Geely’s Polestar brand maintained nearly constant revenue in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, but its net loss more than doubled compared to Q1 2025. CEO Michael Lohscheller aims to reduce costs and expand the dealer network in preparation for upcoming model launches. Read more…

The Chinese company Hunan Yuneng plans to build a factory in Mérida, southwestern Spain, to produce LFP cathode materials for electric vehicle batteries. The total investment is expected to be €800 million, creating approximately 500 jobs. Read more…

The autonomous truck from Humble Robotics is called the Humble Hauler, with which US start up is taking a slightly different approach to the more established autonomous truck company, Einride from Sweden. The Humble Haulier features a container chassis instead of a box body. Read more…

The German Stellantis brand Opel has now officially confirmed the joint development of a new electric SUV with Leapmotor. The new model will use key components from Leapmotor and is set to roll off the production line at the Spanish plant in Zaragoza alongside the Opel Corsa from 2028. Read more…

The Traton Group, majority-owned by Volkswagen, has raised a total of 850 million euros to transition from diesel to battery-electric drivetrains. The larger portion comes from the holding company’s first green bond, with the remainder sourced from a loan. Read more…

ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a joint venture established ten years ago by several Polish state-owned energy companies, has entered into a partnership with Foxconn. Together, they plan to build a new electric vehicle plant in Jaworzno, southern Poland. Read more…

The South Korean automotive supplier, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its in-house developed electric drive portfolio. In addition to the existing 250-kW drive system, Hyundai Mobis is now also adding a 160-kW solution to its lineup. A 120-kW variant is also expected to follow soon. Read more…

Two initiatives in Switzerland — Utopia and ASTAG Charge — are aiming to establish shared charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Both projects rely on the DepotCharge platform developed by Munich-based Evolve Energy and are designed to allow logistics companies to share access to their charging depots. Read more…

Finnish charging station manufacturer Kempower has unveiled its new product, the Mega Satellite Flex – the company’s first dispenser to combine an MCS and CCS connector. Read more…

As expected, the European Union has now relaxed the rules for CO₂ fleet targets for heavy-duty vehicles. The thinktank ICCT fears that this could result in approximately 200,000 fewer electric trucks being sold in the EU over the next decade than previously anticipated. Read more…

The VW ID.3 and Cupra Born are kindred spirits, using the same technology and built together in Zwickau. Until now, the Born mainly looked more athletic without actually being more dynamic. With the facelift, Cupra has sharpened the Born – in both design and technology. Whether this allows the Born to stand out from the ID.3 Neo becomes clear in first driving impressions. Read more…

Kia has reduced prices across the 2026 EV6 line-up in the US while adding new charging features such as Plug & Charge and a dual-voltage charging cable as standard. The electric crossover now starts at $37,900. Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has secured its first customer outside China for its EV chassis named ‘Bedrock’, thanks to a partnership with Turkish automaker Togg. Togg now plans to use the platform to develop its new B-segment vehicle family. Read more…

ChargePilot, the charging and energy management system from The Mobility House Solutions, is now available across Europe as a standalone product. The manufacturer-independent system is known for its ability to connect e-fleets and energy systems within a smart interface. Read more…

Spain’s government has announced over €100 million euros in funding for electromobility, primarily for charging stations along key traffic corridors. The ‘Moves Corredores’ funding programme aims to create nearly 3,000 new charging points. Read more…

A research team at Fraunhofer IZM has developed a compact and cost-effective inverter on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Delivering 500kW of output at 99 per cent efficiency, developers say the device occupies just one liter of volume and is relatively inexpensive. Read more…

The Australian logistics firm Winning Group is set to deploy 30 electric trucks in Sydney and Melbourne, under a partnership with the fleet electrification firm Zenobe. The deployment is being backed financially by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Read more…

The EU-funded MAXIMA project (Modular AXIal flux Motor for Automotive) aims to design a cost-effective and adaptable axial flux motor for electric vehicles, delivering higher performance while reducing reliance on permanent magnets. The project has now announced that it has reached its first milestones. Read more…

Nissan has updated the Ariya for the upcoming model year, introducing subtle styling revisions alongside new features such as Vehicle-to-Load capability and integrated Google services. What remains unchanged, however, is the model’s relatively premium pricing. Read more…

For the IFAT in Munich, truck and body manufacturers have polished their toughest vehicles to a high shine: garbage trucks, winter service trucks, cranes, sewer cleaners, and sweeping machines dominate the stands. And more and more often, orange high-voltage cables flash beneath the bodies. Diesel is making way for electric drive systems in more and more municipal applications. We took a look around the trade fair. Read more…