Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a new fleet of 44 electric buses on Sunday. The new bus fleet includes 26 double-deckers and will run every ten minutes on AT’s WX1 Western Express frequent service. Read more…

Harbinger has named Panasonic Energy as its official battery cell supplier. The US-based medium-duty electric vehicle manufacturer will use the high-performance 2170 lithium-ion cells from Panasonic for its proprietary chassis platform. Read more…

Citroën presented the second generation of the C5 Aircross, which is based on the new Stellantis platform STLA-Medium and will also be available as a BEV version ë-C5 Aircross. Read more…

Norwegian ferry operator Norled has awarded Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) a contract to supply three 4MW onshore charging stations. The MCS solution will be installed at three different ports in Norway. Read more…

In Grevesmühlen, the two energy specialists Fenecon and The Mobility House Energy are building a high-performance large-scale storage facility with a capacity of 48 MWh, similar to a sister project with 8 MWh in North Rhine-Westphalia. Read more…

What could scalable, energy-efficient megawatt charging hubs look like? The EU-funded project FLEXMCS brings together 15 actors from research and industry to develop the latter and overcome other obstacles in the way of a large-scale roll-out of EV infrastructure for electric trucks. Read more…

US truck manufacturer Peterbilt has unveiled its latest electric model, the 567EV—touted by the company as its first battery-electric heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the vocational market. In parallel, Peterbilt’s 579EV is also moving into its next generation. Read more…

In its long-awaited ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified the conditions under which an existing concession may be amended without launching a new procurement procedure. The verdict confirms that the actions of German Autobahn GmbH in expanding charging infrastructure were lawful, and Fastned’s challenge has been dismissed. Read more…

The Smart #5 is now available to order in Germany, with list prices starting at €45,900 as previously announced. To mark its launch, the electric SUV is being offered across all trim levels with a €2,500 discount. Read more…

LG Energy Solution announces plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, a French metal waste recycler, to build a battery recycling plant. Construction of a new factory will begin next year. Read more…

Porsche is reassessing its battery strategy in response to the slower-than-expected ramp-up of electric mobility – and the impact is being felt across its operations. The German carmaker has confirmed a strategic realignment of its battery activities, which directly affects its subsidiary, the Cellforce Group. Compounding the situation, Porsche has also issued a profit warning. Read more…

Slovenia’s capital will receive €3.5 million in EU support for fleet renewal, targeting cleaner air and lower emissions. The city will acquire three types of electric buses. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks wants to achieve a range record with its battery-electric eActros 600, but not in the expected manner: The electric truck is to reverse for over 100 kilometres without interruption. Read more…

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has revealed its financial results for Q4 2024, reporting impressive growth against 2023 figures. It comes after sustained expansion into markets outside of Vietnam, including the US and Europe. Read more…

The new 2025 Range Rover Electric has completed its second round of winter tests, ahead of its planned release later this year. Technical details have now been confirmed and the 800-volt SUV runs on a 117-kWh battery with cell-to-pack architecture. Read more…

bp pulse has announced it is opening its first EV charging Gigahub just outside of Boston Logan Airport, its first in Massachusetts. Customers will be able to take advantage of reduced tariffs for an initial promotional period. Read more…

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm has unveiled a new compact HSDIP20 package using 4th generation SiC MOSFETs. The Sic modules were specifically developed for automotive applications. The innovation promises enhanced performance, reliability, and easier system integration. Read more…

The new driving mode enables eCitaro G articulated electric buses equipped with fuel cell range extenders to operate exclusively using the hydrogen fuel cell – removing the need for external battery charging. Daimler Buses states that this increases operating range and efficiency of the fuel cell. Ten eCitaro G buses featuring this drive mode have recently been delivered to SSB Stuttgart. Read more…

After much deliberation over different platforms and product strategies to enter India’s EV market over the last two years, Skoda appears to have come to a decision. The company has allegedly begun working on its first locally manufactured EV for the emerging market. Read more…

California-based battery developer Amprius has introduced a new variant of its high-performance ‘SiCore’ cell, achieving an impressive energy density of 450 Wh/kg. Targeted at applications in e-mobility and aviation, the new cell is expected to be ready for mass production in the near future. Read more…