Two initiatives in Switzerland — Utopia and ASTAG Charge — are aiming to establish shared charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Both projects rely on the DepotCharge platform developed by Munich-based Evolve Energy and are designed to allow logistics companies to share access to their charging depots. Read more…

Finnish charging station manufacturer Kempower has unveiled its new product, the Mega Satellite Flex – the company’s first dispenser to combine an MCS and CCS connector. Read more…

As expected, the European Union has now relaxed the rules for CO₂ fleet targets for heavy-duty vehicles. The thinktank ICCT fears that this could result in approximately 200,000 fewer electric trucks being sold in the EU over the next decade than previously anticipated. Read more…

The VW ID.3 and Cupra Born are kindred spirits, using the same technology and built together in Zwickau. Until now, the Born mainly looked more athletic without actually being more dynamic. With the facelift, Cupra has sharpened the Born – in both design and technology. Whether this allows the Born to stand out from the ID.3 Neo becomes clear in first driving impressions. Read more…

Kia has reduced prices across the 2026 EV6 line-up in the US while adding new charging features such as Plug & Charge and a dual-voltage charging cable as standard. The electric crossover now starts at $37,900. Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has secured its first customer outside China for its EV chassis named ‘Bedrock’, thanks to a partnership with Turkish automaker Togg. Togg now plans to use the platform to develop its new B-segment vehicle family. Read more…

ChargePilot, the charging and energy management system from The Mobility House Solutions, is now available across Europe as a standalone product. The manufacturer-independent system is known for its ability to connect e-fleets and energy systems within a smart interface. Read more…

Spain’s government has announced over €100 million euros in funding for electromobility, primarily for charging stations along key traffic corridors. The ‘Moves Corredores’ funding programme aims to create nearly 3,000 new charging points. Read more…

A research team at Fraunhofer IZM has developed a compact and cost-effective inverter on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Delivering 500kW of output at 99 per cent efficiency, developers say the device occupies just one liter of volume and is relatively inexpensive. Read more…

The Australian logistics firm Winning Group is set to deploy 30 electric trucks in Sydney and Melbourne, under a partnership with the fleet electrification firm Zenobe. The deployment is being backed financially by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Read more…

The EU-funded MAXIMA project (Modular AXIal flux Motor for Automotive) aims to design a cost-effective and adaptable axial flux motor for electric vehicles, delivering higher performance while reducing reliance on permanent magnets. The project has now announced that it has reached its first milestones. Read more…

Nissan has updated the Ariya for the upcoming model year, introducing subtle styling revisions alongside new features such as Vehicle-to-Load capability and integrated Google services. What remains unchanged, however, is the model’s relatively premium pricing. Read more…

For the IFAT in Munich, truck and body manufacturers have polished their toughest vehicles to a high shine: garbage trucks, winter service trucks, cranes, sewer cleaners, and sweeping machines dominate the stands. And more and more often, orange high-voltage cables flash beneath the bodies. Diesel is making way for electric drive systems in more and more municipal applications. We took a look around the trade fair. Read more…

The EU and India are launching a joint initiative worth €15.2 million dedicated to recycling electric vehicle batteries. The program aims to advance recycling technologies and establish a pilot plant in India. Read more…

BMW has confirmed pricing and technical details for the new iX3 50 xDrive in the US and Canada. The first Neue Klasse production model will start at $61,500 in the US and 75,900 CAD in Canada. Read more…

The electric GLC from Mercedes-Benz is selling very well. The manufacturer now reports that it is in the middle of ramping up production of the new GLC at its Bremen plant—and also provides some insights into the supply chain. Read more…

Toyota’s premium brand Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV called the Lexus TZ, which is based on the upcoming Toyota Highlander BEV. While the Highlander is initially intended only for the US market, the Lexus TZ is set to arrive in Europe as early as next year. Read more…

ABB E-mobility unveiled the OM X-Series at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, a connected charging system that supports over 100 charging points. It is configurable for a total output between 800 kW and 10 MW and is aimed at fleet operators and CPOs with particularly high demands. Read more…

Ford has reportedly reached an agreement with Geely for the purchase of the ‘Body 3’ assembly hall at the Almussafes plant in Valencia. According to a Spanish media report, Geely plans to build an electrified vehicle for Europe there – and possibly also a derivative of the model for Ford. Read more…

The global market for electric vehicle batteries remains firmly in Asian hands: the entire top 10 manufacturers are from China, South Korea, and Japan. CATL continues to lead by a wide margin, followed by BYD and LG Energy Solution. Read more…