China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), the battery production subsidiary of the FAW Group, has begun installing semi-solid-state batteries in prototype vehicles. Just weeks earlier, FAW had already showcased a first prototype of its luxury brand Hongqi equipped with a solid-state battery. Read more…

MG Motor is now offering its new MG4 Urban, unveiled in late January in the UK, in the first continental European market: The MG4 EV Urban is now available for order in Austria and is expected to be available from April 2026. Prices start at €19,990. Read more…

EV manufacturer Rivian increased its 2025 revenue by 8% to nearly $5.4 billion. This growth occurred despite an 18% decline in vehicle deliveries. The development of E/E architecture and software for partner Volkswagen significantly contributed to this revenue boost. Read more…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revoked the ‘Endangerment Finding’ under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, which previously classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. This removes the legal basis for numerous climate protection regulations in the U.S., including emission standards for vehicles. Read more…

UK charge point operator Be.EV has acquired the UK public charging network of Mer, adding over 1,600 charging bays across more than 450 sites. The deal expands its footprint to over 2,500 bays at over 680 locations nationwide. Read more…

So far, Mercedes has offered two battery variants for its entry-level electric model, the CLA, with the larger battery also optionally available as an all-wheel-drive version. Now, the German automaker added a fourth variant, at least in Germany. It features the familiar rear-wheel drive but with a new, mid-sized battery. Read more…

In the ODYSSEV project, various universities and industry partners, including Dortmund University of Applied Sciences, the University of Bremen, and supplier ZF Friedrichshafen, are researching new high-voltage drivetrain systems well above 800 volts. Such solutions could significantly improve charging performance. Read more…

China’s Ministry of Commerce is giving electric car manufacturers affected by the EU’s special tariffs more flexibility in negotiating individual tariff agreements with the European Commission. This makes further deals like Cupra’s more likely. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD aims to further increase its visibility in Europe through a prestigious new sponsorship deal. BYD has become the official automotive partner of Manchester City, involving branding, charging points, and vehicles. Read more…

The French state is investing 50 million euros in a planned lithium mining project in the central French department of Allier. The funds will support, among other things, a feasibility study initiated by Imerys, which is expected to be completed next year. Read more…

Chinese conglomerate FAW Group on Friday announced plans to launch its Hongqi brand in Thailand. The company also plans to enter Singapore and Malaysia later this year. Read more…

Stagecoach East Midlands has begun construction on its new Foster Street Depot in Hull city centre. The depot is set to host an initial fleet of 42 electric buses. Read more…

Following the spectacular failures of flying taxi startups Lilium and Volocopter, it is clear: hope for an electric vertical takeoff aircraft from Germany dies last. The Bavarian startup ERC System has now completed its first public test flight with its ‘Romeo’ prototype. Read more…

UK-based charge point operator Connected Kerb has announced the acquisition of Trojan Energy’s ‘Flat & Flush’ on-street charging technology and network. The sale was implemented immediately. Read more…

Chinese automaker Zeekr has announced plans to relaunch its vehicles in Indonesia at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show. The company plans to offer two models initially: the 7X and the 009. Read more…

Volkswagen Group and Toyota are among the world’s largest automakers. Both companies have struggled with electric vehicles in China so far. Now, it is clear: In 2025, the Japanese sold more EVs in China than VW for the first time – albeit at a low level. Read more…

The Austrian waste management company Brantner Green Solutions has replaced 13 combustion-engine trucks with electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The family-owned business, based in Krems an der Donau, now operates what it claims is the largest electric truck fleet in Austria’s waste management sector. Read more…

Spanish energy supplier Endesa is turning the Balearic island of Menorca into a European testing ground for the contribution of electric vehicles to grid flexibility as part of an ongoing EU project. A large-scale pilot project has been launched. Read more…

CALSTART’s latest ZET report shows uneven progress in zero-emission truck adoption across the United States, with California, Washington and Wisconsin leading the way despite an overall market slowdown. Medium-duty trucks are gaining momentum, while heavy-duty deployment remains constrained by costs and infrastructure. A new normalised score highlights where policy and incentives are accelerating uptake relative to market size. Read more…