Power semiconductor expert CISSOID and engineering specialist EDAG have joined forces to accelerate the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters. The partnership aims to provide OEMs with integrated, high-efficiency solutions for electric drivetrains. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is broadening its eActros 600 electric truck portfolio with new variants available to order from autumn 2025. At the same time, production of the earlier eActros 300/400 models will end later this year. Read more…

Roughly a year after the major facelift of its electric Gran Turismo, Audi is expanding the e-tron GT line-up with a new powertrain variant. Following the S and RS models, it has introduced a new ‘base model’ with 430 kW of power and a starting price of €108,900. Read more…

Park&Charge by Qwello secures Dutch regional tender to install and operate up to 1,000 EV charging points across eight municipalities. The chargers will be set up in public parking facilities. Read more…

Werner Tietz, Executive Vice-President for R&D at Seat, will now also assume responsibility for Research and Development at the entire Volkswagen Group. He succeeds Michael Steiner, who will now focus solely on his role at Porsche. Read more…

Gravity unveils plans for eight ultra-fast charging sites in the LA area, offering 500 kW speeds, autonomous-vehicle-ready infrastructure and grid-resilient technology. The first sites will go live before the end of the year. Read more…

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Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved €920 million in subsidies for Infineon’s Dresden site. The expansion of the chip plant will enable the company to meet rising customer demand, particularly in the field of electric mobility. Read more…

Valenzuela, a city in the national capital region of Manila, Philippines, has acquired 41 units of the BYD Dolphin. The city will use the majority of these EVs in its police force. Read more…

China reported over 1.2 million sales of BEVs and PHEVs in April. In terms of numbers, sales in the latter half of 2024 were sometimes higher. However, vehicles with plugs reached a new record of 47.3 per cent sales share last month. China is thus edging closer to the symbolic 50 per cent threshold. Read more…

SSA Marine has fully electrified its forklift fleet at Berth 55 at the Port of Los Angeles, marking its first terminal to transition entirely to zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment. SSA Marine plans to replicate the model at other terminals worldwide. Read more…

Skoda has revealed the latest flagship of its Enyaq family, the Enyaq RS. It comes as a classic SUV or Coupé and delivers 250 kW of power. It also offers sports suspension and 185 kW charging capacity. A new feature is the addition of bidirectional DC charging. Read more…

V-Green will roll out more than 60,000 EV charging ports across Indonesia by the end of 2025, through strategic partnerships with Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group and CVS. The $300 million investment marks a major push to accelerate green mobility in Southeast Asia. Read more…

The UK Government has confirmed a £1 billion investment to build a new AESC gigafactory in Sunderland. It is expected to support 1,000 jobs and produce batteries for up to 100,000 electric vehicles annually, multiplying Britain’s current EV battery cell output sixfold. Read more…

The RECOVAS consortium has completed a four-year project to establish the UK’s first circular supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. Key outcomes include a new battery recycling facility, second-life applications, and industry-wide guidance on battery reuse and recycling. Read more…

Kia UK has expanded its EV6 line-up with a new entry-level ‘Air’ variant, now available with a 63 kWh Standard Range battery. The rear-wheel-drive EV delivers up to 265 miles WLTP range and comes with a £39,235 price tag. Customer deliveries will begin later in May. Read more…

Wrightbus has secured a £150m finance package from HSBC UK to ramp up global zero-emission bus production. The deal supports electric and hydrogen technologies, repowering initiatives, and international expansion as the company aims to lead public transport decarbonisation. Read more…

With grid congestion threatening infrastructure growth in the Netherlands, Deftpower wants to bring together EVs, CPOs, energy retailers, and grid operators. The smart charging platform is part of a pilot project in Amsterdam testing how to implement grid-friendly charging. CEO Jacob van Zonneveld outlines how the project benefits EV drivers and city planners and could define the next generation of mobility service providers across Europe. Read more…

Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the UAE’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, has just announced a large investment in new EV infrastructure. It includes the installation of 1,000 new charging points at 400 locations, including key strategic locations such as hotels and shopping centres. Read more…

The fact that countless car manufacturers in North America, including Mazda, rely on the NACS charging standard developed by Tesla is nothing new. However, the Japanese car manufacturer has now concluded an agreement with Tesla that new electric Mazdas in Japan will also use NACS from 2027. Read more…