Line Man, a Thailand-based super app, plans to deploy 50 units of BYD’s e6 electric MPV on its ride-hailing platform. BYD delivered the first batch of vehicles in Bangkok on 16 January. Read more…

Line Man, a Thailand-based super app, plans to deploy 50 units of BYD’s e6 electric MPV on its ride-hailing platform. BYD delivered the first batch of vehicles in Bangkok on 16 January. Read more…

The Amsterdam City Council has decided to ban advertising for meat as well as products powered by fossil energy in public spaces. In other words, advertisements for combustion-engine cars, cruises, and flights will no longer be permitted in the city’s streets. Read more…

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has launched a new seven-seat electric MPV, the VF MPV 7, in its home market. The company has derived the VF MPV 7 from the Limo Green commercial model introduced last year and is targeting private customers with this model. Read more…

Porto’s public transport operator, Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto, has put into service 20 new electric buses from CaetanoBus, which will operate in the Greater Porto area. By the end of 2026, the acquisition of 38 additional electric buses is planned, with 30 units to be supplied by the Portuguese manufacturer. Read more…

Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a charging solution designed for commercial, industrial sites, and fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720 kW of power and can charge up to twelve vehicles simultaneously. Read more…

Volkswagen, in particular, benefits from the relaxation of EU emission requirements, according to new calculations by Dataforce and ICCT. Depending on the calculation, under the original regulations, the German automaker would have had to pay fines of between €1.7 and €2.2 billion—though other manufacturers would also have faced significant penalties. Read more…

Swiss technology group ABB has received an order for an energy, propulsion, and control solution for four new hybrid ferries operated by BC Ferries in Canada. The vessels are being built by CMI Weihai in China and are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. Read more…

A US court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully suspended charging infrastructure funding starting February 2025. The decision is a victory for 20 Democrat-led states that filed the lawsuit and aims to permanently protect them from further interventions of this kind. Read more…

Schaeffler is expanding its range of repair solutions for electric drivetrains. Effective immediately, repair kits for e-axes, e-motors, and transmissions are available for additional vehicle models from BMW, Hyundai, Nissan, and Volkswagen. Read more…

Eve Air Mobility, a flying taxi developer founded by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has secured $150 million in debt financing from a group of banks. This brings Eve Air Mobility’s total capital raised to $1.2 billion. Read more…

Commerce City in the US state of Colorado has launched eight fully electric waste and recycling collection vehicles in partnership with Republic Services and Xcel Energy. The rollout combines battery-electric trucks, depot charging infrastructure and utility support to advance municipal electrification. Read more…

Currently, the electric vehicle startup only offers the premium models Air and Gravity. Now, Lucid Motors has assembled the first prototypes of its upcoming mid-size SUV at its Arizona plant. Read more…

Daimler Truck is moving its fuel-cell truck into small-scale series production. To this end, the German company presented the next generation of its H2 tractor unit, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, complete with new technical specifications. 100 units are now set to roll off the production line in Wörth and be delivered to customers starting at the end of the year. Read more…

Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…

Chinese market leader BYD aims to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026—about 24 per cent more than the previous year. To meet its 2030 ambitions, however, overseas growth must accelerate further. Read more…

Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed pricing and full specification for the Ioniq 6 N. The carmaker’s second high-performance EV offers a revised suspension and aerodynamics, and 800-volt charging, with orders now open from £65,800. Read more…

German charging provider Qwello has announced its expansion into Denmark after the company secured two contracts as part of a public tender by the City of Copenhagen in 2025. Read more…

California-based company Joby Aviation is partnering with parking operator Metropolis Technologies to establish a network of takeoff and landing sites for its electric air taxis across the US. Read more…

UK operator Go North East has unveiled 29 new electric double-decker buses for three of the region’s busiest routes. The rollout is supported by a £17 million joint investment from Go North East, the North East Combined Authority and the Department for Transport. Read more…