Ubitricity has completed the installation of 400 additional on-street EV charge points in the London Borough of Bexley. The rollout increases the borough’s public charging network to 500 charge points, with the chargers integrated into existing lamp posts. Read more…
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Seven EU states oppose further easing of CO₂ targets
France, Spain and five other EU member states have called on the European Union to maintain a clear and ambitious path towards electrification. The countries oppose any further easing of the regulations included in the EU’s auto package due in December, despite calls from Germany and others for additional concessions. Read more…
Malaysia: Stellantis starts local assembly of Leapmotor C10
Stellantis has started assembling the Leapmotor C10 in Malaysia, aiming to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region. The mid-size SUV is the brand’s first locally built model in the region. Read more…
BYD plans to install its Flash Chargers at Sinopec petrol stations
BYD has formed a partnership in China with Sinopec to accelerate the expansion of its “Flash Charging” fast-charging network in the country. The move leverages Sinopec’s nationwide footprint of more than 30,000 petrol stations. Read more…
Audi unveils hybrid super sports car Nuvolari
Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition super sports car with a high-performance hybrid drivetrain, restricted to 499 units, combining a V8 biturbo engine with three electric motors and set to become the brand’s most powerful production vehicle with a system output of 736 kW, with deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Read more…
EU’s auto package: even higher electric quota for company cars?
The EU’s car package may not be finalised until 2027, as Members of the European Parliament continue to debate the specifics of the regulations. One of the key issues is the Social Democrats’ demand for a significantly stricter electric vehicle quota for company car fleets than that proposed by the European Commission. Read more…
Nissan collaborates with partners on sulphur-based solid-state battery research
Nissan, the University of Oxford and battery material manufacturer Gelion are launching the research project “Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li–S (CoRe-SoLiS)” this month. The project aims to develop a solid-state lithium-sulphur battery with high charging power, energy density and lifespan. Read more…
Prague has inaugurated a charging hub with 161 charging points
Prague has transitioned its largest municipal charging hub into regular operation. In the city’s ninth district (Praha 9), up to 161 vehicles can now charge simultaneously at a single location, primarily via AC chargers, but also at Alpitronic Hyperchargers. The charging park is operated by the energy company PRE, in which the city of Prague holds a stake. Read more…
B2U repurposes used Waymo batteries for second-life energy storage systems
Los Angeles-based energy storage manufacturer B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with robotaxi provider Waymo. The aim of the cooperation is to repurpose batteries from Waymo’s electric vehicle fleet after their decommissioning. Read more…
Foxtron launches the Cavira electric SUV under its own brand
iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn is launching an electric SUV called Cavira in Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand through its subsidiary Foxtron, with additional markets to follow. After initially positioning Foxtron as a contract manufacturer for Western automakers, the Cavira is now the second production model under its own brand. Read more…
IONCOR Energy Pack: Compact Power for Heavy-Duty Electrification
When electrifying heavy-duty vehicles or off-highway equipment, system integration quickly becomes the deciding factor. Safety, packaging, certification, durability, and lifecycle cost define competitiveness more than the drivetrain itself. This is where IONCOR’s Energy Pack delivers value, offering a compact, high-performance battery platform for space-constrained, reliability-critical applications, now available off-the-shelf. Read more…
Netherlands: Lidl to supply all 440 Stores with electric trucks by 2027
Lidl aims to supply all its stores in the Netherlands with electric trucks starting next year. According to the company, this target will be achieved three years earlier than previously planned. Stores in the North Holland and Flevoland regions are already being supplied entirely by electric transport. Read more…
First drive in the MG4 EV Urban: Not exciting – but surprisingly good
The new MG4 EV Urban makes its mission clear from the name: everyday usability, commuting and straightforward electric mobility. Instead of relying on large displays, exaggerated sportiness or flashy design, MG Motor takes a pragmatic approach. A first drive through urban traffic, along country roads and on the motorway towards Lake Starnberg reveals whether that concept works in practice.
KIA UK expands PV5 lineup with Cargo and Passenger additions
KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…
Ireland announces €10m in funding for EV scrappage scheme
A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…
Samsung SDI reportedly to supply battery cells to Volkswagen
Volkswagen is reportedly bringing the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI on board as an additional supplier for its Unified Cell. The standardised battery cell is currently produced by VW subsidiary PowerCo in Salzgitter and by VW affiliate Gotion in China. Read more…
Moment Energy opens new second-life facility in Vancouver
Canadian company Moment Energy is on the verge of commissioning a facility for repurposing used electric vehicle batteries in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The factory in Vancouver is expected to reach an annual capacity of 1 GWh soon. Read more…
Xpeng to produce fourth model at Magna Steyr in Graz
Chinese EV firm Xpeng is expanding its collaboration with contract manufacturer Magna Steyr. In addition to the G6, G9, and P7+, a fourth model will also be produced at its plant in Graz, as confirmed by Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng. However, it remains unclear which vehicle this will be. Read more…
Mercedes F1 team deploys eActros 600 across European season
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will use a battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for all nine European Formula One races this year. According to the team, this makes it the first Formula One team to use an electric truck throughout an entire European race season. Read more…
UK EV market share reaches 27.3% in strongest May since 2019
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK continued to accelerate in May, with BEV volumes rising by 34.2% year-on-year to achieve a market share of 27.3%. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the result marks the highest monthly BEV share recorded so far in 2026. Read more…
