Evolt Charging has deployed 22kW EV charge points at nine Cadw heritage sites across Wales, including Tintern Abbey and Harlech Castle. The project, funded by Transport for Wales, also equips Cadw depots to support its new electric fleet, bridging rural infrastructure gaps. Read more…

Sønderborg Airport has become the first Danish airport to launch an electric aircraft on a domestic route. On 11 July, a 100% electrically powered aircraft from Beta Technologies completed the route from Sønderborg to Copenhagen. Read more…

Panasonic celebrates the opening of its new US factory for electric car round cells in De Soto near Kansas City. This is the Japanese manufacturer’s second production facility in the USA. Series production of 2170 cells has already begun in Kansas. It remains to be seen how quickly Panasonic intends to scale up. Read more…

Blink Charging has acquired 100% of Zemetric, a US-based charging infrastructure company specialising in fleet, multi-family, and high-utilisation destination charging. The acquisition is expected to close by mid-July. Read more…

After more than a decade of back-and-forth discussions and delays, Tesla has officially entered the Indian market. The company today inaugurated its first showroom in Mumbai and introduced the new Model Y as its maiden product in the country. Read more…

Hyundai Motor UK has announced specifications and pricing for the Ioniq 9 electric SUV. Starting at £64,995, the 110kWh battery delivers up to 385 miles WLTP range. And Hyundai’s first smart AI Assistant comes standard. Read more…

PepsiCo UK has appointed XPO Logistics as its core transport provider across England and Wales. The partnership will see six Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks replace over one million diesel kilometres annually, cutting emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes. Read more…

The UK government has launched a £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), providing up to £3,750 off eligible EVs under £37,000. From 16 July, manufacturers can apply to join the scheme aimed at cutting costs, boosting adoption and supporting the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the estate version of the electric CLA. The CLA Shooting Brake will be launched with the same engines as the saloon. However, it will be some time before the first vehicles are delivered. Read more…

Nissan driver Oliver Rowland has been crowned the new Formula E World Champion early after this weekend’s races in Berlin. While both races at Tempelhof Airfield were won by Jaguar drivers, Rowland is now uncatchable at the top of the drivers’ standings. The team championship, however, will only be decided at the season finale in London. Read more…

BP is selling all of its petrol stations in the Netherlands. The oil company has now presented the buyer of the petrol station network, the energy company Catom. However, the transfer goes even further than previously known: The BP Pulse charging infrastructure business is also going completely to Catom. Read more…

A good dozen of Daimler Truck’s logistics partners are switching to the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for their factory deliveries. With a total of 14 units of the long-haul truck, the manufacturer is extending the range of its locally emission-free inbound logistics – in some cases even into neighbouring countries. Read more…

In the first half of 2025, Polestar even increased its sales by 51 per cent to over 30,000 vehicles. The second quarter is positively influenced by new markets and sales via the Volvo dealer network. The increase in registrations was mainly driven by the Polestar 3 and 4. Read more…

Blink Charging has been selected as the recommended replacement provider for existing customers of EVBox’s Everon software. It will thus ensure the support of EV charging station owners and customer who previously relied of EVBox’s software solution. Read more…

Transport Scotland has launched a £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund to support decarbonisation across Scotland’s road freight sector. The funding, available over 2025-26, will assist HGV operators, manufacturers, financiers and charge point providers in identifying and accelerating investments to reduce transport emissions from heavy goods vehicles. Read more…

With its ‘Summer Special’, EnBW is offering discounted charging at Ionity charging points in other European countries. Until 15 September 2025, users of the ‘EnBW mobility+’ app or charging card will pay a uniform €0.59/kWh in 14 countries, regardless of the tariff selected. In Germany, however, the rate will remain at €0.74 per kilowatt hour. Read more…

The aim of the cooperation is to explore opportunities to develop batteries for mining and locomotives, as well as fast charging infrastructure, and to look at energy storage systems and battery recycling options for BHP’s mining applications. Read more…

The Aachen Centre for Integrative Lightweight Construction (AZL) is working with partners on a fire test to examine and compare different materials for battery casings. The project aims to develop a new test rig that combines fire exposure with controlled particle blasting. Read more…

China’s provincial department of natural resources has confirmed the discovery of a significant lithium ore deposit in central Hunan Province. Located in the Jijiaoshan mining area of Linwu County, the altered granite-type deposit has a total resource of approximately 490 million tonnes, including an estimated 1.31 million tonnes of lithium oxide. Read more…

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has identified BYD and Chery among automakers that claimed EV subsidies without qualifying, amounting to over 864 million yuan (over €100 million). The audit assessed more than 75,000 vehicles from dozens of manufacturers. Wrongly claimed subsidies may have to be repaid. Read more…