Ottawa has earmarked more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects, including $84.4 million for over 8,000 new EV charge points nationwide. Funding underpins the new Automotive Strategy and National Charging Infrastructure Strategy to accelerate electrification and private investment. Read more…

January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. Only 643,000 new energy vehicles were registered in China, a 19 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. Exports, on the other hand, have increased significantly. Read more…

The tug-of-war over NEVI funding continues: After the Trump administration was legally prohibited from simply withholding charging network funding for U.S. states, the government is now moving to make accessing the funds more difficult by imposing stricter ‘Buy America’ funding criteria. Read more…

Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium has officially begun construction of its factory in Dunkirk, northern France, which was initially announced in 2023. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2028, starting with a modest production capacity. Read more…

Japanese automaker Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in North America with a BEV version of its large Highlander SUV. Sales of the seven-seater Highlander BEV are expected to begin in late 2026. Read more…

Gotion High-Tech and BASF intend to collaborate in the field of solid-state batteries. The Chinese battery manufacturer is bringing the German chemical giant on board primarily for its expertise in battery materials. Together, they also aim to address “technical bottlenecks in commercialization.” Read more…

The Atto 3 was long the most affordable BYD model in Europe, but it struggled to impress in terms of range and charging time. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the BYD Atto 3 Evo, an evolution of its electric model that addresses many of these weaknesses. Read more…

US automaker Ford recorded significant losses in its electric vehicle division, Model e, in 2025, as in previous years. While the loss decreased from $5.1 billion to $4.8 billion in 2025, Ford has already decided to give less priority to electric mobility in the future. Read more…

The EU’s special tariffs on electric vehicles from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China. A prominent example is the Cupra Tavascan, for which the EU currently imposes a 20.7% punitive tariff on imports. However, that is now over. The EU has reached an agreement with VW Anhui on a regulation with a minimum price and maximum import quantities. A first. Read more…

BYD has joined hundreds of companies in a lawsuit in the USA, pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under Donald Trump’s import tariffs. The lawsuit was initially filed in early January. Read more…

Mazda has announced UK pricing and specifications for the all-electric Mazda6e. The saloon arrives this summer with a single 78 kWh LFP battery, two high-spec trim levels and a WLTP range of up to 348 miles, positioning it below £40,000. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer Yutong reports the delivery of 68 electric buses to be deployed as part of the ‘world-class winter sports event’ in Milan and Cortina—specifically, the Winter Olympics. A closer look reveals that the buyer is the public transport operator Trentino Trasporti. Read more…

Electrify America grew to new heights over 2025, reporting a major expansion of the charging network, as well as improved technical underpinnings for the charging stations and growing usage numbers. The company states that is investing a total of 2 billion dollars in ZEV infrastructure. Read more…

Mahle has developed a new heat recovery system for efficient cabin heating in electric vehicles. The Mahle HeatX Range+ is designed to reduce the energy demand for climate control by approximately 20 per cent compared to conventional exhaust air systems. Read more…

Kia has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to expand its K-Charge EV charging network in India. The South Korean automaker will gain access to over 3,000 charging points set up by the state-owned energy company under this collaboration. Read more…

Valmet Automotive has entered into a preliminary agreement with Finnish electric bus developer Jeti Industries for the serial production of electric buses at its plant in Finland. The final deal is still being negotiated. Jeti Industries has an electric bus called the N1e in the pipeline, which is expected to achieve a range of up to 550 kilometers. Read more…

Warsaw’s public transport operator MZA has exercised the option to expand its order for electric buses from last year. In addition to the 79 vehicles already ordered, MZA is now ordering the same quantity again. The total order, including the exercised contract option, amounts to 158 electric buses. Read more…

In the NAFTech research project, scientists are developing an electric motor without magnets. Their proprietary design aims to combine the advantages of axial and radial flux technologies, producing an electric machine that eliminates the need for rare earth materials while remaining compact and efficient. Read more…

The London Borough of Harrow is expanding its on-street EV charging infrastructure with 500 new lamp-column charge points delivered in partnership with char.gy. The rollout targets residential streets and supports drivers without access to off-street parking. Read more…

The A-Class was actually supposed to be discontinued under Mercedes’ new model strategy in the entry segment, with the electric CLA serving as the gateway to the Mercedes world. Now, Mercedes development board member Jörg Burzer has confirmed a new A-Class, which is planned for 2028. Read more…