The Austrian bus company Ledermair has reportedly opened the largest e-bus depot in Tyrol. Charging infrastructure at the site was implemented in partnership with Kempower and vlotte vkw, and is designed to support the operation of a growing electric bus fleet. Read more…

Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN is continuing to electrify its inbound logistics. Its partner JS Logistics has now received five MAN eTGX electric trucks for use in plant logistics by MAN. The vehicles are set for cross-border operations between Hungary and Germany. Read more…

A research team at Cornell University has presented a method that does not fully recycle lithium-ion batteries but instead aims to directly regenerate their electrodes. In initial laboratory tests, the scientists claim to have restored the capacity of aged batteries to up to 95 per cent of their original value. Read more…

Fast charging is often measured by peak power but for businesses, the true value of electric vehicle charging lies in predictable charging times, efficiency and infrastructure. smart shows how intelligent battery and charging concepts can turn short charging stops into a reliable part of everyday operations. Read more…

The Danish charging specialist Monta is expanding its roaming network for customers across Europe through a partnership with the charging platform Plugsurfing. Operators who manage their charging business via Monta’s platform can now also access Plugsurfing’s European charging network. Read more…

Edinburgh-based Lothian Buses has expanded its electric fleet thanks to the introduction of nine new Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliners. These battery-electric single-deckers entered operation on the Service 36 route earlier this week. Read more…

Designworks has recently installed a new charging park in front of the BMW Welt in Munich. The charging stations, which resemble minimalist trees, feature an LED lighting display to visualise the charging process. Read more…

Renault Trucks unveiled its second-generation electric truck range less than nine months ago, including detailed performance specifications. Now, ahead of the start of production, the French manufacturer has increased the officially usable battery capacity of its flagship E-Tech T 780. As a result, the truck’s claimed range has risen to up to 660 kilometres, compared with the previously announced 600 kilometres. And that’s not the only change. Read more…

InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 GeniePoint charging locations from Equans, adding more than 260 chargers to its network. Following the deal, the charge point operator will manage over 4,250 chargers across around 1,200 UK locations. Read more…

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is reportedly accelerating Lyten’s takeover of the remaining Northvolt project in Heide. As an interim measure, she has moved the German Northvolt project company into state control and is now seeking to transfer key obligations to Lyten as part of the acquisition process. Read more…

The Indian capital of Delhi has set ambitious short-term electrification targets in order to get a grip on air pollution. A new directive combines purchase incentives, scrappage bonuses, and phased combustion engine registration bans across various vehicle categories. Read more…

In the US, Toyota is recalling a number of Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra EVs from the 2026 model year. This is due to a malfunction risk in the electronic control unit that manages the high-voltage battery. This can lead to a loss of driving power and increase the risk of accidents. Read more…

China is tightening its measures against increasing competitive pressure in the battery industry. Eleven leading battery manufacturers, including CATL, BYD, and CALB, have now committed to paying small and medium-sized suppliers within 60 calendar days in the future. Read more…

US charging infrastructure provider Terawatt Infrastructure has secured a debt financing facility of up to $300 million to accelerate the rollout of charging depots for autonomous and electric fleets. The funding will support the expansion of its nationwide network of purpose-built charging sites. Read more…

Gridserve has opened a new Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth in the West Midlands. The site features 32 ultra-rapid charging bays, including dedicated facilities for large electric vehicles. Read more…

For owners of older fuel-cell vehicles, the hydrogen tank rather than the drivetrain itself could become the main concern in the coming years. According to a media report, the issue stems from the limited approval period of the high-pressure hydrogen tanks, which are subject to fixed certification lifespans. Read more…

Polestar has opened order books for the updated Polestar 4 in the UK. The 2027 model year introduces chassis revisions for both rear-motor and dual-motor variants, a reduced cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and a revised model and trim structure. Prices start at £56,750. Read more…

According to a media report, the Renault 4 and Renault 5 are to receive new electric drives. The new units are said to offer more power and greater efficiency. Additionally, LFP technology is apparently planned for the “Urban Range” versions of both models on the future product roadmap. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG has begun test operations of a new fast-charging station for electric buses at Marzahn S-Bahn station. The facility enables pantograph-equipped buses to recharge directly within the operational area and forms part of BVG’s ongoing expansion of charging infrastructure to support the electrification of its bus fleet. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly ending its Automated Driving Alliance (ADA) with Bosch. The partnership was established to develop assisted and automated driving systems at SAE Level 2 and Level 3. According to media reports, Volkswagen invested around €1.5 billion in the project but is no longer satisfied with the results achieved by the alliance. Read more…