The Chinese province of Guangdong plans to have more than three million charging points for electric vehicles in operation by the end of 2027. High-power and megawatt charging stations will be prioritised. Read more…

Michigan has opened the third round of its NEVI funding programme to expand public EV charging infrastructure. The state plans to add around 60 fast-charging sites by 2029, building on 81 stations already under development through earlier procurement rounds. Read more…

Hawaiian Airlines has deployed 116 battery-electric ground support vehicles at Honolulu Airport, raising the share of electric equipment in its local fleet to 73%. The move is supported by new charging infrastructure installed by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. Read more…

DAF has introduced an interactive route simulator to help fleet operators assess the suitability of battery-electric trucks for their operations. The tool models real-world routes and vehicle configurations, providing an initial indication of range and operational feasibility across DAF’s electric truck portfolio. Read more…

China recorded nearly 1.5 million sales of battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in May, marking a significant increase compared to previous months. NEVs accounted for a record 56.9% of total vehicle wholesale sales. However, the figures once again indicate that exports, rather than domestic demand, were the main driver of growth. Read more…

Stellantis, Bolt and Pony.ai have launched a pilot programme for autonomous mobility in Luxembourg. Through the ‘Living Lab’ initiative, the partners will focus on autonomous vehicles, their integration into ride-hailing platforms and the alignment of regulatory requirements. Read more…

A Vietnamese electric taxi operator and leasing provider has announced its entry into India, its fifth international market. The company has started operations with a fleet of VinFast Limo Green vehicles, albeit with a new name – Green SM Limo. Read more…

Polish public transport operator MZK Toruń has added 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses to its fleet. The contract also covered the installation of the associated charging infrastructure. Read more…

The new location in Padborg on the Danish-German border initially offers four CCS charging points with up to 400 kW and now provides a hub for electric freight transport between Scandinavia and Central Europe. Read more…

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire subsidiary, specialising in electric motorcycles, has begun production of its latest models, the S4 Honcho Trail and the S4 Honcho Street. The S4 Honcho platform represents LiveWire’s expansion into the lightweight and affordable electric motorcycle segment. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started production of its new axial-flux electric motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant. The move follows the company’s acquisition of British electric motor specialist Yasa in 2021. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has further developed Yasa’s axial-flux motor technology and is now bringing it into series production. Read more…

The European Commission has launched its long-planned Battery Booster Facility to support battery cell production in Europe. The programme provides €1.5 billion in interest-free loans, with the call for proposals expected in the third quarter. Read more…

Seres unveiled the new Aiva brand and its first concept vehicle aimed at younger and more performance-oriented customers. Alongside the brand launch, the company also presented the Aiva Origin Concept and confirmed that its first production model, the Aiva ME7, will debut later in 2026. Read more…

BYD is on the verge of entering Europe with its “Flash” fast-charging stations. A temporary Flash Charger was recently spotted in Germany for an internal event. There is also initial guidance on pricing: According to Bono Ge, head of BYD UK, the company aims to stay below 50 pence/kWh. This currently converts to 58 cents. Read more…

Liverpool City Region has completed the electrification of the Gillmoss bus depot, enabling the charging of more than 100 battery-electric buses. The upgraded depot will serve as the main operational hub for the region’s publicly owned zero-emission buses. Read more…

Rivian has started delivering the R2 to its first customers after beginning series production of the electric SUV in April. At the same time, the US manufacturer has opened the configuration process for existing R2 reservation holders, allowing them to finalise specifications and place orders. Read more…

General Motors and Redwood Materials are extending their battery partnership with a second-life energy storage project in Michigan. Around 100 repurposed GM EV battery packs will provide 1.5 MW/7.2 MWh of capacity at a GM manufacturing plant, supporting lower energy costs and grid resilience. Read more…

Xpeng has started local production of its G6 electric SUV in Malaysia, marking a new step in the Chinese carmaker’s expansion across Southeast Asia. The first locally assembled G6 rolled off the production line at the facility of Xpeng’s partner EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB). Read more…

The mobility service provider Keolis has been awarded two operator contracts for fully electric bus networks in southern Denmark by the Danish transport authority Sydtrafik. Together, the contracts are expected to generate revenue of around €146 million euros. A total of 30 electric buses will be deployed. Read more…

Oxfordshire County Council has signed new contracts with Connected Kerb and EZ-Charge to provide over 1500 new public charging sockets. These aim to more than double the number of currently available sockets across highways and council-run carparks. Read more…