Volvo Construction Equipment has started series production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric models in Braås, Sweden. According to the company, Volvo CE is the world’s first manufacturer to produce articulated electric dump trucks of this size in series. Read more…

The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate further concessions for the automotive industry that go beyond the European Commission’s proposals. Read more…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has inaugurated its facility in Silla, in the Spanish province of Valencia, the location of its first European assembly plant. The manufacturer will start assembling HPC and battery systems for European customers there starting in 2027. Read more…

After the Trump administration cut $316 million in funding for a battery recycling plant by Ascend Elements in Kentucky last fall, the startup has now filed for creditor protection. Ascend Elements will now undergo a restructuring process. Read more…

Vienna-based mobility startup kW-Solutions has launched ‘Charge with Friends’, a platform that allows transport operators to share their charging infrastructure with peers. By boosting utilisation rates, the company aims to make depot charging more economically viable over time. Read more…

Singapore-based superapp Grab is seeing increasing adoption of EVs on its platform in Thailand and the Philippines. As fuel costs rise owing to the war in Iran, its service providers are increasingly turning to electric models to improve their earnings. Read more…

Sales figures for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China reached 1.252 million units in March. The slight overall growth was primarily driven by exports, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Read more…

With its electric vehicles ranging from the Ioniq 5 to the Ioniq 9, the South Korean automaker has already achieved international success—yet in China, the brand lags behind in its electric ambitions. Now, Hyundai has introduced the all-electric Ioniq lineup in China for the first time and unveiled two design concept vehicles ahead of Auto China 2026. Read more…

Tesla has received the first approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe from the Dutch authority RDW. The installation of the driving assistant in customer vehicles will begin in the coming days via an over-the-air software update. Tesla is also seeking regulatory approvals in other European countries. Read more…

Volkswagen has introduced technical updates for the ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK, including higher battery capacities, improved efficiency and vehicle-to-load capability. The changes also bring longer ranges and enhanced equipment across multiple trims. Read more…

Norwegian operator Boreal has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Swedish manufacturer Candela, forming the largest electric ferry fleet to date. The vessels are intended to enable zero-emission, high-speed passenger transport along Norway’s fjords and coastal routes. Read more…

The Government of Canada has announced funding of $10.6 million to support 14 electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects across the country. Additional funding will expand EV education through a cross-country test drive initiative. Read more…

General Motors is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over alleged defects in the Cadillac Lyriq. Plaintiffs claim issues with software and electrical systems can render the vehicle inoperable, while GM has declined to comment on the case. Read more…

As part of the planned acquisition by the US battery manufacturer Lyten, Northvolt Drei Projektgesellschaft has secured a key partial approval for the construction of its battery cell factory in Heide, Germany. Additionally, the company has repaid €153 million from a convertible bond, with the funds going to the federal and state governments. Read more…

Serbia’s state-owned postal service, Pošta Srbije, has added another 100 electric transporters to its fleet. These vehicles are from the US manufacturer Cenntro and its Avantier brand. The vehicles are set to be deployed in Belgrade and other cities. Read more…

Tesla has been offering its Supercharger charging stations for sale to corporate customers in the US since last September. The EV manufacturer has now launched an online configurator that discloses pricing. For a charging park with eight charging points, including installation, the average cost is approximately $940,000. Read more…

DHL Express Norway has entered into a partnership with Danish charging solutions provider Spirii. The goal is to optimise the charging infrastructure for DHL’s electric vehicle fleet in Norway. Read more…

Volkswagen is abruptly revising the production strategy at its Chattanooga plant, phasing out ID.4 manufacturing in the coming days. The facility will instead concentrate exclusively on the second-generation Atlas, a large SUV with a combustion engine.
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Kia has reduced its EV sales target again, now aiming for 1 million annual electric vehicle sales by 2030. Nevertheless, the company will expand its EV lineup to 14 models while investing in platforms, charging infrastructure and software-defined vehicles. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly evaluating a smaller electric SUV positioned below the Model Y, targeting a lower price segment. It remains unclear whether the project has been approved, amid uncertainty over shifting priorities under CEO Elon Musk. Read more…