
Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
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Subaru unveils second electric model – the Trailseeker EV

Subaru of America has unveiled its second electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, at the New York International Auto Show. The model is scheduled to go on sale in the US starting in 2026. Meanwhile, the brand’s first EV, the Solterra, received a facelift. Read more…
Rivian electrifies HelloFresh’s van fleet

HelloFresh is Rivian’s first major commercial customer since its exclusivity clause with Amazon ended in 2023. So far, HelloFresh has introduced 70 electric Rivian vans into its fleet – meaning a quarter of its whole fleet is now electric. Read more…
Mercedes launches series production of the CLA

Production of the electric Mercedes CLA at the Rastatt plant has apparently already started. The probable background to the earlier series production: The official order release is said to have been brought forward from mid-June to 29 April. Read more…
Fourteen new EVs for the Vatican

The Vatican will get new electric vehicles for its Gendarmerie and fire department, as well as areas. The vehicles will be delivered by Italian company Exelentia. Read more…
Fermata Energy may be taken over by Nuvve

The bidirectional charging company Fermata Energy is in dire straits: It has already laid off most of its staff, and talks have been launched with the rival company Nuvve over a potential takeover. Read more…
Lyft is taking over FreeNow from Mercedes & BMW

The American ride-hailing company Lyft is acquiring the mobility app FreeNow from Mercedes-Benz and BMW for a purchase price of around 175 million euros and 197 million US dollars, respectively. Read more…
NZ bus firm Metlink expands electric Wellington fleet

16 new battery-electric buses are being added to Metlink’s fleet, which operates bus routes around the city of Wellington, New Zealand. The new buses will replace 10 older diesel models, bringing the total number of electric buses in the fleet up to 119. Read more…
ZF announces major supply contract in India

ZF has secured a nomination to supply several thousand units of its AxTrax 2 electric axle drive to a major manufacturer in India. The order will run for several years. AxTrax 2 will be integrated into a new fleet of locally emission-free intercity buses. Read more…
Hitachi ZeroCarbon launches fleet electrification platform

The Japanese firm has unveiled a raft of fleet management solutions aimed at companies that hope to decarbonise their vehicles. This covers everything from charging and battery management to vehicle monitoring and site assessments. Read more…
Scania launches low-entry bus platform variant

The Swedish company has just unveiled a 6×2*4 chassis variant based on its electric bus platform, which was introduced in 2023. It’s billed as an ‘low entry’ variant which can support a higher passenger capacity than its existing 4×2 LE BEV platform. Read more…
ABB and MAN report successful MCS charging tests with Ethernet-based communication

ABB E-mobility and MAN have trialled megawatt charging for the first time using Ethernet-based communication – the method that is set to become standard for MCS charging. Until now, megawatt-level charging tests have largely relied on communication protocols designed for CCS charging. Read more…
Sila starts work on battery plant in Moses Lake

California-based battery developer and Mercedes-Benz partner Sila has announced the start of the commissioning phase for its first major battery plant in Moses Lake, Washington State. Read more…
£4m ‘Charging Oasis’ to open in Manchester

The UK charging network Be.EV has announced a £4m investment in a new charging hub on the site of a derelict petrol station in Manchester. The new hub will offer a number of fast chargers as well as a number of services for drivers. Read more…
Mini halts planned US imports from China

Mini has put its plan to import two electric models from China to the United States on hold. The move comes in response to the new US tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including cars. As a result, the fully electric Mini Aceman will not be available in the US for the foreseeable future. Read more…
Fraunhofer IZM presents the ‘Dauerpower’ inverter

The German research institute has, alongside Porsche and Bosch, developed a new inverter that promises ‘Power for the long haul.’ It can be used in all kinds of electric vehicles – from sports cars to heavy-duty trucks. Read more…
Hyundai sets up battery task force

According to a South Korean daily newspaper, the Hyundai Group has set up a task force to develop its own electric car batteries. This is said to be a reaction to the new battery from BYD, which can be charged with up to 1,000 kW. Read more…
Zeekr launches 007 estate in China; confirms plans for European export

Zeekr has kicked off sales of its 007 GT in China – the estate version of the all-electric 007 saloon. With demand for estate cars traditionally strong in Europe, a launch on the continent is already planned – under the slightly modified name Zeekr 7 GT. Read more…
US tariffs likely disrupt Tesla supply chains

The US tariffs on Chinese imports appear to be throwing Tesla’s production plans into disarray. The manufacturer reportedly suspended imports of components for the Cybercab and the Semi electric truck. Read more…
China imposes export ban on rare earths

The Chinese government has imposed an export ban on six of the 17 rare earth elements, along with specialist magnets produced from them, in retaliation for the recent steep increase in US tariffs. The move could have a significant impact on the global production of electric motors and microchips. Read more…

