Green Xentro, a subsidiary of Xentro Group of Companies in the Philippines, has announced plans to expand its fleet of electric taxis under its partnership with Green GSM to 2,500 units. It says this will be one of the largest such initiatives in the country. Read more…
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“By the end of 2026, we will start delivering electric coaches as part of an early fleet” – Samir Karic, MAN
At the Mobility Move 2026 trade fair in Berlin, MAN highlighted its ambitions in the field of electric mobility. Samir Karic, Bus Product Manager at MAN, presented the new low-entry version of the Lion’s City E – which has been available to order since the third quarter of last year – and spoke about MAN’s upcoming electric coach. In a video interview with electrive, Karic praised his team’s performance under difficult market conditions, but remains ambitious: “You can never be fully satisfied – there is always more to achieve.” Read more…
Zoox robotaxi service expands its offering
Zoox is significantly expanding its robotaxi service in its first two markets: Las Vegas and San Francisco. Additionally, the Amazon subsidiary is now preparing to launch in both Miami and Austin, Texas. Read more…
Renault’s AutoLOOP platform integrates used EV batteries
The Future is Neutral (TFIN), a circular economy specialist for end-of-life vehicles from Renault Group and Suez, is expanding its digital platform AutoLOOP to include the collection of traction batteries from EVs. The focus is primarily on recovering strategic metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Read more…
Kempower and Windrose showcase MCS charge in North America
Kempower, alongside Windrose and EV Realty, has completed its first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) session in North America using a Kempower Mega Satellite charger. The test took place at EV Realty’s charging hub in San Bernardino, California, demonstrating the system under real-world operating conditions. Read more…
GAC Aion UT starts production at Magna Steyr in Austria
Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has begun production of the compact electric vehicle GAC Aion UT. This model is the second electric series produced in Graz by GAC, following the Aion V. For the Chinese OEM, this step represents further localization of production in Europe. Read more…
PowerCo appoints René Reif as COO
René Reif will become the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Board of Management of PowerCo SE, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Sebastian Wolf at Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary, who is leaving the Volkswagen Group at his own request. Read more…
Sony Honda Mobility pauses Afeela project after Honda decision
Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has pulled the plug on its two Afeela models, stopping development and launch plans. Both sides will now reassess the future of the venture and plan to provide further details ‘at the earliest possible opportunity.’ Read more…
Leipzig becomes model region for autonomous public transport
The ‘Saxon Initiative for Automated Shuttles in Public Transport’ (SIAS-ÖV) has launched in Leipzig to advance the use of autonomous shuttles in public transport. Partners include Leipzig Transport Company (LVB), IAV, TU Dresden and eVersum. Read more…
GM advances Level 3 autonomy with Escalade IQ road tests
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have pulled back from Level 3 systems, which enable hands-free, eyes-off driving in limited scenarios. General Motors now moves ahead, announcing road tests of its Level 3 technology in the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more…
London considers SUV charges in Vision Zero plan
London is assessing new charges for SUVs as part of its Vision Zero strategy to improve road safety. The proposal reflects concerns over vehicle size and urban traffic risks, with potential implications for future vehicle policy and electrification pathways. Read more…
Hyundai deploys hydrogen trucks in Uruguay
Hyundai has launched South America’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck fleet in Uruguay. The XCIENT vehicles will support low-carbon timber logistics as part of a wider project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and expand zero-emission freight solutions. Read more…
Maritime transport to deploy 56 electric trucks by end of year
UK logistics firm Maritime Transport has deployed 19 electric trucks at its Wakefield and Birmingham sites and plans to expand the rollout. The company aims to grow its e-truck fleet to 56 vehicles across 13 depots and rail terminals by the end of the year. Read more…
Xiaomi reports first annual profit for EV business
Chinese electronics group Xiaomi has reached profitability with its electric vehicle business in under two years. Following the launch of its first model, the SU7, the company reports a first positive EBIT of more than €110 million for its EV division in the 2025 financial year. Read more…
Polestar switches to batteries with 50% recycled cobalt
Polestar is advancing its battery circularity strategy and has announced that the batteries of the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt. The company also relies on refurbished components for replacement batteries. Read more…
Charging success rate: a new metric to make EV charging more reliable
The technology consulting firm P3, together with the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure, has developed the user-oriented metric ‘Charging Success Rate’ (CSR). The CSR is designed to help charging point operators better assess the quality of charging processes within their own networks—and derive measures from this assessment. Read more…
German climate programme outlines path to meet future targets
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has unveiled the Climate Protection Programme 2026. The government’s joint plan sets out strategic decisions to achieve climate neutrality, including measures targeting the expansion of electric mobility. Read more…
Toyota to build second EV model in Kentucky, invest $1 billion
Toyota announces investments totaling 1 billion US dollars in its US plants in Kentucky and Indiana. Of this, 800 million dollars will go to Kentucky, partly to prepare for the production of a yet-unknown second electric model at the factory for the US market. Read more…
Volvo delivers 22 electric buses to Transport for NSW
Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL Electric buses to Transport for NSW (TfNSW), with most set to enter service in Western Sydney from July. The deployment supports new airport links and forms part of the state’s broader push towards a zero-emission bus fleet. Read more…
UK commits £1 billion to accelerate electric commercial vehicle rollout
The UK government has announced new funding of one billion pounds to support businesses in adopting electric delivery vans and trucks. The funds will be allocated to the ‘Zero Emissions Truck and Van’ and ‘Depot Charging Scheme’ programs. Read more…
