Li Auto is reducing its dependence on CATL and will increasingly rely on in-house developed battery cells in the future. The Li 6, intended for Europe, will also receive the new technology. Read more…

The UK fast charging network InstaVolt has been added to Shell Card giving fleet operators and drivers access to over 4,250 InstaVolt chargers in more than 1200 locations. Read more…

BMW will launch the new generation of the X5 with five powertrain options, including a hydrogen fuel cell. The company has now provided its first insights into the testing of prototypes of the hydrogen SUV, which is set to hit the market in 2028 under the name BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Read more…

UK transport company First Bus is expanding use of a smart charging system at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow, allowing the operator to better manage the energy demand of its electric bus fleet while supporting the power grid. Read more…

Package delivery service DPD is expanding its British delivery fleet with 341 Mercedes eSprinters. The first electric transporters will enter service in September, and all are expected to be operational by the end of October, just in time for the Christmas season. According to DPD, this will grow its British e-fleet to more than 4,000 vehicles. Read more…

The US state of Wisconsin is set to gain 42 new fast-charging sites after securing $25 million in federal grant funding through the NEVI programme. This follows a legal dispute involving Wisconsin and 15 other states over the release of federal EV infrastructure funding. Read more…

The US state of Pennsylvania is set to invest $11 million USD in new EV charging infrastructure across the Central PA region. This will be the third region where funding has been offered, following the Southeast and West regions earlier this year. Read more…

Volvo is giving the EX40 a facelift and slightly adjusting its technology in the process. The nomenclature is also changing, analogous to the smaller EX30. Production of the revised electric compact is scheduled to start in November, with first deliveries of the facelift model expected by the end of 2026. Read more…

Audi has revealed key details about the development and production of the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt plant. According to the Volkswagen subsidiary, the development timeline for the electric A2 was reduced by nearly two years compared to previous vehicle projects. Read more…

In August, EVs and plug-in hybrids manufactured in China achieved a sales volume of 1.64 million units, an 18 per cent increase year-on-year. However, the drivetrain types are developing very differently: plug-in hybrids are stagnating, while pure electric cars are at an annual high – with exports becoming a key pillar. Read more…

The EU Commission wants to reform public procurement law to make it easier to exclude non-EU companies from tenders. The EU Commission has Chinese firms in mind, with EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné citing BYD’s electric buses as an example. However, these are mostly built in Hungary. Read more…

The Australian government is expanding its support for EV infrastructure at dealerships and repair shops, offering rebates of up to AU$3,000 (~€1850) per charging plug. It also aims to cover 80 per cent of eligible costs for EV-specific workshop equipment. Read more…

Spanish charging station manufacturer Wallbox Chargers is shutting down its production in the USA and relocating it to Barcelona. The measure only affects production and, according to the company, does not represent a withdrawal from the US market. The company now plans to supply North American customers from Barcelona. Read more…

The controls in the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo are now haptic push buttons and rotary knobs. No one misses the sliders. But what really sets this VW apart is not the new interior – although it does have a great spacious feel – it’s actually the overall package that is most pleasantly convincing. The ID.3 has now become a genuinely good electric car. Read more…

Alpitronic has expanded its HYC1000 megawatt charging system to include a compact dispenser for use in bus and truck depots, capable of providing up to 400 kW in charging power. Notably, the dispenser can be mounted on walls, pedestals, or traverses. The new solution will make its debut at the IAA Transportation. Read more…

Rebaba, a startup from Sweden founded by former Northvolt employees, has raised just under €4 million euros in a seed funding round. The company plans to use the funds to expand its business with second-life battery storage systems. Read more…

Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing have discovered that the distribution of two lithium isotopes in the cells is directly linked to degradation processes, like a fingerprint. This insight is intended to help better understand the ageing mechanisms of batteries. Read more…

European automotive suppliers association CLEPA surveyed the EU’s five largest countries to gauge interest in electric cars. The result is surprising: According to the survey, only 8 per cent of respondents intend to purchase an electric car for their next vehicle acquisition. This makes the study an outlier compared to similar surveys. Read more…

Charge point operator EVgo and retail company Regency Centers are expanding their US partnership. This will see EVgo add more than 400 new fast charging stalls at Regency sites nationwide. Read more…