ChargePilot, the charging and energy management system from The Mobility House Solutions, is now available across Europe as a standalone product. The manufacturer-independent system is known for its ability to connect e-fleets and energy systems within a smart interface. Read more…

Spain’s government has announced over €100 million euros in funding for electromobility, primarily for charging stations along key traffic corridors. The ‘Moves Corredores’ funding programme aims to create nearly 3,000 new charging points. Read more…

A research team at Fraunhofer IZM has developed a compact and cost-effective inverter on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Delivering 500kW of output at 99 per cent efficiency, developers say the device occupies just one liter of volume and is relatively inexpensive. Read more…

The Australian logistics firm Winning Group is set to deploy 30 electric trucks in Sydney and Melbourne, under a partnership with the fleet electrification firm Zenobe. The deployment is being backed financially by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Read more…

The EU-funded MAXIMA project (Modular AXIal flux Motor for Automotive) aims to design a cost-effective and adaptable axial flux motor for electric vehicles, delivering higher performance while reducing reliance on permanent magnets. The project has now announced that it has reached its first milestones. Read more…

Nissan has updated the Ariya for the upcoming model year, introducing subtle styling revisions alongside new features such as Vehicle-to-Load capability and integrated Google services. What remains unchanged, however, is the model’s relatively premium pricing. Read more…

For the IFAT in Munich, truck and body manufacturers have polished their toughest vehicles to a high shine: garbage trucks, winter service trucks, cranes, sewer cleaners, and sweeping machines dominate the stands. And more and more often, orange high-voltage cables flash beneath the bodies. Diesel is making way for electric drive systems in more and more municipal applications. We took a look around the trade fair. Read more…

The EU and India are launching a joint initiative worth €15.2 million dedicated to recycling electric vehicle batteries. The program aims to advance recycling technologies and establish a pilot plant in India. Read more…

BMW has confirmed pricing and technical details for the new iX3 50 xDrive in the US and Canada. The first Neue Klasse production model will start at $61,500 in the US and 75,900 CAD in Canada. Read more…

The electric GLC from Mercedes-Benz is selling very well. The manufacturer now reports that it is in the middle of ramping up production of the new GLC at its Bremen plant—and also provides some insights into the supply chain. Read more…

Toyota’s premium brand Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV called the Lexus TZ, which is based on the upcoming Toyota Highlander BEV. While the Highlander is initially intended only for the US market, the Lexus TZ is set to arrive in Europe as early as next year. Read more…

ABB E-mobility unveiled the OM X-Series at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, a connected charging system that supports over 100 charging points. It is configurable for a total output between 800 kW and 10 MW and is aimed at fleet operators and CPOs with particularly high demands. Read more…

Ford has reportedly reached an agreement with Geely for the purchase of the ‘Body 3’ assembly hall at the Almussafes plant in Valencia. According to a Spanish media report, Geely plans to build an electrified vehicle for Europe there – and possibly also a derivative of the model for Ford. Read more…

The global market for electric vehicle batteries remains firmly in Asian hands: the entire top 10 manufacturers are from China, South Korea, and Japan. CATL continues to lead by a wide margin, followed by BYD and LG Energy Solution. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has opened the order books for the new all-electric C-Class around two weeks after unveiling the model. In Germany, prices for the C 400 4MATIC start at €67,711 including VAT. Read more…

Scottish fuel cell truck developer and manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has been sold as part of a ‘pre-pack’ deal for just £145,000. The acquisition followed an insolvency filing, as HVS had been struggling with financial difficulties for some time. Read more…

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF has started series production of its XG Electric and XG+ Electric models in Eindhoven. The first unit, an XG+ tractor, will be delivered to the German logistics provider Hellmold & Plank. Read more…

Canadian supplier Ballard Power Systems will supply fuel cell modules for the next generation of hydrogen buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris. The companies plan to use Ballard’s new FCmove-SC fuel cell module in future city bus models. Read more…

Electric truck service provider WattEV has ordered 370 Tesla Semi trucks, marking what the company describes as the largest single electric truck procurement in California to date. The announcement comes shortly after Tesla launched Semi production at its Nevada plant, where the first vehicle recently rolled off the assembly line. Read more…

The truck charging network operator Milence has successfully signed a financing agreement worth €120 million to further advance the expansion of its growing network of high-performance charging stations for trucks across Europe. Read more…