Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle can now receive up to $3,500 off at the point of sale. Hyundai, Lucid and Tesla are the first participating manufacturers, with several more due to join in the coming months. Read more…

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has secured another major electric bus order in the Czech Republic. Public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) has signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 70 Urbino 12 electric buses, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Read more…

Fleet operator Moove has secured $250 million in a Series C funding round. The company will use the capital primarily to expand its autonomous vehicle fleets and invest in the charging and depot infrastructure needed to support their operation. Read more…

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is reportedly close to agreeing a partnership with industrial conglomerate JSW Group. The proposed joint venture could provide the funding needed to localise electric vehicle production and develop a dedicated EV platform for the Indian market. Read more…

BYD has published six new patents covering key aspects of solid-state battery technology. The filings focus on improving the contact between electrodes and solid electrolytes as the company reportedly targets pilot production of dual-electrolyte cells in 2027. Read more…

In a major step towards promoting clean mobility in the public sector, South Korea has announced plans to transition all new police vehicles to electric or hydrogen models. The government aims to achieve this target by 2035. Read more…

As part of the approval process in China, the first official images of the new Smart #2 without camouflage have been revealed. The two-seater city car, designed as the successor to the iconic Smart ForTwo, is based on a new electric architecture and is set to celebrate its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October. Read more…

A new infotainment animation is drawing criticism from many BMW drivers. Instead of the usual start-up screen, some customers are greeted with a promotion for the new Spider-Man film when entering their vehicle. BMW, however, says it does not regard the campaign as advertising and presents it as an enhanced customer experience. Read more…

The global market for batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles grew by 20 per cent in the first half of 2026. CATL increased its market share to around 40 per cent. Read more…

Infrastructure investor Meridiam has led a €23 million investment in Chargepoly. The funding will support the latter’s international expansion and the rollout of depot charging solutions for electric truck and bus fleets. Read more…

Ford has revealed the name of the first production model based on its Universal EV Platform. The midsize electric pickup, called Fathom, will be available for pre-order in early 2027 with a starting price of $28,350. Read more…

Škoda has started series production of its largest electric model to date. The new Škoda Peaq is now rolling off the production line at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, where the carmaker has expanded EV production capacity. Read more…

Amid the conversion of an existing soil treatment plant in Oberhausen, construction group Strabag has implemented the concept of a partially electric construction site and tested it under real world conditions. The equipment used included electric excavators, electric road pavers, and a mobile battery storage system. Read more…

With the EX60, Volvo has added an all-electric counterpart to its successful XC60. On the first drive, the mid-sized SUV impressed with its high level of comfort, generous interior space and exceptionally quiet cabin. However, the heavy reliance on the central touchscreen for many functions is less convincing. Read more…

Tesla has started deploying Superchargers at Japan’s popular convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, beginning with an outlet in the Shibokuchi area of Kawasaki City (Kanagawa Prefecture). This marked the opening of its 150th Supercharger location in the country. Read more…

BMW has entered series production of its second Neue Klasse model, the BMW i3, at its main plant in Munich. The group says it has recorded high demand for the all-electric sedan since preorders opened in June, Read more…

Uber and Wayve have cleared a major hurdle for launching a robotaxi service in London: Transport for London (TfL) has issued ‘Private Hire Vehicle’ licences for some Wayve robotaxis. However, this is far from the only approval required for robotaxi operations in London; others are still pending. Read more…

Unlike many EVs used in tourism, the recently introduced Thula is not converted from an existing off-road vehicle – but was designed from the ground up as a purpose-built electric safari vehicle. Read more…

Volkswagen Tianjin has signed an agreement with Chinese supplier Leadrive Technology to jointly develop silicon carbide power modules for electric vehicles. The partnership supports Volkswagen’s localisation strategy for key EV components in China. Read more…

Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor and US automotive group General Motors have extended the term of their Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM, by 20 years to 2047. As part of the renewed agreement, the partners plan to introduce new electric models in China while expanding exports to international markets. Read more…