CATL and Stellantis have started building the LFP battery cell and module plant announced almost a year ago in Zaragoza, Spain. CATL is bringing in its own personnel for the project, with around 2,000 workers from China set to support the construction of the facility. Read more…

BMW is reportedly considering equipping some electric models with range extenders, primarily with a focus on China. The larger model series are the main candidates, as they are more likely to have the space for two powertrain systems. Read more…

The German charging infrastructure startup has secured €16 million from investors in its Series B funding round. With the fresh capital, EcoG aims to further scale its software platform for charging station manufacturers. The focus is on expanding fast-charging infrastructure for commercial fleets. Read more…

According to Tesla, the Dutch authority RDW has agreed to grant approval for FSD features in the Netherlands by February 2026. Other countries could follow suit, potentially allowing Tesla’s driver-assistance system in its most comprehensive version to be offered in Europe. However, the authority partially contradicts this claim. Read more…

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has been building its own battery factory since 2022. It has now been announced that production is already underway on a small scale and will soon be scaled up. Foxconn also plans to expand its product range. Read more…

The Daimler-owned truck brand has announced the delivery of 20 electric trucks across California. Rizon has also said it plans to establish new dealerships in Arizona, Washington, New Jersey and New York. Read more…

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in Europe as a shooting brake. At market launch, however, only two variants with the large battery are available; a more affordable entry-level version with an LFP battery will follow later. Read more…

Charging platform provider Virta and energy company Voltalis have formed a partnership to advance smart charging for electric vehicles. In an initial pilot phase in Finland and Sweden, they aim to demonstrate how controlled charging processes can improve grid stability and reduce costs. Read more…

Chinese oil giant Sinopec and South Korean chemical company LG Chem plan to collaborate on the development of cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. These batteries are intended for use in stationary storage systems and ‘slow’ vehicles. Read more…

The UK government has announced plans to reclassify electric vans away from heavy goods vehicles. The move should reduce regulatory barriers to fleet electrification by reducing testing requirements typically associated with HGVs. Read more…

AYK Energy will contribute a battery system with three megawatt-hours of capacity to the construction of a new Greenpeace ship. The vessel is set to launch in 2027 and aims to become the most environmentally friendly ship in Greenpeace’s’ fleet. Read more…

The US state of Georgia is set to provide funds to 26 fast-charging locations along the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The money will go towards private sector partners who will deliver and operate DC fast charging hubs for a minimum of five years. Read more…

The Volkswagen Group has successfully completed the final expansion stage of its Technology and Innovation Center in Hefei. This will enable the development center, known as VCTC, to independently develop complete vehicle projects and technologies for China. Read more…

Aachen-based startup Trailer Dynamics has secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The funding is intended to accelerate the company’s scaling, production, and market launch of its eTrailer technology. Read more…

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD), the company that operates London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR), says it is now on track to completely electrify its car and van fleet by December 2025. It claims this is four years ahead of a previously agreed deadline. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is apparently seeking a second term as president of the European automotive lobby group ACEA. The ACEA president is elected annually, and an extension is possible, which Källenius now appears to intend. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is apparently seeking a second term as president of the European automotive lobby group ACEA. The ACEA president is elected annually, and an extension is possible, which Källenius now appears to intend. Read more…

MG plans to launch a compact electric car in 2027 for less than £25,000. The MG2 is to be integrated as an entry-level model into the brand’s seven-model electric car range. Read more…

The British charging point operator Believ has been selected by North Lincolnshire Council to deliver hundreds of EV charge points over the next few years. The installations will focus on “a mixture of fast and rapid chargers”. Read more…

173,173 battery-electric vehicles were newly registered in the EU in October, according to the industry association ACEA, marking a 38.6 percent increase compared to the same month last year. However, the data reveals that not every market and manufacturer is keeping pace with this growth. Read more…