
Syrah Resources has agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline for resolving an alleged breach of its graphite supply contract until March 16, 2026. However, Tesla could terminate the contract as early as February. Read more…
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EU trade spokesman denies plans for tariffs on Chinese hybrids

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…
EU trade spokesman denies plans for tariffs on Chinese hybrids

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…
Fastned app users now get 10% EV charging discount

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…
Fastned app users now get 10% EV charging discount

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…
Mercedes begins series production of the Electric GLB

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…
Mercedes begins series production of the Electric GLB

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…
Ecoro, TH Köln and RWTH Aachen research virtual logistics lanes

TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…
UAE gains largest charging hub in MEA Region – and ‘electrified highway’ roadmap

ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…
Chery to launch first electric vehicle with solid-state battery

Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand. Read more…
Smart Germany chief Ufer appointed Europe chief

Wolfgang Ufer, currently responsible for Smart in Germany, will take over as Head of Smart Europe on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Dirk Adelmann, who will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland from that date. Read more…
First deployment of electric trucks begins under new GMA procurement model

Nevoya, an LA-based logistics firm, has introduced 40 new battery-electric semi trucks for the busy Houston-Dallas shipping route. Crucially, it has been made possible by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)’s first pilot procurement initiative under its zero-emission trucking scheme. Read more…
Chery debuts plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7 SHS in Germany

Chinese manufacturer Chery is entering the German market through its subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo. The company has chosen the Jaecoo 7 SHS as its first passenger vehicle in the new market, a plug-in hybrid SUV with up to 90 kilometers of electric range, priced at €36,900 by the Chinese automaker. Read more…
Tesla turns to discounts, explores new sales channels amid early setback in India

Tesla’s initial journey in India has proved challenging, as it struggles to find customers for its first and only car in local showrooms, the Model Y. Just six months into its arrival, it has had to resort to discounts to clear inventory, a move that contrasts sharply with the strong pre-launch hype. Read more…
Fastned achieves €335,000 revenue per site

Fastned has released key figures for the past quarter and the full year 2025. According to the report, the Dutch fast-charging provider increased its revenue per location to an average of €335,000—a 25 percent rise. Read more…
Kai Wörner appointed as new managing director of Cellcentric

Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has announced a change in its management. Starting January 2026, Kai Wörner will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director. Read more…
Wolfurt transformed into electric bus hub with 54 chargers

One of Austria’s largest electric bus depots is being built in Wolfurt. The project partners, led by the Vorarlberg Transport Association, are initially implementing 54 charging points with up to 240 kW. In a second phase, the site can be expanded to include up to 84 charging points. Read more…
TIP Group secures up to 1,800 trucks from MAN

MAN Truck & Bus and the commercial vehicle rental company TIP Group have signed a new framework agreement. This agreement provides for the delivery of up to 600 vehicles per year over a period of three years—including electric trucks. Read more…
EV incentive scheme applies retroactively from 1 January 2026

German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has presented the key points of Germany’s upcoming EV subsidy programme in Berlin. As previously leaked, all newly registered electric cars will be eligible to benefit from the program starting January 1, with a maximum federal subsidy of €6,000. Read more…
Rivian’s factory activities point to imminent R2 launch

Rivian has built the first validation vehicles for the series production of the compact SUV R2. They have rolled off the newly installed production line in Normal, Illinois, USA. According to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, deliveries of the production R2 to customers will begin “soon.” Read more…

