In France, pure electric cars accounted for 25.3 percent of all registrations in January. Demand is increasing significantly, especially in the private market. According to the association Avere France, which publishes monthly registration figures, the latest round of France’s “social leasing” scheme has played a major role in this. Read more…

In France, pure electric cars accounted for 25.3 percent of all registrations in January. Demand is increasing significantly, especially in the private market. According to the association Avere France, which publishes monthly registration figures, the latest round of France’s “social leasing” scheme has played a major role in this. Read more…

The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, in collaboration with industry partner Suragus, is researching a new method for characterizing slurries. The measurement aims to capture the electrical conductivity, homogeneity, and particle distribution of the pastes. Read more…

In a fresh push to advance clean public transport in India, PM Narendra Modi virtually flagged off 225 electric buses on 14 February. The new electric buses form part of the 10,000 units that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) plans to deploy under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Read more…

The mapping and navigation provider Here is expanding its Here Tour Planning solution with new features. The latest enhancements for Here Tour Planning aim to support transport and logistics providers in electrifying last-mile delivery. Read more…

Serbia is resuming its electric vehicle subsidy program, which was interrupted in August 2025. The scheme will not only support passenger cars but also mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers, quad bikes, and delivery vans. However, the budget remains modest, at approximately €1.5 million, similar to the previous year. Read more…

In the EU-funded Shift2Zero project, 30 partners from ten countries are developing lightweight electric commercial vehicles that are even better suited to urban logistics tasks than before. For example, they are expected to offer multi-temperature cargo spaces. Prototype tests are planned in six major EU cities, including Oslo and Thessaloniki. Read more…

Dachser, a logistics provider operating across Europe that has long used electric trucks, has deployed two electric trucks from Chinese manufacturer BYD for the first time. The vehicles are the ETM6 model, a 7.5-tonne truck designed for last-mile delivery. Read more…

US-based company PowerFlex is now the largest charging station operator in Hubject’s Plug&Charge network, with over 5,000 integrated charging devices for fleet electric vehicles to date. At the same time, according to Hubject, the milestone of one million Plug&Charge-capable vehicles across North America has been surpassed. Read more…

The battery issues with the EQA and EQB are now also affecting Mercedes in China. The local joint venture Beijing Benz is recalling 19,481 locally produced electric vehicles of the EQA and EQB series in China due to a fire risk posed by the high-voltage batteries. However, China is implementing a different measure in response compared to Europe. Read more…

Stellantis is reportedly reviving diesel versions of at least seven car and van models in Europe, according to an analysis of dealer websites—despite previously phasing them out. Read more…

Karma Automotive is considering integrating Factorial Energy’s solid-state battery technology into its next-generation vehicle platform. It will kick things off with the all-electric Karma Kaveya, a super sports car planned for late 2027. Read more…

Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis has arrived in France. Following Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and the recent launch in Italy, France will be the fifth European market where Genesis is active. The focus at launch is on three fully electric models. Read more…

The logistics service provider DHL Supply Chain has expanded its global network of electric vehicle competence centers with a new location in Slovakia. The modern warehouse in Senec offers comprehensive logistics solutions for lithium-ion batteries, EV components, and the entire electric mobility ecosystem. Read more…

Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis has arrived in France. Following Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and the recent launch in Italy, France will be the fifth European market where Genesis is active. The focus at launch is on three fully electric models. Read more…

The logistics service provider DHL Supply Chain has expanded its global network of electric vehicle competence centers with a new location in Slovakia. The modern warehouse in Senec offers comprehensive logistics solutions for lithium-ion batteries, EV components, and the entire electric mobility ecosystem. Read more…

After introducing the Model Y Long Range RWD in other European markets earlier this year, the variant has now arrived in the UK. There, the scaled-back Model Y Standard sells from £44,990, undercutting its predecessor by £4,000. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered the first electric truck of the eActros 600 type in Chile. The first customer in the country is Empresas Cavalieri. Six additional units are to be handed over to other customers in Chile in the coming weeks. Read more…

The service provider Uedelhoven Studios, also known as UE Studios, specializing in show cars and prototype construction, has unveiled a new electric shuttle. SUE is an autonomous people mover designed for public transport use, developed by a consortium of ten partners. Read more…

Since 1 January 2026, the canton of St Gallen has applied a new motor vehicle tax. Under the revised bonus-malus system, the authorities place a heavier burden on electric vehicles than on petrol cars. Because they calculate the levy partly on the basis of battery weight and engine output, they charge higher rates for many EVs. Read more…