Austrian battery testing company Aviloo will introduce a major upgrade to its battery diagnostics for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The revised ‘Flash Test’ and enhanced battery certificate aim to set new benchmarks in transparency, accuracy, and safety for the second-hand electric vehicle market. Read more…

After the UK and France, Kia has opened orders for the PV5 Passenger in Germany, its first electric MPV built on the new PBV platform. With up to 400 km range, smart tech and seating for five, the vehicle is designed for private users and commercial fleets alike. Read more…

After the UK and France, Kia has opened orders for the PV5 Passenger in Germany, its first electric MPV built on the new PBV platform. With up to 400 km range, smart tech and seating for five, the vehicle is designed for private users and commercial fleets alike. Read more…

At the upcoming UITP Summit in Hamburg, Germany, MAN Truck & Bus will present the Lion’s City 10 E for model year 2025, featuring a new battery generation from its Nuremberg facility. The compact electric bus is said to offer greater efficiency, range and recyclability. Read more…

Following BYD, other Chinese car manufacturers are using their own large cargo ships to export their vehicles. The Geely JISU Fortune has space for 7,000 cars, the ANJI ANSHENG from SAIC can fit up to 9,500 cars. Read more…

The southern Italian municipality is seeking the supply of 42 electric buses by next summer, 2026. The buses will run on the region’s planned high-volume BRT corridors. Read more…

EDAG Group, an engineering services firm, has signed a letter of intent with eVTOL manufacturer AIR. The partnership aims to collaborate on the development of variants of the AIR ONE electric aircraft. Read more…

The German industrial giant Rheinmetall has announced that it secured a double-digit million euro order from a “renowned North American vehicle manufacturer in the truck sector.” Read more…

The iX3, the first BMW model based on the ‘Neue Klasse’, will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in September. The Munich-based company is already providing closer insights into the test drives with the prototypes – including fast charging with up to 400 kW. Read more…

Bidirectional charging is often hailed as the holy grail of e-mobility. The batteries of electric cars are not only used for driving but can also power homes – or even help stabilise the electricity grid. Due to numerous hurdles, it has remained largely in the realm of pilot projects. But Utrecht has now launched the real-world operation of a significantly larger initiative – starting with 50 bidirectionally charging EVs, with a target of 500. What are the Dutch doing that others aren’t? We went to see for ourselves. Read more…

US manufacturer Rivian and charging software provider WeaveGrid announced they will provide smart charging capabilities to owners of Rivian EVs by the end of this year. It means that customers will be financially rewarded for charging flexibility. Read more…

The supplier Resch has developed a battery module that, unlike conventional solutions, does not require adhesives or welded connections. The Austrian company expects cost savings of around one-third if the solution enters series production. Read more…

Swiss measurement technology specialist LEM has developed a new current sensing unit for battery management in electric vehicles that combines shunt and Hall-effect technologies in a single component. The goal is to make the sensor more compact and cost-effective. Read more…

VinFast has launched an electric taxi service in the Philippines. The company offers zero-emission rides under its Green GSM brand. The service will operate in ten of the 16 cities and districts that make up Metro Manila. Read more…

GM’s premium subsidiary Cadillac has officially announced the European launch of the performance version of the Lyriq. The model will be available to order in Germany, Switzerland and France from June, at six-figure prices. Read more…

The charge point operator Blink Charging UK has announced a new contract with North Herts Council. It will see the CPO deliver 18 new EV charging hubs in locations across the county. Read more…

It looks like Tesla will stick to its schedule: The company’s first robotaxi service is expected to launch this month – but initially with the Model Y, not the Cybercab. Read more…

Tritium has announced the European launch of its TRI-FLEX DC fast-charging platform. The new system is designed to meet EU infrastructure requirements and will be presented at EVS38 in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 15 to 18 June 2025. Read more…

Toyota is celebrating the market launch of its electric SUV coupé bZ5 in China. The front-wheel drive vehicle was developed by FAW Toyota and features LFP batteries from BYD. The Japanese manufacturer is asking the equivalent of just under €16,000 for the entry-level version of the model. Read more…

Maruti Suzuki has decided to initially lower the production target for the all-electric e Vitara by two-thirds due to supply constraints. The move will likely limit the EV’s availability at launch. Read more…