The IPH – Institute for Integrated Production Hannover and MFP Messtechnik & Fertigungstechnologie have launched a joint project called “MotorInspector,” which aims to improve the production of electric motors. The project focuses on automating the measurement of the gap between the rotor and stator. Read more…

The European Commission and nine EU member states have officially launched the announced “Clean Transport Corridor” initiative to accelerate the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric lorries along major freight routes. The initial focus is on a North Sea–Baltic route and a Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor. Read more…

Nissan is set to cut production of the redesigned Leaf EV to half of what was originally planned this autumn. The cut has been attributed to delays in securing batteries. Read more…

Nissan is set to cut production of the redesigned Leaf EV to half of what was originally planned this autumn. The cut has been attributed to delays in securing batteries. Read more…

Warsaw’s public transit operator MZA has just signed a contract for the delivery of 79 electric buses from Solaris Bus & Coach. It’s the second order of Solaris electric buses that MZA has placed this year. Read more…

The Canadian manufacturer Taiga Motors has unveiled two new jet ski models in Monaco: the two-seater Orca P2, which succeeds the Orca Performance, and the three-seater Orca WX3, a completely new design. Read more…

The Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro has successfully completed high-temperature trials in Andalusia, demonstrating its operational reliability, thermal management and charging performance under extreme conditions. The battery-electric inter-city bus will premiere at Busworld Europe 2025. Read more…

Munich Airport has inaugurated Bavaria’s largest electric vehicle charging park in parking garage P44, featuring 275 charging points powered by rooftop solar. The €5.2 million project forms part of the airport’s NetZero 2035 strategy and its drive to expand sustainable mobility. Read more…

Rivian has broken ground on its new EV plant in Georgia. Vehicle production is planned to start in 2028, with annual capacity reaching 400,000 units across two phases, including the midsize R2 SUV and R3 crossover. Read more…

Xpeng will diversify battery sourcing for its Mona lineup by adding Eve Energy alongside BYD. According to Chinese media, base versions of upcoming Mona models will use Eve Energy prismatic batteries, while long-range versions will continue with BYD’s blade batteries. Read more…

BMW will begin series production of the all-electric iX3 in late October at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary. The factory is the first in the network to run entirely on renewable power, includes an electrified paint shop, and will assemble sixth-generation high-voltage batteries on site. Read more…

Ford will cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne EV plant and switch to a single shift from January 2026. The site builds the Explorer and Capri on VW’s MEB platform. Ford cites weak demand for battery-electric vehicles as the reason for the changes. Read more…

Ford will cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne EV plant and switch to a single shift from January 2026. The site builds the Explorer and Capri on VW’s MEB platform. Ford cites weak demand for battery-electric vehicles as the reason for the changes. Read more…

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has announced that it now offers an extensive network of over 25,000 public chargers to its electric small commercial vehicle (SCV) customers in India. The company is already working on an expansion plan, which would further accelerate the adoption of electric models in the SCV segment. Read more…

India’s Eicher Trucks and Buses has delivered a small fleet of electric buses to IndiGo, the country’s largest airline. IndiGo plans to deploy it at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Read more…

Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that VW planned to discontinue its flagship Touareg model next year. However, the SUV, currently available only with a combustion engine or as a plug-in hybrid, could soon return as an electric vehicle – and might even become the first car built on VW’s new SSP architecture. Read more…

The US-based SWTCH and the Canada-based FLO have just formalised a roaming agreement which gives their customers access to both networks via existing apps and payment systems. It provides seamless access to charge points on either network. Read more…

Shell has demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal fluid that allows 34 kWh battery packs to charge from 10% to 80% in under ten minutes. The electrically non-conductive fluid improves heat transfer, reduces thermal stress and enhances battery safety. Read more…

Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to the Seattle metropolitan area and Denver, and will soon operate fully autonomous rides at San José Airport. The rollout includes Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr EVs equipped with Waymo’s latest self-driving technology. Read more…

The Scottish public transport operator McGill’s has just put 30 new Yutong E12 single-decker electric buses into service under its Midland Bluebird brand. The £14m investment is set to help decarbonise transit across Scotland. Read more…