Ionity has just secured one of the European EV charging sector’s largest ever loan deals to date. It plans to fund a major expansion of its charging network with credit from nine commercial banks, aiming to more than double its current number of charging points. Read more…
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UrbanLink & Regent Craft to expand seaglider collaboration
Regent Craft, the US designer and manufacturer of electric seagliders, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Florida-based UrbanLink Air Mobility. Read more…
Damera to open electric bus factory in Illinois
Damera, the exclusive North American distributor of the Karsan eJEST, plans to invest $31.5 million in the new factory and create 90 full-time jobs to open its first U.S. assembly plant, backed by state tax incentives. Read more…
São Paulo expands electric bus fleet
A $248.3m public bus electrification program is going ahead in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil, following approval from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Authorities hope to deploy a total of 2,200 buses ‘powered by clean energy’, including BEVs, across the Caribbean’s largest city. Read more…
Reading borough further expands electric bus fleet
The borough of Reading, UK, is set to expand its electric bus fleet with eight new Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV double deckers. The vehicles are set to be delivered in 2026. Read more…
MAN moves into pole position on electric coaches
MAN is set to become of the first providers of a battery electric coach with the launch of the three-axle Lion’s Coach 14 E this autumn. The Munich-based company has already revealed key technical data for the new long-distance coach, including a range of up to 650km. It’s now set to enter series production in Ankara next year. Read more…
MAN moves into pole position on electric coaches
MAN is set to become of the first providers of a battery electric coach with the launch of the three-axle Lion’s Coach 14 E this autumn. The Munich-based company has already revealed key technical data for the new long-distance coach, including a range of up to 650km. It’s now set to enter series production in Ankara next year. Read more…
Verge Motorcycles launches B2B business for drive systems
The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
Verge Motorcycles launches B2B business for drive systems
The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service
Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service
Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Altilium demonstrates battery cell production with recycled cathode materials
UK-based Altilium has completed large-scale EV battery cell manufacturing trials using recycled cathode materials. The test results show near-identical performance to conventional materials, supporting industrial-scale circularity and the creation of a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 autonomous vehicles in the US
Waymo has recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles in the US following minor collisions with fixed roadside objects such as gates and chains. That is the majority of the company’s fleet. What is strange – the issue seems to have already been fixed. Read more…
Volvo starts production of electric double-articulated buses in Brazil
Volvo Buses has kicked off series production of its fully electric articulated and bi-articulated BZRT bus chassis in Brazil. The 28-metre, zero-emission vehicles are designed for high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and are now available for export from the Curitiba facility to global markets. Read more…
Toyota unveils 2026 C-HR BEV in the US
Toyota has introduced the all-electric 2026 C-HR BEV for the North American market, featuring all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 290 miles. Based on the e-TNGA platform, the compact crossover offers DC fast charging, regenerative braking, and extensive connected features ahead of its 2026 US launch. Read more…
Stellantis launches DS N°4 – also with a purely electric drivetrain
The Stellantis brand DS Automobile has introduced the DS N°4, a revision of its compact hatchback. The new lineup features a fully electric E-Tense with a range of 450 kilometres, as well as a PHEV version. Read more…
Yutong releases upgrade to the U12DD electric double decker
The Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong has started series production for the new generation of the electric double-decker U12DD. The model is set to bring comprehensive improvements in the areas of safety, durability, energy efficiency, comfort and intelligent functions. Read more…
18 electric buses for Michigan school district
Michigan’s third-largest school district, Dearborn Public Schools, has just added 18 new electric school buses to its student transportation fleet. The Blue Bird buses are being provided by Highland Electric Fleets and will serve daily routes across the area. Read more…
VinFast launches a small electric cargo van in Vietnam
VinFast has introduced a new small cargo van in Vietnam, called the EC Van (E-City Van). The move highlights the company’s growing emphasis on electric mobility solutions for businesses and public transport in the domestic market. Read more…
State of Vermont pauses EV sales requirements
The Governor of Vermont in the US has issued an executive order for the pause of a plan that requires automakers to meet EV sales targets for personal and commercial automobiles. Governor Phil Scott cited vehicle affordability and a lack of infrastructure as some of the reasons for the order. Read more…