Irizar e-mobility, EMT Madrid and Iberdrola España are reusing electric bus batteries in a stationary storage system at EMT’s Fuencarral depot. The pilot integrates second-life batteries into smart charging to cut peaks, optimise costs and extend battery lifecycles. Read more…
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Rivian suffers 18 per cent delivery decline in 2025
The American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, in which Volkswagen holds a 12.3 per cent stake, delivered just over 42,000 vehicles last year—18 per cent fewer than the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the decline was even more pronounced. Now, hopes rest on the new model R2. Read more…
Grab to add 20,000 GAC EVs to its ride-hailing fleet
Singapore-based super-app Grab, best known for its ride-hailing services, has announced plans to induct 20,000 electric vehicles from China’s GAC. The company will deploy the new EVs across its key markets in Southeast Asia. Read more…
Simple Energy unveils India’s longest-range electric scooter
Indian EV startup Simple Energy has unveiled what it claims is the longest-range electric scooter in the country – the Simple Ultra. The company has also rolled out a series of upgrades for the existing Simple OneS and Simple One electric scooters. Read more…
XCharge and Energy Plus plan major battery-backed fast-charging depot in Brooklyn
XCharge North America and Energy Plus are planning a large-scale battery-backed EV charging depot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC. The site will combine fast charging with on-site energy storage and is scheduled to go into operation in the second quarter of 2026. Read more…
Small cracks: BVG withdraws 70 Ebusco e-buses from service
BVG has temporarily taken 70 electric buses from Ebusco out of service due to fine cracks in the bodywork. The affected vehicles are units of the Ebusco 2.2 model. Since the buses are under warranty, the Dutch manufacturer is expected to carry out repairs promptly. Read more…
Kia to introduce the EV4 sedan in Canada
Kia is gearing up to introduce its new EV4 sedan in Canada, skipping the US market for the time being. With a starting price of $38,995, Kia Canada aims to make the vehicle “the most affordable dedicated EV in Canada.” Read more…
MG Windsor becomes India’s best-selling electric car in 2025
Dethroning the long-standing Tata Nexon.ev from the top spot, the MG Windsor has become the best-selling electric car in India. Strong demand for the model has helped JSW MG Motor more than double its EV sales. Read more…
KGM opts for Samsung SDI battery cells for electric vehicles
Samsung SDI has signed a letter of intent with Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) to jointly develop battery packs for KGM’s electric vehicles, incorporating Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical cells. Read more…
Lublin orders 20 trolleybuses from Solaris
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has secured a major new order from its home country. Public transport operator MPK Lublin has ordered 20 new trolleybuses. These will complement the existing fleet of 120 emission-free buses in the major city in eastern Poland. Read more…
Nio boosts EV sales to over 325,000 Units
Chinese manufacturer Nio delivered 326,028 electric vehicles under its Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands last year, marking a 46.9% increase compared to 2024. However, Nio narrowly missed reaching the one-million milestone in cumulative deliveries. Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge is Scotland’s largest fast-charging network
Arnold Clark Charge states that it has become Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, with more than 50 public hubs nationwide. Backed by a £30 million investment, the network is expanding across the UK and offers up to 150 kW. Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge is Scotland’s largest fast-charging network
Arnold Clark Charge states that it has become Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, with more than 50 public hubs nationwide. Backed by a £30 million investment, the network is expanding across the UK and offers up to 150 kW. Read more…
ZF and Qualcomm develop ADAS systems up to Level 3
German supplier ZF and US chipmaker Qualcomm aim to create a platform for automated driving. Automakers will soon be offered turnkey ADAS solutions for various vehicle types and automation levels up to Level 3. Read more…
ZF and Qualcomm develop ADAS systems up to Level 3
German supplier ZF and US chipmaker Qualcomm aim to create a platform for automated driving. Automakers will soon be offered turnkey ADAS solutions for various vehicle types and automation levels up to Level 3. Read more…
Allego installs largest fast-charging hub in Belgium yet
Allego, in collaboration with real estate investment company Mitiska REIM, has opened Belgium’s largest fast-charging hub at Malinas Retail Park in Mechelen. It contains 24 ultra-fast charging points, all of which support plug-and-charge. Read more…
Allego installs largest fast-charging hub in Belgium yet
Allego, in collaboration with real estate investment company Mitiska REIM, has opened Belgium’s largest fast-charging hub at Malinas Retail Park in Mechelen. It contains 24 ultra-fast charging points, all of which support plug-and-charge. Read more…
Mercedes introduces new driving assistant in the US
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new MB.Drive Assist Pro system at CES in Las Vegas, combining a Level 2 SAE driving assistant with navigation. This aims to enable partially automated door-to-door travel—though, like Tesla FSD (Supervised), the driver must always be ready to retake control. Read more…
Hongqi Unveils First Prototype with Solid-State Battery
Chinese automaker FAW has unveiled the first prototype of its luxury brand Hongqi equipped with a built-in solid-state battery. According to Hongqi, the innovative battery was developed in-house and is the first fully solid-state technology system installed in a production vehicle by the brand. Read more…
Xpeng doubles deliveries in 2025
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng delivered 429,445 electric vehicles in 2025, marking a 126 percent increase compared to 2024. The company also saw significant growth in overseas markets. Read more…
