The EU Commission is expected to present its new ‘Automobile Package’ next week. According to a recent report, the strategy may include a five-year extension for new registrations of passenger cars with internal combustion engines for plug-in hybrids and range-extender vehicles—until 2040 instead of 2035. Read more…

German supplier ZF has secured its first customer order for its advanced eRE+ range-extender technology: Chinese automaker Leapmotor will offer a range-extender version of its premium SUV D19, powered by ZF, starting in 2026. Read more…

At the Brussels Motor Show in early January, Opel unveiled the facelift of the Astra series, including the Astra Sports Tourer. The Astra Electric receives several visual updates, a slightly increased range, and additional features. Read more…

The Flemish transport company De Lijn has signed a new framework agreement for up to 500 electric buses with Daimler Buses. Simultaneously, De Lijn has ordered over 80 e-buses from Daimler Buses, as well as 268 e-buses with a length of 12 meters from BYD Europe. Read more…

Nio has introduced its Firefly brand to additional European markets. The first units were recently handed over to buyers in Denmark and Greece. Previously, Firefly debuted in Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria. Read more…

The Flemish transport company De Lijn has signed a new framework agreement for up to 500 electric buses with Daimler Buses. Simultaneously, De Lijn has ordered over 80 e-buses from Daimler Buses, as well as 268 e-buses with a length of 12 meters from BYD Europe. Read more…

Berlin’s public transport operator BVG is constructing two new e-bus depots. It has now announced the topping-out ceremony for the Treptow depot. There, the BVG is building parking and charging facilities for around 220 buses. Read more…

Xiaomi plans to introduce three new electric models. One of these is the start of an entirely new series, while the other two are derived from the existing SU7 and YU7 models. One of the premieres is also expected to be relevant for Europe. Read more…

Xiaomi plans to introduce three new electric models. One of these is the start of an entirely new series, while the other two are derived from the existing SU7 and YU7 models. One of the premieres is also expected to be relevant for Europe. Read more…

DHL Supply Chain is accelerating its shift towards electric transport solutions in Africa through pilot projects and partnerships. Managing Director Bremer Pauw outlines how the company is navigating regulatory, infrastructure and commercial barriers while proving that sustainable logistics can work on the continent. Read more…

DHL Supply Chain is accelerating its shift towards electric transport solutions in Africa through pilot projects and partnerships. Managing Director Bremer Pauw outlines how the company is navigating regulatory, infrastructure and commercial barriers while proving that sustainable logistics can work on the continent. Read more…

Volvo Trucks has introduced a new electric truck variant for the medium-duty class. The Volvo FL Electric is now also available as a 14-tonne model with wheelbases ranging from 3.8 to 6.5 meters. Production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. We have taken a look at the technical specifications known so far. Read more…

Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab is planning to deploy 50 units of the Maxus MIFA 9 in Indonesia. It will use these electric MPVs for its new GrabExecutive service. Read more…

Building on the strong momentum of the BE 6 and XEV 9e from last year, Mahindra has expanded its bespoke EV line-up with the launch of the XEV 9S. The new model is India’s first locally manufactured three-row electric SUV. Read more…

Aiming to make public transport in the city cleaner, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has flagged off 65 electric buses in Hyderabad, a major metropolis in South India, on Wednesday. Olectra Greentech Ltd., a subsidiary of Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL), has produced these electric buses. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are heralding the next stage of automated driving with the launch of an SAE Level 4 autonomous taxi service. Following an initial test phase in Abu Dhabi, the partners intend to roll out the service more widely to other locations and markets. Read more…

From 2026, the Port of Oslo will offer discounts of up to 100 per cent for environmentally friendly ships. For now, this will only affect ships that can enter and leave the port without generating emissions. Read more…

Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther entered into a strategic partnership with the Sino-German charging specialist ELMI Power. The aim of the cooperation is to provide future buyers of SuperPanther trucks with suitable charging infrastructure. Read more…

The state-owned Malaysian operator Prasarana Malaysia has detailed plans to electrify its bus fleet as part of its Sustainability Blueprint, including the introduction of over 1,100 electric buses between 2025 and 2030 and a full transition to EVs by 2037. The programme aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap. Read more…

Volkswagen’s own mobility service provider Moia is becoming active in Norway: Oslo’s transport authority Ruter and operator Holo are partnering with Moia to deploy autonomous electric shuttles of the ID. Buzz AD type in the Norwegian capital. Read more…