The Vingroup brands V-Green and Green GSM Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MERALCO, the Philippine’s largest power distribution company. It will see the three parties research and implement solutions for EV adoption, including e-taxi services and public charging networks. Read more…

SK Innovation merges its EV battery subsidiary SK On with cooling and lubricants unit SK Enmove to streamline operations and improve financial resilience. A capital raise of 8 trillion South Korean won (about 5 billion euros) supports growth in electrification and energy solutions. Read more…

Ford’s electric vehicle division posted a $1.3 billion loss in Q2, with revenue up 105% year-on-year. Ford Model e remains under pressure from tariffs and investment costs, as the company presses forward with its EV strategy. Read more…

Tata Motors and Iveco Group have announced a definitive agreement that will see the Indian automotive major acquire the European commercial vehicle manufacturer through a recommended all-cash voluntary public tender offer. The goal is to create a commercial vehicle “global champion” with a combined presence across Europe, India, and the Americas, with a focus on sustainable and zero-emission transport. Read more…

The Leapmotor B10 is now available to order in Europe. In selected markets, the order books will open on 30 July 2025. The list price starts at 29,900 euros. Read more…

In the UK, the new Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is now open for orders, with pricing starting from £34,065. It is available as both a hybrid and battery-electric variant, with customer deliveries expected from October 2025. Read more…

The cities of Chitila and Focșani are set to receive 42 e-ATA buses from Turkish company Karsan. They will join the other 380 Karsan EVs currently in operation across Romania. Read more…

With the Road Traffic Remote Control Ordinance (StVFernLV), the German Federal Ministry of Transport has created a legal framework for the testing of remote-controlled motor vehicles on public roads for the first time. The regulation is due to come into force on 1 December 2025. Read more…

Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, has announced plans to install 500 charging stations. The strategic move will help the state expand its network to close to 2,000 charging stations. Read more…

SAIC subsidiary MG Motor is looking to launch another electric SUV model. The next addition to the EV lineup, rumoured to be the MG S6 EV, is expected to be a C-Segment SUV, and first trademark applications have been filed, but no release is currently in sight. Read more…

Tesla has reportedly ordered lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells worth billions from LG Energy Solution. The batteries are said to be produced in the United States and primarily intended for Tesla’s stationary energy storage systems – which the company recently highlighted in its own announcements. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…

City authorities have secured a $5m grant from the California Energy Commission to build new charging infrastructure. This grant is being matched by $2.8m in funding from the city which combined will be used to install 403 new EV charging points. Read more…

City authorities have secured a $5m grant from the California Energy Commission to build new charging infrastructure. This grant is being matched by $2.8m in funding from the city which combined will be used to install 403 new EV charging points. Read more…

ChargePoint has introduced a new service package dubbed “Safeguard Care”, aimed at improving charger reliability across its network. As part of the programme, the company will regularly send out trained field technicians to inspect charging stations and carry out preventive maintenance – well before any faults occur. Read more…

US charge point operator EVgo has secured a $225 million commercial bank credit facility, allegedly the largest of its kind in the US, to fund the deployment of over 1,500 high-power fast-charging stalls. The five-year deal supports nationwide expansion of EVgo’s public and fleet charging infrastructure. Read more…

Tesla has removed its two top-tier models, the Model S and Model X, from its configurators in Europe. That means customers can only choose from existing vehicles in Germany and other European markets. The future of the two premium models currently remains unclear. Read more…

Lyten has raised over $200 million to accelerate its expansion in the battery and energy storage sector, including the acquisition of Northvolt’s BESS product portfolio. The company plans to restart production in Poland by late 2025 and target growing demand in AI, industrial, and grid markets. Read more…

Toyota will begin producing electric vehicles in Europe from 2028, starting with an electric SUV at its Czech plant in Kolín. The move marks Toyota’s first EV production on the continent as it prepares for stricter EU emissions rules and aims for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2035. Read more…