US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian plans to expand its second vehicle plant, currently under construction, beyond its initially planned capacity: The facility in Georgia is set to have an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles instead of the previously planned 200,000. Meanwhile, Volkswagen has increased its stake in Rivian to approximately 16 percent. Read more…

For some time now, there have been trials with autonomous buses in Europe—though until now, a safety driver has always been on board. This is set to change soon in Stavanger, Norway. Following regulatory approval, Europe’s first autonomous bus without a supervisor on board will be deployed in regular public transport. Read more…

Denso and the University of Tokyo are collaborating to develop a system for wirelessly charging electric vehicles while they are in motion. The Japanese supplier aims to introduce this technology by the fiscal year 2029. Read more…

The Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden once served as a flagship site for the Volkswagen Group in Germany, but it has not produced cars for some time. Recent rumours from China suggested that BYD was interested in acquiring the plant. Volkswagen, however, has rejected these claims. Read more…

BYD delivered 321,123 new energy vehicles in April—up from March but again below the figure from the same month last year. The decline mainly reflects weaker demand in the Chinese market, while the company’s overseas business reached a new record high. Read more…

According to a report, Volkswagen Group is working on a new production process dubbed ‘Gamechanger.’ The German company aims to use it to significantly boost its competitiveness in electric mobility. However, the full scope of the changes remains unclear. Read more…

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has connected its MFG EV Power network to Hubject’s Plug&Charge infrastructure, enabling automatic authentication at thousands of fast-charging points across the UK. The rollout represents a large-scale activation of the technology. Read more…

An autonomous electric shuttle developed by Bertrandt has entered real-world testing in Stuttgart as part of a Fraunhofer-led research project aimed at rethinking corporate mobility. The electric shuttle, called BumbleB, will operate on a trial basis across the Fraunhofer campus and connect it to a nearby S-Bahn station. Read more…

Auto China 2026 closes its doors this weekend, but it has once again showcased many new models and technologies in the field of electromobility. How will developments in China shape Western electric vehicles, automakers, and suppliers in the future? Philipp Ibele worked for Bosch in China for many years and explains where Germany can learn from China – and vice versa. Read more…

smart is expanding its electric portfolio — but the return of the two-seater could redefine the brand. In his first major interview as CEO of smart in Europe, Wolfgang Ufer outlines growth plans, market dynamics and why the upcoming #2 marks a turning point for smart. Read more…

Dutch charging provider Allego has released a new version of its app. From now on, not only Allego’s own charging points are accessible through the app, but also those of other operators. Read more…

A British LEGO fan has recreated the all-electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E as a detailed brick-built model – before the real vehicle even reaches production. The idea has attracted so much attention that Renault is now backing a campaign to turn it into an official Lego set. Read more…

The Dutch firm Tharsis Ship Management has received funding from the EU Innovation Fund for its eSeaRiverBarge project. The project includes the construction and operation of two zero-emission container ships for deployment between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Read more…

A new state-funded programme in Washington aims to speed up the adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles and equipment, offering support for a wide range of applications – ranging from trucks and buses to construction and agricultural machinery. Read more…

Moto Hospitality, the UK motorway services operator, has announced a fourfold increase in the number of EV charging bays at its sites ‘in the coming years’. It is also planning 15 eHGV superhub sites with over 100 charging bays for use by electric freight. Read more…

Audi has announced several ‘coordinated personnel changes’ in key positions – which also affect the joint venture between SAIC and the Chinese sub-brand AUDI. The current CEO, Fermín Soneira, will move to Lamborghini within Audi on July 1. Read more…

Drivers of select electric models from six Volkswagen Group brands can now charge more easily, intelligently, and affordably at home thanks to a new integration by Ohme and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG. Read more…

Rocsys, a company specialising in robotic charging systems, has unveiled its new M1 solution, which enables the automated charging of multiple vehicles simultaneously for robotaxi fleets. The manufacturer also reports raising $13 million US dollars. Read more…

Ford slightly reduced losses in its EV division in Q1 of 2026, but its EV business remains firmly in the red. The company’s Model e unit reported a loss of $777 million, an improvement of $72 million compared to the same period last year, as Ford continues working to make its electric cars profitable. Read more…

LG Energy Solution has secured new orders exceeding 100 GWh for its large 46-series cylindrical cells in the first quarter. According to Korean media reports, the orders come from a single customer: BMW. Read more…