Mercedes-Benz and Momenta are heralding the next stage of automated driving with the launch of an SAE Level 4 autonomous taxi service. Following an initial test phase in Abu Dhabi, the partners intend to roll out the service more widely to other locations and markets. Read more…

From 2026, the Port of Oslo will offer discounts of up to 100 per cent for environmentally friendly ships. For now, this will only affect ships that can enter and leave the port without generating emissions. Read more…

Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther entered into a strategic partnership with the Sino-German charging specialist ELMI Power. The aim of the cooperation is to provide future buyers of SuperPanther trucks with suitable charging infrastructure. Read more…

The state-owned Malaysian operator Prasarana Malaysia has detailed plans to electrify its bus fleet as part of its Sustainability Blueprint, including the introduction of over 1,100 electric buses between 2025 and 2030 and a full transition to EVs by 2037. The programme aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap. Read more…

Volkswagen’s own mobility service provider Moia is becoming active in Norway: Oslo’s transport authority Ruter and operator Holo are partnering with Moia to deploy autonomous electric shuttles of the ID. Buzz AD type in the Norwegian capital. Read more…

Serbia’s state-owned postal service, Posta Srbije, has taken delivery of 216 new electric scooters, which will be used for mail delivery across the country. By the end of this year, the fleet is to be expanded by 100 new electric cars, and by March 2026, it will include more than 200 additional electric vehicles. Read more…

A research project by the University of Leeds, looking into UK collisions involving pedestrians and cars, found no significant difference in the pedestrian casualty rates between EVs and conventional vehicles. Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, were involved in accidents more often. Read more…

A new center for innovative drivetrain technology is being established at TU Wien. The so-called eMOTION Lab will be located within the existing Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology, expanding its capabilities with additional test benches for electric drivetrain systems. Read more…

Subaru has announced prices and specifications for the Trailseeker EV and Uncharted electric SUV models in the USA. The 2026 model year will deliver the most affordable electric vehicle model in Subaru’s US-American lineup, as well as the fastest acceleration. Read more…

Marking its first major expansion in India, Tesla has opened its first integrated facility in the country in Gurugram (Haryana). The new site houses a showroom, a delivery centre, a service centre, and a charging station. Read more…

Solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has completed the installation of key facilities for the production of QSE-5 solid-state cells in San José, California—achieving an important milestone for 2025. The inauguration of the line is scheduled to take place in two months. Read more…

Kenworth and Peterbilt have unveiled new medium-duty battery-electric trucks built on PACCAR’s ePowertrain platform. With configurable power levels, up to 375 kWh of battery capacity and DC charging at 350 kW, the new models expand zero-emission options for regional, utility and vocational fleets. Read more…

BMW electric vehicles can now charge at Tesla Superchargers in the US, adding more than 25,000 high-power charge points to the BMW Charging Network. Access is enabled through CCS–NACS adapters or Tesla’s Magic Dock sites, with billing integrated via Shell Recharge in the My BMW app. Read more…

Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting three new EV charging and grid-integration projects worth AUD 21 million, including ultrafast corridors in major cities, rural charging in New South Wales and the country’s first national Vehicle-Grid Network. Meanwhile, Zenobē has opened an off-site electric truck depot in Sydney. Read more…

In Volkswagen’s current planning round, the budget for its battery subsidiary PowerCo is set to be ‘significantly lower’ once again. According to a media report, the company attributes this to the slower-than-expected ramp-up of electric vehicles in Europe and North America. Read more…

Stellantis’ Citroën brand is showcasing an electric concept vehicle called ELO, which, at 4.10 meters, is relatively short for a minivan but still designed to be spacious. With its modular concept, ELO aims to provide a space for resting, playing, or working. Read more…

Indian electric two-wheeler startup Ultraviolette has raised $45 million (around 39 million euros) in a new funding round. The fresh capital will help the Bengaluru-based company expand its retail footprint and product portfolio. Read more…

Malaysian automaker Perodua has launched the country’s first homegrown electric car – the QV-E. The company developed the EV with an investment of 800 million ringgit (around 167 million euros). Read more…

Waymo, the Google sister company’s autonomous taxis, have changed their driving style, and are dividing public opinion. Originally regarded as the epitome of a cautious, rule-compliant driving style, the robotaxis have recently been driving with significantly more confidence and, at times, even aggressively. Read more…

Public transport operator Busitalia has put 19 new electric buses into service in the northern Italian city of Rovigo. This expands Rovigo’s e-bus fleet to 25 vehicles, all supplied by Iveco. Read more…