The charging station operator Milepost is taking over Mer’s AC charging network in Sweden. The acquisition includes around 250 charging points across the country. The agreement follows Mer’s new strategy to focus entirely on public fast charging. Read more…
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Tesla Q1 deliveries show stabilisation rather than a breakthrough
Tesla has released its production and delivery figures for the first quarter. As is often the case at the beginning of the year, sales started off somewhat subdued. With 358,023 electric vehicles delivered and 408,386 units produced, Tesla’s start to the new year is modest, though far less dire than in 2025. Read more…
From dating apps for charging stations to diesel scents for e-trucks – the industry’s April Fools’ jokes
This April Fools’ Day once again featured plenty of pranks centered around electric mobility. This year, however, the jokes didn’t come from the infamous ‘Diesel Dieter’, who still clings to diesel even at €10 per liter – but from companies and figures within the eMobility industry. Here’s a quick overview. Read more…
Improving recycling rates for cell-to-pack battery systems
The new research project ‘Difference’, led by Fraunhofer IPA, aims to improve the recycling rate for battery systems where cells are no longer assembled into modules but integrated directly into the battery pack. This includes the use of robot-based disassembly methods. Read more…
USA: Uber expands EV grants nationwide
Uber has expanded its electric vehicle incentive scheme across the United States, offering eligible drivers a grant of up to $4,000 to support the transition to battery-electric vehicles. The programme, previously limited to select markets is now available nationwide. Read more…
MAN launches Lion’s City E production in Ankara
MAN Truck & Bus has started series production of the fully electric MAN Lion’s City E at its plant in Ankara. The first vehicles have recently rolled off the production line, marking the introduction of the electric city bus at a third MAN production site. Read more…
BYD’s overseas share reaches 40% in March
BYD’s March 2026 sales show a mixed trend. Volumes rose by more than 50 per cent compared to a weak February, but remained around 20 per cent below March 2025. While demand in China continued to soften, international business recorded strong growth. Read more…
Freudenberg exits battery and fuel cell systems business
Freudenberg is withdrawing from the battery and fuel cell systems business for heavy-duty applications. The Freudenberg e-Power Systems (FEPS) business group was organizationally dissolved as of January 1, 2026. The group still sees potential in hydrogen components and will retain this area. Read more…
Subaru unveils the Getaway: a seven-seater electric SUV
Subaru unveiled a new battery electric model for the US market at the New York International Auto Show. The Subaru Getaway is a three-row electric SUV set to arrive at US dealerships nationwide by the end of 2026. The model shares much of its technology with the recently introduced Toyota Highlander. Read more…
E-Bus Radar 2026: Germany operates 600+ hydrogen buses in 2026
With its E-Bus Radar, PwC regularly tracks market developments in Germany. The latest edition shows battery-electric buses on the rise, while hydrogen buses recorded even stronger percentage growth in 2025. Hamburg remains the country’s leading electric bus hub. We reviewed the study and summarised the key findings. Read more…
Osprey opens new Midlands ultra-rapid EV charging hub
One of the West of England’s largest public fast charging hubs has just opened at Twyford Services near Evesham. Operated by Osprey Charging, it promises 16 new ‘ultra-rapid’ chargers. Read more…
Kia EV2 priced from £24,245 in UK
Kia has detailed UK pricing and specifications for the EV2, its smallest electric model to date. The B-segment SUV offers up to 281 miles of range, two battery options and prices starting from £24,245. Read more…
e-Vadea launches charging solution for electric HGVs
The multi-technical service provider SPIE is expanding its charging portfolio in France with a focus on electric commercial vehicles. It will initially build seven HPC charging stations optimised for electric trucks along highways operated by Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône. Read more…
Fraunhofer IFAM uses electrodes to support battery recycling
In the MeGaBat project, researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, are developing an electrochemical process that isolates materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel during battery recycling. The team also aims to recover rare earth elements in the future. Read more…
Zeekr 7X review: Late to the party, but still convincing
Geely’s Zeekr brand had long intended to enter the German market, but the launch was repeatedly delayed. A few weeks ago, the first units of the 7X were delivered to customers. We had the opportunity to test this Chinese electric SUV and can share our impressions of whether the wait was truly worthwhile.
UK: Entry-level BMW iX3 40 available from £53,250
After launching in Germany, BMW has introduced the iX3 40 as a lower-priced entry into its Neue Klasse electric SUV line-up in the UK. There, the EV starts at £53,250. First deliveries are scheduled for the summer. Read more…
Milan: ATM launches tender for 110 electric buses
Milan’s public transport company ATM has published a new tender worth over 100 million euros for the delivery of 110 electric buses. The tender also includes a maintenance contract with a duration of ten years. Read more…
REDSEL project targets elimination of 12-volt battery in electric vehicles
The REDSEL research project by Silicon Austria Labs, Infineon Technologies Austria, and AVL List has developed new solutions for modern high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems. The results enable more compact, reliable, and fault-tolerant electrical systems for future electric vehicles—even without a 12-volt battery. Read more…
Norway registers 17,400 new battery-electric cars in March
Norway reports 17,406 new electric car registrations for the past month. This accounts for 98.4 per cent of all new passenger cars registered in March—a new monthly record. After a slow start to the year by Norwegian standards, the market is now picking up momentum again. Read more…
