Volvo has been producing the European version of the EX30 in Ghent since April. This is not only intended to circumvent customs duties on Chinese electric cars, but also to halve delivery times. Models for the US market will also come from the Belgian Volvo factory in future. Read more…

Dongguan Mentech has signed an agreement to acquire a 60-per cent majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-Mobility’s home and workplace charging business. The transaction is pending regulatory approval and is set to close in Q4 of 2025. Read more…

EDF has completed the acquisition of all remaining shares in Pod Point. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF, it will accelerate the rollout of its EV charging solutions across the UK, including the newly launched Pod Drive subscription offer. Read more…

The durability of electric car batteries is usually specified in terms of the number of charging cycles. If bidirectional charging adds additional charging cycles, this could affect durability; at least in theory. The Mobility House Energy and RWTH Aachen University examined the long-term effects of charging cycles, with a focus on V2G. Read more…

SK Signet, a manufacturer of charging solutions, will integrate Hubject Plug&Charge functionality across its DC charger portfolio. Deployment is expected to begin by September 2025. Read more…

The Vietnamese city has gained 27 new electric bus routes this month as well as 443 new electric buses. City authorities have called it a major step towards improving public transport quality. Read more…

VinFast today began commercial operations at its first plant in India, also its first overseas factory. With this, the company now produces electric cars at three plants, including two domestic sites in Vietnam. Read more…

Fraunhofer IFAM has introduced a real-time impedance spectroscopy method for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The technology enables dynamic monitoring of the battery’s state, increasing operational safety and extending service life, while supporting next-generation applications. Read more…

Chinese battery giant CATL is making good progress with the rollout of its Evogo battery swapping system. A new partnership with China’s largest car rental company, CAR Inc., is set to ensure that the system spreads even faster. Read more…

Polestar’s sales operations in China have nearly ground to a halt. According to multiple media reports, the brand has ceased online sales and is now operating only a single direct-sales outlet across the entire country. The Geely-backed brand reportedly sold no vehicles locally in April and May. Read more…

Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for electric mobility, eliminating the requirement for users to hold contracts with energy suppliers. The reform introduces ad hoc payment, greater price transparency, and promotes market liberalisation. Read more…

British government agency UK Export Finance has approved a £1 billion export development guarantee to Ford UK, supporting the manufacturer’s shift toward EV production. The facility aims to bolster Ford’s electrification plans, expand export operations, and secure thousands of jobs. Read more…

Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 prototype has completed the first piloted airport-to-airport flight by a winged eVTOL, flying 17 miles from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford, UK. There, it was the only electric aircraft on display at the world’s largest military air show. Read more…

Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Material Science and Technology, are developing industrial-scale graphene-based supercapacitors with higher energy density and conductivity than current carbon-based designs. The goal is to offer roll-to-roll printable electrode technology suitable for electric vehicles and other high-demand applications. Read more…

The state’s Energy Administration has just announced $12 million of grant funding through the 2025 Electric School Bus Grant Program. It will see electric school buses and infrastructure introduced to seven school districts. Read more…

Ballard Power Systems, the hydrogen fuel cell company, is due for a major strategic overhaul under its new CEO, Marty Neese. The company has revealed a new plan to move toward profitability through cost-cutting and a narrower product focus. Read more…

The BMW plant in Steyr has started series production of the electric drive unit for the Neue Klasse cars. The electric motor for the sixth generation of the BMW eDrive (Gen6) is the first fully electric drive unit to be manufactured at the Steyr plant. Read more…

Italy’s government wants to launch a new incentive programme for electric cars, apparently starting in September. The Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto, has announced this and provided initial details. Read more…

Octopus Energy has teamed up with Uber to offer free home Ohme ePod chargers to its rideshare drivers. The offer is limited to the first 1000 drivers who switch to Octopus’ Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff. Read more…

The Dutch postal and parcel service PostNL now completes 30 per cent of its last-mile deliveries emission-free. According to the postal service, this exceeds the local legal requirements. Read more…