Hitachi Energy and Eve Air Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the electrical infrastructure required for urban air mobility. The partnership will focus on grid integration, high-power charging and energy storage solutions for vertiports, with the aim of enabling urban air mobility (UAM) at scale from 2028. Read more…

Battery-electric cars in Germany became around 18% cheaper in real terms between 2020 and 2025, according to a study by ICCT and Fraunhofer ISI. The researchers also found that the number of available EV models has more than quadrupled over the same period. Read more…

Geely Auto has unveiled a new generation of electric drive system. The ‘16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive’ integrates key powertrain components into a compact unit and is set to make its debut in the new Geely TT saloon. According to the manufacturer, the system is designed to improve both efficiency and performance. Read more…

Leicester City Council will add ten more battery-electric buses to its fleet with around £4 million in government funding. The Yutong vehicles will enter service in 2027 as part of the city’s wider transition towards an almost fully electric bus network. Read more…

Pilot Travel Centers added 50 new DC fast-charging sites in the first half of 2026, expanding its coast-to-coast EV charging network to more than 300 locations. According to the company, the network now provides EV charging at more than one-third of its locations. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz will unveil the third generation of the GLA at the end of July. The compact SUV is set to transition to an electric-first line-up, with the battery-electric version launching this year and hybrid petrol variants following in 2027. According to a media report, production will remain at the Rastatt plant, a decision that was not considered certain amid the manufacturer’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Read more…

Isuzu is testing the use of swappable batteries for electric refuse trucks in Japan. As part of a pilot project in Yokohama, the batteries can be exchanged within minutes to reduce downtime and increase vehicle availability. Read more…

Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó is moving into the private sector – joining BYD. The appointment is likely to prove controversial, as Szijjártó played a key role in bringing the Chinese carmaker to Hungary. Read more…

China will end the tax exemption for lithium-ion batteries that has been in place since 2015. From September, the country will levy a consumption tax on lithium-based batteries, while sodium-ion and solid-state batteries will remain exempt for the time being. The move is intended to encourage the development and adoption of next-generation battery technologies. Read more…

ChargePoint has announced two new charging infrastructure partnerships in the US. The agreements will add more than 200 public charging ports in the Southeast and deploy ultra-fast charging stations at 12 highway travel plazas across Pennsylvania and New York. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus is investing €1 billion in its Kraków plant in Poland to expand production capacity and prepare the site for the next generation of trucks based on the TRATON Modular System (TMS). At the same time, Kraków will become MAN’s second production site for electric trucks, with series production of the eTGL set to begin in mid-July, followed later this year by the new eTGM. Read more…

Honda has confirmed that it will discontinue the Prologue after the 2026 model year. The move marks the conclusion of Honda’s Ultium-based EV partnership with General Motors and leaves the brand without a BEV offering in North America. Read more…

The reshuffle at the top of Porsche is set to continue, according to a media report. Albrecht Reimold (65) is said to leave the sports car manufacturer as early as September 1, 2026. His contract was originally set to run until early 2027. Read more…

Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new range-extender powertrain that runs entirely on methanol. The system combines a 2.0-liter turbo engine with a generator and power electronics, aiming to make EVs more efficient. Additionally, Horse is using an axial flux generator for the first time, which is expected to be more compact and power-dense compared to conventional designs. Read more…

With the switch from a 400-volt to an 800-volt architecture in the EX90, Volvo has achieved more than just a routine model update. As a result, the flagship SUV now charges significantly faster. This has eliminated the biggest weakness of the first version. Our test drive report reveals what else this update brings and where the big Swedish car retains its distinctive characteristics.

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BMW is recalling 29,119 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to the engine starter system. The affected models include the 330e, 530e and 740Le. Read more…

Volvo Cars has begun deliveries of the new Volvo EX60 to European customers. The electric mid-size SUV has been produced at the Torslanda plant since April and is available across Europe. Recently, it has also become available for order in the USA. Read more…

At its Global Brand Event in Munich, Xpeng unveiled its most affordable model to date. The L03 undercuts Tesla and Hyundai on starting price and, despite its 400-volt technology, charges to 80 per cent in just 20 minutes. The brand also outlined its broader vision of an integrated mobility ecosystem linking cars, humanoid robots, and flying vehicles. Read more…