Mercedes-Benz will temporarily halt production of all variants of its EQE and EQS electric model ranges in the US and for the US market from 1 September. The duration of the production stop remains unclear, as do the reasons behind it. Read more…
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Yasa claims new electric motor record – 550 kW at just 13 kg
The British electric motor specialist owned by Mercedes-Benz has developed what it claims is the highest power density electric motor to date. Yasa’s prototype delivers 550 kW while weighing only 13.1 kg, equating to a power density of 42 kW/kg. Read more…
EU repordedly plans 100% EV quota for fleets by 2030
If the EU Commission has its way, rental car providers and company fleets will allegedly only be allowed to purchase electric vehicles starting in 2030. According to a German media report, such a requirement is indeed on the table. However, the decision is not final – and resistance is already mounting. Read more…
Finn orders 5,000 vehicles from MG
The German car subscription provider Finn is expanding its partnership with MG Motor, which has been running since 2021. MG Motor will deliver a total of 5,000 additional vehicles to the mobility service provider in 2025, including electric cars. Read more…
First motorway charging park from Fastned in the German network in operation
Fastned has opened its first fast-charging location directly on a motorway as part of the German network. At the Neufelder Heide-Süd service area on the A40 motorway, three covered fast-charging stations with a capacity of up to 400 kW each are now available. Read more…
UK launches fleet charging infrastructure grant
The UK has launched a new grant scheme to help fund the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at fleet depots. The Depot Charging Scheme officially opened on 16 July 2025 and runs until November. Read more…
Uber joins forces with Nuro & Lucid on robotaxis
Lucid, Nuro and Uber have announced a next-generation global premium robotaxi programme developed exclusively for Uber’s ride-hailing platform. Uber is investing several hundred million in Nuro and Lucid. The new robotaxi service is scheduled to launch in a major US city late next year. Read more…
JLR postpones market launch of electric models
The British car manufacturer is postponing the launch of its upcoming all-electric models, including the Range Rover Electric. Deliveries originally planned for the end of 2025 will now not start until 2026, with Jaguar also experiencing delays. Read more…
Subaru to bring the ‘Uncharted’ electric crossover to Europe
Subaru is launching its third electric model, the Uncharted, at the beginning of 2026. It will nnot only debut in the USA, but also in European markets. However, the compact SUV coupé is not an in-house development, but is technically based on the Toyota C-HR+. Read more…
Uber joins forces with Nuro & Lucid on robotaxis
Lucid, Nuro and Uber have announced a next-generation global premium robotaxi programme developed exclusively for Uber’s ride-hailing platform. Uber is investing several hundred million in Nuro and Lucid. The new robotaxi service is scheduled to launch in a major US city late next year. Read more…
MAN records largest electric bus order yet in Spain
The municipal transport company EMT Valencia has ordered 84 new city buses from MAN Truck & Bus, including 57 all-electric Lion’s City 12 E and 27 hybrid articulated buses. Delivery to the Spanish coastal city is to take place in stages from the end of 2026. According to MAN, this is the commercial vehicle manufacturer’s largest electric bus order in Spain to date. Read more…
Leapmotor launches EV purchase grant in the UK
Leapmotor has announced rebates for its T03 and B10 electric SUVs in the UK to cover for the switch in British subsidies. Buyers of Leapmotor’s EVs can save up to £3,750 on the purchase. Read more…
Energica may be saved by investors from Singapore
Rescue may be in sight for the insolvent Italian electric motorbike manufacturer Energica. As part of the legal sales process for Energica, “an offer with a significant deposit has been received from investors in Singapore”, writes the company. Read more…
Lithium metal batteries made usable with integrated flame retardant
A Chinese research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has equipped a lithium metal battery with a flame retardant that can prevent fires caused by overheating. Read more…
Finn orders 5,000 vehicles from MG
The German car subscription provider Finn is expanding its partnership with MG Motor, which has been running since 2021. MG Motor will deliver a total of 5,000 additional vehicles to the mobility service provider in 2025, including electric cars. Read more…
US imposes additional duties on Chinese anode graphite
The US Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of anode graphite after concluding that the materials were unfairly subsidised. However, not all US companies are happy with the decision. Read more…
Lithium metal batteries made usable with integrated flame retardant
A Chinese research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has equipped a lithium metal battery with a flame retardant that can prevent fires caused by overheating. Read more…
VinFast starts accepting pre-orders for its first EVs in India
VinFast has opened its pre-order books for the VF 6 and VF 7 in India. The company plans to launch these models as its first EVs in the country in August. Read more…
SETA announces tender for 28 electric midi buses in Italy
The northern Italian public transport provider SETA from Modena has invited tenders for the procurement of 28 electric buses measuring 9.5 metres in length. They are intended to strengthen public transport in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. Read more…
Nio opens pre-order books for second Onvo model
Nio has officially presented its up to seven-seater electric SUV Onvo L90 in China and opened pre-orders. Prices start from 279,900 yuan, or 193,900 yuan, if the battery is rented. Read more…
