The German automaker has confirmed plans to close its self-operated charging hubs in China from March 2026. Around 200 sites will be affected. Read more…
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New round of EV fleet funding opens in NSW
The government of New South Wales, Australia has opened the latest funding round of its EV fleet incentives programme. More than $5 million AUD is now available for businesses looking to adopt EVs. Read more…
India: Sarla Aviation begins testing its eVTOL in Bengaluru
Indian aerospace startup Sarla Aviation has commenced testing of its eVTOL at its facility in
Bengaluru (Karnataka). The company aims to begin commercial operations in 2029. Read more…
New Fastned rapid chargers for UK’s North East
Fastned has just opened two new ultra-rapid charging hubs in the North East of England – one near Newcastle and the other in Sunderland. It brings the total number of Fastned sites in the region up to 13. Read more…
ZF sells ADAS division to Harman International
The ZF Group is transferring its Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business unit, which includes compute solutions, smart cameras, radar technology, and driver assistance software functions, to Harman International, a US-based specialist in interior electronics. Read more…
14 new e-buses introduced in Eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Swiss transport company Bus Ostschweiz has put a total of 14 new electric buses into operation at various locations following a timetable change on December 14, 2025. The company’s goal is to fully electrify its bus fleet by 2036. Read more…
ACEA: Europe’s battery-electric car registrations continue to rise in November
188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November – marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. From January to November 2025, registrations totaled 1,662,399 for new battery-electric cars, accounting for a 16.9 percent share of total registrations. Read more…
Vallée Transports adds three eActros 600 trucks to its fleet
The French Vallée Group is relying on the eActros 600 for the drive system transition within the company. Three models produced by Mercedes-Benz Trucks are currently being added to the logistics company’s fleet. At the same time, a new charging station is being connected to the grid at the company’s headquarters. Read more…
Skoda secures order for 75 trolleybuses in Sofia
The Skoda Group has won two tenders to supply a total of 75 trolleybuses to Sofia. The first order comprises 35 twelve-metre-long vehicles, while the second comprises 40 articulated buses with a length of 18 metres. Read more…
Incat begins testing world’s largest battery-electric ferry
Australian shipbuilder Incat has conducted initial trials of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry, named Hull 096, in Hobart. A series of tests will follow before the e-ferry sets sail for South America in the coming months. Read more…
VW abandons agency model across Europe
Volkswagen is discontinuing direct sales through the agency model for private customers across Europe. This means the distribution of electric vehicles will gradually return to the traditional dealership model. Read more…
Kia models now eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
Kia has just revealed its first two EVs to become eligible for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. Both the Kia EV4 and PV5 Passenger models now qualify for a £1500 discount. Read more…
EnBW launches field tests of XCharge charging stations
EnBW is testing the charging hardware and software of manufacturer XCharge. In August 2025, a charging station was already installed at the EnBW City location. Now, an extended field test is set to follow at three additional locations in Baden-Württemberg. Read more…
US firm Ample enters Chapter 11 insolvency
US battery-swapping startup Ample has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Ample aimed to bring autonomous battery swap stations to market—not just in the US but internationally. Liquidity shortages are cited as the reason for the insolvency. Read more…
India: Delhi and Chennai commission over 200 electric buses
Delhi and Chennai, two of India’s largest metro cities, commissioned more than 200 electric buses this week as part of their wider efforts to decarbonise public transport and reduce air pollution. Both cities now operate several hundred electric buses in daily service. Read more…
San Francisco power cut disrupts Waymo fleet
A fire at a substation caused a major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday. As a result, autonomous Waymo taxis contributed to significant traffic jams—but not because they ran out of power. Read more…
Kia appoints new Europe chief
Kia’s European division will get a new leader in the new year. Soohang Chang – the current head of the Middle East and Africa region – is set to take over as President and CEO of Kia Europe from January 1, 2026—with a focus on rapid electrification. Read more…
SKion to take over insolvent BMZ subsidiaries
SKion, an investment company founded by entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, is poised to rescue the insolvent subsidiaries of battery manufacturer BMZ Group. A binding agreement has been reached to acquire ‘significant business units from the self-administration proceedings’. Read more…
Workhorse and Motiv complete merger
U.S.-based companies Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks, both specialising in electric commercial vehicles, have completed their merger. The merged company operates under the name Workhorse and is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol WKHS. Read more…
VW confirms temporary US exit of the ID. Buzz
Volkswagen has confirmed that there will be no 2026 model year for the ID. Buzz in the USA. However, US plans for the MEB van have not been completely canceled – a revised model is expected to follow in 2027. Read more…
