The British electric motor specialist Yasa, owned by Mercedes-Benz, is developing an in-wheel drive that uses the 12.7-kilogram axial-flux motor, which recently achieved a power density of 59 kW/kg as a prototype. Read more…

The UK government has expanded eligibility for its top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), adding four new battery-electric models. The Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman EV, and the 52kWh Renault 5 now join Band One as funding for the scheme increases and the programme is extended to 2030. Read more…

Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has added 33 Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L3 H2 Panel Vans to its fleet for a new zero-emission home delivery contract in the North of England. The investment expands the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles and accelerates its plan to electrify more than half of its 600-vehicle fleet by 2030. Read more…

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…

VinFast has announced a new major product offensive in India, with plans to foray into new passenger EV segments and also enter the commercial EV space next year. The company views India as a strategic market for its global expansion and plans to launch new models every six months. Read more…

Public transport operator Stagecoach West and Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England, are investing in the procurement of 42 electric buses for deployment in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury. Support also comes from the British government. The first electric buses are expected to hit the road in 2026. Read more…

The Chery-owned brands have revealed a new set of incentives for UK customers in response to 2026 Budget. Tax rebates are now available on the fully-electric Omoda E5 and Jaecoo E5 SUVs. Read more…

The German recycling company Accurec has inaugurated a new facility at its headquarters for recovering lithium from batteries. According to Accurec, the proprietary recycling process, named ‘CLIMA’, achieves high yields and qualities exceeding 99 per cent. Read more…

Typically, the Volkswagen Group decides in its strategic planning round in November, deciding which models will be built at which plants over the next five years. However, the current planning round is unlikely to be completed even this year, because key model decisions have yet to be made. Read more…

The EV charging firm has secured a tender to deliver France’s first ‘exclusively electric’ motorway service station. The new charging hub is set to open in 2026 in St Yvi, Brittany. Read more…

The government of New South Wales, Australia, is now accepting applications for its $39 million AUD EV fast charging grants program. It will see the state government co-fund fast charging hubs across the region. Read more…

Seres Auto, the Chinese EV company, has inaugurated a new research centre for battery technology in collaboration with Tsinghua University. The Tsinghua-Seres Battery Innovation Technology Joint Research Centre will focus on battery and safety technology research as well as safety standards and production methods. Read more…

South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution and Turkish energy company GO Enerji have agreed to jointly establish a production facility for battery packs in the Turkish capital, Ankara. These battery packs will be used in electric vehicles and stationary applications. Read more…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is improving the warranty for traction batteries in Norway. Effective immediately, the warranty covers eight years or 250,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. The enhanced warranty benefits not only new car buyers but also existing customers. Read more…

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has spoken positively about softening the EU’s CO2 targets and allowing new combustion engines after 2035. The media is already talking about a “Christmas present for the industry.” But there is a crucial catch to the EU Commissioner’s statements – fuel. Additionally, the new ‘EU car package’ could be delayed. Read more…

The extension of the toll exemption for emission-free trucks, approved by the German Bundestag in mid-November until June 30, 2031, has now been officially announced in the Federal Law. This means the regulation can enter into force in the coming year. Read more…

Ford’s E-Transit Custom and its passenger variant, the E-Tourneo Custom, are receiving a battery update: they will now feature a usable battery capacity of 70 kWh, which is expected to deliver a WLTP range of up to 370 kilometers. At the same time, Ford is also increasing the charging speed. Read more…