Archer Aviation revealed plans for a Miami-area-based air taxi network. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Read more…

With the Electrici-TEA, Vauxhall has presented an electric van concept based on the Vivaro with a built-in tea-making station, including an electric kettle, fridge, sink and sugar dispenser. This way, tradespeople can enjoy a hot cup anywhere on the road. Read more…

Kaluza and BMW Group have launched a direct API link between BMW and Mini vehicles and Kaluza’s optimisation platform. The integration enables real-time smart charging without additional hardware, aligning EV charging with cleaner, lower-cost electricity and supporting grid flexibility across the UK. Read more…

Vulcan Energy has paved the way for commercial lithium extraction in the Upper Rhine Valley. Until now, the company’s operations were contingent on financing, but construction of the facilities can now begin. Vulcan’s targeted financing deal of €2.2 billion has been finalized. Read more…

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is making good progress in expanding its electric fleet. It has already purchased 8,700 Ford E-Transits, and over 600 specially developed Oshkosh NGDV models are already in operation. Altogether, over 2,600 electric vehicles are being used for mail delivery, while the rest are being used for package delivery, among other purposes. Read more…

In Denmark, electric cars recorded 11,732 new registrations in November, achieving a market share of 73.7 per cent. For new passenger car registrations by private individuals, EVs accounted for 91.2 percent of total purchases last month. The most popular electric model: the Skoda Elroq. Read more…

Tarmac will deploy an initial fleet of battery-electric HGVs and establish a dedicated charging network to support construction logistics in London and the South East. The project, developed with Renault Trucks, DAF Trucks and Voltempo, will launch in early 2026. Read more…

In the ‘INLADE’ pilot project, Empa, led by energy supplier Eniwa AG, along with other partners, tested wireless charging for the first time in Switzerland under real-world conditions. The project focused not only on testing the technology but also on regulatory approval issues and its potential for the energy system. Read more…

GATE, the joint venture between Iveco and financial services provider DLL, is expanding its range of electric commercial vehicles. The electric semi-tractor S-eWay and the new electric vans eSuper Jolly and eJolly are now available for rent through GATE under a pay-per-use model. Read more…

The potential equity investment by the FAW Group in Leapmotor appears to be nearing completion, with signing expected later this year. However, it is becoming clear that FAW will take a smaller stake than initially anticipated. Read more…

Webasto launched a new 800-volt thermal solution for electric vehicles. The ‘Heated Chiller’ is a 3-in-1 system that combines the classic chiller function for cooling, active battery temperature control, and interior heating in a single device. Read more…

The British electric motor specialist Yasa, owned by Mercedes-Benz, is developing an in-wheel drive that uses the 12.7-kilogram axial-flux motor, which recently achieved a power density of 59 kW/kg as a prototype. Read more…

The UK government has expanded eligibility for its top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), adding four new battery-electric models. The Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman EV, and the 52kWh Renault 5 now join Band One as funding for the scheme increases and the programme is extended to 2030. Read more…

Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has added 33 Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L3 H2 Panel Vans to its fleet for a new zero-emission home delivery contract in the North of England. The investment expands the company’s electric fleet to 48 vehicles and accelerates its plan to electrify more than half of its 600-vehicle fleet by 2030. Read more…

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…

DHL Summit Solutions has deployed one of the Philippines’ largest electric fleets, adding 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers. The rollout makes it one of the country’s largest logistics operators with its own EV fleet. Read more…

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…

Royal Mail has put its first eight electric HGVs into operation at its parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington, where they will handle round-the-clock deliveries between parcel centres and postal depots. The British postal service has opted for the DAF Trucks XD 350E model. Read more…

VinFast has announced a new major product offensive in India, with plans to foray into new passenger EV segments and also enter the commercial EV space next year. The company views India as a strategic market for its global expansion and plans to launch new models every six months. Read more…

Public transport operator Stagecoach West and Gloucestershire, a county in southwestern England, are investing in the procurement of 42 electric buses for deployment in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury. Support also comes from the British government. The first electric buses are expected to hit the road in 2026. Read more…