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Bogotá receives first locally produced electric buses
Colombia’s capital Bogotá has integrated electric buses into its public transport system TransMiZonal for the first time, with these buses being locally produced—at least in large part. The body and interior of the 68 units are manufactured by the Colombian company Marcopolo Superpolo, while the chassis and drivetrain technology are supplied by BYD. Read more…
ADL reviews future of its bus factory in Larbert
Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) is exploring ways to retain jobs in its home country. Originally, both production sites in Larbert and Falkirk were slated for closure. While the Falkirk factory will still close, up to 200 jobs in Larbert could be secured. Read more…
char.gy to deploy 1,500 chargepoints on Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a major contract to char.gy to roll out more than 1,500 public electric vehicle chargepoints across the island. The project forms part of the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme and is supported by £1.625 million in public funding alongside private investment. Read more…
CEFC commits $100m for VW-backed EV loan discounts
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing AUD 100 million (about 60 million euros) to accelerate EV adoption among Australian households and small-to-medium-sized enterprises, in partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services Australia (VWFS). The programme provides discounted finance for new and used eligible EVs across multiple brands. Read more…
LR backs electric ferry rollout on Perth’s Swan River
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has secured a contract with Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries. The project is part of the Perth Transport Authority’s METRONET Swan River Ferry Service Expansion and will introduce five battery-electric vessels into operation in Perth. Read more…
JLR and Chery present concept study for first Freelander model
The new Freelander brand, a joint venture between JLR and Chery, has unveiled a new concept vehicle called Concept 97 in Shanghai. It is intended to serve as a blueprint for Freelander’s first production model, which is set to enter production as early as late 2026. Read more…
Copenhagen switches fully to electric buses
Copenhagen now operates a fully electric bus fleet after converting its final two routes, 19 and 5C, on 29 March. The move marks the completion of the city’s transition to emission-free public bus transport. Read more…
BMW unveils entry-level iX3 RWD with €63,400 price tag
BMW is expanding the lineup of its new iX3 with the rear-wheel-drive iX3 40. The new variant undercuts the all-wheel-drive version by €7,500, with prices in Germany starting at €63,400; pricing for other markets has not yet been announced. Despite the lower entry price, the model still offers a WLTP range of up to 635 kilometres. Market launch is scheduled for this summer. Read more…
Valeo launches production of E-Axle for Mahindra in India
French automotive supplier Valeo has inaugurated a new production line for electric drive systems at its plant in Pune, India. The facility will manufacture 3-in-1 e-axles for Indian automaker Mahindra, which plans to use them for EVs under the ‘Born Electric’ label. Read more…
EMT Madrid adds 120 battery-electric buses
Spanish public transport operator EMT Madrid plans to put a total of 120 new electric buses into operation by mid-2027. These buses have now been ordered from manufacturers Daimler Buses, Irizar, and Solaris. With the new e-buses, the share of electric vehicles in the fleet will rise to 25 percent. Read more…
Global production of Polestar 3 shifts exclusively to the US
The Polestar 3 is the brand’s first EV to be manufactured on two continents. However, this is not set to last much longer, as Volvo Cars and Polestar have announced that global production of the electric SUV will be concentrated at the US plant in South Carolina. This means the Polestar 3 will no longer be produced in parallel in Chengdu. Read more…
GM enforces four-week production break at EV factory
General Motors has paused production at its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit-Hamtramck for four weeks, placing around 1,300 workers on mandatory leave. The move reflects continued weak demand for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Hummer EV. Read more…
Volvo to become sole European importer of Lynk & Co
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…
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…
