Solaris has received an order to supply 73 Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses to Vilnius. These will be equipped with batteries in addition to their conventional overhead line drive, allowing them to travel up to 20 km without a connection to the overhead line. Read more…

The solution for zero-emission trucking is there, we just need to be more patient, says Anders Grauers from Chalmers University about the electrification of freight transport. We spoke to him at EVS38, where the optimism around electrification was palpable – but so was the realism about grid integration, infrastructure rollout, and cost competitiveness. Against this backdrop, Grauers’ insights provide a refreshing, pragmatic assessment of where we stand today, what needs to happen next, and why the electrification of trucks might proceed faster – and more smoothly – than many still assume. Read more…

No dedicated contacts, hardly any fleet discounts, and a service structure designed for (patient) private customers: fleet buyers have never been Tesla’s priority. But as the EV maker has confirmed to electrive, in Germany, that is set to change in the second half of the year – including special terms. Read more…

Tesla has now officially opened the Tesla Diner in Hollywood. In addition to more than 80 V4 Supercharger charging stations, the location also offers a two-story restaurant and a drive-in theater. Read more…

BYD is set to delay the start of series production at its Hungarian electric car plant, previously planned for the end of 2025, and will also scale back initial output, according to a report. In return, plans for its second European factory in Turkey are expected to be accelerated. Read more…

According to the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA), the total capacity of traction batteries in China reached 299.6 GWh in the first half of this year. CATL remains the market leader, though it has lost some market share. Read more…

Europcar Switzerland will be the first car rental provider to offer the two-seater Microlino to customers. They’re intended for affordable urban driving in Zurich and Bern with an inclusive tariff covering electricity and mileage. Read more…

Fernride has begun driverless operations at HHLA TK Estonia after TÜV SÜD certified its autonomous terminal tractor system. Backed by DB Schenker and HHLA, the Munich startup aims to scale its electric truck automation solutions across Europe. Read more…

The Australian logistics firm Centurion says its ‘off-grid’ electric truck fleet is now ‘fully operational’ following the introduction of a further 10 Mercedes-Benz eActros lorries. The trucks rely on charging infrastructure that uses a combination of solar power, battery storage, and a backup generator. Read more…

The UK-based charge point operator has reduced its headcount by 81 staff following a pre-tax loss of £82.7m in 2024. However, the company has managed to secure a further £100m in equity and increase its revenue. Read more…

Ballard Power Systems has received an order for 32 of its FCwave fuel cell engines from Hamburg-based eCap Marine to power two Samskip vessels. The first units will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz-backed battery manufacturer Farasis Energy plans to complete construction of a pilot production line for sulphide-based solid-state batteries by the end of 2025. This line will enable the company to deliver solid-state battery samples to customers. Read more…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers Neta and Zeekr have reportedly inflated their sales figures to meet monthly and quarterly targets. To achieve higher numbers, insurance policies were allegedly taken out on unsold vehicles. Read more…

Following the Opel Frontera, Citroën has introduced a version with a larger battery to the closely related C3 Aircross lineup, offering approximately 100 kilometres of additional range. In Germany, the new battery costs just shy of €2,000 extra. Read more…

The UK recently launched a £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), providing subsidies of up to £3,750 for new EVs. However, it will take time for these grants to be paid out. And as some Chinese manufacturers may not qualify, or at least not for the full amount, companies like GWM, MG, and Leapmotor are taking matters into their own hands. Read more…

WattEV is expanding its electric truck charging network with three new megawatt depots in Southern California. The sites will deploy a total of 29 high-capacity MCS chargers, enabling around 100,000 charging sessions per year. Read more…

The UK-based micromobility firm Bo is seeking to break a Guinness World Record with its electric scooter, the Bo M Turbo. If successful, it will see the scooter reach speeds of over 160km/h (100mph). Read more…

Chinese machinery manufacturer LEAD has unveiled a system for battery formation and evaluation that aims to significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and improve production consistency for lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Read more…

US-based specialist Mangrove Lithium plans to significantly expand its refining capacity in North America with a second facility. The company has already signed memoranda of understanding with several US battery factories – but has yet to choose a location. Read more…

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has released new details on subsidies for electric trucks under the recently launched PM E-Drive scheme. This marks the first time the Indian government is directly supporting the deployment of electric trucks in the country. Read more…