MAN has given the green light to series production of its eTruck electric HGVs. As of today, the Hauptwerk Munich plant has begun producing both electric and diesel trucks in a fully integrated mixed production line. MAN plans to deliver the first 1000 electric trucks by the end of the year. Read more…

Xiaomi is developing solid-state batteries for its electric cars that enable a range of over 1,200 km according to Chinese testing standards and a fast-charging capability of 800 km in 10 minutes. Chinese media have reported a patent for the technology, which describes a layered electrode structure that improves ion conductivity and energy density. Read more…

The Chinese car manufacturer Chery uses large round cells from the Korean supplier LG Energy Solution (LGES). Over the next six years, LGES will supply Chery Automobile with a total of 8 GWh of its cylindrical battery cells with a diameter of 46 millimetres – enough for around 120,000 electric cars. Read more…

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) has entered into a supply agreement with Scout, the VW Group’s revitalised electric off-road vehicle brand. AAM will supply electric front axle drives (EDUs) and electric rear axles (e-Beam Axles) for Scout’s first two models. Read more…

The automotive group Renault announced on Sunday evening that its CEO Luca de Meo is stepping down after five years in office. The reason for this is apparently that he is to head the French luxury goods group Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci and Balenciaga. Read more…

The French energy company was already a majority shareholder of the UK’s largest CPO, Pod Point. Now it is set to buy out the rest of the group in a £10.6 million deal. Read more…

According to media reports, BMW is preparing to use range extenders in future new models. The first representative of this type is likely to be the iX5. However, a launch is not yet certain: the Bavarian company is said to be intensively discussing whether to enter this technology. Read more…

The British supermarket ASDA has announced plans to invest £1.3 million in electric vans. The new vehicles will deliver groceries to online customers. Read more…

The UK government has announced a series of significant investments into the installation of on-street EV charging infrastructure. It follows a decision to cut regulations around the installation of EV charge points. Read more…

The three Plug & Charge network operators have just announced a strategic interoperability partnership which will provide mutual access and integrations to each other’s platforms. It means thousands of EV drivers will immediately gain access to additional Plug & Charge stations without the need for individual signups. Read more…

With the Enyaq RS Race, Skoda wants to give a preview of a “motorsport concept with sustainable ideas for production models.” The possible series production innovation primarily concerns the weight of the vehicle, which could be reduced by over 300 kilograms thanks to biocomposite materials. Read more…

Xos, a US manufacturer of electric trucks and vans, has partnered with virtual power plant operator Leap to turn fleet charging infrastructure into flexible energy resources. The integration enables fleet operators to earn revenue by supporting the grid during peak demand events. Read more…

Just eight months after closing its Series A round, Aachen-based startup Voltfang has secured a further €15 million in funding. The capital will be used to expand production capacity and deliver an additional 250 MWh of storage by 2026. Read more…

The Renault 5 has an Alpine offshoot and VW has announced a GTI version for its ID.2 even before the market launch – sporty small cars are still an image driver. The electric cars from the Stellantis Group were not previously known for high performance and driving pleasure. Peugeot now wants to change that with the E-208 GTi. Read more…

The now insolvent e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is launching its first models under the management of McLaren Applied: the S6 and S6 Open e-bikes are available for €3,298 – and can be reserved now. Read more…

HCM City in Vietnam has announced plans to convert approximately 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles to electric vehicles. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce emissions, expand charging infrastructure, and modernise urban transport through regulatory reform and public-private cooperation. Read more…

Irish energy management specialist Eaton and Swiss company AMP IT have partnered to offer a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for building owners in Switzerland. The model, called ‘Charging-as-a-Service’, combines solar energy and battery storage with intelligent control systems. Read more…

The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded contracts for a total of 290 new electric buses to BYD, Iveco and VDL. The largest contract was awarded to the manufacturer BYD with 140 electric buses. With additional funding from the government, De Lijn plans to order 500 more electric buses this year. Read more…

Following the launch of the S-eWay as a chassis last year, Iveco is now also presenting its battery-electric truck as a tractor unit. Iveco is positioning the new version as a truck for long-distance and regional transport and confirm that it has a range of up to 600 kilometres – thanks to “a brand new generation of LFP batteries.” Read more…

Hydrogen specialist PowerCell deepens its collaboration with Bosch to fast-track fuel cell adoption in China’s mobility and industrial sectors. The extended agreement covers automotive stacks and new use cases in construction and backup power. Read more…