German electric vehicle firm Ari Motors is stepping up its expansion into autonomous logistics, announcing plans for a joint venture IPO alongside its US partner, Faction Technology. The new business, named Arvia, is expected to list on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market in the coming months, with a prototype vehicle due to be unveiled in May. Read more…

Vulcan Energy has secured a strategic partnership with Siemens as it prepares to launch commercial lithium production in the Upper Rhine Valley by 2028. The Germany-based lithium developer said Siemens will come on board as both a technology partner and investor, supporting the financing of the project while also becoming the preferred supplier for future facilities. Read more…

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have integrated the Tesla Cybertruck into a residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) programme in California, enabling bidirectional charging and grid participation using AC technology. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on bidirectional charging equipment. Read more…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is offering a special discount of up to €10,000 on its electric models in Germany until May 29. Depending on the model, discounts range from €5,800 to the aforementioned €10,000—available not just for private customers. Read more…

At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through ‘intelligent’ measures. Read more…

Ford has reduced prices of its electric SUVs Explorer and Capri by up to £5,000 in the UK, while increasing range and equipment levels. But it’s not all good news. Read more…

The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. This is expected to amount to €3,500. Read more…

Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, is making its next-generation fuel cell system, named BZA375, available for testing. Designed primarily for long-haul trucks, the solution is now ready for trial and validation. Read more…

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), the public transport operator of Indian capital Delhi, has commissioned 200 new electric buses. It is using the new fleet on both intracity and intercity routes. Read more…

NOW GmbH, on behalf of the German Ministry of Transport, has conducted discussions with leading German and international passenger car manufacturers. Based on these so-called ‘Cleanroom Talks,’ the federal government now anticipates 8 million pure electric vehicles and 2.4 million plug-in hybrids. Read more…

Kia introduced the EV2 earlier this year, a practical electric compact car. Now, sister brand Hyundai is adopting the EV2’s technology but packaging it in a more aerodynamic body—achieving higher ranges as a result. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer Seres has filed a patent describing a toilet installed directly beneath the vehicle seat. However, it remains unclear whether Seres intends to eliminate typical toilet breaks during charging stops or if the idea is meant for emergencies. Read more…

The Thurrock Council has awarded a new contract to charge point operator Zest to install and operate 4,046 charge points across the borough east of London. The infrastructure will include a mix of lamp-post chargers, AC and DC charging points. Read more…

Tesla has announced the expansion of its fledgling Robotaxi service to the Texas metropolises of Dallas and Houston. Previously, the service was already active in Austin in the same state. The news comes just before the release of Tesla’s quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Read more…

Canadian startup Mangrove Lithium has opened its first commercial lithium refinery in Delta, British Columbia. The young company, supported by BMW, can convert spodumene concentrate into high-purity, battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the site. Read more…

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) launched its new Preferred Partner Network in 19 markets. Charge Now users will be able to charge at discounted rates with selected charging providers across Europe. Two tariffs are available to choose from. Read more…

Following BMW, which complemented the iX3 with the i3 sedan, Mercedes-Benz now introduces the electric C-Class after the GLC SUV, using largely identical technology to strengthen its position against premium rivals and growing competition from the East. Read more…

South Korean cell manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply NMC batteries for electric vehicles. This marks Samsung SDI’s first supply contract with Mercedes-Benz for EV batteries. Read more…

BMW and the Center of Excellence for Robotics at the University of Zagreb (CRTA) report progress on their project to optimize BMW’s internal battery cell testing production using AI. The duo states that they can significantly reduce the duration and number of test cycles while maintaining or even improving quality. Read more…

Polestar lifted revenue by 50.3% to $3.06 billion in 2025, but losses also increased by 15% to $2.36 billion. The Geely subsidiary has repeatedly secured fresh capital in recent months. Read more…