The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating several bus companies in Luxembourg on suspicion of subsidy fraud. They allegedly received subsidies for electric vehicles that were never in operation. Read more…

Transperth, the public transport authority for the city of Perth, has deployed the first of 90 electric buses. This is amid a wider electrification push which will see Transperth’s Malaga depot gain the charging infrastructure necessary to support 110 electric buses. Read more…

Chinese authorities have issued a new regulation ordering ‘supercharger’ networks to open to BEVs of all brands, in a bid to promote fair access. It could affect how Tesla, Li Auto, BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr operate across China. Read more…

Elaphe announced its new Sonic X product platform for high-performance wheel motors. This is designed to offer an output of up to 300 kW per wheel with an additional weight of just 25 kg, independent of the vehicle’s drivetrain. Compared to an electric axle with two motors, this means a weight reduction of 40 per cent. Read more…

Kia’s new EV5 mid-sized SUV, built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, delivers up to 530 km range, fast charging, V2L/V2G power capabilities, and advanced safety. It will launch in Korea and Europe in late 2025. It will likely not be offered in the US. Read more…

Stellantis Pro One, the commercial vehicle arm of Stellantis, has launched production of new battery-electric versions of its Large Van ‘Cargo Box’ and recreational vehicles at its Atessa plant in Italy. The Cargo Box offers up to 20.5 m³ cargo volume, 323 km range, and 22 kW AC charging for a full recharge in 6 hours. Read more…

Nissan is apparently making efforts to export electric cars from its Chinese plants to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions from 2026, including the recently unveiled N7. The struggling car manufacturer is hoping that this will lead to a “rapid turnaround.” Read more…

Suffolk County in the US State of New York has placed an order for up to 132 New Flyer buses over the next five years. The new buses will serve a range of fixed routes and on-demand zones across the county. Read more…

Kia has confirmed plans for a sub-€25,000 electric city car as part of its upcoming EV line-up, alongside a next-generation SDV platform and range-extender technology for larger models. The brand continues to balance EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines to meet global demand. Read more…

Alpine has unveiled the A290 Rallye, its first-ever electric rally car designed for customer racing, ahead of its debut at the Rallye Rouergue Rodez Aveyron Occitanie. The model marks the brand’s 70th anniversary with a clear focus on carbon-neutral competition. Read more…

A month after launching the Harrier.ev as its new flagship passenger EV, Tata Motors has commenced its series production. The company has received over 10,000 orders already and plans to kick off customer deliveries later this month. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Group’s global battery-electric vehicle sales fell 18% to 41,900 units, with Mercedes-Benz Cars accounting for 35,000 BEVs (-24%) and Mercedes-Benz Vans for 6,900 electric vans (+32%). Plug-in hybrid sales, however, saw notable growth this past quarter. Read more…

Demand for battery-electric vans surged 53 per cent in the UK in the first half of 2025. In June alone, registrations even jumped 97% compared to the same period last year. The SMMT is calling for more EV infrastructure to increase demand in the light commercial vehicle market. Read more…

Electric bus repowering company KleanDrive will convert the 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks from diesel power to battery-electric. This will take place following the assembly of a pilot vehicle. Read more…

Electric bus repowering company KleanDrive will convert the 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks from diesel power to battery-electric. This will take place following the assembly of a pilot vehicle. Read more…

Axxiva, a Chinese battery manufacturer backed by Chery and Gotion High-Tech, has reportedly begun producing its first solid-state battery prototypes. By 2027, the company, internationally known as Anhui Anwa New Energy Technology, aims to be ready for mass production, according to local media reports. Read more…

Daimler Truck has delivered its first Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s to customers in Belgium for the first time. Logistics company VM-Milktrans and sister firm Sovedo Logistics have ordered a total of six eActros 600s. Read more…

BP Pulse has confirmed plans to pull out of the UK commercial workplace charging market, as it seeks to focus on its consumer charging hubs. The brand’s workplace charging customers have reportedly all been informed. Read more…

Vingroup’s in-house EV charging solutions provider, V-Green, has opened the largest fast-charging station in Hanoi, Vietnam. The company established this facility as part of a major expansion drive across the national capital. Read more…

Tier-Dott, See.Sense, and Vianova have launched a six-month pilot in Helsinki to improve e-scooter safety using AI-powered sensors and real-time data analytics, enabling proactive infrastructure improvements and enforcement decisions. The pilot is coordinated by Forum Virium Helsinki, the City of Helsinki’s innovation company, as part of the EU-funded ELABORATOR project. Read more…