DHL Supply Chain has launched Africa’s first electric Superlink truck in South Africa, in partnership with Unilever and Volvo Trucks. The pilot aims to test the performance, sustainability and economic viability of heavy-duty EVs on standard logistics routes in Africa’s emerging EV infrastructure environment. Read more…
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Electric bus chargers approved for San Mateo
Transit authorities in the Californian district have just approved a $36.3 million charging infrastructure agreement. It will see a range of charging facilities installed to support San Mateo’s growing fleet of electric buses. Read more…
EV registrations in the USA continue to grow slowly
In July, new electric car registrations continued to increase in the USA. According to data from Cox Automotive, July 2025 was the second-best month since records began, even if the high is only likely to last for a short time. Read more…
BYD and MG sidestep EU tariffs with plug-in hybrids
The EU introduced high special tariffs on electric cars from China last autumn. A Dataforce analysis shows that Chinese carmakers BYD and MG have since shifted focus to importing more plug-in hybrids into the EU. European manufacturers are also affected, as EVs from Cupra and Mini are built in China. Read more…
Allianz UK pushes for full fleet electrification
The insurance company Allianz UK has just committed to adopting a full fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2030. Orders for new EVs have already begun in a move that will see conventional fuel engines fully phased out at the company. Read more…
Hyundai patents breakthrough for copper use in solid-state batteries
Hyundai has filed a US patent for a method enabling copper to function inside sulphide-based solid-state batteries. The technology is designed to improve conductivity, durability, and cost efficiency compared to existing designs. Read more…
Allianz UK pushes for full fleet electrification
The insurance company Allianz UK has just committed to adopting a full fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2030. Orders for new EVs have already begun in a move that will see conventional fuel engines fully phased out at the company. Read more…
UK extends plug-in van and truck grants until 2027
The UK government has confirmed that businesses and fleet operators will continue to benefit from discounts on electric vans and trucks, extending the plug-in grant scheme until at least 2027. However, it is not yet clear how much they will save. Read more…
How much CO2 does battery production really emit?
The often-cited “CO2 backpack” of a new electric car compared to that of an ICE is mainly caused by the battery. But how much CO2 is actually generated during battery production? And are there differences between the raw materials and cell chemistries used? A new white paper from P3 provides interesting insights and figures. Read more…
Robotaxis for Southeast Asia: Grab invests in WeRide
Singapore-based ride-hailing company Grab has invested in WeRide, the autonomous driving specialist from Guangzhou, China. The investment forms part of a strategic partnership between the two companies to commercialise robotaxis and autonomous shuttles in Southeast Asia. Read more…
Germany: Leipzig orders 40 electric articulated buses from Solaris
Leipzig Transport Authority (LVB) has ordered 40 new articulated electric buses, specifically the Solaris Urbino 18 electric. They will replace older diesel vehicles. The first 15 electric buses will be delivered from November 2026, with the remaining 25 arriving from mid-2027. Read more…
Prague approves major charging infrastructure expansion
The Prague City Council has approved the launch of a major investment project for charging infrastructure. Over the next few years, the Czech capital will install up to 1,500 publicly accessible AC charging stations. Read more…
Bypassing the payment terminal with 49.9 kW: TMH sells HYC49 from Alpitronic
The Mobility House offers the Alpitronic Hypercharger HYC49, a fast charger with a maximum charging capacity of 49.9 kW. The model is actually a HYC50, but it offers 100 watts less charging capacity ex works. This is important because this means that the model falls below the AFIR’s 50 kW limit and does not need to offer a payment terminal. Read more…
Volvo announces further changes in the management team
Following Hakan Samuelsson’s return to the CEO position in the spring, Volvo Cars has made further changes to its top management team. In addition, there will be managers responsible for the individual product lines in future. Read more…
Lucid plans its own Gravity subsidy in the USA
As the U.S. White House is distancing itself from EV subsidies, some manufacturers are working against the grain, such as Lucid, which is introducing a $7,500 rebate for the upcoming Gravity to replace the subsidy being phased out. Read more…
ARENA invests in sustainable mining with BluVein
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging technology to reduce emissions in the Australian mining sector with a $9 million grant to BluVein. Read more…
£3 million boost for EV charging infrastructure in North-West Scotland
HITRANS has secured over £3 million to expand public EV charging across north-west Scotland, covering Argyll and Bute, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. The focus is on rural and island communities that have limited access to EV infrastructure. Read more…
Founder backs VinFast with R&D acquisition
The Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is restructuring. Certain research and development assets will be transferred to a newly founded company called Novatech. Subsequently, the majority of Novatech will be sold to founder and CEO Pham Nhat Vuong – for the equivalent of around €1.3 billion. Read more…
US lawmakers push to extend carpool lane incentives to push EV adoption
US Representatives DeSaulnier and Stanton have introduced legislation to extend High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exemptions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles through 2031. The programme aims to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and encourage wider EV adoption across the United States. Read more…
US lawmakers push to extend carpool lane incentives to push EV adoption
US Representatives DeSaulnier and Stanton have introduced legislation to extend High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exemptions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles through 2031. The programme aims to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and encourage wider EV adoption across the United States. Read more…
