Wrightbus has handed over a total of 24 electric buses to First Bus in Aberdeen, Scotland. These will be deployed on routes 1 and 2, servicing the Robert Gordon University. Read more…

The T03, Leapmotor’s small electric car, no longer rolls off the production line at the Tychy plant in Poland. JV partner Stellantis ceased assembly there and is looking at other options. Read more…

Volvo has just updated a number of its hybrids and BEVs including the XC60, EX90, the EX30, EC40 and EX40. The changes range from larger batteries and new drivetrains to refreshed styling and interior trims. Read more…

A number of companies including Bosch and Mercedes Benz have reportedly paid visits to Northvolt’s battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden. No rumours have been confirmed, but a private jet belonging to Bosch subsidiary Scintilla is said to have parked at a nearby airport on Friday. Read more…

Porsche significantly increased the proportion of electrified vehicles in the first quarter of 2025: a total of 71,470 vehicles were handed over to customers worldwide between January and March, 38.5 per cent of which were electrified – and more than 25 per cent fully electric. Read more…

According to the agreement, users will be able to access the InstaVolt network in the UK using the OVO CHarge App. Users will then also benefit from discounted rates through OVO’s public charging solution, Charge Anywhere. Read more…

The truck is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and was announced on Monday at the Bauma showcase in Munich. Volvo Trucks says it is a fully electric alternative for construction firms looking to pump concrete. Read more…

Logistics company Jacky Perrenot is the first customer in France to receive the first electric MAN truck from its order placed last year. Jacky Perrenot plans to add a total of 100 electric MAN trucks to its fleet – 40 of which have already been firmly ordered, with an option for a further 60 units. Read more…

Manufacturer MAN has partnered with package delivery service DPD in the UK for customer trials. The latter will use MAN’s all-electric eTGX for operations on a dedicated DPD route. Read more…

The Canadian province plans to invest $500,000 CAD (€458,000) through the Climate Action Fund to install 51 new EV chargers. They will be located in a variety of communities, ranging from rural roads to apartment blocks. Read more…

Volvo Energy has presented the PU500 BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) mobile power supply system with battery capacities of 450 to 540 kWh. The special feature: the integrated 240 kW fast charger can also be used to charge heavy electric vehicles. Read more…

The investment will fund 319 new zero emission buses by spring 2027, with each £1 of government investment matched by £3 of private funding. Twelve local authorities have been awarded the funds so far. Read more…

The Chinese battery market leader CATL may want to acquire a majority stake in Nio’s battery swap business. The car brand operates more than 3,000 battery exchange stations in China, while CATL has now also started to set up such a system. Read more…

The German company Molabo provided its ARIES i50 electric motors to power the Port of Barcelona’s newest all-electric commuter ferry. The latter is also fitted with 36 batteries. Read more…

According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…

According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…

Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…

Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…

At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…

At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…