UK-based Altilium has completed large-scale EV battery cell manufacturing trials using recycled cathode materials. The test results show near-identical performance to conventional materials, supporting industrial-scale circularity and the creation of a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…

Waymo has recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles in the US following minor collisions with fixed roadside objects such as gates and chains. That is the majority of the company’s fleet. What is strange – the issue seems to have already been fixed. Read more…

Volvo Buses has kicked off series production of its fully electric articulated and bi-articulated BZRT bus chassis in Brazil. The 28-metre, zero-emission vehicles are designed for high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and are now available for export from the Curitiba facility to global markets. Read more…

Toyota has introduced the all-electric 2026 C-HR BEV for the North American market, featuring all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 290 miles. Based on the e-TNGA platform, the compact crossover offers DC fast charging, regenerative braking, and extensive connected features ahead of its 2026 US launch. Read more…

The Stellantis brand DS Automobile has introduced the DS N°4, a revision of its compact hatchback. The new lineup features a fully electric E-Tense with a range of 450 kilometres, as well as a PHEV version. Read more…

The Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong has started series production for the new generation of the electric double-decker U12DD. The model is set to bring comprehensive improvements in the areas of safety, durability, energy efficiency, comfort and intelligent functions. Read more…

Michigan’s third-largest school district, Dearborn Public Schools, has just added 18 new electric school buses to its student transportation fleet. The Blue Bird buses are being provided by Highland Electric Fleets and will serve daily routes across the area. Read more…

VinFast has introduced a new small cargo van in Vietnam, called the EC Van (E-City Van). The move highlights the company’s growing emphasis on electric mobility solutions for businesses and public transport in the domestic market. Read more…

The Governor of Vermont in the US has issued an executive order for the pause of a plan that requires automakers to meet EV sales targets for personal and commercial automobiles. Governor Phil Scott cited vehicle affordability and a lack of infrastructure as some of the reasons for the order. Read more…

Adani Enterprises, the core entity of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, has deployed the country’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics. This initiative forms part of the company’s broader efforts towards decarbonisation. Read more…

Advanced battery materials specialist Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling have signed an MoU to develop a sustainable value chain for EV battery materials. The partnership targets scalable graphite recovery, enabling low-carbon anode production. Read more…

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have developed a new generation of battery cells: so-called lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells in a prismatic design. The market launch is planned for 2028. Read more…

EV drivers in Spain can now take advantage of dynamic charging pricing for the first time, thanks to the introduction of a new tariff system by PowerGo. It means lower prices for off-peak charging at more than 50 PowerGo charging locations across Spain. Read more…

BASF and Group14 have unveiled a market-ready silicon anode solution capable of delivering nearly four times the capacity of graphite. Their drop-in technology is said to offer high durability and rapid scalability for next-gen EV batteries. Read more…

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed plans to further develop the MEB EV platform with the MEB+, following longstanding rumours of a refresh. The platform refresh will begin with the launch of the new ID.2 supermini next year. Read more…

Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV called the ‘Eclipse Cross’ in Europe. Deliveries of the model, which Mitsubishi plans to present in September, are scheduled to start at the end of 2025. The Eclipse Cross will be manufactured by Renault at the Douai plant in France. Read more…

Public transport operator Red Movilidad has welcomed 300 new electric buses to Santiago as part of Chile’s drive to electrify its public transport fleet. The move kicks off a major expansion that will see 1,800 electric buses deployed by the end of 2025, bringing the capital’s electric share to 68%. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng has entered into a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing to grant its European customers immediate access to one of the continent’s most extensive public charging networks. Read more…

Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…

Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…