PepsiCo UK has appointed XPO Logistics as its core transport provider across England and Wales. The partnership will see six Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks replace over one million diesel kilometres annually, cutting emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes. Read more…

The UK government has launched a £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), providing up to £3,750 off eligible EVs under £37,000. From 16 July, manufacturers can apply to join the scheme aimed at cutting costs, boosting adoption and supporting the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the estate version of the electric CLA. The CLA Shooting Brake will be launched with the same engines as the saloon. However, it will be some time before the first vehicles are delivered. Read more…

Nissan driver Oliver Rowland has been crowned the new Formula E World Champion early after this weekend’s races in Berlin. While both races at Tempelhof Airfield were won by Jaguar drivers, Rowland is now uncatchable at the top of the drivers’ standings. The team championship, however, will only be decided at the season finale in London. Read more…

BP is selling all of its petrol stations in the Netherlands. The oil company has now presented the buyer of the petrol station network, the energy company Catom. However, the transfer goes even further than previously known: The BP Pulse charging infrastructure business is also going completely to Catom. Read more…

A good dozen of Daimler Truck’s logistics partners are switching to the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for their factory deliveries. With a total of 14 units of the long-haul truck, the manufacturer is extending the range of its locally emission-free inbound logistics – in some cases even into neighbouring countries. Read more…

In the first half of 2025, Polestar even increased its sales by 51 per cent to over 30,000 vehicles. The second quarter is positively influenced by new markets and sales via the Volvo dealer network. The increase in registrations was mainly driven by the Polestar 3 and 4. Read more…

Blink Charging has been selected as the recommended replacement provider for existing customers of EVBox’s Everon software. It will thus ensure the support of EV charging station owners and customer who previously relied of EVBox’s software solution. Read more…

Transport Scotland has launched a £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund to support decarbonisation across Scotland’s road freight sector. The funding, available over 2025-26, will assist HGV operators, manufacturers, financiers and charge point providers in identifying and accelerating investments to reduce transport emissions from heavy goods vehicles. Read more…

With its ‘Summer Special’, EnBW is offering discounted charging at Ionity charging points in other European countries. Until 15 September 2025, users of the ‘EnBW mobility+’ app or charging card will pay a uniform €0.59/kWh in 14 countries, regardless of the tariff selected. In Germany, however, the rate will remain at €0.74 per kilowatt hour. Read more…

The aim of the cooperation is to explore opportunities to develop batteries for mining and locomotives, as well as fast charging infrastructure, and to look at energy storage systems and battery recycling options for BHP’s mining applications. Read more…

The Aachen Centre for Integrative Lightweight Construction (AZL) is working with partners on a fire test to examine and compare different materials for battery casings. The project aims to develop a new test rig that combines fire exposure with controlled particle blasting. Read more…

China’s provincial department of natural resources has confirmed the discovery of a significant lithium ore deposit in central Hunan Province. Located in the Jijiaoshan mining area of Linwu County, the altered granite-type deposit has a total resource of approximately 490 million tonnes, including an estimated 1.31 million tonnes of lithium oxide. Read more…

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has identified BYD and Chery among automakers that claimed EV subsidies without qualifying, amounting to over 864 million yuan (over €100 million). The audit assessed more than 75,000 vehicles from dozens of manufacturers. Wrongly claimed subsidies may have to be repaid. Read more…

The British government has launched an investment offensive to accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility. This includes a multi-billion pound programme to support the domestic automotive industry, new funding for charging infrastructure – and purchase incentives for electric cars are reportedly set to be reintroduced. Read more…

Following Germany, BYD is now also parting with import specialist Hedin in Sweden and taking over responsibility for sales activities there itself. Hedin Automotive Sweden will be downgraded to an ‘authorised dealer’ as a result. Read more…

With the third-generation Leaf, Nissan is ushering in a new era of electric mobility. More range, more efficiency, more space – and for the first time, vehicle-to-grid functionality. Chief engineer Shunsuke Shigemoto explains in this interview how Nissan has packed 15 years of BEV experience into a model designed to convince both EV newcomers and seasoned drivers. Read more…

UK bus operator First Bus has officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative. The programme will include 15 First Bus depots in Scotland and England. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has handed over the first two eActros 600s to Dutch logistics service provider Simon Loos. Last year, Simon Loos ordered a total of 75 eActros 600s for long-haul use and more than double its existing fleet of electric trucks. Read more…

DEKRA is cooperating with the Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose to work together on key aspects of safety in electrified and automated transport systems. The cooperation includes activities on four continents. Read more…