
The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
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Verge Motorcycles launches B2B business for drive systems

The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service

Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service

Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Altilium demonstrates battery cell production with recycled cathode materials

UK-based Altilium has completed large-scale EV battery cell manufacturing trials using recycled cathode materials. The test results show near-identical performance to conventional materials, supporting industrial-scale circularity and the creation of a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 autonomous vehicles in the US

Waymo has recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles in the US following minor collisions with fixed roadside objects such as gates and chains. That is the majority of the company’s fleet. What is strange – the issue seems to have already been fixed. Read more…
Volvo starts production of electric double-articulated buses in Brazil

Volvo Buses has kicked off series production of its fully electric articulated and bi-articulated BZRT bus chassis in Brazil. The 28-metre, zero-emission vehicles are designed for high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and are now available for export from the Curitiba facility to global markets. Read more…
Toyota unveils 2026 C-HR BEV in the US

Toyota has introduced the all-electric 2026 C-HR BEV for the North American market, featuring all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 290 miles. Based on the e-TNGA platform, the compact crossover offers DC fast charging, regenerative braking, and extensive connected features ahead of its 2026 US launch. Read more…
Stellantis launches DS N°4 – also with a purely electric drivetrain

The Stellantis brand DS Automobile has introduced the DS N°4, a revision of its compact hatchback. The new lineup features a fully electric E-Tense with a range of 450 kilometres, as well as a PHEV version. Read more…
Yutong releases upgrade to the U12DD electric double decker

The Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong has started series production for the new generation of the electric double-decker U12DD. The model is set to bring comprehensive improvements in the areas of safety, durability, energy efficiency, comfort and intelligent functions. Read more…
18 electric buses for Michigan school district

Michigan’s third-largest school district, Dearborn Public Schools, has just added 18 new electric school buses to its student transportation fleet. The Blue Bird buses are being provided by Highland Electric Fleets and will serve daily routes across the area. Read more…
VinFast launches a small electric cargo van in Vietnam

VinFast has introduced a new small cargo van in Vietnam, called the EC Van (E-City Van). The move highlights the company’s growing emphasis on electric mobility solutions for businesses and public transport in the domestic market. Read more…
State of Vermont pauses EV sales requirements

The Governor of Vermont in the US has issued an executive order for the pause of a plan that requires automakers to meet EV sales targets for personal and commercial automobiles. Governor Phil Scott cited vehicle affordability and a lack of infrastructure as some of the reasons for the order. Read more…
Adani commissions India’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics

Adani Enterprises, the core entity of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, has deployed the country’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics. This initiative forms part of the company’s broader efforts towards decarbonisation. Read more…
Vianode and Fortum partner on recycled graphite for EV batteries

Advanced battery materials specialist Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling have signed an MoU to develop a sustainable value chain for EV battery materials. The partnership targets scalable graphite recovery, enabling low-carbon anode production. Read more…
GM and LGES want to launch LMR battery cells on the market

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have developed a new generation of battery cells: so-called lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells in a prismatic design. The market launch is planned for 2028. Read more…
PowerGo launches Spain’s first dynamic charging tariff

EV drivers in Spain can now take advantage of dynamic charging pricing for the first time, thanks to the introduction of a new tariff system by PowerGo. It means lower prices for off-peak charging at more than 50 PowerGo charging locations across Spain. Read more…
BASF and Group14 deliver silicon anode breakthrough for lithium-ion batteries
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BASF and Group14 have unveiled a market-ready silicon anode solution capable of delivering nearly four times the capacity of graphite. Their drop-in technology is said to offer high durability and rapid scalability for next-gen EV batteries. Read more…
VW confirms MEB+ platform for 2026

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed plans to further develop the MEB EV platform with the MEB+, following longstanding rumours of a refresh. The platform refresh will begin with the launch of the new ID.2 supermini next year. Read more…
Mitsubishi to present new electric SUV for Europe in September

Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV called the ‘Eclipse Cross’ in Europe. Deliveries of the model, which Mitsubishi plans to present in September, are scheduled to start at the end of 2025. The Eclipse Cross will be manufactured by Renault at the Douai plant in France. Read more…

