Adani Enterprises, the core entity of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, has deployed the country’s first hydrogen truck for mining logistics. This initiative forms part of the company’s broader efforts towards decarbonisation. Read more…
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Vianode and Fortum partner on recycled graphite for EV batteries
Advanced battery materials specialist Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling have signed an MoU to develop a sustainable value chain for EV battery materials. The partnership targets scalable graphite recovery, enabling low-carbon anode production. Read more…
GM and LGES want to launch LMR battery cells on the market
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have developed a new generation of battery cells: so-called lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells in a prismatic design. The market launch is planned for 2028. Read more…
PowerGo launches Spain’s first dynamic charging tariff
EV drivers in Spain can now take advantage of dynamic charging pricing for the first time, thanks to the introduction of a new tariff system by PowerGo. It means lower prices for off-peak charging at more than 50 PowerGo charging locations across Spain. Read more…
BASF and Group14 deliver silicon anode breakthrough for lithium-ion batteries
BASF and Group14 have unveiled a market-ready silicon anode solution capable of delivering nearly four times the capacity of graphite. Their drop-in technology is said to offer high durability and rapid scalability for next-gen EV batteries. Read more…
VW confirms MEB+ platform for 2026
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed plans to further develop the MEB EV platform with the MEB+, following longstanding rumours of a refresh. The platform refresh will begin with the launch of the new ID.2 supermini next year. Read more…
Mitsubishi to present new electric SUV for Europe in September
Mitsubishi Motors has announced the launch of a new all-electric C-segment SUV called the ‘Eclipse Cross’ in Europe. Deliveries of the model, which Mitsubishi plans to present in September, are scheduled to start at the end of 2025. The Eclipse Cross will be manufactured by Renault at the Douai plant in France. Read more…
300 new electric buses arrive for Santiago’s Red Movilidad
Public transport operator Red Movilidad has welcomed 300 new electric buses to Santiago as part of Chile’s drive to electrify its public transport fleet. The move kicks off a major expansion that will see 1,800 electric buses deployed by the end of 2025, bringing the capital’s electric share to 68%. Read more…
Xpeng inks deal with Plugsurfing in Europe
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng has entered into a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing to grant its European customers immediate access to one of the continent’s most extensive public charging networks. Read more…
Toyota reportedly eyes struggling EV maker Neta to revive China strategy
Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…
Toyota reportedly eyes struggling EV maker Neta to revive China strategy
Toyota is reportedly exploring the acquisition of embattled Chinese EV startup Neta Auto, as it seeks to bolster its electric vehicle presence in the world’s largest market. The move could offer Neta a lifeline while helping Toyota accelerate local EV efforts. Read more…
Honda puts EV and battery production plans for Canada on ice
Honda has postponed its electric vehicle supply chain plans in Canada for at least two years, citing weakening EV demand and mounting global trade tensions. The move accompanies a sharp 59% profit decline forecast for fiscal 2026. Read more…
Sungrow presents new compact charging station ‘IDC480E-C’
At Power2Drive in Munich, Sungrow Charging presented its compact IDC480E-C fast charging station, which utilises Sungrow’s patented insulated air cooling system. Read more…
OMV Petrom opens largest charging hub yet in Romania
The Romanian energy company OMV Petrom has announced that it now operates the country’s largest charging hub for electric vehicles in Miercurea Sibiului on the A1 motorway. Read more…
Toyota introduces new model year of the bZ4X in the US – and changes the name
Toyota has updated its all-electric SUV for 2026 in the US, dropping the ‘4X’ from its name while introducing faster charging, a longer range of up to 314 miles, and improved performance. The model will reach dealerships across the US in the second half of 2025. Read more…
Be.EV secures £20m deal to install 200 fast-chargers at retail locations
Be.EV will install over 200 ultra-rapid charging bays across Schroders Capital’s UK retail portfolio under a £20 million agreement. The fast-chargers will be installed across 22 retail and leisure sites managed by Schroders Capital. Read more…
Be.EV secures £20m deal to install 200 fast-chargers at retail locations
Be.EV will install over 200 ultra-rapid charging bays across Schroders Capital’s UK retail portfolio under a £20 million agreement. The fast-chargers will be installed across 22 retail and leisure sites managed by Schroders Capital. Read more…
Visteon partners with Infineon on semiconductors
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has entered into a partnership with US-based supplier Visteon, a specialist in cockpit electronics. The aim is to advance the development of next-generation electric vehicle drivetrains. Read more…
Nissan cuts 20,000 jobs and refocuses EV strategy
As part of its sweeping Re:Nissan recovery plan, the Japanese carmaker will eliminate 20,000 jobs globally and consolidate manufacturing capacity, while reengineering its electric vehicle development and supply chain to drive profitability by FY2026. Read more…
Enyring launches e-bike with battery subscription service
Yamaha subsidiary Enyring is launching an e-bike series with a battery subscription service in Berlin and Amsterdam. Four different bike models are to be available with launch, coupled with battery swapping stations in the target markets. Read more…