Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed that Volvo Cars will become the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe. This move represents a step forward for the partners, as Volvo Cars and Lynk & Co vehicles are already sold through the same dealers at selected locations today. Read more…
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks makes Volvo Manager Marcus Ekman Head of Development
Marcus Ekman will take over as Head of Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks on 1 October, succeeding Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, who will retire at the end of July 2026. Ekman joins from Volvo Group, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President Truck Quality. Read more…
£17.8 million in funding for EV charging in Scotland
The Scottish Government is rolling out £17.8 million in funding for 2026-27 designed to support EV adoption initiatives. These will focus on expanding access to public, workplace and home charging, and contains provisions for ‘targeted support’ for rural areas, low income households, and those without off-street parking. Read more…
Google Maps adds AI-based EV route planning to Android Auto
Google is expanding its electric vehicle functionality in Google Maps by introducing AI-based battery prediction and route planning for more than 350 electric models using Android Auto. The rollout initially covers vehicles from over 15 brands in the United States, with further expansion planned. Read more…
Oxford Bus Company expands EV fleet with £5.1m investment
Go-Ahead Group and Oxfordshire County Council are investing more than £5.1 million to deploy 13 additional electric buses in Oxfordshire. The rollout extends zero-emission operations beyond the city, with vehicles already entering service on regional routes. Read more…
Toyota to join Cellcentric as third shareholder
Toyota intends to join the hydrogen fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric as an equal partner alongside the two founding companies, Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group. The goal is to ‘create one of the world-leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles.’ Read more…
Zenobē set to double the number of Australian electric trucks
The UK-based electric fleet leasing company Zenobē has announced a $100 million AUD investment in Australia. It hopes to more than double the current number of 1000 electric trucks in Australia by the end of 2026. Read more…
Verne robotaxi service partners with Uber and Pony.ai for launch
Rimac-owned Verne is set to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe with Uber and Pony.ai. This will launch in the Croatian capital of Zagreb, where road tests by Pony.ai partner Arcfox are underway. Read more…
EU Council adopts relaxed CO₂ targets for HGV manufacturers
The relaxation of CO2 requirements for truck manufacturers, previously approved by the EU Parliament, has now also been adopted by the Council. The regulation will be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will come into force 20 days later. Read more…
Dobbe Transport receives eActros 600 delivery
Dutch logistics company Dobbe Transport is now using a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for general cargo transport in the Benelux region. This vehicle joins a first-generation eActros 300, which the company has been using for some time. Read more…
CALB manufactures batteries for Aridge
Chinese battery manufacturer CALB has commenced series production of its battery system for Aridge at its Chengdu plant. Aridge, the flying car division of Xpeng, will use these batteries in the Land Aircraft Carrier. Read more…
Coop electrifies logistics in Sweden’s Uppland region
The supermarket chain Coop is in the process of transitioning the logistics for supplying its food stores in Sweden’s Uppland region entirely to electric vehicles. Their technology partner, Einride—a specialist in electrifying regional transport networks—is assisting in this effort. Read more…
Škoda Peaq achieves over 600 kilometres of range
Škoda has provided a first glimpse of its upcoming large electric SUV, the Peaq, and revealed some key details. The Czech VW brand’s flagship electric model is nearly 4.90 meters long and will be available in three drivetrain versions. Read more…
Sales launch for Mercedes eArocs 400 construction truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched sales of its electric eArocs 400. At the time of writing, the small-series model can be ordered in 13 EU markets. Production of the base vehicle will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the integration of the electric drivetrain by the Paul Group. Read more…
Croatia funds 127 charging stations for electric buses
The Croatian Ministry of Economy has approved €12.3 million for twelve electric bus charging projects in a dozen cities. A total of 127 charging stations for e-buses will be set up in Split, Varazdin, Virovitica, Križevci, Krapina, Rijeka, Ludbreg, Šibenik, Osijek, Sisak, Pula, and Dubrovnik using these funds. Read more…
ARENA backs NewVolt electric truck charging network with $25.3m
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is backing the rollout of three open-access fast-charging hubs for electric trucks in Melbourne with up to $25.3 million, including support to improve fleet economics. Construction is underway, with the first site due in late 2026. Read more…
India extends subsidies for electric two-wheelers and rickshaws
The Indian government has extended the PM E-DRIVE subsidy program for electric two-wheelers and rickshaws. Additionally, the budget and target for the number of subsidised e-rickshaws have been adjusted. Read more…
Audi-FAW announces pricing for the A6L e-tron in China
Audi has started pre-sales for the A6L e-tron. This is the China-specific long-wheelbase version of the A6 e-tron, which is built in Ingolstadt. The electric sedan is manufactured by the Audi FAW NEV Company, which has just announced a new CEO. Read more…
Post-incentive slump: US EV sales down 28%
Following the end of the US tax credit last autumn, the fourth quarter was shaped by one-off effects. The Q1 data, now almost complete, provides the first clearer picture of market developments after the incentive ended—and confirms a largely unsurprising decline. Read more…
SK Signet presents new 400 kW charging station
SK Signet, the charging subsidiary of the SK Group, has unveiled a new HPC charging station with up to 400 kW of power. The updated model features improvements in several areas and is intended to support the company’s global expansion. Read more…
