Chinese automaker Chery has opened a new research and development center in Paris. Future generations of compact urban vehicles for the brands Omoda & Jaecoo will be developed there for the European market. Read more…

The Chinese government has published a guideline aimed at promoting the commercial use of hydrogen across various industries. This initiative seeks not only to significantly expand the fleet of fuel cell vehicles but also to reduce the price of hydrogen for end consumers. Read more…

The UK government is providing an additional €85 million as part of its ZEBRA program. The funds will subsidise the purchase of a total of 484 new zero-emission buses. Nearly half of the funding will go to Sheffield, where the local transport authority will deploy 186 electric buses. Read more…

The European Commission has approved Germany’s payment request for grants totaling €4.6 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Key measures include support for the purchase of nearly 400,000 electric vehicles and the installation of over 2,500 public charging stations. Read more…

The UK Department for Transport has published the first assessment of its ‘Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes’ (VETS) – the framework underlying the UK’s zero-emission vehicle regulations. Results show that, in 2024, the overall market for passenger cars and vans exceeded requirements. Read more…

BYD Vice President Stella Li is considering building a new car factory in Canada. Additionally, the Chinese company is also contemplating the acquisition of a Western automaker. While Stella Li stated that a deal is not imminent, the company is already reviewing potential assets. Read more…

Nissan supports a fast-charging solution in the port of Vigo, Spain, using second-life batteries. Twelve 30-kWh battery packs from the Nissan Leaf are being repurposed in a stationary energy storage system coupled with multiple charging points. Read more…

Fast charging provider Fastned has successfully placed another bond with private investors in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company raised €32.4 million, which will be used to further expand its charging network. Read more…

Following the completion of the acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Northvolt Labs at the end of February, Lyten has now signed a binding agreement to acquire Revolt, the former Northvolt recycling site in Skellefteå, including licenses for key technologies. Read more…

Sheffield is set to introduce 186 electric buses with public funding totalling £92.7 million. The project includes government and regional investment as well as upgrades to the Olive Grove depot to support the new zero-emission fleet. Read more…

ThunderPlus, a leading EV charging solutions provider in India, has announced plans to set up a charging hub with a total installed capacity of 1.6 MW. For the project, the company has partnered with EveyTrans, a major electric bus operator, and will hold a 40 per cent ownership stake in the facility. Read more…

The global automotive group Stellantis is reportedly reviewing its investments in Europe and engaging in discussions with competitors about cooperations and stakes in brands. While Stellantis denies rumors of a breakup, it does not refute the alleged search for partners. Read more…

The ‘Flash Charging’ technology presented by BYD in China a few days ago is just weeks away from its global market launch. On April 8, the Denza Z9 GT will be unveiled in Paris to European customers, introducing Flash Charging with up to 1,500 kW. Read more…

Ford’s light commercial vehicle division and charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint have announced a new collaboration for Germany and the UK. The deal includes specialized EV charging solutions for home, depots, and workplaces for Ford’s commercial fleet customers. Read more…

The ride-hailing app Uber is further expanding its partnerships in the robotaxi sector: Amazon subsidiary Zoox’s autonomous vehicles will be available for booking via the Uber app in Las Vegas starting this summer, with the service also set to launch in Los Angeles by mid-2027. Read more…

Lucid Motors has announced the first details about its upcoming mid-size models, which the startup will use to expand from the premium segment into the volume market. Two of the three announced series are SUVs. Additionally, Lucid plans to develop a two-seater robotaxi based on its mid-size platform. Read more…

Rivian has announced the prices and equipment variants of its new mid-sized electric SUV, the R2. Deliveries will begin in spring 2026, starting with the R2 Performance with the Launch Package (from $57,990). A $45,000 version is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…

BMW has already switched production of the all-electric BMW iX3 at its Debrecen plant in Hungary to two-shift operation due to high demand. This was confirmed by the automaker in its announcement regarding its business figures for 2025. Read more…

Volkswagen Anhui has begun series production of the ID.UNYX 08 at its plant in the Chinese city of Hefei. What makes this electric SUV special: It is the first vehicle developed in collaboration with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng, in which VW holds a stake. Read more…

CATL has obtained a new patent for solid-state batteries and secured a large supply of copper foil. Both developments indicate CATL’s progress in the pilot development of a sulfide-based solid-state battery, which, according to media reports, is expected to achieve an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. Read more…