The Dutch charging firm Fastned has just released its H1 2025 Annual Report. Although it recorded losses throughout the first six months of this year, it also saw significant network expansion and the opening of 17 new European locations. Read more…

The US Department of Energy has announced that it will provide around $1 billion in funding to advance and expand technologies for mining, processing and manufacturing across all key stages of the supply chain for critical minerals and materials. Read more…

Following its launch in November last year, the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is now active in dozens of fleets across Europe. Daimler Truck has now shared some of the key use cases of the eActros 600 so far, ranging from refrigerated transportation and milk processing to parcel delivery. Read more…

The government of Canada has announced investments in 33 projects different projects aimed at improving EV adoption. This includes funding the installation of charger networks; freight and logistics projects; plus fleet modernisation. Read more…

The Croatian State Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency has announced that it will provide a total of €21.2 million in subsidies to companies for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. Financial incentives range from €2,500 to €9,000 per vehicle or up to 40% of the vehicle price. Read more…

The City of Lucerne plans to set up around 30 publicly accessible charging locations by 2035 to support the shift to electric mobility. The initiative, part of its “Renewable Drives in Mobility” strategy, aims to address charging gaps for residents without access to private or workplace infrastructure. Read more…

Six months after Lilium’s insolvency announcement, the future of the company’s assets is still in question. A consortium has expressed interest in buying the startup’s facilities and technical knowledge, but the deal remains outstanding, the consortium has now leased Lilium’s former airport base. Read more…

A new feature in Apple Maps allows users to start charging electric vehicles directly, at least with some operators. In collaboration with data service provider Cirrantic, the so-called Charging Wallet is being integrated into Apple’s Maps app. Read more…

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced two amendments to the PM E-Drive scheme launched in October 2024, including a two-year extension for selected vehicle categories and infrastructure measures. Read more…

The European Commission has approved a joint venture between Bosch and Mitsubishi to provide battery swapping services, initially targeting the Chinese market. The partners aim to advance EV battery performance and fleet cost efficiency. Read more…

Nissan has reduced the starting price of its Ariya electric SUV in the UK by more than £6,000, making most variants eligible for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant. A new entry-level Shiro version also joins the line-up, bringing the post-grant entry price down to £33,500. Read more…

Alongside Norway, where 97.2 per cent of all new passenger car registrations in July were electric, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden also recorded growth in new EV sales. Yet there is a marked difference – demand for Teslas. Read more…

In the DAKIMO project, researchers at the Fraunhofer IOSB in Karlsruhe have developed an AI-based forecast for the availability of shared transport. The aim is to identify more reliable door-to-door routes that motivate more people to leave their private cars at home. Read more…

The weight and air resistance of caravans significantly limit the range of electric tow vehicles. Lightship, a manufacturer founded by two former Tesla employees, equips its models with large batteries and an additional electric drive to minimize these limitations. Read more…

Taiga Motors, a Canadian manufacturer of electric snowmobiles and jet skis, has entered into a partnership with Aqua SuperPower, a fast charging network for electric boats. Taiga customers will benefit from extended charging solutions at home, on board yachts or for on-site fleet operation. Read more…

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has excluded its ID. series electric cars from the annual price adjustment for the 2026 model year. However, most combustion engines will become more expensive on 21 August, on average by 1.5 per cent. Read more…

VinFast has entered into a partnership with Plugsurfing to give its customers access to more than one million charging points in Europe. The previous charging cards from the Vietnamese manufacturer will be replaced by new one, because the previous partner Bosch has discontinued its service. Read more…

The parcel service DPD now exclusively uses fully electric vehicles in St. Pölten in Lower Austria. Mercedes-Benz eSprinters are used for this purpose, supplemented by electric cargo bikes. Read more…

Daimler Truck and three other major truck manufacturers have sued the US state of California for excessively strict emission regulations and are simultaneously burying their Clean Truck Partnership, which was launched in California in 2023. The OEMs claim they feel victimised by contradictory regulations at federal and state level. Read more…

The Republic of Slovenia is launching a new subsidy programme for the purchase of electric vehicles. Not only the purchase of electric cars is subsidised, but also electric two- and three-wheelers. The subsidy is staggered depending on the vehicle category and amounts to a maximum of 7,200 euros. Read more…