Esslingen-based public transport operator Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen (SVE) commissioned the Skoda Group to supply 46 battery-powered trolleybuses by the end of 2026. The order also includes an option for the delivery of a further 15 trolleybuses. Read more…

The Abarth 600e series has just been launched in the UK. One model features the most powerful drivetrain of any Abarth EV to date, with prices starting at £36,975 ( about €44,000). Read more…

This allows charging at Ionity charging points at a price of 71 pence per kWh without a contract period or monthly fees. Anyone who registers for the latest version of the Ionity app can charge more cheaply with Ionity Go than at the regular ad hoc price (Ionity Direct tariff: 74 pence/kWh). Read more…

Demonstrations took place at dealerships in the US, Europe, New Zealand and elsewhere on Saturday, 29th March. It marks the first coordinated attempt by protestors to simultaneously protest Tesla showrooms around the world. Read more…

The Hyundai Group has presented its Pleos software brand and technology platform. The new software platform & subsidiary will cover everything from vehicle operating systems to fleet management. Read more…

Genesis has just revealed pricing and details of its updated Electrified GV70, with the introduction of three new trims. It’s now available to order and is expected to hit UK roads in July. Read more…

The Australian state of South Australia has ordered 60 electric buses from Scania. These will be delivered in the second half of this and early next year and marks a significant step for the region. Read more…

The automotive group Stellantis has discontinued the production of Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat and Citroën vans at the long-established Vauxhall plant in Luton, UK, and will close the plant. The plant was intended to produce electric vans in the future. Read more…

South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has started manufacturing 4695 round cells. These will be shipped to a customer in the US and will first be used in micromobility. However, EVs will follow, the company says. Read more…

Volvo Cars’ board of directors has decided to dismiss CEO Jim Rowan – and at the same time bring back former longtime CEO Hakan Samuelsson to head the company. The 74-year-old will hold the position for two years until a long-term successor is found. Read more…

Together with Accelera, the electric brand of US motor manufacturer Cummins, Isuzu has developed a battery-electric powertrain for its F-Series. Production is set to begin in 2027 for class 6 and 7 trucks. Read more…

Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, has won a major contract for electric car fleets. The company will take over the operational management of the charging infrastructure in Germany for SAP. Read more…

The rumour mill has been turning for weeks. Will the two German carmakers part with their mobility app ‘FreeNow,’ and if so, at what price? It seems that Uber competitor Lyft is about to close the deal. Read more…

The Swedish manufacturer has had to recall almost 73,000 plug-in hybrids of various series worldwide. When the battery is fully charged, parked vehicles may experience a short circuit in the high-voltage battery. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles. Read more…

The mineral oil company BP wants to sell its petrol station network in Austria before the end of this year. The company hopes to find a buyer for more than 260 petrol station locations and charging stations by the end of the third quarter. Read more…

The two companies will collaborate across the Chinese EV charging ecosystem by integrating NaaS’ charging network with the Xiaomi Auto app. It means Xiaomi EV drivers will access to more than 100,000 charging hubs across China. Read more…

BMW has opened an additional body shop for its factory in Regensburg. In the new production hall in Neutraubling, the manufacturer currently produces about 120 car bodies per day. This is because the plant’s output is constantly increasing, with more than a third of electrified cars already rolling off the production line there in 2024. Read more…

Portsmouth City Council in the UK says it is looking at installing 300 new on-street charge points in residential areas. It is working with charge point operator Zest to identify potential locations for the new chargers. Read more…

Chinese company Hina Battery has presented a sodium-ion battery solution for commercial vehicles. This battery is designed to last a very long time, can be charged quickly and can also cover a wide temperature range. Read more…

Chinese electric carmaker Nio is planning to raise the equivalent of around 420 million euros via share placement. The proceeds will be used primarily for R&D and new products, but will also strengthen the company’s balance sheet. Read more…