Sheffield is set to introduce 186 electric buses with public funding totalling £92.7 million. The project includes government and regional investment as well as upgrades to the Olive Grove depot to support the new zero-emission fleet. Read more…

ThunderPlus, a leading EV charging solutions provider in India, has announced plans to set up a charging hub with a total installed capacity of 1.6 MW. For the project, the company has partnered with EveyTrans, a major electric bus operator, and will hold a 40 per cent ownership stake in the facility. Read more…

The global automotive group Stellantis is reportedly reviewing its investments in Europe and engaging in discussions with competitors about cooperations and stakes in brands. While Stellantis denies rumors of a breakup, it does not refute the alleged search for partners. Read more…

The ‘Flash Charging’ technology presented by BYD in China a few days ago is just weeks away from its global market launch. On April 8, the Denza Z9 GT will be unveiled in Paris to European customers, introducing Flash Charging with up to 1,500 kW. Read more…

Ford’s light commercial vehicle division and charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint have announced a new collaboration for Germany and the UK. The deal includes specialized EV charging solutions for home, depots, and workplaces for Ford’s commercial fleet customers. Read more…

The ride-hailing app Uber is further expanding its partnerships in the robotaxi sector: Amazon subsidiary Zoox’s autonomous vehicles will be available for booking via the Uber app in Las Vegas starting this summer, with the service also set to launch in Los Angeles by mid-2027. Read more…

Lucid Motors has announced the first details about its upcoming mid-size models, which the startup will use to expand from the premium segment into the volume market. Two of the three announced series are SUVs. Additionally, Lucid plans to develop a two-seater robotaxi based on its mid-size platform. Read more…

Rivian has announced the prices and equipment variants of its new mid-sized electric SUV, the R2. Deliveries will begin in spring 2026, starting with the R2 Performance with the Launch Package (from $57,990). A $45,000 version is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…

BMW has already switched production of the all-electric BMW iX3 at its Debrecen plant in Hungary to two-shift operation due to high demand. This was confirmed by the automaker in its announcement regarding its business figures for 2025. Read more…

Volkswagen Anhui has begun series production of the ID.UNYX 08 at its plant in the Chinese city of Hefei. What makes this electric SUV special: It is the first vehicle developed in collaboration with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng, in which VW holds a stake. Read more…

CATL has obtained a new patent for solid-state batteries and secured a large supply of copper foil. Both developments indicate CATL’s progress in the pilot development of a sulfide-based solid-state battery, which, according to media reports, is expected to achieve an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. Read more…

Reading Buses, the council-owned bus operator for Reading, UK, has netted a £3 million grant to fund the expansion of its electric bus fleet. It will bring the total number of electric double deckers operating in the town up to 49. Read more…

DHL Express is expanding its Filipino electric delivery operations, having just added eight additional EVs to its fleet. A further two vehicles are scheduled for rollout later this quarter. Read more…

The European Parliament has approved an amendment to the EU regulation on calculating emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles. If the decision comes into force, it will mean a relaxation of CO2 requirements for truck manufacturers. Read more…

Technologieförderung Münster has begun construction of the BATTL3. The new specialized building will be part of BatteryCityMünster, one of Europe’s major ecosystems for battery technology. The new construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Read more…

Wayve, a British autonomous driving specialist, plans to launch a robotaxi pilot project in Tokyo in collaboration with Nissan and Uber. For this purpose, Wayve’s AI-powered system will be integrated into several units of the new generation Nissan Leaf. Read more…

Volkswagen is releasing significant facelifts for its existing MEB models. Now, the Wolfsburg-based automaker is also bringing the ID.3 successor out of the shadows—though only slightly. It will celebrate its world premiere in mid-April with a new name and new features. The company remains tight-lipped about the drivetrain technology. Read more…

Scandlines, the ferry operator, has put the world’s currently largest electric freight ferry, named ‘Baltic Whale,’ into operation. Measuring 147.4 meters in length, it features a massive battery system with a total capacity of 10 MWh. Thanks to high-performance systems, the batteries of this electric vessel can be charged in just 12 minutes. Read more…

Honda is another automaker facing consequences from the Trump administration’s anti-EV policies in the USA. The Japanese company is canceling the highly anticipated electric models Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Sedan, and Acura RSX for the US market. Additionally, Honda expects losses of up to €13.5 billion due to this strategic shift. Read more…