Indian cement manufacturer Wonder Cement has announced the induction of ten electric heavy-duty trucks into its fleet. The company is using these trucks at its plant in Nimbahera, Rajasthan. Read more…

With the EV5, Kia has launched an electric compact SUV that does not seek to stand out through headline-grabbing specifications. Instead, the 4.61-metre-long model focuses on the qualities that matter most in one of Europe’s largest vehicle segments. Our test drive shows where the EV5 excels – and where Kia still has room for improvement.

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Electrify America has opened a new large-format charging station in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The new site features 20 charging bays with power outputs of up to 350 kW and incorporates a 1.9 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Read more…

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has confirmed reports about an electric car factory planned by ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) and Foxconn in southern Poland’s Jaworzno. The plant is set to open in 2029, where up to 400,000 electric SUVs will be produced annually. Read more…

A research consortium involving TU Graz has developed an advanced battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles as part of the EU-funded Nemo project. Using new sensors and algorithms, the system provides deeper insight into battery behaviour, with the aim of improving both safety and service life. Read more…

At this year’s Power2Drive, Mahle chargeBIG is presenting a charging terminal that can supply up to four electric vehicles simultaneously with 22 kW of AC charging power each. The new development was created in cooperation with Langmatz Energy, a provider of infrastructure and housing solutions. Read more…

Hyundai is expanding planned production of the Ioniq 3 at its Turkish plant in İzmit to include its own battery assembly. The new facility is part of a €715 million investment package and will one day automate the assembly of battery packs onsite. Read more…

Ford is reportedly on schedule to begin series production of LFP battery cells for use in electric vehicles this year. The US battery plant in Marshall is currently ramping up production of ‘D-Sample’ cells. The technology license comes from CATL. Read more…

In order to adapt bidirectional charging for a mass market, German companies The Mobility House and EcoG have joined forces with Chinese manufacturer EV-Tech. Together, the partners have developed a DC wallbox that supports Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home. Read more…

Ferrari is reportedly integrating the Luce into its allocation system for loyal customers: According to media reports, the electric car is intended to serve as a loyalty entry level for wealthy customers. Insiders suggest that purchasing this model could secure access to more desirable vehicles from the manufacturer. Read more…

The London Borough of Enfield is set to gain 1000 new charging points, which will be delivered in partnership with Char.gy. These will primarily be retrofitted to lampposts, although several new standalone EV chargers will also be installed at five sites across the borough. Read more…

The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan and charging infrastructure specialist Delta Charge have inaugurated a fully electrified charging and energy depot for battery-electric trucks at the brewery’s logistics centre in Freising, Germany. The system combines fast charging, battery storage and solar power to reduce energy costs and support fleet electrification. Read more…

BMW is apparently currently overhauling its electric vehicle lineup in China. According to an insider report, local production of all electric models based on the mixed CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform will soon be discontinued. This paves the way for local production of the “New Class.” Read more…

With the UK’s 2035 complete transition to zero-emission vehicles, commercial fleet operators face pressure to electrify their operations. This presents unique operational, technical and economic challenges that go well beyond consumer EV charging solutions. Read more…

bp pulse has partnered with IAG Loyalty, the operator behind the Avios rewards currency, to allow EV drivers in the UK to collect points when charging their vehicles. The companies say bp pulse is the first EV charging network in the country to offer Avios.
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Porsche has unveiled the 2027 Taycan, with the new optional ‘E-Shift’ mode among the most notable updates. As expected, the refreshed electric sports car gains a virtual gearbox, though customers must pay extra for the feature. Porsche has not introduced major technical changes, but new tyres are claimed to increase range by up to 20 kilometres. The updated Taycan is available to order now.
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Norwegian shipping company Eitzen Group has ordered two fully electric container vessels and has secured financing for two additional ships. The company plans to deploy the vessels on trade routes across Northern Europe. Read more…

For years, JLR—the group behind Jaguar and Land Rover—has been working on its new electric vehicle platform called Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA). Now, however, it has become clear: The platform is also intended to be used for vehicles with full hybrid (HEV) powertrains. Read more…

UltraTech Cement, the cement flagship company of the Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, has deployed 45 electric trucks in India. With the latest addition, it has expanded its e-truck fleet to 89 units. Read more…

Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer BYD has announced plans to expand its battery assembly operations in Brazil. The initiative forms part of the company’s strategy to increase the local content of vehicles produced in the country to 50 per cent. BYD also intends to assemble stationary battery energy storage systems in Brazil. Read more…