In the ‘ReNew Project: Scaling MW Charging Stations in a Technically and Economically Viable Manner’ project, stakeholders from science and industry are focusing on megawatt charging stations. They will particularly consider the scalability of such systems and local energy distribution. Read more…

Chile has emerged as the world’s second-largest operator of electric buses after China, with 3,059 units running in Santiago as of August 2025. This represents 40 per cent of the total fleet, with 2035 set to introduce a 100% ZEV procurement target. A new study by the think tank Agora Verkehrswende now explores how this success story could be replicated elsewhere. Read more…

The European Commission has adopted the ‘RESourceEU’ Action Plan to accelerate and intensify its efforts to secure the EU’s supply of critical raw materials such as rare earths, cobalt, and lithium, building on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Read more…

Volvo Buses has received an order from Vy Buss for 73 new electric buses, which will be deployed in the Swedish city of Borås and on regional routes around the city. Volvo Buses does not have to go far to deliver the units, as Borås is also the manufacturer’s central production site. Read more…

A research project at Purdue University has succeeded in inductively charging a heavy-duty electric truck while driving at motorway speed. The developers dream of using it to revolutionise long-haul freight transport. Read more…

The Spanish government is reorganising electric mobility incentives in the country. Under the national plan ‘España Auto 2030,’ Madrid has allocated a budget of over €400 million for direct subsidies in 2026, reserved €300 million for charging infrastructure, and replenished the PERTE subsidy fund. Read more…

The commercial vehicle group Traton, with brands such as MAN and Scania, has signed a loan agreement worth 500 million euros with the European Investment Bank (EIB). This will support the research and development of the Traton Modular System (TMS) platform. Read more…

The charging point operator Electrify America first began collaborating with the retail property firm Simon in 2018. It has now opened a total of 500 ‘hyper-fast’ chargers in 105 charging hubs at Simon retail locations. Read more…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a new variant of its electric van for 2026. The ID. Buzz Cargo will feature a long wheelbase and the large 86-kWh battery. Additionally, the manufacturer will introduce special models to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary. Read more…

Solaris is introducing a new service to keep ageing electric buses of its early customers up and running. Under the label ‘Zero-emission vehicle retrofit,’ the Polish manufacturer now offers the replacement of specific components—primarily batteries. The initiative is meant to prevent older electric buses from being decommissioned. Read more…

Norway’s political parties have reached a budget compromise for 2026. While tax privileges for electric cars will be reduced, they will not expire as early as initially proposed. However, there is a catch. Read more…

Lien Ninh, a Vietnamese public transport operator, has now confirmed plans to convert its entire fleet of 111 buses in Hanoi to electric models this month. The move aligns with Hanoi’s long-term strategy to transition entirely to electric and green-energy-powered buses by 2030. Read more…

Archer Aviation revealed plans for a Miami-area-based air taxi network. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Read more…

With the Electrici-TEA, Vauxhall has presented an electric van concept based on the Vivaro with a built-in tea-making station, including an electric kettle, fridge, sink and sugar dispenser. This way, tradespeople can enjoy a hot cup anywhere on the road. Read more…

Kaluza and BMW Group have launched a direct API link between BMW and Mini vehicles and Kaluza’s optimisation platform. The integration enables real-time smart charging without additional hardware, aligning EV charging with cleaner, lower-cost electricity and supporting grid flexibility across the UK. Read more…

Vulcan Energy has paved the way for commercial lithium extraction in the Upper Rhine Valley. Until now, the company’s operations were contingent on financing, but construction of the facilities can now begin. Vulcan’s targeted financing deal of €2.2 billion has been finalized. Read more…

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is making good progress in expanding its electric fleet. It has already purchased 8,700 Ford E-Transits, and over 600 specially developed Oshkosh NGDV models are already in operation. Altogether, over 2,600 electric vehicles are being used for mail delivery, while the rest are being used for package delivery, among other purposes. Read more…

In Denmark, electric cars recorded 11,732 new registrations in November, achieving a market share of 73.7 per cent. For new passenger car registrations by private individuals, EVs accounted for 91.2 percent of total purchases last month. The most popular electric model: the Skoda Elroq. Read more…

Tarmac will deploy an initial fleet of battery-electric HGVs and establish a dedicated charging network to support construction logistics in London and the South East. The project, developed with Renault Trucks, DAF Trucks and Voltempo, will launch in early 2026. Read more…

In the ‘INLADE’ pilot project, Empa, led by energy supplier Eniwa AG, along with other partners, tested wireless charging for the first time in Switzerland under real-world conditions. The project focused not only on testing the technology but also on regulatory approval issues and its potential for the energy system. Read more…