BYD’s March 2026 sales show a mixed trend. Volumes rose by more than 50 per cent compared to a weak February, but remained around 20 per cent below March 2025. While demand in China continued to soften, international business recorded strong growth. Read more…
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Freudenberg exits battery and fuel cell systems business
Freudenberg is withdrawing from the battery and fuel cell systems business for heavy-duty applications. The Freudenberg e-Power Systems (FEPS) business group was organizationally dissolved as of January 1, 2026. The group still sees potential in hydrogen components and will retain this area. Read more…
Subaru unveils the Getaway: a seven-seater electric SUV
Subaru unveiled a new battery electric model for the US market at the New York International Auto Show. The Subaru Getaway is a three-row electric SUV set to arrive at US dealerships nationwide by the end of 2026. The model shares much of its technology with the recently introduced Toyota Highlander. Read more…
E-Bus Radar 2026: Germany operates 600+ hydrogen buses in 2026
With its E-Bus Radar, PwC regularly tracks market developments in Germany. The latest edition shows battery-electric buses on the rise, while hydrogen buses recorded even stronger percentage growth in 2025. Hamburg remains the country’s leading electric bus hub. We reviewed the study and summarised the key findings. Read more…
Osprey opens new Midlands ultra-rapid EV charging hub
One of the West of England’s largest public fast charging hubs has just opened at Twyford Services near Evesham. Operated by Osprey Charging, it promises 16 new ‘ultra-rapid’ chargers. Read more…
Kia EV2 priced from £24,245 in UK
Kia has detailed UK pricing and specifications for the EV2, its smallest electric model to date. The B-segment SUV offers up to 281 miles of range, two battery options and prices starting from £24,245. Read more…
e-Vadea launches charging solution for electric HGVs
The multi-technical service provider SPIE is expanding its charging portfolio in France with a focus on electric commercial vehicles. It will initially build seven HPC charging stations optimised for electric trucks along highways operated by Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône. Read more…
Fraunhofer IFAM uses electrodes to support battery recycling
In the MeGaBat project, researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, are developing an electrochemical process that isolates materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel during battery recycling. The team also aims to recover rare earth elements in the future. Read more…
Zeekr 7X review: Late to the party, but still convincing
Geely’s Zeekr brand had long intended to enter the German market, but the launch was repeatedly delayed. A few weeks ago, the first units of the 7X were delivered to customers. We had the opportunity to test this Chinese electric SUV and can share our impressions of whether the wait was truly worthwhile.
UK: Entry-level BMW iX3 40 available from £53,250
After launching in Germany, BMW has introduced the iX3 40 as a lower-priced entry into its Neue Klasse electric SUV line-up in the UK. There, the EV starts at £53,250. First deliveries are scheduled for the summer. Read more…
Milan: ATM launches tender for 110 electric buses
Milan’s public transport company ATM has published a new tender worth over 100 million euros for the delivery of 110 electric buses. The tender also includes a maintenance contract with a duration of ten years. Read more…
REDSEL project targets elimination of 12-volt battery in electric vehicles
The REDSEL research project by Silicon Austria Labs, Infineon Technologies Austria, and AVL List has developed new solutions for modern high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems. The results enable more compact, reliable, and fault-tolerant electrical systems for future electric vehicles—even without a 12-volt battery. Read more…
Norway registers 17,400 new battery-electric cars in March
Norway reports 17,406 new electric car registrations for the past month. This accounts for 98.4 per cent of all new passenger cars registered in March—a new monthly record. After a slow start to the year by Norwegian standards, the market is now picking up momentum again. Read more…
India: Energy In Motion bags order for 66 electric heavy-duty trucks
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…
