Nexeon, a British manufacturer of silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, welcomes Japanese automaker Honda as a new investor. The funding, of an undisclosed amount, will support Nexeon’s continued growth and the further development of its silicon anode materials. Read more…

Enercity has supplied electricity from several bidirectionally connected electric vehicles into the public grid in Hanover and traded it on the electricity exchange. The achievement marks a milestone in the joint pilot project with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. For the first time, a vehicle fleet operating in a real-world B2B environment has functioned as a virtual storage system within the energy market. The project even generated revenue. Read more…

Toyota has reportedly suspended development of an electric Lexus saloon that was due to enter production from late 2026 using a new gigacasting process. The Japanese manufacturer first presented the concept model in 2023 under the name Lexus LF-ZC. Read more…

Robotaxi operator Waymo has announced plans to integrate the new Ojai vehicle model into its public transport service in the coming weeks. The electric van was developed together with Chinese manufacturer Zeekr, which supplies the chassis and body. Waymo, however, equips the vehicles with its own sensors, computers and software. Read more…

Audi has launched sales of the second model of its sub-brand in China. The AUDI E7X is available in five variants with starting prices ranging from the equivalent of €34,200 to €45,600. The new model is a full-sized crossover SUV measuring five meters in length and offering up to 500 kW of power. Read more…

Zum and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) have announced the deployment of what they describe as the largest electric school bus fleet in the United States. The project combines 238 electric buses with bidirectional charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid integration. Read more…

Hyundai and Kia plan to launch a pilot project for bidirectional charging in the Netherlands together with Vattenfall. The initiative, scheduled for the second half of the year, will include up to 80 households practicing V2G charging with an EV9 or Hyundai Ioniq 9 for a six-month field trial. Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng recorded a sharp decline in deliveries during the first quarter of 2026. The company delivered 62,682 vehicles, representing a year-on-year drop of one-third. Revenue also declined, falling by 17.6 per cent. Read more…

The Cupra Raval aims to be the emotional counterpoint to the more pragmatic VW ID. Polo. During an initial test drive around Barcelona, the high-performance VZ version demonstrated that the Spanish brand takes its sporty ambitions seriously. This compact electric car handles corners with a maturity that belies its size. However, as our test drive reveals, this commitment also has its downsides.

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The mobility service provider UTA Edenred is now also cooperating with Ionity. The new subscription models offer discounted charging rates at 6,500 charging points across Europe operated by Ionity. This partnership follows collaborations with Tesla and EnBW, making Ionity the third major charging network operator to work with UTA Edenred. Read more…

After Ferrari unveiled its first electric model, the Luce, the internet quickly responded with widespread mockery — largely focused on the vehicle’s design, which former Apple chief designer Jony Ive helped shape. The criticism is not limited to individual users, as major brands have also joined the online jokes. Read more…

BMW has launched a recall for the first flagship model of the Neue Klasse following technical issues that could expose users to an electric shock when touching the vehicle body. However, the issue currently affects only a very small number of vehicles. Read more…

Joost Kessels will lead the Research and Development department at Seat and Cupra from 1 August 2026. The newly created role replaces the Seat board position for Research and Development, previously held by Dr Werner Tietz. Since 2025, Tietz has also headed Research and Development for the Volkswagen Group and will now concentrate exclusively on that position. Read more…

Taiwanese solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium plans to merge with the shell company Translational Development Acquisition Corp. (TDAC). The transaction is intended to secure financing for the company’s battery factory currently under construction in Dunkirk in northern France. Read more…

PositivEnergy has expanded its collaboration with the City of Philadelphia to deploy around 435 public EV charging ports across the city. The rollout will include DC fast chargers and Level 2 charging points for residents, commuters and visitors. Read more…

Following its order for 55 electric buses in March, Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded another contract to Wrightbus. The latest order covers 125 additional electric buses for the Bee Network, through which the region plans to convert its entire bus fleet to zero-emission drivetrains by 2030. Read more…

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean now have over 10,000 electric buses—a significant milestone. A major share of these buses originates from Chinese manufacturing. It is also clear that the market continues to grow strongly, particularly in the continent’s megacities. Read more…

France is open to including the UK in the EU’s planned ‘Made in EU’ rules under the ‘Industrial Accelerator Act.’ The position marks a notable shift in policy for France, which had previously strongly supported strict rules of origin within the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). Read more…

CATL is launching the first standardised battery swap system for light electric trucks together with Shenzhen-based logistics provider DST. The initial rollout targets the Greater Bay Area, including Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. The region already operates 31 battery swap stations, and the partners plan to expand the network to 140 sites by the end of 2026. Read more…