BMW has implemented “comprehensive measures along the supply chain, production and usage phase” for the new iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform – aiming to conserve resources and reduce its environmental footprint. The Munich-based carmaker also provides specific figures indicating when the iX3 offsets its CO2 footprint from production and becomes cleaner than an internal combustion engine. Read more…

Lyft will deploy Baidu Apollo Go’s fully electric RT6 autonomous vehicles in Germany and the UK starting in 2026, marking a major milestone in both companies’ expansion into European e-mobility markets. The fleet is expected to scale to thousands of autonomous vehicles across the continent. Read more…

Neta Auto is set to resume production, which could signal a possible revival for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, which is currently undergoing bankruptcy restructuring. Read more…

German supplier Brose has successfully completed the transfer of its e-bike drive business to Yamaha. For the time being, the business will continue to operate under its current name, BAT GmbH. Read more…

In the HiQ-CARB research project, a team of experts spent four years working on reducing and modifying the amount of conductive additives required in battery electrodes. In doing so, the researchers demonstrated that new additives with a lower carbon footprint can indeed be integrated into production. Read more…

Volvo has been producing the European version of the EX30 in Ghent since April. This is not only intended to circumvent customs duties on Chinese electric cars, but also to halve delivery times. Models for the US market will also come from the Belgian Volvo factory in future. Read more…

Dongguan Mentech has signed an agreement to acquire a 60-per cent majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-Mobility’s home and workplace charging business. The transaction is pending regulatory approval and is set to close in Q4 of 2025. Read more…

EDF has completed the acquisition of all remaining shares in Pod Point. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF, it will accelerate the rollout of its EV charging solutions across the UK, including the newly launched Pod Drive subscription offer. Read more…

The durability of electric car batteries is usually specified in terms of the number of charging cycles. If bidirectional charging adds additional charging cycles, this could affect durability; at least in theory. The Mobility House Energy and RWTH Aachen University examined the long-term effects of charging cycles, with a focus on V2G. Read more…

SK Signet, a manufacturer of charging solutions, will integrate Hubject Plug&Charge functionality across its DC charger portfolio. Deployment is expected to begin by September 2025. Read more…

The Vietnamese city has gained 27 new electric bus routes this month as well as 443 new electric buses. City authorities have called it a major step towards improving public transport quality. Read more…

VinFast today began commercial operations at its first plant in India, also its first overseas factory. With this, the company now produces electric cars at three plants, including two domestic sites in Vietnam. Read more…

Fraunhofer IFAM has introduced a real-time impedance spectroscopy method for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The technology enables dynamic monitoring of the battery’s state, increasing operational safety and extending service life, while supporting next-generation applications. Read more…

Chinese battery giant CATL is making good progress with the rollout of its Evogo battery swapping system. A new partnership with China’s largest car rental company, CAR Inc., is set to ensure that the system spreads even faster. Read more…

Polestar’s sales operations in China have nearly ground to a halt. According to multiple media reports, the brand has ceased online sales and is now operating only a single direct-sales outlet across the entire country. The Geely-backed brand reportedly sold no vehicles locally in April and May. Read more…

Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for electric mobility, eliminating the requirement for users to hold contracts with energy suppliers. The reform introduces ad hoc payment, greater price transparency, and promotes market liberalisation. Read more…

British government agency UK Export Finance has approved a £1 billion export development guarantee to Ford UK, supporting the manufacturer’s shift toward EV production. The facility aims to bolster Ford’s electrification plans, expand export operations, and secure thousands of jobs. Read more…

Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 prototype has completed the first piloted airport-to-airport flight by a winged eVTOL, flying 17 miles from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford, UK. There, it was the only electric aircraft on display at the world’s largest military air show. Read more…

Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Material Science and Technology, are developing industrial-scale graphene-based supercapacitors with higher energy density and conductivity than current carbon-based designs. The goal is to offer roll-to-roll printable electrode technology suitable for electric vehicles and other high-demand applications. Read more…

The state’s Energy Administration has just announced $12 million of grant funding through the 2025 Electric School Bus Grant Program. It will see electric school buses and infrastructure introduced to seven school districts. Read more…