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…

Swissport is accelerating the decarbonisation of airport ground operations with a €1.5 billion investment programme focused on fleet electrification and renewable energy over the next five years. The company has already converted 25% of its global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet to electric. Read more…

The city of Toronto in Canada has announced a new milestone for the electrification of its public transport fleet. More than 100 battery-electric buses are now in service throughout the city, with hundreds more on the way by mid-next year. Read more…

The US startup and VW partner Rivian has announced its production and delivery figures for the second quarter. The company produced 5,979 vehicles at its plant in Normal, Illinois, and delivered 10,661 vehicles. Read more…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its new Transporter line-up with two further BEV variants: the Kombi van and the eight-seater Shuttle. This marks the first time both models are offered with a fully electric powertrain. Read more…

China’s leading EV maker BYD has shelved plans for a major factory in Mexico due to geopolitical tensions and US trade uncertainty under US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, it commenced production at its new passenger vehicle plant in Brazil, marking a milestone for its global NEV strategy. Read more…

BMW is gearing up to launch production of its ‘Neue Klasse’ series of vehicles. To supply nearly the entire global demand of electric drives, BMW’s factory in Steyr was upgraded to produce combustion engines and electric drives. Now it has been revealed, that BMW only set up two production lines for this purpose, compared to 13 ICE production lines. Read more…

Will the revamped Model Y make it for Tesla? This question has been on the minds of many industry observers since Tesla’s sales began to crumble. Now the US electric car manufacturer is providing the first statistical material for the second quarter of 2025: Tesla has recovered in terms of production, but deliveries are still lagging. Read more…

UK orders for the Renault 4 E-Tech have now opened in the UK. It’s available in three trim levels starting from £26,995. However, there’s a catch if you’re looking to order it today. Read more…

In the first quarter of this year, Spain’s publicly accessible charging infrastructure grew by 20 percent up to 46,358 charging points. An additional 13,072 charging points have also been installed but are yet to enter operation, primarily because the power grid cannot support them. Politicians are now taking action. Read more…

The Geely Group wants to conquer the European market with its core brand. The Chinese car manufacturer is now launching the EX5 compact electric SUV in several Balkan countries, Greece and the UK. Other European countries are likely to follow. With its favourable prices, the Skoda Elroq competitor is primarily intended to appeal to fleet customers. Read more…

Tamil Nadu, a state in the southern part of India, has deployed 120 electric buses in its capital city, Chennai. This is the first time the state is using electric buses for public transport. Read more…

Kempower is now a preferred supplier of EV charging solutions for Allego, a European charge point operator (CPO). It will see Kempower chargers deployed at hubs in the Nordics, France, and the Benelux region. Read more…