Europcar Switzerland will be the first car rental provider to offer the two-seater Microlino to customers. They’re intended for affordable urban driving in Zurich and Bern with an inclusive tariff covering electricity and mileage. Read more…

Fernride has begun driverless operations at HHLA TK Estonia after TÜV SÜD certified its autonomous terminal tractor system. Backed by DB Schenker and HHLA, the Munich startup aims to scale its electric truck automation solutions across Europe. Read more…

The Australian logistics firm Centurion says its ‘off-grid’ electric truck fleet is now ‘fully operational’ following the introduction of a further 10 Mercedes-Benz eActros lorries. The trucks rely on charging infrastructure that uses a combination of solar power, battery storage, and a backup generator. Read more…

The UK-based charge point operator has reduced its headcount by 81 staff following a pre-tax loss of £82.7m in 2024. However, the company has managed to secure a further £100m in equity and increase its revenue. Read more…

Ballard Power Systems has received an order for 32 of its FCwave fuel cell engines from Hamburg-based eCap Marine to power two Samskip vessels. The first units will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz-backed battery manufacturer Farasis Energy plans to complete construction of a pilot production line for sulphide-based solid-state batteries by the end of 2025. This line will enable the company to deliver solid-state battery samples to customers. Read more…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers Neta and Zeekr have reportedly inflated their sales figures to meet monthly and quarterly targets. To achieve higher numbers, insurance policies were allegedly taken out on unsold vehicles. Read more…

Following the Opel Frontera, Citroën has introduced a version with a larger battery to the closely related C3 Aircross lineup, offering approximately 100 kilometres of additional range. In Germany, the new battery costs just shy of €2,000 extra. Read more…

The UK recently launched a £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), providing subsidies of up to £3,750 for new EVs. However, it will take time for these grants to be paid out. And as some Chinese manufacturers may not qualify, or at least not for the full amount, companies like GWM, MG, and Leapmotor are taking matters into their own hands. Read more…

WattEV is expanding its electric truck charging network with three new megawatt depots in Southern California. The sites will deploy a total of 29 high-capacity MCS chargers, enabling around 100,000 charging sessions per year. Read more…

The UK-based micromobility firm Bo is seeking to break a Guinness World Record with its electric scooter, the Bo M Turbo. If successful, it will see the scooter reach speeds of over 160km/h (100mph). Read more…

Chinese machinery manufacturer LEAD has unveiled a system for battery formation and evaluation that aims to significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and improve production consistency for lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Read more…

US-based specialist Mangrove Lithium plans to significantly expand its refining capacity in North America with a second facility. The company has already signed memoranda of understanding with several US battery factories – but has yet to choose a location. Read more…

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has released new details on subsidies for electric trucks under the recently launched PM E-Drive scheme. This marks the first time the Indian government is directly supporting the deployment of electric trucks in the country. Read more…

The two companies plan to begin developing a hydrogen-electric VTOL aircraft. The partnership will focus on integrating ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain with Horizon’s Cavorite X7 eVTOL. Read more…

Stellantis is set to double the production capacity of its plant in Morocco in the next few months. This could give it the ability to produce up to 535,000 vehicles at the Kenitra facility annually. Read more…

Volkswagen’s mobility provider Moia ceased its operations in the German city of Hanover last Friday. The ridepooling service plans to focus on its activities in the northern German city of Hamburg and will not apply for a new licence to operate in Hanover. Read more…

From the end of 2025, Austrian Post will deliver all items in Vienna exclusively on foot, by bicycle or using electric vehicles – making deliveries CO2-free. Around 700 electric vehicles are already in operation today, accounting for well over half of the nearly 1,100 vehicles deployed in Vienna. Read more…

Under the CharterWay brand, Daimler Truck offers quick and flexible solutions in Germany from one day up to three years, including electric trucks. Since June 2025, customers have been able to rent the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 via CharterWay. Read more…

The Hawaii transport authorities are set to replace aging diesel buses with new battery electric models across four counties. The electric buses will be deployed on public transport routes in Kaua’i, Maui and Hawaii Island. Read more…