purchase

The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) has concluded a trust agreement with Lilium’s insolvency administrator. AAMG has also received the draft purchase agreement for the assets. Read more…
Alexander Dennis delivers 13 Enviro100EV to London

Transport UK London Bus has introduced 13 new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV zero-emission buses on route G1 between Battersea and Streatham. The compact vehicles, equipped with 354 kWh batteries and Voith drivetrains, are among the first next-generation models in Transport for London service. Read more…
Norfolk invests £13.8 million to expand electric bus fleet

Norfolk County Council and First Bus have announced a £13.8 million investment to bring 24 new electric double-decker buses to Norfolk, along with upgraded depot infrastructure. The buses will hit the road by autumn next year. Read more…

