French mining group Imerys is joining forces with Shanshan New Material to establish European production of synthetic graphite for anodes. These anodes are a key component of batteries used in electric cars and stationary energy storage systems. Read more…

Ireland’s Department of Transport has confirmed the locations of 90 new high-power recharging hubs to support the country’s growing electric vehicle fleet. The sites, part of the government’s Light Duty Vehicle initiative, will deliver 192 new charging points along over 2,900km of primary and secondary roads. Read more…

Daimler Truck and Toyota have revealed further details about the planned merger of their Japanese commercial vehicle brands Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The new holding company will be called Archion and is due to begin operations on 1 April 2026. Read more…

Nissan North America has launched a recall for 19,077 Nissan Leaf models from the 2021–2022 model years. The batteries may overheat during DC charging. Dealers will update the battery management software. Read more…

Following the German government’s announcement of a new subsidy for electric vehicles, more details are emerging. According to media reports, it will once again be a purchase incentive worth up to 4,000 euros, but with strict limits on both vehicle price and the buyer’s income. Used cars are also expected to be eligible. Read more…

As expected, EV sales in the United States hit a new record in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 438,487 units. The expiration of the EV tax credit on 30 September was clearly a driving force. What happens from Q4 onwards remains uncertain. Read more…

Voi Technologies is launching its e-bike sharing business in Paris after winning the prerequisite tender, and has been rolling out its fleet of 6,000 e-bikes since the start of October. A cooperation with eBikeLabs was also launched to improve rider experience and safety. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is testing various innovations for a seamless and intelligent charging experience with an experimental charging vehicle called ELF. The electric van can handle charging with CCS and MCS, bidirectional charging with AC and DC, as well as both inductive and conductive charging. Read more…

Fastned has opened its first charging stations in Spain. With the opening of the charging park near Barcelona, which hosts a total of 16 charging points, Fastned has now expanded to its ninth market in Europe. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group delivered a total of 252,100 electric cars worldwide across all brands in the third quarter of 2025. This represents an increase of 33.1 per cent. Cumulatively over the first nine months of the year, the increase was even stronger: sales rose by 41.7 per cent to 717,500 electric vehicles. Read more…

The slimmed-down Tesla Model Y Standard is now also available in Germany. Manufactured in Grünheide, this economy version requires buyers to make a few compromises for just under €40,000, but in return it offers the most economical engine in the mid-range SUV segment. Read more…

Kia Europe is publicly testing a battery passport at the cell level for the first time as part of preliminary research. A Kia EV3 produced in Korea and equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monitoring system was shipped to Germany for the test. The test vehicle is capable of collecting and transmitting live data for each battery cell and uploading it to its digital battery passport. Read more…

The ride hailing service Green GSM has ordered a fleet of 2,000 electric cars from VinFast, to be delivered via a collaboration with the Xentro Group. The vehicles will provide the basis for Green GSM’s ride hailing business across the Philippines. Read more…

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new investigation affecting approximately 2.88 million Tesla vehicles in the US equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Read more…

LS-L&F Battery Solutions (LLBS) has completed a plant for the production of battery precursor materials. LLBS has commenced trial production at its plant in Gunsan, South Korea. The plant should alleviate dependence on battery materials from China, and by 2029, produce enough material requirements for around 1.3 million electric cars. Read more…

Ferrari presented its updated business strategy at its 2025 Capital Markets Day and revealed technical details about its first all-electric production model. The sports car manufacturer now expects electric vehicles to account for only 20 per cent of its sales in 2030, down from its previous target of 40 per cent. Read more…

With a new name and fresh design, the revamped DS 4 is entering the second half of its life as the DS N°4. For the first time, there is also a pure electric version, the E-Tense, which shares its technology with the Opel Astra Electric and offers a range of 450 kilometres. Built in Rüsselsheim, it can now be ordered at prices starting at 45,900 euros. Read more…

Not only has the development of electric vans picked up noticeably in recent years, but the selection of electric workhorses in the ‘Sprinter format’ has also increased. One of the new contenders is the Nissan Interstar-e. In our test drive report, we show where the Renault Master offshoot scores points and where there is room for improvement.

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Toyota aims to launch its first production cars with a fully-fledged solid-state battery by 2028 at the latest. Together with Sumitomo Metal Mining, the carmaker has developed a suitable cathode material. The two companies are now intensifying their cooperation for its mass production. Read more…

Europe and the US are dependent on rare earths from China. These are used, for example, in the motors of electric cars. Now, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced stricter export controls. The focus is primarily on foreign exporters. Read more…