Vietnamese automaker VinFast has announced that it broke all previous sales records set by any carmaker in the domestic market with its EV-only line-up in 2025. The company says it sold a total of 175,099 EVs of all types in Vietnam last year. Read more…
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Mercedes-Benz launches HPC network in Vancouver
Mercedes-Benz has launched its Canadian high-power charging network with the opening of the first three sites in the Metro Vancouver region. A total of eight hubs equipped with 400 kW chargers, supporting both CCS and NACS connectors, are planned. Read more…
Leasys and EIB to introduce 24,000 electric vehicles into European fleets
Stellantis subsidiary Leasys and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a new financing agreement to support the ‘Pan-European Clean Fleet Transport’ project, which aims to promote sustainable mobility in Europe. Read more…
EV sales in China grow by 20 per cent
16.49 million new energy vehicles produced in China were sold in 2025, an increase of 28.2 per cent compared to 2024. However, exports grew at a faster rate, as NEV sales within China increased by only around 20 per cent. Read more…
CAM report: Geely, VW and BYD are the most innovative EV manufacturers
Stefan Bratzel and his team have examined the innovative strength of 36 automakers for the latest ‘CAM Electromobility Report.’ The Chinese Geely Group ranks the highest. The report also compares the BEV sales figures of the largest manufacturers in 2025. Read more…
Long-haul electric mobility: DAF introduces the XG and XG+ Electric
Dutch truck manufacturer DAF is now electrifying its top-tier models XG and XG+. The company is leveraging the electric modular system that debuted in the XF Electric. Technically, the specifications are identical—the XG and XG+ Electric differ only in their cab design. Read more…
UK attempts to reduce charging costs
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is preparing to reduce charging costs for electric cars amid fears that the new mileage-based tax could cause sales to plummet. As it stands, drivers will be charged 3p per mile for public charging stations. Read more…
CAM report: Geely, VW and BYD are the most innovative EV manufacturers
Stefan Bratzel and his team have examined the innovative strength of 36 automakers for the latest ‘CAM Electromobility Report.’ The Chinese Geely Group ranks the highest. The report also compares the BEV sales figures of the largest manufacturers in 2025. Read more…
BMW’s Neue Klasse M models to feature four e-motors
BMW has released initial details about the technology of its M models based on the New Class, planned for launch from 2027. The core of the new architecture is the BMW M eDrive—featuring four electric motors per vehicle. Read more…
USA: EVgo plans nationwide fast-charging rollout at Kroger stores
EVgo is expanding its collaboration with supermarket chain Kroger to deploy thousands of high-power fast-charging points at grocery locations across the US. The programme foresees at least 150 new fast-charging stalls per year through 2035. Read more…
EV sales in the US plummet – as expected
According to figures from Kelley Blue Book, electric vehicle sales in the US declined by two per cent to 1,275,714 units in 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the quarter following the end of the nationwide tax credit, electric vehicle sales dropped by 36 per cent to 234,171 units. Read more…
Polestar boosts BEV sales by 34 per cent in 2025
The Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar sold approximately 60,000 vehicles last year. This represents an increase of about one-third compared to the nearly 45,000 units sold in 2024. Read more…
Toyota counters Elon Musk’s boast with Grok’s support
A few days ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Tesla Model Y has been the world’s best-selling car model for the third consecutive year. Toyota disputes this claim—citing ‘Grok’, Elon Musk’s own chatbot. Read more…
Fuso entrusts majority of its European distribution to Emil Frey
Daimler Truck is restructuring the distribution of Fuso trucks in Europe. The Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will collaborate with the Emil Frey Group as its general distribution partner in 21 European countries—including Germany. Read more…
Volvo Cars puts battery cell subsidiary Novo Energy into hibernation
Due to Volvo Cars’ inability to find a new technology partner, the Swedish automaker is temporarily suspending operations at Novo Energy. The company was originally established as a joint venture with Northvolt and was fully acquired by Volvo following the battery cell manufacturer’s insolvency. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028
Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Mazda’s EV platform likely to debut no sooner than 2028
Mazda has delayed the launch of its first model based on its planned proprietary electric platform. The ‘Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture’ was originally scheduled for introduction in 2025, which evidently will not happen. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030
The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Prague to ban non-zero emission taxis and ride-hailing services from 2030
The Czech capital of Prague plans to ensure that only zero-emission taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will be allowed within the city starting in 2030. With this measure, authorities aim to address the aging vehicle fleet, the massive increase in rides, and the deteriorating air quality in the city. Read more…
Iveco and PlusAI to test autonomous trucks in Spain
Italian truck manufacturer Iveco and PlusAI, a US developer of autonomous driving solutions for trucks, are preparing a joint pilot project in Spain. Partners include the Spanish logistics company Sesé and the regional government of Aragon. Read more…
