In its long-awaited ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified the conditions under which an existing concession may be amended without launching a new procurement procedure. The verdict confirms that the actions of German Autobahn GmbH in expanding charging infrastructure were lawful, and Fastned’s challenge has been dismissed. Read more…

The Smart #5 is now available to order in Germany, with list prices starting at €45,900 as previously announced. To mark its launch, the electric SUV is being offered across all trim levels with a €2,500 discount. Read more…

LG Energy Solution announces plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, a French metal waste recycler, to build a battery recycling plant. Construction of a new factory will begin next year. Read more…

Porsche is reassessing its battery strategy in response to the slower-than-expected ramp-up of electric mobility – and the impact is being felt across its operations. The German carmaker has confirmed a strategic realignment of its battery activities, which directly affects its subsidiary, the Cellforce Group. Compounding the situation, Porsche has also issued a profit warning. Read more…

Slovenia’s capital will receive €3.5 million in EU support for fleet renewal, targeting cleaner air and lower emissions. The city will acquire three types of electric buses. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks wants to achieve a range record with its battery-electric eActros 600, but not in the expected manner: The electric truck is to reverse for over 100 kilometres without interruption. Read more…

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has revealed its financial results for Q4 2024, reporting impressive growth against 2023 figures. It comes after sustained expansion into markets outside of Vietnam, including the US and Europe. Read more…

The new 2025 Range Rover Electric has completed its second round of winter tests, ahead of its planned release later this year. Technical details have now been confirmed and the 800-volt SUV runs on a 117-kWh battery with cell-to-pack architecture. Read more…

bp pulse has announced it is opening its first EV charging Gigahub just outside of Boston Logan Airport, its first in Massachusetts. Customers will be able to take advantage of reduced tariffs for an initial promotional period. Read more…

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm has unveiled a new compact HSDIP20 package using 4th generation SiC MOSFETs. The Sic modules were specifically developed for automotive applications. The innovation promises enhanced performance, reliability, and easier system integration. Read more…

The new driving mode enables eCitaro G articulated electric buses equipped with fuel cell range extenders to operate exclusively using the hydrogen fuel cell – removing the need for external battery charging. Daimler Buses states that this increases operating range and efficiency of the fuel cell. Ten eCitaro G buses featuring this drive mode have recently been delivered to SSB Stuttgart. Read more…

After much deliberation over different platforms and product strategies to enter India’s EV market over the last two years, Skoda appears to have come to a decision. The company has allegedly begun working on its first locally manufactured EV for the emerging market. Read more…

California-based battery developer Amprius has introduced a new variant of its high-performance ‘SiCore’ cell, achieving an impressive energy density of 450 Wh/kg. Targeted at applications in e-mobility and aviation, the new cell is expected to be ready for mass production in the near future. Read more…

The aim of the European research project FULL-MAP (‘FULLy integrated, autonomous & chemistry agnostic Materials Acceleration Platform for sustainable batteries’) is to develop a fully integrated, AI-supported platform for accelerating material and interface development. Read more…

The Croatian capital is pressing ahead with its electrification plans for public transport. Zagreb’s operator ZET has started the tender process for 70 battery-electric buses to modernise and decarbonise the city’s fleet. Read more…

Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, NextEra and GIP, has just opened its first commercial truck charging site in southern California. It has also bagged its first fleet customer with Nevoya, who will begin operating a fleet of electric trucks out of the site from May onwards. Read more…

The struggling Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has decided to discontinue its production in Wuhan, China. The plant, which Nissan operates with its Chinese partner Dongfeng, was only opened in 2022. Read more…

Overall, sales of Chinese car brands in Europe increased again in the first quarter. However, manufacturers achieved this growth by bringing more combustion-engine and hybrid vehicles into Europe – both not affected by the EU’s special tariffs on China-made EVs. Yet, this strategy could have far-reaching consequences for the carmakers. Read more…

Carlsberg Sweden is intensifying its commitment to sustainable logistics by expanding its collaboration with Swedish freight technology company Einride. By the end of 2025, up to 40% of Carlsberg Sweden’s transport operations in southern and western Sweden will be electrified, utilising Einride’s electric trucks and AI-driven freight platform. Read more…

Tesla has significantly increased the prices of its entire model range in Canada due to higher tariffs. Depending on the model and variant, retail prices are up 10,000 to 30,000 Canadian dollars. Read more…