The premium brand Denza, part of the Chinese automotive group BYD, marked its expansion beyond China with an event in Paris. In addition to the previously announced all-electric shooting brake Denza Z9 GT, the luxury plug-in hybrid Denza D9 dm-i van also made its debut. Read more…

Primarily due to the new all-electric CLA, the Mercedes-Benz Group increased its deliveries of electric vehicles by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. A total of 50,400 BEVs were delivered. This puts Mercedes on track to reverse the recent decline in its BEV business. Read more…

Milence finds electric trucks approaching or exceeding diesel cost parity in key markets. While countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark scale deployment, inconsistent policies and infrastructure gaps continue to slow Europe-wide electrification of road freight. Read more…

French energy company EDF aims to accelerate the electrification of road freight transport in France with a new scheme earmarking €30 million in purchase subsidies for electric trucks. Additionally, €50 million will finance 180 charging stations for long-haul electric trucks within three years. Read more…

At Mobility Move in Berlin, Markus Fischer outlines Daimler Buses’ electric bus strategy – from the new NMC4 battery to depot charging solutions. He also names a clear deadline: the diesel city bus will be phased out in exactly three years. Read more…

Volvo Cars has opened orders for the all-electric EX60 in Canada. Customer deliveries of the P10 all-wheel-drive variant are scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a starting price of 77,500 Canadian dollars. Read more…

Fastned has appointed country directors for Denmark, France and Switzerland to support its international expansion. The move is aimed at strengthening local decision-making, particularly for site selection in these markets. Read more…

Collect&Go will test driverless delivery vehicles in central Leuven, Belgium, from mid-May to August. The pilot, run with mobile network operator Telenet, uses its network to connect vehicles to a remote security control centre. Read more…

Toyota and its Chinese partner GAC have launched sales of the all-electric sedan bZ7, which is available in China starting from approximately €18,400. Buyers receive a vehicle equipped with technology from Huawei and Momenta. Read more…

The Prague City Council has approved a project to renew public lighting as part of the e-mobility strategy. In collaboration with the municipal company Technologie hl. m. Prahy, around 150 ‘EV-ready’ streetlights are to be created this year to facilitate the future expansion of charging infrastructure. Read more…

Chip manufacturer Intel is joining Terafab, a project led by Elon Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The goal is to build and operate two chip factories in Texas. To accelerate progress, Intel’s expertise is reportedly being leveraged. Read more…

Volkswagen plans to launch new electric models from its core VW brand in the US only toward the end of the decade, keeping the focus on the ID.4 and ID. Buzz in the meantime. US chief Kjell Gruner also sees no market potential for the upcoming compact ID. Every1 in the US, despite its Rivian technology. Read more…

The charging solutions for electric vehicles, previously operated under the name Mobilize Beyond Automotive, are now fully integrated into the business activities of the Renault Group. At the same time, the charging activities are being rebranded as ‘Plug Inn.’ Read more…

The currently idle Stellantis automotive plant in Brampton, Canada, could soon have a new purpose: Reports suggest that Chinese Stellantis partner Leapmotor is considering manufacturing electric vehicles there. Just a few months ago, Canada opened its doors to Chinese automakers. Read more…

Gotion, Green Power Morocco and Chery Heavy Trucks have agreed to develop a 2,000-km electric logistics corridor linking Morocco and France, combining electric trucks, battery swapping infrastructure and digital fleet management to reduce emissions in cross-continental freight. Read more…

Chinese electric car maker Xpeng is evaluating plans to localise vehicle production in Thailand. The move would make Thailand its second production base in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. Read more…

American food and beverage conglomerate PepsiCo has commissioned eight retrofitted electric trucks for its logistics operations in India. It has collaborated with its long-standing local transport partner, Vayudoot Road Carriers, for this initiative. Read more…

BMW Group is partnering with Rimac Technology to equip the updated all-electric BMW i7 with Gen6 cylindrical battery cells, targeting higher energy density, increased range and faster charging. Production of the new high-voltage battery system will take place in Croatia ahead of the model’s debut at Auto China 2026. Read more…

South Korea appears to be making it more difficult for Chinese manufacturers like BYD to sell electric buses in the country. However, instead of imposing an import ban, South Korea has revised the guidelines for subsidies for public transport providers looking to purchase e-buses. Read more…