
Two public Sourcewell contracts were issued in the United States for charging infrastructure, and ChargePoint and The Mobility House are the beneficiaries. The charging infrastructure stands to be built by municipalities, transit authorities, and public schools in North America. Read more…
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EO closes major funding round in the UK

British charging infrastructure provider EO Charging has completed a major investment round, worth a total of £25 million, as well as an increased debt facility with HSBC. The company also has completed its planned exit from the US market. Read more…
World premiere of the Twingo E-Tech Electric: Renault’s “game changer” for electric city cars

Many carmakers have struggled to produce an electric small car for under €20,000. The new Renault Twingo aims to achieve exactly that – while avoiding the trap of being a bare-bones budget model. On paper, the electric car built in Slovenia looks highly appealing – thanks in no small part to help from China. Read more…
Tesla launches “MultiPass” in more countries – including Germany

In September, Tesla introduced “MultiPass”, a feature that allows charging at third-party stations using a Tesla account. After its initial launch in the Netherlands, “MultiPass” is now available in Sweden, Germany, the UK, France and Belgium. Read more…
Tesla launches “MultiPass” in more countries – including Germany

In September, Tesla introduced “MultiPass”, a feature that allows charging at third-party stations using a Tesla account. After its initial launch in the Netherlands, “MultiPass” is now available in Sweden, Germany, the UK, France and Belgium. Read more…
ACEA statistics: Electric trucks slow to start while buses surge ahead

After three quarters, Europe’s truck market continues to face weak demand, while the bus sector is regaining momentum. In terms of electric commercial vehicle registrations, Switzerland leads the way in terms battery-electric trucks, and Germany stands out with strong growth in electric bus registrations. Read more…
Electric Mercedes CLA long version launches in China

The long version, which is four centimetres longer and produced locally in Beijing, aims to win over customers there with a range of up to 866 kilometres and an AI voice assistant from ByteDance. Read more…
Tesco orders 750 Maxus eDeliver 9

Tesco has ordered 750 Maxus eDeliver 9 fully electric vans, marking the largest single EV order to date for Harris Maxus UK. Deliveries will begin in February 2026 and follow 232 units already deployed across Tesco’s home delivery fleet this year. Read more…
Dendrites also grow inside solid-state batteries

A team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich has discovered that dangerous dendrites, which can cause short circuits in batteries, can form not only on the electrodes of a battery, but also in the middle of the solid electrolyte. This is crucial for the development of future solid-state batteries. Read more…
Yutong rejects remote control claims over electric buses in Norway

Chinese manufacturer Yutong has denied that its electric buses can be remotely accessed or controlled from China following claims by Norwegian public transport operator Ruter. The company said that neither steering, braking, nor acceleration could be manipulated via software systems. Read more…
Bentley teases silhouette of its first electric SUV

Bentley has given a sneak preview of its first all-electric car. A teaser image shows the contours of the luxury SUV. Bentley has also revealed initial details about the length and fast-charging capability of the new model. Delivery of the as-yet-unnamed Bentley BEV is scheduled to begin in 2027. Read more…
Formula E presents new Gen4 race car with up to 600 kW

Formula E has unveiled its new Gen4 race car, which will debut in the 2026/27 season of the all-electric championship. The Gen4 marks a major leap in both performance and technology. Read more…
Xpeng to launch three robotaxi models next year

Xpeng will introduce three robotaxi models in 2026 and begin pilot operations, marking a major step in the company’s transition to “physical AI”. The vehicles will feature Xpeng’s self-developed AI chips and the second generation of its Vision-Language-Action model. Read more…
Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep PHEVs over fire risk in the US

Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a fire risk linked to battery defects. Owners are advised to park the vehicles outside and avoid charging them until a remedy is available. Read more…
Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep PHEVs over fire risk in the US

Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a fire risk linked to battery defects. Owners are advised to park the vehicles outside and avoid charging them until a remedy is available. Read more…
Lucid reports revenue growth but tightens production guidance

Lucid Motors posted revenues of $336.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, a 68 per cent increase year-on-year. Despite the growth, the company again revised its annual production guidance downward to around 18,000 units. Read more…
CAM study shows electric cars to see significant growth in 2025

China continues to be the growth engine for electric mobility. However, Europe also saw significant growth in the first three quarters, albeit unevenly. The US market is weakening in comparison, while the balance of power is shifting in favour of Chinese car manufacturers. Read more…
Changan finds sales partner in the Netherlands with Emil Frey

Emil Frey has become the exclusive partner for Changan sales and service in the Netherlands. The Deepal S05 and Deepal S07 models will be the first to be available on the Dutch market. Read more…
Microlino production may move to China

There are considerations that the Swiss electric cabin scooter Microlino be built in China in the future. The founding family Ouboter criticised the lack of support for light electric vehicles in Europe, and is looking to other continents to build their business. Read more…
Genesis selects Ohme as exclusive home charging partner

Genesis Motor UK has announced its selection of Phme as its new and exclusive home EV charging partner. Under the new deal, Ohme will supply units, as well as provide installation services and support for Genesis’ customers. Read more…

