Lisbon’s public transport operator Carris is expanding its electric bus fleet by 29 vehicles. This increases the total to 103 electric buses. The company aims to phase out fossil fuels entirely by 2030. Read more…

Volvo Trucks has started series production of the new FH Aero Electric. The first vehicles of the long-haul model with a 700 km range are rolling off the production line in Tuve, Sweden, near Gothenburg. At the IAA Transportation, the manufacturer is also showcasing an electric 80-tonne truck. Read more…

While US company Waymo is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in Munich, the company that began with the Google autonomous driving project is apparently doing the same in Berlin. A trial operation could start later this year, according to the Berlin city administration, which Waymo has yet to publically confirm or deny. Read more…

Iveco is adopting Toyota’s fuel cell technology. The partners are developing a new S-eWay Fuel Cell truck with a range of over 900 kilometers as part of the EU project EMPOWER. Read more…

Tesco has deployed the 2,000th electric van for its home delivery service. The British supermarket chain has now doubled its electric fleet in less than a year. More than 30% of its delivery vans are now electric. The entire fleet is to be fully electrified by the end of 2030. Read more…

Maxus, so far known in Europe only as a provider of vans and pick-ups, is significantly expanding its portfolio on the continent. At the IAA Transportation in Hanover, the Chinese manufacturer is showcasing a light electric truck for the 7.5-tonne class as well as a fully electric 42-tonne truck, as well as an autonomous RoboVan. Read more…

Hanover will once again become a mecca for the commercial vehicle industry from September 15 to 20, when IAA Transportation brings together manufacturers and suppliers from across the sector. While electric trucks like the Tesla Semi are sure to be the stars of the show, we’re taking a closer look at the unsung heroes of logistics: electric transporters. Read more…

Two fully automated electric shuttles without drivers or security personnel are operating on the grounds of Zurich Airport. The minibuses are monitored from a control center. This makes Zurich one of the first airports in Europe to test automated driving at this level. Read more…

Tesla has released the performance data for its electric truck, the Semi, in Europe ahead of IAA Transportation. The figures broadly correspond to the US version with the smaller battery. Customers can expect up to 800 kW of power, around 550 kilometres of range and a relatively high payload. Read more…

Li Auto is reducing its dependence on CATL and will increasingly rely on in-house developed battery cells in the future. The Li 6, intended for Europe, will also receive the new technology. Read more…

The UK fast charging network InstaVolt has been added to Shell Card giving fleet operators and drivers access to over 4,250 InstaVolt chargers in more than 1200 locations. Read more…

BMW will launch the new generation of the X5 with five powertrain options, including a hydrogen fuel cell. The company has now provided its first insights into the testing of prototypes of the hydrogen SUV, which is set to hit the market in 2028 under the name BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Read more…

UK transport company First Bus is expanding use of a smart charging system at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow, allowing the operator to better manage the energy demand of its electric bus fleet while supporting the power grid. Read more…

Package delivery service DPD is expanding its British delivery fleet with 341 Mercedes eSprinters. The first electric transporters will enter service in September, and all are expected to be operational by the end of October, just in time for the Christmas season. According to DPD, this will grow its British e-fleet to more than 4,000 vehicles. Read more…

The US state of Wisconsin is set to gain 42 new fast-charging sites after securing $25 million in federal grant funding through the NEVI programme. This follows a legal dispute involving Wisconsin and 15 other states over the release of federal EV infrastructure funding. Read more…

The US state of Pennsylvania is set to invest $11 million USD in new EV charging infrastructure across the Central PA region. This will be the third region where funding has been offered, following the Southeast and West regions earlier this year. Read more…

Volvo is giving the EX40 a facelift and slightly adjusting its technology in the process. The nomenclature is also changing, analogous to the smaller EX30. Production of the revised electric compact is scheduled to start in November, with first deliveries of the facelift model expected by the end of 2026. Read more…

Audi has revealed key details about the development and production of the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt plant. According to the Volkswagen subsidiary, the development timeline for the electric A2 was reduced by nearly two years compared to previous vehicle projects. Read more…

In August, EVs and plug-in hybrids manufactured in China achieved a sales volume of 1.64 million units, an 18 per cent increase year-on-year. However, the drivetrain types are developing very differently: plug-in hybrids are stagnating, while pure electric cars are at an annual high – with exports becoming a key pillar. Read more…