The Australian state of New South Wales is expanding charging infrastructure, supporting electric trucks and investing in workforce training. The updated strategy targets faster EV uptake, especially outside major cities, while lowering operating costs. Read more…

Volvo Trucks will present its new long-haul electric truck in June. Ahead of the launch, the Swedish manufacturer has released further details on the FH Aero Electric—most notably revising the previously stated range from 600 to ‘up to 700 kilometres.’ Read more…

The mineral water brand Vilsa recently put three electric trucks into operation. The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 vehicles were acquired for heavy long-distance transport and are intended to operate in a two-shift system, powered by three in-house charging stations. Read more…

Stellantis plans to transform Opel’s development center in Rüsselsheim into an ‘efficient Tech Center.’ This move aims to streamline operations at the site but will also result in a reduction of more than one-third of the development workforce. Read more…

The French government plans to relaunch its social leasing programme for electric cars in response to rising petrol and diesel prices. In parallel, a separate EV subsidy scheme is being prepared for middle-income households that do not qualify for social leasing. Read more…

Nissan has released the first images of its upcoming electric Juke. The distinctive compact crossover will be produced in Sunderland, UK, and will hit the market in spring 2027. Nissan has not yet disclosed technical details, but the all-electric Juke is expected to share its technology with the Leaf. Read more…

For years, aircraft manufacturer Bristell and electric aircraft technology provider H55 have been working on an electric aircraft for flight schools. Now, Safran is joining as a new partner, supplying the appropriate electric motor. There are also advancements in the battery system. Read more…

Samsung SDI is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Mercedes-Benz to supply prismatic batteries for electric vehicles, which are planned for market launch in 2028 – apparently for compact models. Read more…

The EQS is widely seen as a less successful model, and Mercedes has since shifted its broader EV strategy. Nevertheless, the German carmaker has invested in an updated version, introducing revised drivetrains and battery technology. Read more…

Sri Lanka is calling on EV owners to avoid charging at night, citing a peak in demand. Authorities aim to shift charging to daytime hours to better utilise solar power and reduce reliance on coal and diesel generation. Read more…

Polish charging infrastructure manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has announced the launch of its new product brand, Axon Charger. According to the company, the new brand will not replace it but will serve as the ‘product platform’ and modern face of its charging business. Read more…

Polestar delivered 13,126 electric vehicles in the first quarter, marking its strongest Q1 to date. This represents a seven per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Read more…

Meyer Werft has presented its ‘Vision’ project, outlining a concept for a fully electric cruise ship. According to the company, it would be the world’s first all-electric vessel with a gross tonnage of more than 82,000. Read more…

Santa Monica, California, has launched a $56 million programme to expand its battery-electric bus fleet and charging infrastructure. Backed by state funding, the project supports up to 195 electric buses and marks a key step towards full fleet electrification by 2032. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group delivered around 200,000 battery-electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, down eight per cent year-on-year. Strong double-digit growth in Europe was not enough to compensate for sharp declines in China and the United States. Read more…

Volvo Construction Equipment has started series production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric models in Braås, Sweden. According to the company, Volvo CE is the world’s first manufacturer to produce articulated electric dump trucks of this size in series. Read more…

The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate further concessions for the automotive industry that go beyond the European Commission’s proposals. Read more…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has inaugurated its facility in Silla, in the Spanish province of Valencia, the location of its first European assembly plant. The manufacturer will start assembling HPC and battery systems for European customers there starting in 2027. Read more…

After the Trump administration cut $316 million in funding for a battery recycling plant by Ascend Elements in Kentucky last fall, the startup has now filed for creditor protection. Ascend Elements will now undergo a restructuring process. Read more…

Vienna-based mobility startup kW-Solutions has launched ‘Charge with Friends’, a platform that allows transport operators to share their charging infrastructure with peers. By boosting utilisation rates, the company aims to make depot charging more economically viable over time. Read more…