The cities of Chitila and Focșani are set to receive 42 e-ATA buses from Turkish company Karsan. They will join the other 380 Karsan EVs currently in operation across Romania. Read more…

With the Road Traffic Remote Control Ordinance (StVFernLV), the German Federal Ministry of Transport has created a legal framework for the testing of remote-controlled motor vehicles on public roads for the first time. The regulation is due to come into force on 1 December 2025. Read more…

Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, has announced plans to install 500 charging stations. The strategic move will help the state expand its network to close to 2,000 charging stations. Read more…

SAIC subsidiary MG Motor is looking to launch another electric SUV model. The next addition to the EV lineup, rumoured to be the MG S6 EV, is expected to be a C-Segment SUV, and first trademark applications have been filed, but no release is currently in sight. Read more…

Tesla has reportedly ordered lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells worth billions from LG Energy Solution. The batteries are said to be produced in the United States and primarily intended for Tesla’s stationary energy storage systems – which the company recently highlighted in its own announcements. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…

With the increasing sales of electric cars, the question arises as to what happens when these vehicles have had their day. After all, their batteries contain valuable raw materials. A German-American research team has investigated whether recycling or reuse in stationary storage systems makes more sense. Read more…

City authorities have secured a $5m grant from the California Energy Commission to build new charging infrastructure. This grant is being matched by $2.8m in funding from the city which combined will be used to install 403 new EV charging points. Read more…

City authorities have secured a $5m grant from the California Energy Commission to build new charging infrastructure. This grant is being matched by $2.8m in funding from the city which combined will be used to install 403 new EV charging points. Read more…

ChargePoint has introduced a new service package dubbed “Safeguard Care”, aimed at improving charger reliability across its network. As part of the programme, the company will regularly send out trained field technicians to inspect charging stations and carry out preventive maintenance – well before any faults occur. Read more…

US charge point operator EVgo has secured a $225 million commercial bank credit facility, allegedly the largest of its kind in the US, to fund the deployment of over 1,500 high-power fast-charging stalls. The five-year deal supports nationwide expansion of EVgo’s public and fleet charging infrastructure. Read more…

Tesla has removed its two top-tier models, the Model S and Model X, from its configurators in Europe. That means customers can only choose from existing vehicles in Germany and other European markets. The future of the two premium models currently remains unclear. Read more…

Lyten has raised over $200 million to accelerate its expansion in the battery and energy storage sector, including the acquisition of Northvolt’s BESS product portfolio. The company plans to restart production in Poland by late 2025 and target growing demand in AI, industrial, and grid markets. Read more…

Toyota will begin producing electric vehicles in Europe from 2028, starting with an electric SUV at its Czech plant in Kolín. The move marks Toyota’s first EV production on the continent as it prepares for stricter EU emissions rules and aims for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2035. Read more…

Seat brand Cupra has decided to delay its planned US launch beyond 2030 due to shifting market dynamics and regulatory uncertainty in the EV sector. Discussions with US dealer Penske Automotive have also been put on hold. Read more…

The Department for Transport has introduced a new £25 million grant to help local authorities install pavement channels for EV charging cables, targeting residents without off-street parking as part of a wider £63 million funding package. Read more…

The Californian company Startup Morelle is working on an e-bike whose battery can be charged in less than 15 minutes thanks to silicon anode technology. Deliveries are scheduled to start in early 2026. Read more…

Just one year after its market launch, Geely’s core brand has presented a revised version of its EX5 electric SUV in China. The range has been significantly increased to up to 610 kilometres, while prices were slightly reduced. Read more…

Arriva Group has been awarded a €1.6 billion contract extension to operate bus services in East Brabant, Netherlands. The 12.5-year deal includes 170 new zero-emission buses, increased service levels, and supports the group’s long-term decarbonisation and growth strategy. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has announced the official world premiere of the new GLC with EQ technology for the IAA Mobility show in September. Alongside the electric mid-size SUV, the carmaker will showcase three additional 800-volt electric vehicles. Read more…