The Supervisory Board of BMW has decided on the successor to CEO Oliver Zipse: At the Annual General Meeting in May 2026, current Production Board Member Milan Nedeljković will take over as Chairman of the Board in Munich. BMW had already made an exception to its internal age rule for Zipse. Read more…
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Tesla’s Panasonic batteries reportedly last significantly longer than LG’s
The EV Clinic, a specialised workshop for electric vehicles, has documented significant quality differences between Tesla battery suppliers. According to their findings, NCA batteries produced by Panasonic in the US last significantly longer than LG’s NCM811 battery packs manufactured in China. Read more…
Two MAN eTGX electric trucks for Sanpellegrino Logistics
MAN has delivered two more units of its electric truck, the eTGX, to Italy. They were handed over to the transport company Koinè, which plans to use the electric trucks in the logistics operations of beverage manufacturer Sanpellegrino. Over the next few years, the logistics provider intends to acquire up to 50 eTGX units from MAN. Read more…
AUDI’s second model for China to be called E7X
Just a few days ago, Audi unveiled a study of an electric SUV from its new sub-brand AUDI at an auto show in China. Now, the carmaker has already submitted the registration application for the model, which is expected to be called the E7X and might also become available in Europe. Read more…
Bravida orders 500 electric transporters from Ford for Danish fleet
Ford has received an order from the Danish company Bravida for 500 new electric delivery vans. The order includes at least 350 E-Transit Custom and 150 E-Transit Courier models for delivery in 2026. Combined with the existing electric vehicles in the customer’s fleet, the E-Transit vans will account for 60 percent of the company’s total fleet. Read more…
Tesla brings the Model Y Standard to the UK
The Tesla Model Y Standard is now also available in the UK, where it will start at prices of £41,990. Meanwhile, the Model 3 Standard is still not listed in the UK configurator. Read more…
Battery developer StoreDot plans to go public via SPAC merger
The Israeli battery startup StoreDot, which has developed technology for exceptionally fast-charging electric vehicle batteries, aims to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company Andretti Acquisition. This move is expected to secure StoreDot over 200 million US dollars in fresh capital. Read more…
Allego installs fast chargers at nearly 50 Hofer stores in Slovenia
Hofer, the discount retailer owned by Aldi Süd, has commissioned Allego to build a fast-charging network at nearly 50 Hofer locations across Slovenia by the end of 2026. The charging stations, where possible, will offer charging capacities of up to 200 kW or up to 400 kW. Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
DSV launches its first 8-ton electric truck with Volvo in South Africa
DSV has deployed its first 8-ton electric truck in South Africa in partnership with Volvo Trucks. Three vehicles will join the company’s Air & Sea fleet following operational trials, supported by on-site solar generation and battery storage infrastructure. Read more…
DSV launches its first 8-ton electric truck with Volvo in South Africa
DSV has deployed its first 8-ton electric truck in South Africa in partnership with Volvo Trucks. Three vehicles will join the company’s Air & Sea fleet following operational trials, supported by on-site solar generation and battery storage infrastructure. Read more…
Australia: JET Charge completes nationwide EV charging rollout for IKEA
JET Charge has completed a nationwide charging infrastructure project for IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers across seven sites. The network supports more than 100 electric delivery vehicles and forms part of IKEA’s strategy to transition to zero-emission deliveries across the country. Read more…
Australia: JET Charge completes nationwide EV charging rollout for IKEA
JET Charge has completed a nationwide charging infrastructure project for IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers across seven sites. The network supports more than 100 electric delivery vehicles and forms part of IKEA’s strategy to transition to zero-emission deliveries across the country. Read more…
LGES and Mercedes sign another major battery deal
LG Energy Solution has secured its third battery supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz in less than a year and a half. The latest contract between the two companies involves electric vehicle batteries worth approximately two trillion won, equivalent to around 1.17 billion euros. Read more…
Six more EU countries seek to scale back ICE phase-out
Six EU member states have urged the European Commission in a letter to weaken the planned 2035 ban on new registrations of internal combustion engine cars. The signatories are primarily from Central and Eastern European countries. Read more…
VinFast to manufacture e-scooters and e-buses in India
VinFast has officially confirmed its plans to enter the electric scooter and electric bus segments in India. It will manufacture products locally in these new categories to offer them at competitive prices. Read more…
BHP and Rio Tinto begin battery-electric haul truck trials in Australia
BHP and Rio Tinto have started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia. The joint trial will assess battery-electric haulage as an alternative to diesel in large-scale mining. Read more…
World premiere of the Mercedes GLB: the practical number three
Even in the internal combustion engine era, the GLB was the most practical of Mercedes’ entry-level models. The new GLB with EQ technology aims to maintain this reputation in the electric age. Following the CLA and its Shooting Brake variant, Stuttgart has now unveiled the most versatile model based on the MMA platform. While the drivetrain options hold no surprises, the design certainly does. Read more…
Porsche considers adding fake gearshift to EV models
Porsche will reportedly introduce gearshift simulations in its electric vehicles in the future, starting with the 2027 Taycan, which is set to launch at the end of 2026 with a ‘virtual transmission’. Read more…
