California-based battery developer Amprius has delivered high-performance cells from its pilot line in Fremont to several customers for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This includes Airbus subsidiary AALTO, which is testing the cells in the Zephyr reconnaissance drone at an altitude of over 20km. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator (BVG) has begun construction of a depot in Säntisstraße in Marienfelde that will be entirely dedicated to electric buses. The site is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will have space for 220 electric buses. Read more…

The Canadian city of Winnipeg is set to deploy its first battery-electric bus next week. It’s the first of several zero-emission buses that will be deployed this year, including both battery and fuel cell electric buses. Read more…

Fast-charging provider Electra is expanding its summer vacation offer to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. After Italy, Electra offers fast charging in the German-speaking region from 13 August for just €0.39 or CHF per kilowatt hour. Read more…

Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a range of up to 830 kilometres, while the Model Y L with six seats has a range of 751 kilometres. Read more…

Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests through applied AI. Read more…

Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…

Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…

General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…

General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…

US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…

US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…

The insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt seems to have found a savior. The US company Lyten wants to take over all remaining sites in Europe, including the factory under construction in northern Germany. Initial reactions from local politicians have been positive. Read more…

Leapmotor is expanding its European portfolio this autumn with an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 compact SUV. The performance variant features 800-volt technology and 430 kW of system power. This enables acceleration from zero to 100 kph in four seconds. Read more…

With the Grandland Electric, Opel launched its first premium electric model at the end of last year. Entering the most contested segment in the EV market, this compact SUV still lacks standout features that would help it break ahead of the pack. But does the newcomer have what it takes to become a frontrunner in the long run?

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UK-based charge point aggregator Paua has announced a new integration with E.on Drive Infrastructure (EDRI). This will bring 22 new locations and 177 high-powered connectors into the Paua network. Read more…

Chinese technology group and electric car manufacturer Xiaomi has hired Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i. Kai Langer worked for BMW for over 20 years and joined Xiaomi on 1 August. Read more…

Tech and delivery company Wolt is part of a pilot in the Czech capital using 20 electric cars with swappable batteries. Developed with Romanian manufacturer UNY and backed by EIT Urban Mobility, the project aims to cut emissions, streamline last-mile logistics, and drive sustainable transport. Read more…

To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path is politically supported by the Kenyan government’s ambitious eMobility targets. Read more…

Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power, a maximum range of 820 kilometres, and integrates three Turing AI chips delivering 2,500 TOPS of computing power. Alongside its sleek design and massive head-up display, the substantial size increase stands out. Read more…