The Chinese market for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) reached a new record in June. Almost six out of ten newly sold vehicles had an alternative drive system. At the same time, auto exports exceeded the half-million mark for NEVs in a single month for the first time. Read more…

SINEXCEL has unveiled a solar-storage-charging solution for Europe’s heavy-duty electric truck market, themed ‘From Watts to Ton-Kilometers, Empower Euro€ with Every Watt’. Focusing on power-transport integration, the solution combines charging, energy storage and software to address grid constraints and improve fleet economics. Read more…

Drivers of electric cars and motorcycles in Vietnam will soon benefit from the fifteenfold expansion of Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant Grab’s electric-vehicle charging network, from about 400 ports at present to more than 6,000 by 2028. Nearly half of the planned charging ports will be located in the capital, Hanoi. Read more…

The recall affects certain Mach-Es from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, due to a potential issue with the rear differential. According to the NHTSA, the vehicles in question have a rear differential pinion shaft at risk of fracture. Read more…

Indian capital Delhi on Tuesday deployed 300 electric buses for public transport use. Delhi government also inaugurated four electric bus depots on the same day. Read more…

The Q4 e-tron has been Audi’s electric bestseller since 2021, with over 400,000 units sold to date. However, the technology had become outdated. With the 2026 facelift, Audi is making significant upgrades, particularly in the interior, and introducing two genuine innovations. During a first test drive at Lake Tegernsee, it becomes clear where the updated Q4 excels – and which question remains unanswered.

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China has published its action plan to limit the peak of CO₂ emissions. By 2030, vehicles with alternative powertrains are to account for 30 per cent of the nation’s total vehicle fleet. At the same time, the government wants to accelerate the expansion of charging and hydrogen infrastructure. Read more…

Dutch charging provider Allego is switching to Ampeco for the backend of its charging network. The new charge point management software will be used to manage over 35,000 charging points across 16 European countries. The migration is expected to be completed in Q4 2026. Read more…

Kia UK has confirmed that the EV2 Long Range is now eligible for the maximum Band 1 Electric Car Grant. It reduces the vehicle’s on-the-road price by £3,750. Read more…

The German logistics company Stickel is putting more of its freight on electric trucks, with a fleet of ten now in operation. We spoke with managing director Christian Stickel about investment willingness, initial complexity, and the confidence needed to embrace a new energy future. Read more…

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) has landed a contract to operate shuttle services to and from the Sizewell C nuclear plant construction site in Suffolk. It plans to operate a ‘zero emission’ fleet comprised of both hydrogen and electric buses. Read more…

AESC has started series production of its new 46120 round cells. The battery cells are set to supply several BMW Group EVs in the future. The first announced model to feature the new cells is the all-electric BMW iX5, whose market launch is planned for late 2026 or early 2027. Read more…

Led by Group CEO Oliver Blume, VW’s executive board reportedly plans to phase out production at the Zwickau and Emden plants by 2031 with the Hanover factory is set to follow in 2032, and the Neckarsulm Audi plant in Neckarsulm in 2034. This information was obtained by Spiegel ahead of the VW Supervisory Board meeting this afternoon. Read more…

Researchers at Kiel University have developed a new communication system for battery cells. The method enables sensor data from inside a battery to be transmitted without additional data lines – potentially making battery management systems simpler, more cost-effective, and safer. Read more…

Leapmotor is launching its first van in China. The seven-seater D99 will be available as a pure electric model and as a range-extender vehicle, starting at a price equivalent to just over €32,000. It is not yet known whether the D99 will be offered outside China in future. Read more…

Renault has updated the Master E-Tech Electric. The electric van now features a chemically redesigned 87kWh battery, new comfort and safety functions, as well as a range of additional variants for different applications. A new chassis-cab version with a 40kWh battery is also available for urban use. Read more…

A coalition of industrial companies, investors, and associations is urging the EU Commission to revise its rules regarding state aid and cleantech production. In an open letter, the signatories advocate for predictable production subsidies to enable investments in battery factories and other climate-friendly technologies in Europe. Read more…

A video from Canada appears to show a driver asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla – while in motion. The incident raises renewed questions about the use of driver assistance systems like Tesla’s ‘Full Self Driving’. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Group delivered 63,000 EVs in the second quarter. Globally, 13 perc ent of all Mercedes passenger cars sold had a purely electric drive – up by more than five percentage points compared to a year ago. However, China remains a challenging market for the Stuttgart-based company. Read more…

Romanian energy company OMV Petrom has installed 384 fast-charging points at 92 locations in Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania as part of an EU-funded major project. Approximately a quarter of the investment volume was covered by the EU. Read more…