Agata Stańda has been named the new CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Javier Iriarte, who becomes Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board while leading CAF Rolling Stock. Read more…

Italy’s central purchasing body Consip has launched a €650 million tender for 600 electric buses, ranging from minibuses to articulated models. Delivery will cover urban, intercity, and regional needs. Read more…

Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This enables electrodes to be made using polymer films instead of metal foils – reducing battery weight while maintaining comparable performance. Read more…

The partnership will see Ohme provide XPENG customers with a ‘complete charger, installation and support package’. Additionally, customers that buy an XPENG G6 Long Range between now and the end of September will be eligible for a complimentary Ohme home charger. Read more…

Xpeng has launched its new G7 electric SUV in China, starting at RMB 195,800 (about €23,000). The mid-size EV offers up to 702 km CLTC range, a Turing L3-ready chip with 2,250 TOPS, and a Huawei AR-HUD to rival Tesla’s Model Y and Xiaomi’s YU7. Read more…

Chinese carmaker Changan has confirmed its intention to build its own plant for electric passenger cars in Europe. A European manager from the company stated that the planning phase has begun, and possible sites are being assessed. Read more…

It is the third consecutive delivery record! Lucid Motors produced 3,863 electric cars in the second quarter and delivered 3,309 vehicles. This also marks the best half-year in the company’s history. Read more…

At home, it’s already the undisputed star. And since Xiaomi launched the SU7 as an Ultra, it’s even been stealing the limelight from Porsche & co with its record laps – even here, where you can’t buy it yet. That, however, is likely to change soon.

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UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…

UTA Edenred is drastically expanding its European public charging network with the addition of 8000 Powerdot charging points in France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. An additional 8000 Powerdot charging points are set to follow once operational. Read more…

During a survey about EV ownership, UK car care brand Autoglym unearthed an unusual statistic: 21 per cent of UK drivers fear they may be electrocuted if they wash an electric car. Read more…

Indian premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence to France, meaning that it now serves ten markets in Europe. Pre-order books will open at the end of the month. Read more…

Many electric motors currently use copper in their stators and often their rotors. In a search for alternatives, researchers from South Korea have now developed a carbon nanotube-based solution which replaces copper in electric motors. Read more…

Ford Pro has just announced an all-wheel drive version of its E-Transit Custom electric van. It’s set for a spring 2026 launch, although Ford has not shared many further details. Read more…

CustomCells seems to have found a new investor. An Abacon-led consortium will take over key parts of the battery cell pioneer. The company plans a sharper e-mobility focus with fewer staff and changes in management. Read more…

Polestar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volvo Cars for the Polestar 7 to be produced in Košice, Slovakia. Market launch of the compact SUV is planned for 2028. Read more…

EV charging company Spirii has announced a partnership with mobility firm ZE Ports which will see the two companies deliver an ‘end-to-end’ electrification solution for heavy-duty commercial fleets. It will focus on helping companies with both trucks and buses move from diesel to battery-electric vehicles. Read more…

Rocsys and ICT Group have integrated hands-free EV charging with Smart ECS to enable seamless charging of autonomous electric vehicles in ports and logistics, supporting zero-emission goals and fully automated operations with minimal manual intervention. Read more…

U Power has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Beijing Foton to promote battery-swapping compatible commercial vehicles. This includes electric trucks, buses, and vans. Read more…

With its AI-based solution TempAI, ZF is integrating a new approach that aims to take temperature management in electric drives “to a new level”. Improved prediction of temperatures within the electric motor is set to enable significantly more precise control. Read more…